Project Engineer

Standard Bent Glass; East Butler (Butler County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

HRA

Life insurance

Professional growth

Job summary

SBG Defense, located in East Butler, PA, is seeking a Project Engineer to manage defense programs from post-sale through completion. The role blends office planning with floor-level problem solving, coordinating across Engineering, Quality, and Production to meet customer requirements.

You will lead multi-department efforts, interpret government contracts and specifications, and maintain schedules, deliverables, and documentation while supporting manufacturing processes and bids.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field preferred.
• 4+ years of engineering leadership or project engineering experience, preferably in defense or related manufacturing.
• Experience with defense contracts, customer specifications, 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.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines.
• Hands-on manufacturing environment experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

MS Project

ERP/MRP systems

Syspro

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Job description

About this position

Standard Bent Glass has been redefining custom glass manufacturing since 1936. Based in East Butler, Pennsylvania, we are a leading fabricator of architectural, decorative, security, transportation, and defense glass products. Combining decades of craftsmanship with advanced manufacturing technology, our team creates innovative solutions for some of the world's most challenging and recognizable projects. At SBG, we value quality, teamwork, innovation, and the dedicated employees who make our success possible

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
• Paid holidays
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
• Company-paid basic life insurance
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
• Opportunity to work on projects supporting the defense industry
• Hands-on experience in a specialized manufacturing environment

Why SBG Defense?

SBG Defense specializes in advanced glass and transparent armor solutions supporting defense, government, law enforcement, and other demanding applications.

As a Project Engineer, you'll have the opportunity to be involved throughout the project lifecycle—from reviewing requirements and coordinating qualification activities to working directly with Engineering and Production to ensure the finished product meets customer expectations.

If you're an engineer who enjoys solving problems, working with people, and seeing a project through from requirements to finished product , we'd like to hear from you.

SBG Defense is an equal opportunity employer.