Project Engineer

Ingersoll Rand; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care options

Dental and vision coverage

Wellness programs

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Employee stock grant

Job summary

Ingersoll Rand is seeking a Project Engineer in Houston, TX to coordinate product development projects from planning through delivery. You will collaborate with engineering, manufacturing and quality teams to ensure milestones, budgets and scope are met.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field and 4+ years in a research, manufacturing or product-development context. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in manufacturing, engineering, or product development environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor engineering projects from initiation through delivery.
• Gather required data from end-users to evaluate objectives, goals, and scope to create technical specifications.
• Serve as liaison between engineering and non-engineering departments to ensure that all targets and requirements are met.
• Ensure engineering projects are completed on schedule and within budget.
• Lead hardware failure investigations and drive CAPA with cross-functional teams.
• Keep program managers informed of issues that may impact completion or budget.
• Support project planning during pre-bid, proposal, negotiation and contract phases.
• Brief NASA customer on technical aspects of EVA projects through meetings and reports.

Skills

Coordinate projects

Cross-functional teamwork

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ingersoll Rand is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.

Job Title

Project Engineer

Location

Houston, TX- Onsite

About Us

Imagine a company with technology leadership of over 160 years, yet it operates with the energy of a startup. Ingersoll Rand has dedicated itself to Making Life Better for its employees, customers, shareholders, and planets. We produce innovative and mission-critical flow creation and life science technologies – from compressors to precision handling of liquids, gases, and powers – to increase industrial productivity, efficiency, and sustainability. Supported by over 80+ brands, our products are used in various end-markets including life sciences, food and beverage, clean energy, industrial manufacturing, infrastructure, and more. Across the globe, we’re driving growth with an entrepreneurial spirit and ownership mindset. Learn more at irco.com and join us to own your future.

About ILC Dover

ILC Dover is a global leader in engineered products that protect people, products, and brands. From space exploration and defense systems to pharmaceutical and industrial applications, ILC Dover delivers mission critical solutions where performance, reliability, and safety matter most. ILC Dover offers competitive compensation and benefits within a collaborative, engineering driven culture that values innovation, teamwork, and technical excellence.

Job Overview

The Project Engineer supports the successful execution of product development projects by coordinating cross-functional teams, tracking progress, and ensuring timely achievement of key milestones. This role assists in planning, organizing, and managing projects across designated product lines, working closely with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to deliver results on schedule, within scope, and within budget. This position will directly support the development, integration, and sustainment of Extravehicular Activity (EVA) spacesuit systems, with a primary focus on the Space Suit Assembly (SSA) in support of NASA programs. The Project Engineer will contribute to management of the full hardware lifecycle, from design and fabrication through test, verification, and operational readiness, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and adherence to critical human spaceflight safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor engineering projects from initiation through delivery
• Gather required data from end-users to evaluate objectives, goals, and scope to create technical specifications
• Serve as liaison between engineering and non-engineering departments to ensure that all targets and requirements are met
• Ensure engineering projects are completed on schedule and within budget
• Lead hardware failure investigations, facilitate root cause analysis (RCA), and drive implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) in coordination with engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams
• Keep program managers and other project stakeholders informed of key issues that may impact project completion, budget, or other results
• Support project planning activity during pre-bid, proposal, negotiation and contract phases
• Briefs the NASA customer on the technical aspects of Extra-vehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) projects through project coordination meetings, status reports and other forms of communication
• Conducts routine tasks as directed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field
• 4+ years of experience in manufacturing, engineering, or product development environment preferred

Preference

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and interface control documents (ICDs)
• Interest in project management and product development (PMP or CAPM a plus)
• Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking abilities
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Basic knowledge of project management methodologies and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
• Strong collaboration, problem-solving skills, and ability to work effectively in team environments (including navigating constructive conflict)
• Experience with hardware development lifecycle including design, build, test, and qualification phases
• Experience supporting or participating in hardware failure investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation preferred

Travel & Work Arrangements/Requirements

• Availability to travel up to 25 % of the time (e.g., customer visits, training at our technical centers, trade shows, etc.).
• Onsite position

What We Offer

At Ingersoll Rand, we embrace a culture of personal ownership — taking responsibility for our company, our communities, and our environment, as well as our individual health and well-being. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to empower you with the tools and support necessary to take charge of your health, ensuring that together, we can continue to make life better. Our range of benefits includes health care options like medical and prescription plans, dental and vision coverage, as well as wellness programs. Additionally, we provide life insurance, a robust 401(k) plan, paid time off, and even an employee stock grant, among other offerings. These benefits are our commitment to you, so you can be your best at work and beyond. Ingersoll Rand Inc. (NYSE:IR), driven by an entrepreneurial spirit and ownership mindset, is dedicated to helping make life better for our employees, customers and communities. Customers lean on us for our technology-driven excellence in mission-critical flow creation and industrial solutions across 40+ respected brands where our products and services excel in the most complex and harsh conditions. Our employees develop customers for life through their daily commitment to expertise, productivity and efficiency. For more information, visit www.IRCO.com.

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