Lead Project Engineer

Hynes Industries; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hynes Industries in Youngstown, OH is seeking a Lead Project Engineer to oversee new product introductions from order receipt through handover to production. You will lead a cross‑discipline team to meet milestones, coordinate with operations for tooling readiness, and ensure projects stay on schedule and within scope.

The role requires a Bachelor degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology, plus familiarity with project management principles, MS Project, and CAD tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in engineering or engineering technology.
• Exposure to project management principles.
• Proficiency with CAD tools and project management software.

Responsibilities

• Support Commercial Group and Customers with new opportunities from order placement to successful handover to production.
• Assemble and manage cross-discipline team to ensure timely delivery to meet customer expectations.
• Manage project timing, milestones, and overall project delivery.
• Facilitate teamwork with production, quality, tooling, and equipment.
• Coordinate with Operations on new tooling start-ups to ensure production readiness.
• Identify, resolve, and escalate issues that may impact timing of the project.
• Initiate Engineering Change Notices when necessary.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology

Tools

Microsoft Office

MS Project

AutoCAD

Inventor

Job description

# Lead Project EngineerYoungstown Manufacturing Headquarters - Youngstown, OH 44515## Description**Summary:**Technical support for new products from order receipt to successful handover to production, managing team members and timing of project milestones.(Shift: Day, as needed)**Essential Duties and Responsibilities Includes the following**:* Support Commercial Group and Customers with new opportunities from order placement to successful handover to production* assemble and manage cross discipline team to ensure timely delivery to meet customer expectations* manage project (timing, management, milestones, etc.)* facilitate team work with other team members (production, quality, tooling, equipment, etc.)* Co-ordinate with the Operations Group on new tooling start-ups to ensure jobs are production ready* Identify, resolve, and escalate issues that may impact timing of the project* Initiate Engineering Change Notices when necessary* Other duties as assigned## Qualifications**Qualification Requirements:****Education and/or Experience:** Bachelor Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology. Exposure to project management principles**Skills:*** Microsoft Office, MS Project* AutoCAD and Inventor* Project Management**Physical Requirements:** Ability to stand for long periods, sit for long periods. Use small tools and lift 50 pounds.**Work Environment**: Manufacturing and mill environment, office (some travel required)**Competencies**: Teamwork, Initiative, Professionalism, Analytical Thinking, Communication, Decision Making/ Problem Solving