Project Engineer

Project Engineer

Our client is seeking a customer-focused Project Engineer to manage mechanical design projects from initial technical requirements through customer approval and production release. The Project Engineer will translate customer needs into innovative, practical, and cost-conscious manufacturing solutions. This position is responsible for coordinating project requirements, developing manufacturable designs, preparing complete engineering and production documentation, and providing technical support throughout the manufacturing process.

Responsibilities

Customer and Project Management

• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for assigned customers and projects.
• Gather and clarify customer requirements, including function, performance, budget, schedule, and design intent.
• Manage assigned projects from initial concept through design approval, quoting, production release, and manufacturing support.

Mechanical Design and Engineering

• Create accurate 3D CAD models for components, subassemblies, and complete assemblies.
• Apply design-for-manufacturing and design-for-assembly principles throughout the project.
• Incorporate customer and internal feedback while maintaining proper revision control.

Manufacturing Documentation

• Create complete 2D drawings for manufactured parts, subassemblies, and final assemblies.
• Develop accurate, indented bills of materials covering manufactured parts, purchased components, hardware, raw materials, and outsourced processes.
• Prepare complete production-release packages that allow parts and assemblies to be produced with minimal additional clarification.

Estimating, Purchasing, and Production Support

• Support make-versus-buy decisions and identify opportunities to reduce cost or lead time.
• Conduct clear project handoffs with production management and answer technical questions from shop personnel.
• Support prototypes, fixtures, first-article inspections, testing, engineering changes, and design revisions.

Budget and Ownership

• Complete assigned work within established project budgets and schedules.
• Accurately track engineering time and design-related costs against project expectations.
• Communicate anticipated overruns, delays, and unresolved questions early.

Essential Skills

• BS in Mechanical Engineering
• 4+ years of mechanical design experience
• SolidWorks (including parts, assemblies, drawings, configurations, and bill of materials)
• Understanding of CNC machining & sheet metal fabrication
• Design for Manufacturability

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Customer communication & organization
• Ability to manage multiple projects
• CMO experience

Work Environment

The role is based in a small and close-knit manufacturing environment, offering plenty of opportunities for growth and upward mobility. We offer a great culture with a relaxed work environment and provide the opportunity to travel to trade shows (twice a year).

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Annapolis Junction, MD.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $85000.00 - $100000.00/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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About Actalent

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