Project Engineer (3 yrs. Mechanical Eng. Exp. Req.)

Location: East of Hartford, CT

Salary: $110,000 - $120,000 Benefits

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability, 401K w/ Match, PTO

Job Type: Full-Time

Typical Hours: M-F, 8am – 5pm

Start Date: ASAP

Relocation: Not Available

Sponsorship: Not Available

Project Engineer (3 yrs. Mechanical Eng. Exp. Req.) Description

Our client, a leader in brake and clutch manufacturing, is seeking a skilled Project Engineer to join their team just east of Hartford, CT. In this role, you will design and develop both custom and standard products, solving complex engineering challenges to meet customer needs. This is a hands-on position, ideal for a candidate with experience in project management and engineering related to complex manufacturing, machine design, rotating mechanisms, robotics, drive technology, and/or electromagnetic devices. To be successful, you must be hands-on, team-oriented, and flexible to handle changing business needs. This is a great opportunity to contribute to exciting, diverse projects within a well-established global company.

Project Engineer (3 yrs. Mechanical Eng. Exp. Req.) Responsibilities

• Lead the development process to optimize the design of innovative products

• Consider value positioning and market competition in product development

• Assess customer project feasibility and prepare proposals

• Support of the entire product life cycle

• Preparation of initial specification drawings and drawing proposals

• Develop designs and 3D models

• Work with manufacturing to create and test prototypes and assemblies

• Ensure designs are optimized for manufacturing, reliability, and cost

• Prepare project scope, requirements, and document needed modifications

• Support with the creation of installation, operating, and dismounting instructions

• Support both go-to-market and longer-term product strategies

• Participate in the company’s product portfolio management

• Work cross-functionally to support product-market plans and annual budgets

Project Engineer (3 yrs. Mechanical Eng. Exp. Req.) Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering is required

• 3 years of mechanical engineering experience is required

• 3D CAD Design experience required

• Prior engineering experience related to complex manufacturing, machine design, rotating mechanisms, robotics, drive technology, and/or electromagnetic devices is required

• Ability to work 100% in the office is required

• Ability to travel up to 10% (mostly domestic & possibly some international) is required