Project Engineer - (Mechanical/Manufacturing)

Akkodis; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401K plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Akkodis is seeking a full-time Project Engineer to join our team on a contract-to-hire basis to support a global leader in aviation, space, and defense components in the Jacksonville, FL area.

The role involves planning and managing engine harness projects, supervising development and modification work, and coordinating with internal teams to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery. Strong engineering and project-management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or manufacturing engineering is required.
• Experience as Project Engineer/Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineer in aerospace or automotive sectors preferred.
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills are essential.
• Proficiency with MS Excel, Project, Word, and PowerPoint is required.
• Ability to document, plan, and execute multi-task projects; strong presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage new-product development projects following established processes.
• Manage project scope, scheduling, resources, risk, and progress to meet on-time, on-budget targets.
• Lead or support design reviews ensuring requirements and standards compliance.
• Develop technical solutions, leveraging past designs and best practices.
• Oversee engine harness design/development/modification for aerospace applications as needed.
• Collaborate with leadership and cross-functional teams to communicate status and align activities.
• Resolve issues per established procedures and escalate where needed.

Skills

Project Engineering

Aerospace/Automotive experience

Technical writing

Documentation skills

Presentation skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering OR manufacturing engineering

Tools

MS Excel

MS Project

MS Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Akkodis is seeking a full-time Project Engineer to join our dedicated team on contract-to-hire basis to exclusively support a global leader providing electrical/mechanical components for Aviation, Space & Defense, and Transportation applications in the Jacksonville, FL Metro area.

Whether you're a current Design Engineer, Project Engineer, or generally seeking a role that will propel your career to the next level or higher from your current, this role will primarily involve managing projects and completing assignments in support of developing aircraft engine harnesses while collaborating with many internal teams. Will also be responsible for overseeing product development and improvement of existing products. Accountable for the quality of own work. Executes within a well-defined framework and adheres to standard processes and procedures.

Starting Pay Range: Up to $54/hr (pay level is commensurate based on experience and education levels).

Project Engineer job responsibilities include:

• Plan and manage new-product development projects, following established processes.
• Manage project scope, scheduling, resource coordination, risk identification, and progress tracking to ensure on‑time and on‑budget delivery targets are achieved.
• Lead and/or support engineering design reviews, ensuring all requirements are met, including compliance to standards and procedures.
• Develop new technical solutions independently or collaboratively, building upon proven methods, past designs, and organizational best practices.
• Involved with overseeing the design, development, and/or modification of engine harnesses for aerospace applications as most of this role will entail the above project engineering responsibilities, not a hands-on designer.
• Work closely with engineering and business leadership and cross‑functional teams to communicate project status, present results, and align engineering activities with strategic objectives.
• Resolve issues using established procedures. Consults supervisor or more senior team members for issues outside of defined instructions/parameters.
• Collaborate with others to solve problems, exchange technical information, ask questions, and incorporate new learnings into scope of work.

QUALIFICATIONS (required):

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering OR manufacturing engineering.
• Experienced Project Engineer, Mechanical Engineer or Manufacturing Engineer within the aerospace or automotive industries seeking a next level career role. Must possess prior experience of product assemblies. A background in engine harness development is helpful though not required as you\'ll oversee all related projects while collaborating with many of the engineering teams to ensure project timelines are met.
• Strong technical writing skills.
• Proficient with MS Excel, Project, Word, PowerPoint.
• Ability to document, plan, and execute projects with multiple tasks.
• Resourceful, able to find answers with limited direction.
• Strong presentation skills, via MS Teams and in-person meetings.

For other opportunities available at Akkodis go to www.akkodis.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit https://www.akkodis.com/en/privacy-policy.

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

The California Fair Chance Act

Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers