Project Engineer

Project Engineer

Exciting Project Engineer position with an established firm – major energy company. Contract Duration: 3 months with extension to 12 months with high potential for contract to hire. Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Required Skills & Experience

Our client, a major energy company, is looking for a Project Engineer for projects supporting Miniature Circuit breakers portfolio.

What You Will Be Doing

• Lead product changes such as new material selection, production line transfers, change of suppliers for different component's categories as sheet metal, molded plastics, packaging, stamped parts.
• Conduct mechanical / electric performance test plans for verification and validation purposes per design guidelines and codes and standards.

Experience Requirements

• 3+ years of experience as a Project Engineer or in a closely related engineering role, preferably within the energy, electrical, or manufacturing sector.
• Proven track record managing product changes and engineering projects involving material selection, production transfers, or supplier changes.
• Demonstrated experience working with miniature circuit breakers, sheet metal, molded plastics, packaging, or stamped parts is highly desirable.
• Background in supporting mechanical and electrical testing for product verification and validation, including adherence to industry design guidelines and applicable codes/standards.
• Hands-on experience with coordinating cross-functional teams, such as design, production, and quality assurance, in a fast-paced or contract environment.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and compliance standards relevant to electrical components and products.
• Experience with project documentation, reporting, and communicating technical changes to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

You will receive the following benefits:

• Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family
• Dental & Orthodontia Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options
• Paid Sick Time Leave
• Legal and Identity Protection Plans
• Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
• 529 College Saver Plan

Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP's Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

Specialization:

• Technical Engineering / Design / Support