Project Engineer I

Health Care Administrators Association® (HCAA); Prince George (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Care Administrators Association® (HCAA) seeks a Project Engineer to lead the engineering efforts for the startup of a new manufacturing facility building large, complex equipment assemblies. You will manage equipment selection to installation and commissioning, and define scalable manufacturing processes.

The role requires 5+ years in project engineering within manufacturing, with lean principles, and strong CAD/project management proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related technical field.
• 5+ years of project engineering experience in manufacturing, especially with large form-factor equipment.
• Expertise in process development, lean principles, and equipment commissioning.
• Proficiency in CAD and project management tools.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel during startup phases.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate projects from equipment selection to installation and commissioning.
• Develop manufacturing processes, workflows, and layouts to optimize efficiency, quality, and safety.
• Collaborate across teams to define project scope and deliverables.
• Evaluate and procure critical machinery.
• Conduct process analysis and capacity planning.
• Create comprehensive documentation and work instructions.
• Oversee training of production staff.
• Monitor KPIs to track progress.
• Troubleshoot technical issues during setup and initial production.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

Skills

Process development

Lean principles

Equipment commissioning

CAD

Project management tools

Leadership

Communication

Independent work

Travel during startup

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related technical field

Tools

CAD

Project management tools

Job description

Role Overview

This position involves leading engineering efforts for the startup of a new manufacturing facility focused on large, complex equipment assembly.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate projects from equipment selection to installation and commissioning
• Develop manufacturing processes, workflows, and layouts to optimize efficiency, quality, and safety
• Collaborate across teams to define project scope and deliverables
• Evaluate and procure critical machinery
• Conduct process analysis and capacity planning
• Create comprehensive documentation and work instructions
• Oversee training of production staff
• Monitor KPIs to track progress
• Troubleshoot technical issues during setup and initial production
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in a related technical field
• 5+ years of project engineering experience in manufacturing, especially with large form-factor equipment
• Expertise in process development, lean principles, and equipment commissioning
• Proficiency in CAD and project management tools
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to travel during startup phases