Senior R&D Project Engineer — Manufacturing Projects

Stolle Machinery Company; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 112,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Stolle Machinery Company in Centennial, CO is seeking an R&D Project Engineer III to lead and support complex equipment and manufacturing projects from concept through installation and closeout.

The role requires independent technical leadership, cross-functional coordination, and strong problem-solving to drive project success in fast-paced manufacturing environments, with collaboration across internal teams, suppliers, and customers.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of engineering experience.
• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience in manufacturing and product development.
• Solid documentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support multiple engineering projects from concept through installation.
• Develop project plans, schedules, milestones, resource needs, and budgets.
• Coordinate with suppliers, customers, and field service teams.
• Provide on-site engineering support during equipment installation and startups.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation and SOPs.

Skills

GD&T knowledge

Project management

Six Sigma

ERP systems

Vendor coordination

Manufacturing knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Minitab

Job description

Stolle Machinery Company in Centennial, CO is seeking an R&D Project Engineer III to lead and support complex equipment and manufacturing projects from concept through installation and closeout.

The role requires independent technical leadership, cross-functional coordination, and strong problem-solving to drive project success in fast-paced manufacturing environments, with collaboration across internal teams, suppliers, and customers.