Senior Project Engineer - Hybrid, Client-Facing Leader

National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining; Mentor (OH); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to plan, lead, and execute multiple projects within defined scopes and budgets. You will develop SOWs, cost proposals, and timelines for new opportunities, and serve as the primary interface with customers and internal teams.

The role requires strong leadership, communication, and reporting skills, with responsibility for monthly and final project reports and ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with Manufacturing Technology/Mechanical emphasis and 10 years of experience.
• Or an Associate degree with 20 years of experience.
• Experience in manufacturing and machining with increasing responsibility.
• DOE experience and effective project leadership and delegation.
• Strong written and oral communication, reporting, and presentation skills.
• Willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Identify business opportunities, develop relationships, and generate project plans.
• Develop and oversee SOW, cost proposal, and schedule.
• Ensure projects are on time, on budget, and meet client expectations.
• Produce monthly and final technical reports.
• Coordinate with Alliance Partners and contracting authorities for reporting.
• Monthly project reporting and customer interface.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Technical reporting

Communication

Manufacturing processes

Defense industry experience

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Associate degree in related field

Job description

National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to plan, lead, and execute multiple projects within defined scopes and budgets. You will develop SOWs, cost proposals, and timelines for new opportunities, and serve as the primary interface with customers and internal teams.

The role requires strong leadership, communication, and reporting skills, with responsibility for monthly and final project reports and ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery.