Project Engineer

Project Engineer

Farmington Hills, MI | On-site

We are partnering with an established global manufacturer in the Farmington Hills area that is adding Project Engineers to its engineering team.

This is a highly visible, hands-on role for an engineer who enjoys owning projects from initial concept through equipment launch and production. The Project Engineer will work cross-functionally with manufacturing, quality, suppliers, and customers to ensure new programs are launched on time, within budget, and to customer requirements.

What You'll Do

• Lead new products and manufacturing programs from concept through production launch
• Serve as a key technical contact for customers, suppliers, and internal teams
• Develop project timelines, track budgets, and communicate program status
• Support cost estimating and manufacturing process development for new products
• Identify capital equipment requirements and coordinate equipment sourcing
• Oversee equipment buy-off, installation, and production readiness
• Lead and support APQP activities through launch
• Work with manufacturing engineering on cycle times, tooling, fixtures, and process improvements
• Review PFMEAs and support actions to improve process capability, quality, and scrap
• Support equipment and plant layout planning
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering preferred; equivalent technical education and relevant manufacturing/project experience will also be considered
• 3+ years of process, manufacturing, or project engineering experience within a manufacturing environment
• Experience supporting new product launches and/or capital equipment projects
• Working knowledge of APQP and PPAP
• Understanding of SPC, process capability, PFMEA, blueprint reading, and GD&T
• Practical knowledge of machining/manufacturing processes, tooling, materials, and equipment
• Experience working cross-functionally with manufacturing, quality, suppliers, and customers
• AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and/or Microsoft Project experience is a plus
• Strong communication, organization, and project ownership skills

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary
• Annual bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunity to own projects from concept through full production
• High visibility within a growing engineering organization
• Collaborative, hands-on manufacturing environment

Location: Farmington Hills, MI

Schedule: On-site, Monday through Friday

Interested? Please send your resume directly to Joe Dombles at [email protected] for confidential consideration.