Project Engineer

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TRC has partnered with a well-established manufacturing organization that provides fabrication, coating, assembly, and engineering solutions for leading industrial and heavy equipment customers across North America. This company is known for its commitment to quality, operational excellence, and continuous improvement, offering employees the opportunity to work on impactful projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Position Summary

The Project Engineer is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing engineering and technical development projects from concept through implementation. This role works closely with cross-functional teams to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and in alignment with operational and business objectives.

Milner, GA

Direct Hire

Regular Working Hours

The ideal candidate will possess strong project management, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to balance multiple priorities while driving continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

Collaborate with stakeholders across engineering, operations, quality, and leadership teams to develop project plans and define resource requirements, including labor, materials, equipment, timelines, and costs.
Evaluate and recommend appropriate materials, equipment, technologies, and processes to support project objectives.
Track project expenditures and compare actual costs against budgets and estimates, identifying opportunities for cost savings and improved efficiency.
Partner with design and engineering teams to resolve technical issues and support successful project execution.
Analyze equipment, systems, processes, and workflows to identify opportunities for operational improvements, cost reduction, and productivity gains.
Prepare and present project status reports, including progress updates, budgets, timelines, and performance metrics.
Ensure compliance with company policies, industry standards, safety requirements, and regulatory guidelines.
Work closely with operations teams to identify and remove obstacles impacting project success.
Develop and implement process controls that support manufacturing capabilities, facility improvements, training initiatives, and equipment start-up activities.
Participate in knowledge-sharing and best-practice initiatives across multiple facilities and engineering teams.
Support capital improvement projects, process optimization efforts, and continuous improvement programs.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Business, or a related field.
3+ years of experience in project engineering, manufacturing, industrial operations, process improvement, or a related field.
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, engineering principles, and project management methodologies.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
Excellent budgeting, cost analysis, and resource planning skills.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
Effective verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to work effectively across multiple departments.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and related business software.
Experience in manufacturing, fabrication, assembly, or industrial environments is highly preferred.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys working directly with operations, driving process improvements, and leading projects that have a measurable impact on manufacturing performance and business growth.

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