Project Engineer

Now Hiring: Project Engineer

Location: Liberty, NC

Pay Rate: $60.00-$63.00/hour

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM

Ready to lead high-impact projects that drive manufacturing innovation? We're seeking an experienced Project Engineer to coordinate complex project activities, manage key milestones, and support new product launch initiatives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a project management professional who thrives on collaboration, problem-solving, and delivering results.

Job Duties

• Lead project planning, KPI tracking, milestone management, and progress reporting.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineering, construction, purchasing, facilities, and project management groups.
• Support new product launch activities, pre-production trials, and construction readiness initiatives.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, monitor deadlines, and drive milestone achievement.
• Analyze project risks and lead problem-solving efforts to ensure successful execution.
• Create standardized project reports, dashboards, and visual management tools for leadership.
• Support budget tracking, asset management, shutdown activities, and other special projects.
• Facilitate communication with domestic and international stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Project Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of project management or project engineering experience.
• Experience managing capital projects exceeding $500K.
• Strong background in KPI development, reporting, and data analysis.
• Experience creating and maintaining detailed project schedules.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Ability to travel up to 10% domestically and internationally.
• Flexibility to support occasional weekends, holidays, shutdown periods, and evening meetings as business needs require.

Preferred Qualifications

• Automotive or battery manufacturing experience.
• Experience with supplier management, gated project management processes, or continuous improvement methodologies.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Commuter/Parking Accounts
• People Perks Program
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• AD&D Insurance

If you're a results-driven Project Engineer looking to make an impact on large-scale manufacturing projects, we want to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your career with a team that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth.