Sr Project Engineer

CIRCOR International, Inc; Orlando, Tampa (FL, FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead complex engineering projects. This role involves overseeing design, development, and implementation while ensuring quality and timely delivery. You will be the primary contact for technical matters, engaging with both internal teams and external customers. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in mechanical engineering, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will directly impact innovative engineering solutions!

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in project engineering, particularly in manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of design engineering best practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee technical aspects of engineering projects from conception to completion.
• Manage multiple projects and coordinate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Project Management

Manufacturing Processes

Technical Writing

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Valve and Fluid Mechanics Coursework

PMP Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Gantt Charts

Job description

Project Engineer, Senior

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

BUSINESS: Leslie Controls, Inc

LOCATION: Tampa

DIRECT REPORTING: Sr. Director of Engineering

FUNCTIONAL REPORTING: Design Engineering

POSITION DETAILS

Position Summary

The Senior Project Engineer is responsible for overseeing the technical aspects of complex engineering projects from conception to completion to include design, development, testing, implementation, and providing direction to a team of engineers. They will serve as the primary point of contact for all external customer technical matters and will lead technical update meetings with internal and external customers. They will be delegated, as needed, to schedule design reviews, ensure Engineering Change Requests and Notices are worked, and update project plans. Must be capable of doing some design engineering work as well.

Senior Project Engineer Activities

• Complex customer engagement (internal and external customers)


• Written and verbal communication internally and externally


• Create, complete, and manage New Product Development project schedules (Gantt charts)


• Resource & Milestone planning


• Support Senior Director, Chief Engineer and Program Managers in tracking budgets and forecast to complete (on time, on budget)


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


• Risk Management, matrix, mitigation


• Manage multiple projects concurrently


• Principal contact for design engineering for internal cross-functional meetings


• Communication with external customers to cover control 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 development of project 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 that favor positive motivation


• Limited Design 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


• The senior project engineer can be a technical leader on a New Development Project, working with the design engineers conducting the detailed execution and in constant coordination and communication with the Senior Director of Engineering

All other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent demonstrated verbal and written communication skills with 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 pressure to ensure quality and delivery, but quality over delivery if any compromise cannot be avoided despite schedule pressure


• Skilled at project engineering with interpersonal skills - - PMBOK techniques a plus


• Significant knowledge and understanding of standard manufacturing concepts, practices, and procedures


• Resourceful and well organized


• Ability to lead a New Product Development project and effectively 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


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project, Outlook, Access)


• Previous experience with 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 least five years' relevant experience.


• Valve, regulator, fluid mechanics/control related coursework/education


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

Other

• U.S.
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Job Snapshot

Employee Type
Full-Time

Location
Tampa, FL (Onsite)

Job Type
Engineering

Experience
Not Specified

Date Posted
04/13/2025

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