Engineer II - Project

Metcut Research Inc. Cincinnati - Rosslyn; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Tuition reimbursement

401K match

Paid vacation

Job summary

Metcut Research is a full‑service materials testing firm with a long track record of innovation since 1948. The Engineer II – Project (EII-P) leads day‑to‑day test program planning, execution, communications, and budget oversight, working closely with technicians and engineers to deliver high‑quality results.

The role emphasizes scheduling, CAD fixture design, data collection, and client-facing updates, with opportunities to grow expertise in a major service area and drive process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and CAD software.
• Ability to lead discussions which require specialized knowledge.
• Meticulous attention to detail in all tasks.
• Maximum weightlifting requirement is 50lbs.
• Standing to sitting ratio is 30/70, respectively.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute test programs with scheduling, scope, and budget oversight.
• Develop CAD drawings for custom test fixturing and equipment.
• Produce internal work instructions for technicians and machinists.
• Lead groups to define and develop technical solutions for testing problems.
• Evaluate processes for engineering correctness and risk mitigation.
• Manage project contracts, budgets, invoicing, and status updates.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

CAD Software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Metcut Research is a full-service firm with significant, world-leading experience in testing materials. We have been providing excellence in materials testing since 1948. For over 75 years, our expertise has propelled innovation across aerospace, space, transportation, energy, and medical industries.

Our people are at the heart of our success and the foundation of our strategy for the future. We believe that long-term, sustained success only results from investment in people. Each member of our workforce is an important financial stakeholder in our business. We know that it is our people who differentiate us in our chosen field of materials evaluation.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to the EngineeringManager, the Engineer II – Project (EII-P) is responsible for day-to-day tasks that focus on the planning and execution of test programs. An EII-P owns all aspects of a program’s scheduling, technical execution, communications (internal and external), and finances. EII-P ensures that programs progress in accordance with pre-established timelines, scope, and budgets.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Project Management Role

• Possesses and effectively utilizes knowledge of the following: testing specifications related to our services, material attributes including methods and equipment used to generate properties, and best laboratory practices by routinely being present and engaged with technicians on the testing equipment.
• Respond to incoming proposals by researching and developing quotations.
• Independently recognizes the need for and develops designs and plans for custom test fixturing and equipment creating complex CAD drawings (2D and/or 3D) with proper tolerancing.
• Produce the internal work instructions that detail how technicians and machinists will complete the necessary project tasks.
• Can lead groups of associates to define and develop technical solutions that solve testing problems.
• Evaluate existing processes for engineering correctness and accuracy.
• Evaluate risk mitigation opportunities and develop contingency plans for events that can negatively impact services to clients.
• Proficient with data collection systems, creating automatic data processing tools, and creating graphical reports.
• Compile data and test results into databases and formal reports while analyzing data for accuracy and continuity.
• Own project financial matters by reviewing contracts, setting program budgets, detailing invoicing requirements, and producing periodic fiscal summaries and status updates.
• Develop expertise in at least one major service area of the company.
• Owns and drives process improvement tasks designed to broaden and elevate the value of our services.

Customer Relationships and Communications

• EII-P requires a working knowledge of ourcapabilities and leads client meetings.
• Build and strengthen relationships with multiple buying influencers in the customers organization including materials and process engineers, program managers, and buyers.
• Work with internal and external clients to establish mutual expectations regarding a program’s cost, technical scope, scheduled milestones, and communication plan.
• Advocate on behalf of our clients. Gain insights that evolve our services to meet their growing needs.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• 3-5 years’ experience
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and CAD Software.
• Ability to lead topic discussions which require acute understanding or specialized knowledge.
• Ability to pay meticulous attention to all aspects of a situation or task.
• Maximum weightlifting requirement is 50lbs.
• Standing to sitting ratio is 30/70, respectively.

We welcome enthusiastic, dedicated, and innovative individuals with a comprehensive benefits package including competitive pay, ESOP - Employee Stock Ownership Plan, medical, dental and vision insurance, short-term and long-term disability, life and accidental death insurance, flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, 401K match plan, bonus plan and paid vacation. We also offer challenging work and the opportunity to be a valued member of our growing and profitable team! We will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).