Project Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer

The salary range for this role is $83,000 to $100,000 USD. The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position; final offers are based on factors such as skill set, experience, location, qualifications, and other job‑related reasons.

Janicki Industries is an innovative, family‑owned aerospace company located at the foot of the Cascades. We focus on engineering and manufacturing complex projects for companies in the aerospace, defense, and space industries. We are looking for a Project Engineer to join our growing team.

Position Location: On‑site in Hamilton and Sedro Woolley, Washington State.

Project Engineers are responsible for all activities that are carried out to successfully complete an assigned project. Activities may include interaction with the customer and development of SOW, through design work, to manufacturing support.

• Works directly with the customer and internal technical teams to ensure progress on all stages of the project lifecycle.
• Communicates, consults with, and participates in design and manufacturing support.
• Helps to develop and release planning and purchase supplies.
• Develops and executes high‑level and detailed project plans, including managing schedules and budgets.
• Works directly with the customer technical team to determine detailed requirements and deliverables, communicates or presents to the customer on project status or health.
• Directs and participates in engineering activities, including design and drafting, engineering reviews, and work order preparation.
• Responsible for assuring materials are organized and ready for manufacturing, including carrying out purchasing activities.
• Interacts frequently with shop floor to ensure project health; may have daily presence on shop floor.
• Completes and understands all quality requirements for projects.
• Manages project scope and performs risk assessments.
• Monitors and reports project financial performance.
• The Project Engineer has multiple levels of competency to be determined by performance, certifications, and supervisor discretion.

• Due to our ITAR and EAR regulations, applicants must be a U.S. Citizen or a Legal Permanent Resident as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b (a) (3).
• This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship required). Janicki will assist with gaining this access once employed. Special Access Program or other Government Access Requirements are mandatory for this position and require the candidate to agree to a Continuous Evaluation program.

• A bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related technical field is required.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities.
• Experience with CATIA and NX or equivalent CAD software is required.
• Experience working with composites, in a lean manufacturing environment, or working with complex aircraft assemblies is ideal.

• Salary range for this role is $83,000 – $100,000, plus discretionary bonus, 401(k) matching, vacation, and health benefits. Employees can also receive additional pay for off shifts. The range provided is Janicki’s estimate of the base compensation for this role. Actual amount offered will be based on job‑related and non‑discriminatory factors such as experience, location, education, training, skills, and abilities.
• By applying for this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. If this match is identified, you may be contacted for this and future openings.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer contribution.
• Disability insurance as well as Life/AD&D insurance.
• HSA (Health Savings Account) with employer contribution and FSA (Flexible Savings Account).
• 401(k) with employer matching.
• Paid time off and paid holidays (including two floating holidays).
• Several shift options.
• Premium pay for off shifts.

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