Electrical Project Engineer

Strategic Human Capital, LLC; Westfield (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Strategic Human Capital, LLC is seeking a detail-oriented Project Engineer to drive complex electronic manufacturing and process improvement initiatives from concept to completion. You will collaborate with engineers, production teams, and customers to ensure precise, on-time delivery of technical systems.

You will thrive in a data-driven, independent role, taking ownership of tasks and communicating clearly across technical and non-technical groups.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology or related field.
• Experience with precise, structured technical writing and documentation.
• Proficiency in project planning tools (Excel, Gantt charts, scheduling platforms).
• Comfortable with data analysis and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Project Management: manage cross-functional projects with schedules, budgets, and documentation.
• Technical Planning: translate requirements into actionable plans.
• Operational Coordination: coordinate procurement, fabrication, installation, and production resources.
• Financial & Quoting Support: assist budgets and quoting efforts through labor/material estimation.
• Continuous Improvement: develop engineering docs, SOPs, and BOMs; drive improvements via metrics.
• Communication: facilitate communication with customers, vendors, and internal teams.

Skills

Documentation

Project planning

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Excel

Gantt charts

Scheduling platforms

Job description

As a Project Engineer, you will drive complex electronic manufacturing and process improvement projects from concept to completion. You will collaborate with engineers, production teams, and customers to ensure technical systems are delivered efficiently and with precision. Whether managing test equipment builds, improving production processes, or developing documentation, you will be a key force behind successful project execution.

This role demands a detail-oriented, data-driven individual who takes initiative, works independently, owns tasks without handholding, and communicates clearly with both technical and non-technical teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Management: Manage cross-functional projects from requirements gathering to delivery, developing and maintaining schedules, budgets, and documentation with minimal oversight.
• Technical Planning: Translate customer and internal requirements into actionable technical plans.
• Operational Coordination: Coordinate procurement, fabrication, installation, and production resources to ensure schedule execution.
• Financial & Quoting Support: Ensure budgets for labor, materials, and subcontractors are met, and support quoting efforts through material and labor estimation.
• Continuous Improvement: Create and refine engineering documentation, SOPs, and BOMs, and drive process improvements through metrics, analysis, and technical documentation.
• Communication: Facilitate communication between customers, vendors, and internal teams.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology (Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, or similar) OR a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain & Operations Management, Industrial/Manufacturing Technology Management, Operations Management/Business, Project Management, or Organizational Leadership and Supervision.
• Technical Skills:
  • Experience with technical writing (authoring and maintaining precise, structured documentation).
  • Proficiency with project planning tools (e.g., Excel, Gantt charts, scheduling platforms).
  • Comfortable with data analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Preferred Skills:
  • Experience with BOMs, MRP systems, or production support is a plus.
  • Familiarity with lean manufacturing, 5S, or Kaizen methods is a bonus.
• Personal Attributes: Demonstrated ability to manage tasks and projects with near independence, multitasking ability, and comfort in an ever-shifting environment.

Benefits & Working Environment

• Support leading-edge technology customers in the Aerospace, Defense, and Automotive industries.
• Work with a high-performing, supportive team that values your ideas.
• Engage in projects across diverse industries and technologies in a collaborative, respectful workplace.
• Clear opportunity to grow, lead, and make a difference.
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance; 401(k) with company match; Paid Holidays and PTO