Project Engineer

GForce Life Sciences; Mahwah (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GForce Life Sciences is seeking a Project Engineer to drive capital equipment and manufacturing improvement projects from concept through production release. You will partner with Project Managers, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Facilities, and suppliers to ensure technical, quality, safety, and operational requirements are met.

This is an excellent entry‑level opportunity for a recent engineering graduate to gain hands‑on experience with manufacturing processes, capital equipment, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 0–2 years of engineering experience; recent graduates and internship/co‑op experience are encouraged.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong technical aptitude, initiative, and willingness to learn manufacturing processes, project management, and capital equipment implementation.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross‑functional teams and external suppliers.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; experience with Microsoft Project or other project management tools is a plus.
• Medical device or regulated manufacturing experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers in coordinating capital equipment and manufacturing improvement projects, including tracking project timelines, action items, and deliverables.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering, manufacturing, quality, facilities, supply chain, and supplier teams to support project execution.
• Assist with equipment design reviews, vendor coordination, installation, commissioning, and qualification activities.
• Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), equipment validation, and technical issue resolution.
• Maintain project documentation and communicate project updates, risks, and outstanding action items.
• Work with equipment subject matter experts and external suppliers to address technical challenges and ensure project requirements are met.
• Spend time both in the office and on the manufacturing floor, gaining exposure to manufacturing operations and progressively taking ownership of project tasks.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Excel

Project management tools

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline

Tools

Microsoft Project

MS Office

Job description

Our client, a leading medical device company, is seeking a Project Engineer to support capital equipment and manufacturing improvement projects from initial concept through production release. This individual will work closely with Project Managers, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Facilities, Supply Chain, and external suppliers to coordinate project activities, support equipment implementation, and ensure projects meet technical, quality, safety, and operational requirements. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent engineering graduate to gain hands-on experience with manufacturing processes, capital equipment, and project execution.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers in coordinating capital equipment and manufacturing improvement projects, including tracking project timelines, action items, and deliverables.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering, manufacturing, quality, facilities, supply chain, and supplier teams to support project execution.
• Assist with equipment design reviews, vendor coordination, installation, commissioning, and qualification activities.
• Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), equipment validation, and technical issue resolution.
• Maintain project documentation and communicate project updates, risks, and outstanding action items.
• Work with equipment subject matter experts and external suppliers to address technical challenges and ensure project requirements are met.
• Spend time both in the office and on the manufacturing floor, gaining exposure to manufacturing operations and progressively taking ownership of project tasks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 0–2 years of engineering experience; recent graduates and internship/co‑op experience are encouraged.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong technical aptitude, initiative, and willingness to learn manufacturing processes, project management, and capital equipment implementation.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross‑functional teams and external suppliers.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; experience with Microsoft Project or other project management tools is a plus.
• Medical device or regulated manufacturing experience is preferred.

Nice To Have

• Internship or co‑op experience in manufacturing, engineering, or project‑based environments.
• Exposure to manufacturing processes, automation, robotics, or cleanroom/packaging/labeling operations.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement principles.
• Experience with suppliers, First Article Inspections (FAIs), Measurement System Analysis (MSA), or equipment/process validation.
• PMP, Lean Six Sigma, or other project management certifications.