Project Engineer

Seco Tools•Troy, MI

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Seco is a global leader in metal cutting and machining solutions, dedicated to innovation, precision, and strong partnerships. With a focus on sustainability, Seco helps manufacturers overcome complex challenges and shape the future of manufacturing through collaboration and advanced technology. Seco SOLVA specifically transforms manufacturing by providing holistic, end-to-end solutions that enhance efficiency, profitability, and competitiveness throughout the entire production process. As a Project Engineer within Seco SOLVA, you will be responsible for developing and delivering these comprehensive manufacturing solutions, guiding them from initial concept through to industrialization. This role requires a blend of machining expertise, proficiency with digital engineering tools, strong project leadership skills, and effective customer collaboration to define practical technical approaches, implement reliable solutions, and generate tangible value for customers and partners.

Requirements

Strong machining expertise across turning, milling, drilling, cutting-tool applications, and process optimisation.
Hands-on experience with CAD/CAM, manufacturing simulation, and programming 2-, 3-, and 5-axis machines, including multitasking machines.
Confident project leader with strong problem-solving, planning, coordination, and attention to detail.
Clear communicator who can engage customers, influence technical decisions, and collaborate across sales, engineering, suppliers, and partners.
Digitally confident with CRM, Microsoft 365, project tools, dashboards, data analysis, and technical reporting.
Fluent written and spoken English, with effective presentation and report-writing skills.
Customer-focused and accountable, with the technical credibility to create measurable value.
Autonomous, rigorous, and adaptable, while enjoying collaboration across diverse teams.
Curious, innovative, and data-driven, with a practical approach to complex manufacturing challenges.
Committed to safety, sustainability, continuous improvement, and ongoing learning.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, mechanical engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent relevant industry experience.
5–7 years of experience in production or mechanical engineering, technical application support, industrial sales, or customer-facing project delivery, preferably in metal cutting or manufacturing services.
Demonstrated experience leading technical projects, defining machining or tooling methodology, and delivering solutions from concept through implementation.
Experience with value-based or consultative selling, process development, CAD/CAM programming, CRM systems, and Microsoft Office tools.
Fluent English and willingness to travel domestically and internationally; a valid passport is required.

Nice To Haves

Agile project management qualifications.
Lean Six Sigma qualifications.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end manufacturing projects from concept to implementation, ensuring delivery to agreed scope, quality, timelines, and cost.
Analyze manufacturing processes and define machining and tooling strategies.
Utilize CAD/CAM and simulation software to optimize solutions.
Coordinate with customers, sales teams, technical partners, and internal specialists.
Support proposals, validation, reporting, and project governance.
Champion continuous improvement initiatives.
Represent Seco as a trusted technical partner.
Shape high-performing cutting-tool applications and machining strategies.
Provide technical direction on tool design, programming, process optimization, and digital solution validation.
Bring together sales, engineering, customer support, and technical specialists to achieve shared project goals.
Coach colleagues and share expertise to strengthen team capability and delivery.
Build trusted customer relationships and shape solutions that create clear business value.
Partner with sales throughout consultation, implementation, and troubleshooting.
Lead customer discussions and develop tailored tooling and machining solutions.
Coordinate multiple projects, balancing priorities, resources, risks, and customer commitments.
Track performance and continuously improve workflows, standards, and project delivery.
Turn customer feedback and market trends into new technical opportunities.
Benchmark competing solutions and champion digital transformation in manufacturing.
Analyze trial, process, and customer data to guide technical decisions and recommendations.
Showcase impact through case studies and measures such as tool life, cycle time, quality, productivity, and cost savings.
Champion a safe, responsible, and environmentally conscious working culture.
Follow company policies and support risk management, quality improvement, and audits.