Project Engineer

AMETEK, Inc.; Milford (NH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK, Inc. in Milford, NH is seeking a Project Engineer to support development, documentation, release, and ongoing maintenance of Kerk motion control products.

You’ll coordinate prototype and NPI projects, create engineering documentation, and work closely with Manufacturing, Quality, and Applications Engineering teams. You will also handle ECO-related activities, revision-controlled records, and technical support for prototype builds and production implementations, while contributing to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• 2–5 years of engineering, manufacturing, product development, or technical project support experience.
• Experience with custom-engineered or configure-to-order products preferred.
• Experience in low-to-medium volume manufacturing environments preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and commercial teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate prototype, NPI projects from order to shipment, ensuring materials and schedules are managed.
• Liaise between Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering and Applications Engineering for technical information and feedback.
• Create, revise and maintain engineering drawings, specs, configurations, and manufacturing docs.
• Support ECOs with documentation, implementation, reviews, and release monitoring.
• Maintain revision-controlled engineering records in PDM and related systems.
• Assist Manufacturing Engineering with troubleshooting and corrective actions.
• Coordinate inspections and validation of prototype and sample products.
• Provide technical support for prototype builds, new product introductions, and production implementation.
• Participate in continuous improvement focused on quality, productivity, lead time, and process effectiveness.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Project coordination

Cross-functional teamwork

Verbal and written communication

Multiple projects management

Technical problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

ProductCenter

PDM/PLM systems

ERP/MRP systems (MS Dynamics NAV)

Job description

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Are you an innovative Project Engineer looking to take the next step in your career? Join a team where you’ll tackle exciting challenges, expand your technical expertise, and make a meaningful impact. We offer competitive pay, outstanding benefits, and a healthy work-life balance to help you succeed both professionally and personally.

About Us: Haydon, Kerk and Pittman are three world class AMETEK brands that supply advanced linear and rotary motion solutions to a diverse mix of global customers. We are recognized as a leading manufacturer of brushed and brushless DC motors, stepper motor based linear actuators, precision Acme lead screw and anti-backlash nut assemblies, linear rail and guide systems, gearmotors, drives and complete custom automation sub-systems.

What will you do?
You will support the development, documentation, release, and ongoing maintenance of standard and customer‑specific Kerk motion control products. This position coordinates prototype and NPI projects, creates and maintains engineering documentation, supports Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), and works closely with Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Applications Engineering, and Design Engineering teams. This role also serves as a key liaison between Kerk manufacturing operations and Applications Engineering teams, helping ensure technical inquiries, manufacturability feedback, and engineering information are communicated accurately and in a timely manner.

On any given day, your responsibilities would include:

• Coordinating prototype, sample, and NPI projects from order receipt through shipment, ensuring materials, schedules, and documentation are properly managed.
• Serving as a liaison between Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering, and Applications Engineering to facilitate timely communication of technical information, manufacturability feedback, and product‑related inquiries.
• Creating, revising, and maintaining engineering drawings, specifications, product configurations, and manufacturing documentation.
• Performing engineering activities required to support Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), including preparation of supporting documentation, implementation of engineering changes, participation in review activities, and monitoring changes through approval and release.
• Maintaining engineering documentation and revision‑controlled records within PDM and related business systems.
• Supporting Manufacturing Engineering with troubleshooting production issues, root cause investigations, corrective actions, and engineering changes related to product and process improvements.
• Coordinating or performing inspections and validation activities on prototype and sample products to verify conformance to engineering requirements.
• Providing technical support for prototype builds, new product introductions, and production implementation activities.
• Participating in continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, productivity, lead time, and engineering process effectiveness.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

You are a great fit if you have the following knowledge and skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required (mechanical, manufacturing, industrial, electrical, mechatronics, or related engineering discipline).
• 2-5 years of engineering, manufacturing, product development, or technical project support experience preferred.
• Experience supporting custom‑engineered, engineered‑to‑order, or configure‑to‑order products preferred.
• Experience supporting low‑to‑medium volume manufacturing environments preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and commercial teams.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with an understanding of precision motion control products, electromechanical assemblies, and related manufacturing processes.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturing documentation.
• Proficient in SolidWorks or equivalent 3D CAD system.
• Experience working with product lifecycle management (PLM) or product data management (PDM) systems; ProductCenter experience preferred.
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems; Microsoft Dynamics NAV experience preferred.
• Understanding of engineering change management and document control practices.
• Basic machining experience preferred.
• Proficient in performing basic inspections using calipers, micrometers, indicators, and comparators.
• Experience operating or supporting CNC equipment preferred.
• Experience working with molding processes or molding equipment preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision‑making, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI‑generated outputs.

Compensation

Employee Type: Salaried

Currency: USD

Salary Minimum: 80,000

Salary Maximum: 115,000

Incentive: No

Disclaimer:Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

For more information on AMETEK's competitive benefits, pleaseclick here .

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 22,000colleagues, in 35countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK isacomponent of the S&P 500. Visithttps://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 [phone].