Project Engineer, Product Engineer
Listed on 2026-10-22
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Engineering
Product Engineer, Mechanical Engineer
Cephas Consultancy Services Private Limited Oxford, North Carolina, United States
About this positionPositions:1 Full Time
Experience
5 - 10 Years
Compensation Details
10K yearly bonus, based on company performance.
Job Summary
The Project Engineer is responsible for leading the design, development, validation, and launch of new products while managing cross-functional projects from concept through production. This role combines engineering design expertise with project management leadership to deliver innovative, high-quality products.
Product Design & Development
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.
Utilize FEA, CFD, tolerance stack-up analysis, thermal analysis, fatigue and stress analysis, DOE, root cause analysis, and statistical validation methods.
Lead prototype development, testing, validation, and design refinement.
Support manufacturing, quality, and supplier teams during product launch and production.
New Product Development
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.
Project Management
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.
Cross-Functional Leadership
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.
Qualifications
Experience leading engineering projects from concept through production launch.
Strong CAD experience using Solid Works 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.
Experience
Minimum 5 years of engineering experience in product design, product development, or manufacturing engineering.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
401K Plan
Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Additional Information
Strong technical design capability.
Excellent project planning and execution skills.
Effective communication and leadership.
Ability to drive projects to completion.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
High sense of ownership and accountability.
Ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority.
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