Project Engineer

A Hiring Company; Greenville (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company provided life insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral program

401(k) matching

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Michigan is looking for a Project Engineer to manage and oversee engineering initiatives, particularly in refrigeration systems. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and 1-5 years of related experience. Responsibilities include defining project approaches, guiding engineering staff, and hands-on prototype development. This full-time role requires excellent communication skills and CAD modeling proficiency, with a dynamic work environment between office and shop settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 1-5 years of experience in the refrigeration appliance industry preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Management of designated engineering projects.
• Design of components and component assemblies for refrigeration products.
• Conduct design reviews with cross-functional participation.

Skills

Refrigeration system background

Heat transfer knowledge

Project-oriented mindset

Excellent communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

3D CAD modeling (Solid Works preferred)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Solid Works

Job description

Reports to: Group Director of Engineering for Marvel/U-Line/Viking

Location: Greenville, Michigan

Job Title: Project Engineer

We are seeking an innovative and detail-oriented Project Engineer to drive product development and engineering projects. This role is critical in ensuring the successful design, testing, and launch of new and improved products. The Project Engineer will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver engineering solutions that meet customer needs, improve efficiency, and align with strategic business goals.

As a Project Engineer, you will lead engineering initiatives, solve complex design challenges, and oversee projects from concept through production. If you are passionate about engineering, problem‑solving, and working in a dynamic and innovative environment, this role is for you!

Perks you can expect from us:

• Company provided life insurance, short and long‑term disability insurance
• Paid time off at start
• Paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee referral program.
• A competitive benefits package including 401(k) matching

Expected Hours of Work:

This position is full‑time. The general scheduled workdays are Monday through Friday, plus overtime when required.

Position Overview:

Your workdays will be challenging, diverse and interesting, including managing multiple engineering projects from prototype construction to designing refrigeration systems. You will have hands‑on involvement at every step for all manufactured products while maintaining the highest quality levels for our Viking, Marvel and U‑Line brands. Our Project Engineers assist in bringing our refrigeration concepts to life, from paper to reality to achieve high quality products for our high‑end customers.

Responsibilities:

• Management of designated engineering projects.
• Responsible for defining technical approaches to projects.
• Guide lower‑level engineering staff members and assign tasks technicians as needed.
• Design of components and component assemblies for refrigeration products.
• Refrigeration system and control design.
• Hands‑on build‑up of concept prototypes for design review and functional proof‑of‑concept verification testing.
• Assemble electrical systems and prototypes using knowledge of electrical principles, hand tools, and measuring instruments.
• Develop specifications for electronic control firmware and software.
• Utilization and maintenance of Engineering Lab data acquisition system as required to support product development.
• Creation of test procedures for functional performance qualifications.
• Creation and maintenance of material and component specifications.
• Conduct design and process FMEA’s.
• Conduct design reviews with cross‑functional and management participation.
• Provide manufacturing support for both new and mature products cost.
• Work under minimal supervision.
• Lead and drive sustainable continuous improvement relative to process capability, quality, and

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 1‑5 years of experience in the refrigeration appliance industry preferred.
• Refrigeration system and heat transfer background a plus.
• Responsible work ethic and pro‑active initiative.
• “Project” not “task” oriented.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Word.
• 3D CAD modeling capabilities, (Solid Works preferred).
• Enjoys a “hands on” dynamic work environment.
• Pass a pre‑employment drug screen and background check.

Working Conditions:

• Ability to work 50% office & 50% shop environment–very hands on role.
• 8‑hour shifts.
• Monday‑Friday.

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