Project Engineer

Beckwood Press•Fenton, MO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a results-driven Project Engineer to lead cross-functional teams and deliver projects on time, within scope, and within budget. The Project Engineer will be responsible for planning, executing, and finalizing projects according to strict deadlines and resource constraints. This role requires strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills to effectively coordinate team members, stakeholders, and external partners. The ideal candidate will develop detailed project plans, manage risks, monitor progress, and ensure alignment internally and externally with our customers. They will proactively identify issues, implement solutions, and maintain clear communication throughout the project lifecycle. This position plays a critical role in driving operational efficiency, improving processes, and ensuring successful project outcomes that support strategic initiatives. About You Leadership ability Technical capacity Strong problem solver Big picture thinking Excellent communicator Team player Customer focused Quality driven

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years' manufacturing experience
Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience
Possess technical skills in engineering processes and methods
Ability to handle multiple projects on tight deadlines

Nice To Haves

PMP Certification preferred

Responsibilities

Takes ownership for the following key responsibilities:
Departmental Performance - Drive processes to support departmental metrics that measure the following key areas:
Ensures designs are on or under budget
Ensures project work and materials are on time
Ensures project output contains minimal errors
Utilize standard operating procedures (SOP), tracking tools, work instructions, etc for consistent communications and processes
Departmental Competencies - Support customer centric culture with a high sense of urgency
Drive accountability to team members for their work and performance
Deliver complete, clear and concise communication, containing pertinent information and a call-to-action when necessary
Additional Responsibilities - Leads team projects to efficient, timely and successful completion.
Partners closely with other teams and departments to execute projects including customer service, production and sales and marketing.
Assist Sr. Project Engineer with identifying resource needs to plan and assess upcoming projects
Consults with vendors to prepare project specifications and deliverables
Provides feedback to discipline supervisor as necessary for assigned team members
Generates Gantt charts and communicates them to Sales and the Customer
Generates reports from ERP system to track components and estimate to actual labor hours to refine Gantt charts
Facilitates project handoff to Production and Service teams
Is the front-line leader of each project
Address internal and external client questions and/or concerns throughout the project
Communicate and act as a liaison between internal clients, external clients, vendor and other project stakeholders, as applicable
Conduct risk assessments; report identified risks to management; provide recommendations for mitigation of risk
Communicate and collaborate with project design teams to complete multiple concurrent projects on time, to specifications, and with accuracy and efficiency
Develop and actively maintain electronic project file records in accordance with established protocols
Assist with shipping coordination to customer site