Project Engineer

Job Title: Project Engineer II

Location: Loudon, TN (Onsite)

Daily schedule: Standard hours

Education requirements: BSME, or related degree from ABET accredited University

Years of experience required: 3-5 years

Any certifications required: CPM, PE, or other or professional certifications a plus

Job Description:

This Project Engineer II position is responsible for independently managing a diverse portfolio of projects within Marine Components. The role encompasses full-cycle project leadership, hands-on mechanical design and process engineering, innovation in product and manufacturing solutions, supplier and customer management, and active support of business development initiatives to drive growth of Marine Components.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage projects for a variety of products and components within Marine Components, including metal parts, towers, flooring, board racks, and other marine-related items, with potential expansion into other products and segments.
• Create and execute project schedules while managing suppliers and customers to achieve milestones and track vendor progress
• Develop product quotes and manufacturing plans, including potential design and management of proposed manufacturing process, tooling, and production requirements
• Drive innovation by regularly contributing new ideas and solutions to technical and project challenges
• Coordinate with leadership and engineering teams to develop and maintain accurate project timelines
• Schedule and lead regular project review meetings, effectively communicating status and driving accountability
• Manage project approvals and associated communications
• Oversee prototype, pre-production, and sample builds, including scheduling, detailed build documentation, BOM creation, engineering change management, and resource coordination to ensure on-time, in spec execution
• Perform responsibilities in product design engineering and process engineering, including concept development, CAD modeling, drawings, design reviews, technical reports, and adherence to GD&T standards
• Perform hands on manufacturing support including programming and machine trials (ex CNC Mill/Router, Laser cutter, Sheet metal brake, etc)
• Provide process engineering support through manufacturing process/method selection, routing creation, tooling/fixture design, DFMA analysis, and production optimization
• Collaborate with design and manufacturing teams to deliver feasible, cost-effective designs aligned with production capabilities
• Demonstrate self-driven initiative, high engagement, strong executive function, effective prioritization, and proactive communication with management and internal/external customers throughout all project phases
• Support project justification and business development by assisting with business cases, participating in customer-facing technical discussions, and contributing to the growth of Marine Components.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Teamwork: Actively contributes to building a positive team spirit; consistently places team and business success above individual interests; proactively supports team members and shares knowledge to elevate overall team capability and performance.
• Innovation: Demonstrates independent thinking by regularly contributing novel ideas, creative solutions, and process improvements that advance project outcomes and business objectives.
• Adaptability: Quickly adjusts to changing priorities and shifting business needs; demonstrates flexibility in reprioritizing tasks and resources while maintaining focus on key project and business objectives.
• Receptivity: Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; actively gives and welcomes constructive feedback to foster collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Engaged: Remains physically and mentally present; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, holds self to a high standard of excellence, takes ownership of commitments, and shows strong initiative with proactive communication to team, management, and customers.