Project Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Clear Lake

Job Title:

Project Engineer (Electrical/Mechanical)

Job Description

This Project Engineer role focuses on the technical management of products, processes, and schedule impacts within a manufacturing environment. You will create and manage technical data, support production with clear procedures, and drive process and product improvements using structured engineering methods. The position blends hands-on engineering, documentation, customer interaction, and safety-focused responsibilities, particularly in a setting that may involve explosives and regulated processes.

Responsibilities

+ Create, review, and revise technical data packages to ensure accuracy, completeness, and suitability for production and customer requirements.

+ Perform detailed analysis of product and process designs to support implementation in production and to improve performance, quality, and reliability.

+ Utilize a variety of computer-based systems and tools to develop, track, and manage engineering data, documentation, and process information.

+ Write clear, detailed procedures and work instructions for Production, and assist in training production personnel to ensure consistent and safe execution.

+ Conduct Process Hazard Analyses as assigned or needed to identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with processes and equipment.

+ Review customer contracts to determine product specifications, technical requirements, and any additional details needed to meet customer expectations.

+ Collaborate with others in the bid proposal process to develop technical content, estimates, and schedules that support securing customer sales.

+ Participate in and, when needed, lead the Corrective Action Request process in partnership with other support groups to identify root causes and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.

+ Oversee and support maintenance activities at the facility that could generate hazardous waste, ensuring proper environmental management and compliance with applicable regulations.

+ Coordinate effectively with customers through verbal communication, written correspondence, presentations, and onsite visits to address technical questions and project needs.

+ Apply knowledge of manufacturing processes and ISO requirements to ensure that products and processes meet quality, safety, and regulatory standards.

+ Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects, and achieve defined goals and timelines.

+ Perform other work-related duties as assigned to support engineering, production, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Essential Skills

+ Bachelor's degree in Engineering from a college or university, such as mechanical, electrical, or chemical engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

+ Three to five years of related engineering experience and/or training preferred.

+ Knowledge and understanding of failure analysis techniques and tools.

+ Ability to conduct Failure Mode Effect Analysis (FMEA) and Process Failure Mode Effect Analysis (PFMEA) as preventive activities.

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Experience with or exposure to an OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) regulated work environment preferred.

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Experience with ammunition, arms, or explosives design and/or development for Department of Defense (DOD) programs preferred.

+ Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and their application to product and process design.

+ Understanding and application of ISO requirements upon hire.

+ Ability to interface effectively and efficiently with customers through verbal communication, written documentation, presentations, and onsite visits.

+ Ability to work effectively as part of a team and collaborate with colleagues across functions.

+ Ability to multi-task and manage multiple priorities in support of defined goals and end results.

+ Excellent organizational skills and the ability to set and establish priorities.

+ Ability to communicate and document effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

+ Function-specific RCRA training will be required upon hire.

+ Eligibility to possess explosives under the Safe Explosives Act of 2003 (as amended), as required by the Bureau of…