Project Engineer – Digital Manufacturing & Tooling Solutions

Sandvik

Mebane (NC)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Seco is seeking a Project Engineer to lead end-to-end manufacturing initiatives from concept through industrialisation. You will analyse processes, define machining and tooling strategies, and utilise CAD/CAM and simulation software to optimise solutions while coordinating customers, sales teams, technical partners, and internal specialists.

This role reports to the Regional Innovation Hub Manager. You will support proposals, validation, reporting, governance, and continuous improvement,

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
5–7 years of production or mechanical engineering experience.
Demonstrated experience leading technical projects, defining machining or tooling methodology, and delivering solutions from concept through implementation.
Fluent English and willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end manufacturing projects from concept to implementation, delivering quality solutions on time and within scope.
Turn customer needs into practical machining, tooling, and execution strategies.
Use CAD/CAM and simulation tools to optimise processes, proposals, validation, and project documentation.
Shape high-performing cutting-tool applications and machining strategies.
Provide technical direction on tool design, programming, process optimisation, and digital solution validation.
Bring together sales, engineering, customer support, and technical specialists to achieve shared project goals.
Coach colleagues and share expertise to strengthen team capability and delivery.
Build trusted customer relationships and shape solutions that create clear business value.
Partner with sales throughout consultation, implementation, and troubleshooting.
Lead customer discussions and develop tailored tooling and machining solutions.
Coordinate multiple projects, balancing priorities, resources, risks, and customer commitments.
Track performance and continuously improve workflows, standards, and project delivery.
Turn customer feedback and market trends into new technical opportunities.
Benchmark competing solutions and champion digital transformation in manufacturing.
Analyse trial, process, and customer data to guide technical decisions and recommendations.
Showcase impact through case studies and measures such as tool life, cycle time, quality, productivity, and cost savings.
Champion a safe, responsible, and environmentally conscious working culture.
Follow company policies and support risk management, quality improvement, and audits.