Lead Project Engineer - End-to-End Manufacturing

Seco Tools; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Seco Tools in the United States is seeking a Project Engineer to develop end-to-end manufacturing solutions from concept through industrialisation, combining machining expertise, digital engineering tools, project leadership, and customer collaboration to define practical technical approaches, implement robust solutions, and create measurable value for customers and partners.

As Project Engineer, you will lead technical projects from concept through implementation, ensuring delivery to agreed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, mechanical engineering, or related technical field.
• 5–7 years of experience in production or mechanical engineering, technical application support, industrial sales, or customer-facing project delivery.
• Demonstrated experience leading technical projects, defining machining or tooling methodology, and delivering solutions from concept through implementation.
• Fluent English and willingness to travel domestically and internationally; Agile project management and Lean Six Sigma qualifications are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end manufacturing projects from concept to implementation, delivering quality solutions on time and within scope.
• Turn customer needs into practical machining, tooling, and execution strategies.
• Use CAD/CAM and simulation tools to optimise processes, proposals, validation, and project documentation.
• Shape high-performing cutting-tool applications and machining strategies.
• Provide technical direction on tool design, programming, process optimisation, and digital solution validation.
• Bring together sales, engineering, customer support, and technical specialists to achieve shared project goals.
• Coach colleagues and share expertise to strengthen team capability and delivery.
• Build trusted customer relationships and shape solutions that create clear business value.
• Lead customer discussions and develop tailored tooling and machining solutions.
• Coordinate multiple projects, balancing priorities, resources, risks, and customer commitments.
• Track performance and continuously improve workflows, standards, and project delivery.
• Turn customer feedback and market trends into new technical opportunities.
• Benchmark competing solutions and champion digital transformation in manufacturing.
• Analyse trial, process, and customer data to guide technical decisions and recommendations.
• Showcase impact through case studies and measures such as tool life, cycle time, quality, productivity, and cost savings.
• Champion a safe, responsible, and environmentally conscious working culture.
• Follow company policies and support risk management, quality improvement, and audits.

Skills

Machining expertise

Project leadership

Communication

Data analysis

English fluency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

CAD/CAM

Simulation software

CRM

MS Office

Job description

Seco Tools in the United States is seeking a Project Engineer to develop end-to-end manufacturing solutions from concept through industrialisation, combining machining expertise, digital engineering tools, project leadership, and customer collaboration to define practical technical approaches, implement robust solutions, and create measurable value for customers and partners.

As Project Engineer, you will lead technical projects from concept through implementation, ensuring delivery to agreed