Project Engineer

Kirby Risk; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kirby Risk Service Center in Lafayette, IN seeks a Project Engineer to support customers and resolve manufacturing issues. You will assist in design, assembly, and production readiness of new products, applying Lean Manufacturing and QS practices to ensure quality and repeatability.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in engineering or a technical field, adeptness with blueprints, CAD tools (SolidWorks preferred), strong communication, and ability to build customer relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering or Technical field.
• Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building with customers.
• Proficient in MS Office; CAD or wire harness software knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance to customers in design, assembly, and manufacturing of new products.
• Prepare products for production using Lean Manufacturing and QS to maintain quality and repeatability.
• Communicate with leadership, internal and external customers; build customer relationships.
• Create product visuals and work instructions for production teams; write specifications for pre-production.
• Support production during new builds and assist with customer feedback and opportunities.

Job description

3574 McCarty Ln, Lafayette, IN 47905, USA

Job Description

Posted Monday, August 10, 2026 at 4:00 AM | Expires Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 3:59 AM

We have a prime opportunity for a Project Engineer at the Kirby Risk Service Center in Lafayette, IN who can work as a team member and support customers directly to provide the best solutions to resolve manufacturing issues.

Kirby Risk Service Center, a division of Kirby Risk Corporation specializing in electrical wiring, control panel, and mechanical manufacturing.

What You’ll Do as a Project Engineer

In this role, you’ll provide technical assistance to customers in the design, assembly, and manufacturing of new products. Prepare all new products for production using Lean Manufacturing and QS to maintain the highest level of quality and repeatability of the product.

You’ll:

• Communication with organization leadership, internal customers, and external customers
• Build customer products from prints
• Analyze customer requirements and provide customers with the best solution in the most cost-effective manner.
• Create product visual aids and work instructions for the production associates
• Design and write specifications for pre-production projects as needed
• Develop customer relationships to:
• Uncover opportunities for additional projects
• Collect and report customer comments and complaints
• Establish and maintain relationships with key buying influences
• Assist production associates with new builds

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering or Technical field
• Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints
• Recognize the importance of developing and maintaining relationships with customers
• Demonstrate professionalism when representing the company
• Possess excellent communication, attention to detail, and organizational skills
• Demonstrates computer skills and aptitude; MS Office; knowledge of CAD or wire harness software
• Experience with SolidWorks or similar preferred

What to Expect in This Role

• Primarily onsite, indoors, controlled temperature environment
• May be required to go to customer site where the environmental conditions will vary
• Ability to perform essential functions of the role in a work environment with a variation of noise levels including high to moderate noise due to hand tools, machinery, heavy equipment, moving motorized vehicles, alarms, vibration, and general conversations
• Schedule: 1 st Shift

Why Kirby Risk?

Founded in 1926, Kirby Risk is a trusted leader in electrical supply, manufacturing, and mechanical solutions. Our culture is built on hard-working, engaged people who treat each other—and our customers—with respect and urgency.

When you join Kirby Risk, you’re not just taking a job—you’re joining a company where you can build a career.

Benefits That Work for You

We provide a complete package designed to support your health, career, and future:

• Medical, RX, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Life insurance & Employee Assistance Programs
• 401(k) with company match & Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

A Safe Workplace is a Drug-Free Workplace

Please note: You must have legal status that enables you to work in the U.S. We cannot obtain sponsorship. To be considered for a role, candidates must meet the minimum qualifications.

3574 McCarty Ln, Lafayette, IN 47905, USA