Project Engineer

Rennscot MFG•Woburn, MA

1d•$100,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

Rennscot MFG is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to lead planning and execution for complex, high-visibility customer programs. The role works across customers, engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and operations, connecting customer requirements with production realities and helping ensure the organization delivers on its commitments. The Project Engineer will also strengthen and scale project engineering practices by developing and improving manufacturing planning standards, routing methodologies, ERP governance, and manufacturing plan information. The position includes identifying planning and production risks, communicating program status and decisions to customers and executives, improving operational workflows, and leading after-action reviews. The role serves as a senior resource and mentor to other Project Engineers. This is an on-site position in Woburn, Massachusetts. Applicants must be within a 100-mile radius; relocation assistance is not provided. The position has an ITAR-related eligibility requirement: candidates must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations.

Requirements

High school diploma and 10 or more years of relevant experience; associate’s degree and 8 or more years; bachelor’s degree and 5 or more years; or master’s degree and 3 or more years of relevant experience.
Experience in manufacturing planning, project engineering, scheduling, or complex program execution.
Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, ERP systems, and production workflows.
Experience improving planning processes, standards, and operational execution.
Knowledge of AS9100/ISO 9001 and regulated manufacturing environments.
Experience with ProShop ERP or a comparable manufacturing ERP.
Strong problem-solving, customer communication, and cross-functional leadership skills.
Relevant experience demonstrating progressively advanced responsibility in manufacturing planning, project engineering, production scheduling, ERP management, and complex program execution.
Ability to work at a computer for extended periods and to regularly walk and stand in an active manufacturing environment.
Ability to occasionally bend, reach, and access production areas, and occasionally lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
Ability to work safely in an active manufacturing environment and wear required PPE, including safety glasses, hearing protection, and steel-toed footwear.
Visual ability to review technical drawings, work orders, ERP records, and manufacturing documentation.
Ability to communicate effectively with employees, customers, and other stakeholders.
Must meet the stated ITAR eligibility requirement.

Responsibilities

Lead planning and execution for challenging customer programs, anticipating risks, navigating competing priorities, solving planning problems, and supporting delivery commitments.
Build customer relationships and serve as a proactive point of contact for program status, risks, changes, and priorities.
Translate technical, planning, schedule, and quality information into clear communications, including customer presentations, program reviews, and executive-level updates.
Develop and improve manufacturing planning standards, routing methodologies, and ERP governance practices.
Establish and improve standards for manufacturing plan information, including descriptions, bills of materials, part check information, routing, procurement requirements, and other planning data.
Work across manufacturing, quality, engineering, supply chain, and operations to identify capacity constraints, material risks, scheduling challenges, and potential bottlenecks.
Identify opportunities to improve planning efficiency, lead times, ERP data quality, scheduling, and workflows.
Lead structured after-action reviews on complex programs and turn lessons learned into process improvements.
Mentor and support other Project Engineers, helping resolve difficult problems and modeling effective planning, execution, and customer communication.
Support other projects and assignments as needed.