Sr. Mechanical Project Engineer

Datrose; Allentown (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Datrose in Allentown, NJ, is seeking a Sr. Mechanical Project Engineer to lead technical discussions, translate customer needs into engineering documentation, and collaborate with cross-functional teams in a biotech/pharma setting. The role requires strong communication skills and a background in manufacturing environments.

Salary is listed at $100K. The position emphasizes delivering precise specifications, internal work instructions, and timely status updates to customers and internal

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering required with in-depth knowledge in mechanical, electrical or industrial domains.
• 10+ years of experience in project engineering, applications engineering, or technical project management.
• Strong customer-facing communication skills and ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly.
• Experience working with production/manufacturing environments and familiarity with PM tools/methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical discussions with customers to clarify requirements, specifications, and performance expectations.
• Translate customer needs into detailed engineering documentation, scope definitions, and internal work instructions.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, production planning, and quality teams to ensure customer requirements are understood and achievable.
• Review and approve engineering deliverables, ensuring alignment with customer specs and internal standards.
• Ensure sales orders are entered with complete technical details, configurations, and customer requirements.
• Lead regular update meetings with customers and internal teams, providing status reports and timelines.

Skills

Customer-facing communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BS in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related field)

Tools

Project management tools

Job description

Engineering, Architecture, Drafting/Design, Scientific Accounting & Finance, Information Technology

Job Details

Engineering

Sr. Mechanical Project Engineer | Allentown, NJ | Posted: 4/14/2026 | Job Description | Job ID#: 28096

Job Category: Engineering

A growing company in the Biotech/Pharmaceutical industry has an immediate opening for a Sr. Project Engineer to work at their Allentown, NJ location. Salary: $100K.

• Lead technical discussions with customers to clarify requirements, specifications, and performance expectations;
• Translate customer needs into detailed engineering documentation, scope definitions, and internal work instructions;
• Collaborate closely with engineering, manufacturing, production planning, and quality teams to ensure customer requirements are fully understood and achievable;
• Review and approve engineering deliverables, ensuring alignment with customer specifications and internal standards;
• Ensure sales orders are accurately entered with complete technical details, configurations, and customer requirements;
• Lead regular update meetings with customers and internal teams, providing clear status reports, action items, and timelines.

• BSs degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related field);
• 10+ years of experience in project engineering, applications engineering, or technical project management;
• Strong customer-fac­ing communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly;
• Proficiency with project management tools and methodologies;
• Experience working with production/manufacturing environments.