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Project Engineer

Date Posted: September 14, 2026

Location: Oxford, NC

Job Type: Full-Time Salary

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Job Summary

The Project Engineer is responsible for leading the design, development, validation, and launch of new products while managing cross-functional projects from concept through production. This position combines strong engineering design capabilities with project management leadership to deliver innovative, high-quality products that meet customer, regulatory, manufacturing, and business requirements.

The ideal candidate possesses a strong background in mechanical product design, engineering analysis, new product development, and project leadership within a manufacturing environment.

Essential Functions

Product Design & Development

• Lead the design and development of medium to complex products from concept through production launch.

• Create and review engineering drawings, 3D models, specifications, test plans, and technical documentation.

• Develop products such as valves, fluid handling components, electromechanical devices, automotive components, industrial equipment, or other engineered products.

• Apply engineering principles to solve technical challenges involving performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost.

• Conduct engineering calculations and analyses to support design decisions.

• Utilize analytical tools including:

• Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

• Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)

• Tolerance Stack-Up Analysis

• Thermal Analysis

• Fatigue and Stress Analysis

• Design of Experiments (DOE)

• Root Cause Analysis

• Statistical Analysis and Validation Methods

• Lead prototype development, testing, validation, and design refinement activities.

• Support manufacturing, quality, and supplier teams during product launch and production.

New Product Development

• Lead projects through a structured New Product Development (NPD) process.

• Facilitate design reviews and technical reviews throughout development.

• Develop and maintain:

• Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA)

• Design Verification Plans and Reports (DVP&R)

• Risk Assessments

• Design for Manufacturability (DFM)

• Design for Assembly (DFA)

• Product Validation Plans

• Ensure designs comply with applicable customer, regulatory, and industry requirements.

• Identify technical risks early and develop mitigation plans.

Project Management

• Lead cross-functional project teams from concept through production implementation.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, risk registers, and action item lists.
• Utilize project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, or equivalent software.
• Facilitate project meetings and communicate project status to stakeholders and leadership.
• Drive accountability and timely completion of project deliverables.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while balancing priorities and resources.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Collaborate with:

• Manufacturing Engineering

• Quality Engineering

• Operations

• Procurement

• Suppliers

• Customers

• Sales and Marketing

• Executive Leadership

• Coordinate supplier development activities related to new product launches.

• Support customer meetings, technical presentations, and product demonstrations as required.

• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance across project teams.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading engineering projects from concept through production launch.
• Strong CAD experience using SolidWorks or equivalent 3D modeling software.
• Experience with engineering analysis tools including FEA and tolerance analysis.
• Experience with structured New Product Development processes.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of engineering experience in product design, product development, or manufacturing engineering.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline.

Benefits

• 401K plan
• Paid Time Off
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance

Additional Information

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong technical design capability.
• Excellent project planning and execution skills.
• Effective communication and leadership.
• Ability to drive projects to completion.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High sense of ownership and accountability.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority.

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PO Box 159

Oxford, NC 27565

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