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Project Engineer

Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom
Philadelphia, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/8/2026

Kelly is hiring a Project Engineer for one of our clients in Philadelphia, PA


  • 7:00 am – 3:00 pm (straight 8 hours)
  • Onsite
  • Pay: negotiable
  • 1 year contract (may be extended/converted)



Summary: The main function of a project engineer is to apply engineering theory and principles to problems of industrial layout or manufacturing production. A typical project engineer has the ability to make engineering drawings, and read and interpret blueprints.


Job Responsibilities:


• Study time, motion, methods, and speed involved in maintenance, production, and other operations to establish standard production rate and improve efficiency.

• Interpret engineering drawings, schematic diagrams, or formulas and confer with management or engineering staff to determine quality and reliability standards.

• Read worker logs, product processing sheets, and specification sheets, to verify that records adhere to quality assurance specifications.

• Aid in planning work assignments in accordance with worker performance, machine capacity, production schedules, and anticipated delays.

• Prepare charts, graphs, and diagrams to illustrate workflow, routing, floor layouts, material handling, and machine utilization.


Skills:

• Creativity, verbal and written communication skills, analytical and problem solving ability.

• Team player and detail oriented.

• Ability to make sketches, engineering drawings and common computations.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawing, schematics and computer-generated reports.

• Previous experience with computer applications and software related to engineering field, such as Computer Aided Design (CAD).


Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required.

• 2-4 years experience required

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