Project Engineer

  • Ajulia Executive Search
  • Camanche, Iowa
  • 1 day ago
  • Full Time

Job Summary


Employment Type
Full Time

Job Description


Are you looking to make a career change to an innovative company? This exciting opportunity as a Project Engineer offers a competitive salary plus an excellent benefits package including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, paid PTO etc. Does this position match your future career goals? Then this Project Engineer could be the right fit for you.

Responsibilities:
  • Collaborate with internal teams-engineering, sales, and customer service-as well as external customers and vendors to ensure successful completion of assigned programs and projects.
  • Partner with customers and sales to define design requirements and identify cost-effective solutions, including materials and processes tailored to the application.
  • Prepare cost estimates independently or in coordination with the estimating team; develop quotations and proposals for products, ensuring profitability and alignment with company capabilities. Utilize ERP systems as required.
  • Manage new projects from concept through production, focusing on manufacturability, profitability, and fulfillment of customer specifications.
  • Support manufacturing during the transition of projects from design to production, ensuring all engineering documentation-drawings, spec sheets, updated estimates, item masters, routings, and BOMs-is complete prior to transfer.
  • Identify and develop business opportunities while resolving internal and customer-related challenges through research and application of new materials and processes.
  • Conduct material and design testing to verify functionality and performance.
  • Collaborate with the quality team to measure, inspect, and ensure parts meet specifications.
  • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and increase profit margins.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned to support company objectives.

Skills/Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a technical discipline, with 5-8 years of relevant manufacturing experience.
  • Hands-on experience with ERP systems for quotes, proposals, and product release documentation.
  • Knowledge of fiber molding and thermoform plastics.
  • Strong understanding of foam and plastics converting methods and manufacturing processes.
  • Familiarity with molding equipment, tooling, and production techniques.
  • Experience with internal quality systems and, where applicable, third-party quality standards.
  • Proficient in CAD software such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and/or Mastercam.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project.

Benefits:
  • Dental insurance.
  • Health insurance.
  • Paid Time Off.
  • 401(K).
  • 401(K) Matching.
  • Vision insurance.
  • Direct Hire.

Salary: $75K-$90K annually DOE

Ask for: Kristy

Job Id: 25912

Ajulia Executive Search is a New Jersey based Executive Search Firm specializing in retained searches in multiple sectors, including Manufacturing, Finance, IT, Legal, and Pharmaceutical. We have a nationwide client base and offer services in temporary and direct hire placements.

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Job ID: 510231251

Originally Posted on: 2/16/2026