Lead R&D Project Engineer – Complex Equipment Programs

Stolle-Machinery-Company; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 112,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Stolle Machinery Co., LLC in Centennial, CO is seeking an R&D Project Engineer III to lead and support complex equipment and manufacturing projects from concept through installation and closeout. This role requires independence, technical leadership, and cross-functional coordination with suppliers, customers, and field service to ensure successful outcomes.

The position emphasizes managing scope, schedules, budgets, sourcing, and documentation in fast-paced manufacturing environments while

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of engineering experience in manufacturing or product development.
• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Strong project management, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support multiple engineering projects, ensuring on-time, within-budget delivery.
• Develop project plans, schedules, milestones, and budgets; manage risks and costs.
• Provide project direction, align stakeholders, and drive financial outcomes.
• Coordinate advanced sourcing, supplier evaluation, and lead-time management.
• Work with manufacturing and field teams to support build schedules and installs.
• Draft, review, and maintain SOPs, procedures, and technical documentation.

Skills

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Technical communication

Six Sigma knowledge

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Excel

Minitab

ERP systems

Job description

Stolle Machinery Co., LLC in Centennial, CO is seeking an R&D Project Engineer III to lead and support complex equipment and manufacturing projects from concept through installation and closeout. This role requires independence, technical leadership, and cross-functional coordination with suppliers, customers, and field service to ensure successful outcomes.

The position emphasizes managing scope, schedules, budgets, sourcing, and documentation in fast-paced manufacturing environments while