Project Engineer (009-26)- Columbus, OH

National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining is seeking a full-time Project Engineer in Columbus, Ohio. The successful candidate will manage multiple projects for DoD customers, ensuring they are completed within budget and scope. Responsibilities include developing project statements of work and timelines while leading and coordinating project efforts across teams.

Ideal candidates have a B.S. in engineering and 3-5 years of relevant experience, alongside strong communication and project management skills. Join a dynamic team committed to innovative manufacturing solutions.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in project management.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, lead, and execute multiple projects for DoD customers.
• Develop statements of work and project timelines.
• Identify business opportunities within customer base.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Time management

Budget management

Microsoft Office suite

Team collaboration

Education

B.S. degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Position Summary

As a full-time Project Engineer, you will be a valued and trusted member of the NCDMM team. You will effectively and efficiently plan, lead, and execute multiple projects for our DoD customers within the defined project scopes and budgetary constraints. Develop statements of work, cost proposals and project timelines for new business opportunities. Project Engineers must communicate well with customers, management, other engineers, and technicians.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative and creative team member with a passion for project management and execution while collaborating with team members and customers. The candidate must be detail oriented.

The NCDMM team culture is innovative, creative, and fast paced. Members of the team must be adaptive to thrive in an ambiguous environment. This role is part of a collaborative team, but a candidate with a "self-starter" personality with high-energy will grow and thrive in this role.

Essential Functions

• Must be able to coordinate and execute multiple technical projects, which includes:
  • Time management (both project and non-project)
  • Project budget management – up to $1.0 M
  • Developing and managing project costs (pre and post award)
  • Delegating tasks for timely execution of assignments
  • Planning and executing tasks within budget and schedule
  • Expanding customer and partner networks within our advanced manufacturing ecosystem
  • Developing and maturing customer relationships, and meet/exceed customer expectations
  • Identifying business opportunities - new and existing customer base.
  • Traveling (<30% travel is expected)
  • Working with managers and contract authorities to ensure quality project reporting (budget and progress milestones) subject to internal and external audits

Required Education and Experience

• Has a B.S. degree in engineering or a related engineering technical area with 3-5 years relevant experience.
  • In lieu of a B.S. degree, an associate degree in engineering or a related engineering technical area with 15 years relevant experience.
• Must demonstrate consistent career achievement including supervising project budgets (material/labor) and proven ability to generate quality reports.
• Has a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in leading and managing projects – effective delegation of tasks is a plus.
• Has experience working in a manufacturing environment with a generalist perspective and knowledge of manufacturing operations and processes.
• Has experience working in DoD project and manufacturing environments.
• Has strong oral and written communication skills, with emphasis on technical report writing.
• Requires little oversight, is proactive and moves forward with confidence.
• Works well in a collaborative team environment.
• Can communicate on a technical and non-technical level, tailored to the intended audience.
• Is interested in professional and personal development.
• Is well-versed in Microsoft Office suite of tools, including Microsoft Project.

NCDMM is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

NCDMM, as a government contractor, is required to verify all employees through the E-Verify system to confirm eligibility to work in the United States.