Project Engineer- Aerospace

Roll Forming Corp.; Shelbyville (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

401K or Roth 401K match up to 6%

Paid time off

Job summary

voestalpine Roll Forming Corporation in Shelbyville, KY, is seeking a Project Engineer to lead engineering initiatives from concept through production approval. You will partner with operations, quality, and suppliers to drive safety, quality, and cost improvements in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The role requires hands-on engineering leadership, experience with ISO/AS standards, and the ability to travel up to 20% for launches and engagements.

Qualifications

• Experience with engineering project management or new product launches.
• Strong understanding of materials, manufacturing processes, tolerances, and high-volume production.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle engineering initiatives from concept to production approval.
• Define project scope, schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
• Track performance to ensure on-time, on-scope, on-budget delivery.
• Collaborate with operations, quality, maintenance, safety, supply chain, and vendors.
• Serve as the primary technical contact for customers during launches and production.
• Coordinate customer prints, tolerances, GD&T, and product requirements.
• Plan BOMs, process routings, work instructions, setup documentation, packaging.
• Estimate cost and technical requirements for new business opportunities.
• Travel to support project launches and supplier engagement (up to 20%).

Job description

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Regular Full-Time Roll Forming Corporation - KY, Shelbyville, KY, US 1 Attachments

Now Hiring: Project Engineer

Locations: Shelbyville, KY

Onsite Role with Flexibility

Travel: Occasional - up to 20%

Are you a hands‑on engineer who enjoys solving complex problems, leading meaningful projects, and making a real impact in a manufacturing environment? If so, we want to meet you. We are seeking a Project Engineer to lead engineering projects that directly influence safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity across our manufacturing operations. In this role, you’ll guide projects from concept through production approval, collaborate with multi‑disciplinary teams, and support exciting new business opportunities.

What You’ll Do

As a Project Engineer, you will:

• Lead full‑cycle engineering initiatives—from concept and design to FAI/PPAP.
• Define project scope, schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
• Track performance to ensure projects are delivered on time, on scope, and on budget.
• Partner with operations, quality, maintenance, safety, supply chain, and external vendors.
• Serve as the primary technical contact for customers during launches and ongoing production.
• Coordinate customer prints, tolerance negotiations, GD&T interpretation, and product requirements.
• Plan BOMs, process routings, work instructions, setup documentation, and packaging solutions.
• Estimate cost and technical requirements for new business opportunities (tooling, equipment, CAPEX, process needs, part cost, etc.).
• Travel to support project launches and customer/ supplier engagement (up to 20%).

This is a high‑visibility role that directly supports leadership, operations, and sales to ensure successful product introductions and continuous improvement.

What You Bring

To succeed, you’ll need:

Experience

• At least two years of engineering project management or new product launches
• Manufacturing experience is highly preferred - metal forming or roll forming experience is a plus.
• Experience with ISO 9001, IATF, NADCAP, or AS9100 environments

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (Engineering preferred). Equivalent combination of education and training can be considered.
• PMP certification preferred

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of materials, manufacturing processes, tolerances, and high‑volume production.
• Proficient with MS Office; Microsoft Project experience is a plus.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (Global Shop Solutions preferred).
• Solid analytical and mathematical skills.

Soft Skills

• Strong communication—able to translate technical details for various audiences.
• Highly organized and capable of juggling multiple projects.
• Collaborative and effective at building internal and external relationships.

Additional Requirements

• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel.
• Occasional evening or weekend availability.
• Must be a U.S. Person under ITAR/EAR requirements.

Why Join Us?

• Lead meaningful engineering initiatives that drive operational success.
• Be part of a collaborative, growth‑minded team.
• Work cross‑functionally with leadership, customers, and key partners.
• Contribute to new product launches and exciting business opportunities.
• Enjoy flexibility, professional development potential, and visibility within the organization.

Who We Are

voestalpine Roll Forming Corporation, or RFC as we call it, supplies custom roll formed metal components into several industries including Aerospace, Construction, Material Handling, Off-Highway, Office Furniture, Solar and Transportation. In 2000, Roll Forming Corporation was acquired by globally leading technology group voestalpine AG and became part of the Metal Forming, Tubes and Sections division. Today, voestalpine Roll Forming Corporation has seven production facilities across three states with five facilities and headquarters located in Shelby County, Kentucky and one facility each in Pennsylvania and Indiana.

What We Offer You

• Several great benefit plans, including multiple health insurance options, vision, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability coverage, health-saving accounts, or flexible spending account
• Paid time off the first year including vacation, personal and sick time
• 401K or 401K Roth up to 6% Match
• Quarterly Profit-Sharing Bonus
• Leadership training opportunities
• TogetherWeCare, a philanthropic volunteer program that allows employees to support their community while on company time
• Countdown to Zero, a global environmental impact initiative that strives to make our work environments more efficient and environmentally friendly.

Learn more at www.rfcorp.com/careers/life-at-rfc

voestalpine Roll Forming Corporation is an At Will employer. Employment will be at-will, which means that either the employee or the employer may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without prior notice, and with or without cause.

Roll Forming Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, and any other federal, state, or locally protected classifications.

Please contact us at [e-mail] if you require any alternate application form or accommodation during our hiring process due to disability.