Project Engineer
Cephas Consultancy Services Private Limited
United States, North Carolina - Oxford
On-site · Full-time
Job Summary
The Project Engineer leads the design, development, validation, and launch of new products, coordinating cross-functional projects from concept through production. This role applies engineering expertise and project leadership to deliver reliable, manufacturable, cost-effective products that meet customer and industry requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead product design and development from concept through production launch, creating and reviewing CAD models, engineering drawings, specifications, test plans, and technical documentation.
- Perform engineering analyses such as FEA, CFD, tolerance stack-up, thermal, fatigue, and stress analysis to support design decisions.
- Direct prototype development, testing, validation, root-cause analysis, and design refinement.
- Manage projects through a structured New Product Development process, including design reviews, DFMEA, DVP&R, risk assessments, DFM/DFA, and validation planning.
- Maintain project schedules, budgets, risk registers, and action lists; facilitate meetings, track deliverables, and communicate project status using tools such as Microsoft Project or Smartsheet.
- Coordinate with manufacturing, quality, operations, procurement, suppliers, customers, sales, and leadership to support product launches and production.
- Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance while managing multiple projects and driving accountability.
Qualifications
- Skills: Product design and development; SolidWorks or equivalent CAD; FEA and tolerance analysis; engineering calculations; structured product development; project planning; risk management; technical communication and presentation.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
- Experience: At least five years of engineering experience in product design, product development, or manufacturing engineering, including projects carried from concept through production.
- Attributes: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, ownership, accountability, organization, leadership, and the ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority.
Benefits
- 401(k) plan
- Paid time off
- Health, vision, and dental insurance
- Life insurance and a yearly bonus of up to $10,000 based on company performance
How to Apply
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