Senior Project Engineer

CIRCOR International, Inc.; Warren (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

CIRCOR International, Inc. is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to drive New Product Development within a manufacturing environment in Warren, MA.

You will lead cross-functional teams, manage schedules, and coordinate with engineering, program managers, and external customers to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery. You’ll apply PMBOK knowledge and manufacturing expertise, draft technical documents, and support process improvements across projects.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with management.
• Strong project engineering background in manufacturing.
• Ability to lead New Product Development in cross-functional teams.
• Familiar with PMBOK and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate complex project schedules and milestones.
• Support budgets, forecasts, and progress tracking.
• Coordinate ECR/ECN activities and design changes.
• Lead cross-functional teams and communicate with internal/external customers.
• Contribute to process development and performance metrics.
• Provide technical guidance for proposals and papers.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Project Management

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Manufacturing Concepts

Technical Writing

Microsoft Office

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

PMBOK knowledge (PMP preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Excel

Job description

• Complex customerengagement(internal and external customers)
• Written and verbal communication internally and externally
• Create,complete,and manageNew Product Developmentproject schedules (Gantt charts)
• Resource& Milestoneplanning
• SupportSeniorDirector, Chief Engineerand Program Managersin trackingbudgets and forecast to complete (on time, on budget)
• Engineering Change Request and Notice (ECR/ECN) coordinationand some processing.
• Manage multiple projects concurrently
• Communication with external customers to covercontrol of order changes technically; assurance that test and quality standards are achieved; interface with the customer in drawing and document information exchanges; review of contract specifications and communication of the requirements
• Supports updates to department metrics as assigned
• Assist the developmentofproject engineering and management processes
• Experienced in project engineering in a manufacturing environment with at least moderate understanding of manufacturing processes, design engineering best practices, logistics, and leadership skills thatfavorpositive motivation
• LimitedDesign Engineering work as assigned, including technical papers, calculations and analysis, and models/drawings depending on need and current skillset.May also provide technical guidance for the preparations of technical proposals
• Theseniorproject engineer can be a technicalleaderon a New Development Project, working with the design engineers conducting the detailed execution and in constant coordination and communication with theSeniorDirector of Engineering
• All other duties as assigned

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent demonstrated verbal and written communication skillswith strong, pro-active communication with management on task or project progress, challenges, solutions, and requests for support
• Self-starter, organized, thorough and meticulous, able to work under pressureto ensure quality and delivery, but quality over delivery if any compromise cannot be avoided despite schedule pressure
• Skilled at projectengineering with i nterpersonal skills- - PMBOK techniques a plus
• Significant knowledge and understanding ofstandard manufacturing concepts,practices,and procedures
• Resourceful and well organized
• Ability to lead a New Product Development project andeffectively work in a cross-functional team
• Technical Writing- Procedures, Results, as assigned
• Dedicated to high degree of accuracy
• Ability to perform in an ambiguous environment
• ProficiencywithMicrosoftOffice (Word, Excel, Project, Outlook, Access)
• Previous experiencewith Integrated Project Teams is a plus
• Valve design familiarity a plus, but manufacturing environment experience required

Education

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Mechanical Engineering, with at leastfiveyears’ relevant experience. Valve, regulator, fluid mechanics/control related coursework/education will be additional qualification, will consider work experience in lieu of degree.
• PMP Certificationa plus, but not required, but must have working knowledge of PMBOK at minimum.

Other

• U.S. Citizen

CIRCOR is an EEO Employer of Females / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Senior Project EngineerActivities

• Complex customerengagement(internal and external customers)

• Written and verbal communication internally and externally

• Create,complete,and manageNew Product Developmentproject schedules (Gantt charts)

• Resource& Milestoneplanning

• SupportSeniorDirector, Chief Engineerand Program Managersin trackingbudgets and forecast to complete (on time, on budget)

• Engineering Change Request and Notice (ECR/ECN) coordinationand some processing.

• Risk Management, matrix, mitigation

• Manage multiple projects concurrently

• Principal contactfor design engineeringfor internalcross-functional meetings

• Communication with external customers to covercontrol of order changes technically; assurance that test and quality standards are achieved; interface with the customer in drawing and document information exchanges; review of contract specifications and communication of the requirements

• Supports updates to department metrics as assigned

• Assist the developmentofproject engineering and management processes

• Experienced in project engineering in a manufacturing environment with at least moderate understanding of manufacturing processes, design engineering best practices, logistics, and leadership skills thatfavorpositive motivation

• LimitedDesign Engineering work as assigned, including technical papers, calculations and analysis, and models/drawings depending on need and current skillset.May also provide technical guidance for the preparations of technical proposals

• Theseniorproject engineer can be a technicalleaderon a New Development Project, working with the design engineers conducting the detailed execution and in constant coordination and communication with theSeniorDirector of Engineering

• All other duties as assigned

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent demonstrated verbal and written communication skillswith strong, pro-active communication with management on task or project progress, challenges, solutions, and requests for support

• Self-starter, organized, thorough and meticulous, able to work under pressureto ensure quality and delivery, but quality over delivery if any compromise cannot be avoided despite schedule pressure

• Skilled at projectengineering with i nterpersonal skills- - PMBOK techniques a plus

• Significant knowledge and understanding ofstandard manufacturing concepts,practices,and procedures

• Resourceful and well organized

• Ability to lead a New Product Development project andeffectively work in a cross-functional team

• Technical Writing- Procedures, Results, as assigned

• Dedicated to high degree of accuracy

• Ability to perform in an ambiguous environment

• ProficiencywithMicrosoftOffice (Word, Excel, Project, Outlook, Access)

• Previous experiencewith Integrated Project Teams is a plus

• Valve design familiarity a plus, but manufacturing environment experience required

Education

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Mechanical Engineering, with at leastfiveyears’ relevant experience. Valve, regulator, fluid mechanics/control related coursework/education will be additional qualification, will consider work experience in lieu of degree.

• PMP Certificationa plus, but not required, but must have working knowledge of PMBOK at minimum.

Other

• U.S. Citizen

CIRCOR is an EEO Employer of Females / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.