Project Engineer: NPI & CAD Design, On‑Site

Atlas Copco North America LLC; La Porte (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Career growth

Health and well-being

Innovative technology

Job summary

Atlas Copco North America LLC is seeking a Project Engineer to manage schedules, drive NPI, and lead cross-functional teams in a Michael City, IN area drive for excellence.

The role combines mechanical design, product development, and stakeholder communication to ensure successful customer projects and strategic initiatives. On-site collaboration with manufacturing and suppliers is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of engineering experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading engineering projects with scope, schedule, and deliverables.
• Demonstrated experience managing or supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) and product development projects.
• Experience working cross-functionally with manufacturing, purchasing, quality, and supply chain teams.
• Experience in supporting customer-facing projects and engineered-to-order products is preferred.
• Knowledge of vacuum systems, pump systems, skid design, piping systems, and fabrication processes is preferred.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks or equivalent 3D CAD software.
• Experience with ERP systems and BOM management.
• Strong understanding of fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and piping design.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple customer and internal engineering projects from kickoff through final implementation.
• Drive New Product Introduction (NPI) and product development initiatives through stage-gate processes.
• Monitor project scope, schedule, costs, and risks to ensure successful project execution.
• Perform CAD design work and prepare component and assembly drawings using SolidWorks.
• Support manufacturing operations by resolving design, quality, and production issues.
• Assist Purchasing with component sourcing, procurement activities, and shortage resolution.
• Participate in factory acceptance testing (FAT), customer witness testing, and performance validation.
• Analyze test data and implement corrective actions when necessary.
• Foster a collaborative team environment focused on operational excellence and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Project management

CAD design

SolidWorks

Cross-functional leadership

NPI

BOM management

ERP systems

Mechanical engineering

Piping design

Analytical problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

ERP systems

Job description

Atlas Copco North America LLC is seeking a Project Engineer to manage schedules, drive NPI, and lead cross-functional teams in a Michael City, IN area drive for excellence.

The role combines mechanical design, product development, and stakeholder communication to ensure successful customer projects and strategic initiatives. On-site collaboration with manufacturing and suppliers is essential.