Senior Project Engineer — NPD & Cross-Functional Lead

Cephas Consultancy Services Private Limited; Oxford (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Plan

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Job summary

Cephas Consultancy Services Private Limited in Oxford, North Carolina seeks a Project Engineer to lead the design, development, validation, and launch of new products while managing cross-functional projects from concept through production. The role blends engineering design with strong project leadership.

The candidate will develop drawings, 3D models, specs, test plans, and documentation. 5–10 years of engineering experience and a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering are required, with

Qualifications

• Experience leading engineering projects from concept through production launch.
• Strong CAD experience using SolidWorks or equivalent software.
• Experience with FEA and tolerance analysis.
• Knowledge of structured New Product Development processes.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Minimum 5 years of engineering experience in product design, product development, or manufacturing engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of products from concept through production launch.
• Create and review engineering drawings, 3D models, specifications, test plans, and technical documentation.
• Develop products including valves, fluid handling components, electromechanical devices, automotive components, and industrial equipment.
• Apply engineering principles to solve challenges involving performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost.
• Conduct engineering calculations and analyses to support design decisions.
• Lead prototype development, testing, validation, and design refinement.
• Support manufacturing, quality, and supplier teams during product launch and production.
• Lead projects through a structured New Product Development (NPD) process.
• Facilitate design and technical reviews.
• Develop DFMEA, DVP&R, risk assessments, DFM, DFA, and product validation plans.
• Ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, and industry requirements.
• Identify technical risks and develop mitigation plans.
• Lead cross-functional project teams from concept through production implementation.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, risk registers, and action item lists.
• Utilize Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, or equivalent tools.
• Facilitate project meetings and communicate project status.
• Drive accountability and timely completion of deliverables.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering, Operations, Procurement, Suppliers, Customers, Sales & Marketing, and Executive Leadership.
• Support customer meetings, presentations, and demonstrations.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance.

Skills

Project leadership

CAD (SolidWorks)

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Smartsheet

Job description

Cephas Consultancy Services Private Limited in Oxford, North Carolina seeks a Project Engineer to lead the design, development, validation, and launch of new products while managing cross-functional projects from concept through production. The role blends engineering design with strong project leadership.

The candidate will develop drawings, 3D models, specs, test plans, and documentation. 5–10 years of engineering experience and a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering are required, with