Project Engineer
About The Position
DCX-CHOL Enterprises Inc. is a leading source for high performance interconnect products. We design, engineer, and produce cable assemblies, wiring harnesses, conduit assemblies, custom connectors, wire enclosures and much more! We are privately held American owned Small Business made up of five (5) vertically integrated manufacturing and assembly divisions, each with their own history, specializations and products. Teletronic Division of DCX-CHOL Enterprises Inc. is actively seeking a Project Engineers with the following qualifications. The Project / Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for managing manufacturing jobs from initial release through final delivery. This role serves as the primary engineering point of contact for assigned work orders, ensuring manufacturability, schedule adherence, quality compliance, and timely issue resolution throughout the production lifecycle. The position requires strong project management skills, cross-functional coordination, and hands-on manufacturing engineering experience in an aerospace and defense environment. Position Description: The Project / Manufacturing Engineer owns assigned jobs end-to-end and works closely with Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and Program Management to ensure successful execution.
Requirements
- Strong ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings
- Solid understanding of cable assemblies and electro-mechanical manufacturing processes
- Familiarity with aerospace and military standards and regulated manufacturing environments
- Experience creating and maintaining manufacturing documentation (travelers, work instructions, BOMs)
- Experience supporting production floor activities and resolving manufacturing issues
- Proven experience managing multiple jobs or projects simultaneously
- Strong organizational and prioritization skills
- Experience working within an ERP system for work orders, BOMs, and revisions
- Experience participating in MRB activities and structured problem solving
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field (Manufacturing, Mechanical, Aerospace, or similar)
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing engineering or project engineering role
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- Maintain a neat and professional appearance
- Must be able to communicate effectively in English
- Must be eligible to work in the United States
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in aerospace, defense, or other regulated manufacturing environments strongly preferred
- ERP systems (experience required; specific system training provided)
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- AutoCAD, Visio, or similar tools for technical documentation
- Strong ownership mentality and ability to push jobs to completion
- Clear and effective communication skills across engineering, production, and management
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-mix manufacturing environment
- Proactive problem solver with a continuous improvement mindset
- Able to balance technical detail with schedule and execution priorities
Responsibilities
- Own manufacturing jobs from kickoff through final shipment, serving as the primary engineering contact throughout the lifecycle
- Develop, review, and release manufacturing travelers, work instructions, routings, and Bills of Materials (BOMs)
- Coordinate cross-functionally with Production, Quality, Purchasing and Testing to ensure jobs progress on schedule
- Actively monitor work order status and identify risks related to schedule, material, tooling, or manufacturability
- Provide timely support to the production floor, resolving technical issues and clarifying documentation as needed
- Lead issue resolution related to manufacturing discrepancies, nonconformances, and build challenges
- Support and participate in MRB (Material Review Board) activities and dispositions
- Ensure ERP accuracy for work orders, BOMs, and engineering changes
- Drive jobs to completion by removing obstacles, coordinating resources, and escalating issues when required
- Communicate regularly with management on job status, risks, and corrective actions
- Support continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects, improve flow, and increase manufacturing efficiency
Benefits
- Equal Opportunity Employer
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
