Project Engineer

MSR Technology Group; Oxford (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

MSR Technology Group seeks a Senior Project Engineer to lead design, development, validation, and production of new products. You will manage cross-functional projects from concept through launch, combining robust mechanical design with strong project leadership.

The ideal candidate has a mechanical design background, experience in new product development, and proficiency with CAD tools and FEA. This is a leadership role supporting manufacturing, quality, and supplier teams in a dynamic

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field required.
• Minimum 5 years of engineering experience in product design, development, or manufacturing engineering.
• Strong CAD experience using SolidWorks or equivalent.
• Experience with FEA and tolerance analysis.
• Experience with New Product Development processes.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of medium to complex products from concept through production launch.
• Create and review engineering drawings, 3D models, specifications, test plans, and technical documentation.
• Develop products such as valves, fluid handling components, electromechanical devices, or industrial equipment.
• Apply engineering principles to solve performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost challenges.
• Lead prototype development, testing, validation, and design refinement activities.
• Support manufacturing, quality, and supplier teams during product launch and production.
• Lead cross-functional project teams from concept through production implementation.

Skills

CAD design

Project management

NPD process

DFMEA/DFM

Cross-functional leadership

FEM/DOE

Regulatory awareness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

The Senior Project Engineer is responsible for leading the design, development, validation, and launch of new products while managing cross-functional projects from concept through production. This position combines strong engineering design capabilities with project management leadership to deliver innovative, high-quality products that meet customer, regulatory, manufacturing, and business requirements.

The ideal candidate possesses a strong background in mechanical product design, engineering analysis, new product development, and project leadership within a manufacturing environment.

Product Design & Development

• Lead the design and development of medium to complex products from concept through production launch.
• Create and review engineering drawings, 3D models, specifications, test plans, and technical documentation.
• Develop products such as valves, fluid handling components, electromechanical devices, automotive components, industrial equipment, or other engineered products.
• Apply engineering principles to solve technical challenges involving performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost.
• Conduct engineering calculations and analyses to support design decisions.
• Utilize analytical tools including
• Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
• Tolerance Stack-Up Analysis
• Thermal Analysis
• Fatigue and Stress Analysis
• Design of Experiments (DOE)
• Statistical Analysis and Validation Methods
• Lead prototype development, testing, validation, and design refinement activities.
• Support manufacturing, quality, and supplier teams during product launch and production.

New Product Development

• Lead projects through a structured New Product Development (NPD) process.
• Facilitate design reviews and technical reviews throughout development.
• Develop and maintain:
• Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA)
• Design Verification Plans and Reports (DVP&;R)
• Design for Manufacturability (DFM)
• Design for Assembly (DFA)
• Product Validation Plans
• Ensure designs comply with applicable customer, regulatory, and industry requirements.
• Identify technical risks early and develop mitigation plans.

Project Management

• Lead cross-functional project teams from concept through production implementation.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, risk registers, and action item lists.
• Utilize project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, or equivalent software.
• Facilitate project meetings and communicate project status to stakeholders and leadership.
• Drive accountability and timely completion of project deliverables.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while balancing priorities and resources.

Cross-Functional Leadership

Collaborate with:

• Manufacturing Engineering
• Quality Engineering
• Operations
• Procurement
• Customers
• Sales and Marketing
• Coordinate supplier development activities related to new product launches.
• Support customer meetings, technical presentations, and product demonstrations as required.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance across project teams.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of engineering experience in product design, product development, or manufacturing engineering.
• Proven experience leading engineering projects from concept through production launch.
• Strong CAD experience using SolidWorks or equivalent 3D modeling software.
• Experience with engineering analysis tools including FEA and tolerance analysis.
• Experience with structured New Product Development processes.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.

Preferred Qualification:

• Experience with valves, pressure systems, fluid handling products, automotive components, or industrial products.
• Experience with die cast, machined, molded, and assembled products.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent project leadership experience.
• Experience with supplier development and manufacturing launch activities.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality systems and design controls.

Success Factors

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong technical design capability.
• Excellent project planning and executionskills.
• Effective communication and leadership.
• Ability to drive projects to completion.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High sense of ownership and accountability.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority.