Project Engineer - Plant Project Office

Festo; Mason (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Festo Corporation is seeking a Project Engineer to lead and coordinate engineering initiatives from concept through launch. You will partner with the Head of the Plant Project Office and cross-functional teams to assure design integrity, quality and timely delivery while controlling costs.

The role requires a mechanical/mechatronics/electrical engineering background with 1–2 years of relevant experience, strong communication skills, and basic project management training.

Qualifications

• Bachelors of Engineering in mechanical, mechatronics, electrical or related field.
• 1-2 years of relevant job experience required.
• Basic training in classic, agile or hybrid project management.
• Technical understanding of manufacturing methods and procedures.
• Good problem solving and analytical skills.
• Proficient English communication and collaboration across disciplines.
• MS Office proficiency; SAP experience is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage engineering and technical development projects.
• Plan projects, establish requirements and success criteria, and coordinate reviews.
• Prepare cost estimates and feasibility studies.
• Lead localization and production project feasibility assessments.
• Coordinate production release activities for new products.
• Manage project budgets and monitor expenditures to meet targets.
• Develop production concepts within established standards.
• Initiate development and commissioning of production equipment with cross functions.
• Coordinate quality and test-planning activities with Quality stakeholders.
• Participate in HQ NPI alignment meetings for new projects.
• Support best practices and process improvements aligned with OPEX.
• Capture project knowledge, lessons learned and documentation.
• Collaborate with Value Stream Engineers and HQ colleagues for local production solutions.
• Build strong working relationships across functions and levels.
• Lead cross-functional project teams and drive accountability.
• Influence stakeholders and resolve conflicts to achieve objectives.

Skills

MS Office

Problem solving

English communication

Interdisciplinary communication

Basic project management

Manufacturing methods understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

Summary of job contents

The Project Engineer leads and coordinates technical and engineering projects throughout the entire project lifecycle. The role ensures project feasibility, design integrity, consistency, and functionality while meeting quality, cost, and delivery objectives. The Project Engineer prepares, schedules, coordinates, and monitors assigned projects, working closely with the Head of the Plant Project Office and cross-functional teams to provide technical guidance and support. The position reviews engineering deliverables, drives corrective actions when necessary, and ensures compliance with applicable quality standards, quality assurance requirements, and quality control practices. Success in this role is measured by the effective execution of projects within approved budgets and timelines.

Key accountabilities

• Coordinate and manage engineering and technical development projects.
• Plan projects, establish project requirements and success criteria, coordinate project reviews, and ensure effective implementation of project deliverables.
• Conduct technical studies and prepare cost estimates.
• Lead product feasibility studies for potential localization and production projects.
• Coordinate assembly and production release activities for new products introduced into local manufacturing.
• Manage project budgets, monitor expenditures, and drive cost-effective execution to achieve approved financial targets.
• Develop project-specific production concepts within established Production Engineering standards.
• Initiate and coordinate the development and commissioning of production equipment in collaboration with Production Engineering.
• Coordinate quality and test-planning activities with Quality stakeholders.
• Participate in regular alignment meetings with HQ NPI teams regarding new and onoing projects.
• Initiate and support best practices and process optimization measures related to the introduction of new products in cooperation with Plant QCD functions and HQ stakeholders.
• Support continuous process improvements as a Key User.
• Identify process gaps and improvement opportunities and drive sustainable solutions aligned with Operational Excellence (OPEX) principles.
• Ensure project knowledge, lessons learned, and technical documentation are properly captured and maintained.
• Collaborate effectively with Value Stream Engineers, shop floor employees, and HQ colleagues to identify and implement solutions for local production.
• Build strong working relationships across functions and organizational levels.
• Lead cross-functional project teams and drive accountability for project deliverables.
• Demonstrate leadership without direct authority by influencing stakeholders, aligning priorities, facilitating decisions, resolving conflicts, and achieving project objectives through collaboration.

Knowledge and Experience

• Bachelors of Engineering (mechanical, mechatronics, electrical, or related)
• Basic training in project management (classic, agile, hybrid).
• 1-2 years of relevant job experience required.
• Technical understanding of Manufacturing menthods and procedures
• Problem solving ability
• Proficient (English) communication skills
• Strong Interdisciplinary Communication Skills
• MS Office
• Experience with SAP a bonus

What Festo Provides:

Festo Corporation offers a robust benefits package, which is designed to help employees and their dependents stay healthy, feel secure and maintain a work/life balance. This is just one way we strive to provide employees with a rewarding workplace. As an effort to keep pace with healthcare trends, Festo Corporation is committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package to its employees which includes...Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Programs, Short-term and Long-term disability, 401k, Pet Insurance, Paid Holidays, Paid time off, Educational assistance and many more.

Festo is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that the best way to attract and retain a diverse workforce is to encourage a culture of inclusion within our organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.