Project Engineer

SBG Defense; East Butler (Butler County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

SBG Defense in East Butler, PA is seeking a Project Engineer to manage defense programs from start to finish. This hands-on engineering role requires collaboration with Engineering, Quality, Production and other departments to ensure schedules, deliverables, and customer specifications are met.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in Engineering and 4+ years of engineering leadership or project engineering experience in a defense/manufacturing setting, with strong communication and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 4+ years of engineering leadership or project engineering experience, preferably in defense/manufacturing.
• Experience with defense contracts, customer specs, qualification requirements or technical documentation preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day lifecycle of assigned defense programs.
• Coordinate PPAP, FAT, and SAR activities with Engineering and Quality.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, milestones, and deliverables.
• Review solicitations and identify technical, contractual, testing, qualification, and documentation needs.
• Review and interpret government contracts, customer specs, drawings, and technical documentation.
• Coordinate testing activities and complete required forms and documentation.
• Support manufacturing floor with hands-on problem solving and on-time project execution.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams to meet project goals and deadlines.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Project management

Reading drawings

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Syspro

Salesforce

Job description

Project Engineer

SBG Defense | East Butler, PA
Department: Engineering
Reports To: VP of Engineering & Quality
Job Type: Full-Time | Exempt

Join the SBG Defense Team

SBG Defense is looking for an experienced Project Engineer to join our Engineering team in East Butler, PA.

This position plays an important role in managing defense-related projects from post-sale support through completion. The Project Engineer will work closely with Engineering, Quality, Production, and other departments to keep projects on schedule, ensure customer requirements are met, and coordinate testing, documentation, and qualification activities.

This is a hands-on engineering position. We’re looking for someone who is comfortable working in both an office and manufacturing environment and who is willing to get involved on the floor when needed to help solve problems and keep projects moving.

What You’ll Do

• Manage the day-to-day lifecycle of assigned defense programs.
• Coordinate PPAP, First Article Testing (FAT), and Source Approval Request (SAR) activities with Engineering and Quality.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, milestones, and deliverables.
• Review customer solicitations and identify technical, contractual, testing, qualification, and documentation requirements.
• Review and interpret government contracts, customer specifications, engineering drawings, and technical documentation.
• Coordinate testing activities and ensure required forms and documentation are completed accurately.
• Work closely with Engineering, Quality, Production, and other departments to keep projects on schedule.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing processes and procedures related to project execution.
• Respond to customer questions and assist with resolving technical and project-related issues.
• Provide hands-on support on the manufacturing floor, including assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and quality-related activities.
• Ensure project requirements are understood and communicated throughout the organization.
• Support accurate costing and quoting by identifying technical and qualification requirements during bid and solicitation review.
• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams to ensure project goals and deadlines are met.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as needed to support defense projects and company objectives.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field preferred.
• 4+ years of engineering leadership or project engineering experience , preferably in defense or a related manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with defense contracts, customer specifications, qualification requirements, or technical documentation preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively with Engineering, Quality, Production, and other departments.
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment and taking a hands‑on approach when needed.
• Ability to work independently while also functioning effectively as part of a team.

Systems Experience

• Microsoft Project or similar project scheduling software required
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems preferred.
• Experience with Syspro and/or Salesforce is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

What SBG Defense Offers

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid time off