Electrical Project Engineer; Entry-level

Position: Electrical Project Engineer (Entry-level)
Job Title:

Project Engineer

Job Description

The Project Engineer supports a high volume of 15-20 active engineering projects at a time, helping to drive new technical processes, support production, and keep all projects on schedule. This role blends project coordination, manufacturing engineering, and direct customer interaction, with a strong focus on process improvement, floor support, and technical problem solving. The position offers the opportunity to work in a close-knit, family-owned environment where you can see the impact of your work across the organization.

Responsibilities

+ Manage and support 15-20 active engineering projects simultaneously, ensuring they stay on schedule and meet technical requirements.

+ Coordinate project activities across engineering, production, and other internal teams to maintain clear communication and alignment.

+ Provide hands-on manufacturing engineering support on the production floor, addressing day-to-day technical and process-related issues.

+ Drive process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, quality, and reliability in production operations.

+ Collaborate with customers to understand technical needs, clarify requirements, and provide responsive support throughout the project lifecycle.

+ Lead or support quoting activities by reviewing technical information and contributing to accurate cost and time estimates.

+ Assist with sourcing efforts by evaluating technical requirements and supporting the selection of appropriate materials, components, and suppliers.

+ Troubleshoot technical problems as they arise, identifying root causes and implementing effective corrective actions.

+ Apply project management and time management skills to prioritize tasks and balance competing project demands.

+ Document relevant project information, technical changes, and process updates to support traceability and continuous improvement.

Essential Skills

+ Engineering or Engineering Technology degree; associate degree in a related engineering field will be considered.

+ 2-3 years of applicable internship experience in an engineering, project engineering, or related technical environment.

+ Strong time management skills with the ability to manage 15-20 projects at a time.

+ Experience or knowledge in project management principles and practices.

+ Background or exposure in electrical engineering and/or mechanical engineering.

+ Hands-on project engineering experience or internship exposure supporting production or manufacturing operations.

+ Proven troubleshooting abilities to resolve technical and process-related issues.

+ Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work as a people-oriented problem solver.

+ Ability to interact effectively with customers, production personnel, and cross-functional teams.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience in manufacturing engineering or production floor support is a plus.

+ Demonstrated ability to contribute to process improvement initiatives.

+ Comfort working in a high-volume, fast-paced project environment.

+ Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to convey technical information clearly to various stakeholders.

+ Ability to handle quoting and sourcing tasks, including reviewing technical details and supporting supplier selection.

Work Environment

This role operates in a small, family-owned company environment where collaboration and close working relationships are highly valued. Typical hours are approximately 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with some flexibility to accommodate personal and business needs. The Project Engineer spends time both in an office setting managing projects and documentation, and on the production floor providing hands-on support and process improvement.

The work environment supports direct interaction with production staff and customers, offering a dynamic setting where you can see the immediate impact of your engineering contributions.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Westfield, IN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $65000.00 - $85000.00/yr.

1. MEDICAL/VISION
2. LIFE INSURANCE 3. 401K COMPANY MATCH
4. TIME OFF:
Paid Holidays a. New Year's Day b. Memorial Day c. Independence Day d. Labor Day e. Thanksgiving Day f. Day after Thanksgiving g. Christmas Day h. Workday directly before or after Christmas Day (depending on day of the week for Christmas) The actual calendar of holidays will be designated by the Company at the start of each calendar year and may be modified at any time at Company discretion.

Vacation/PTO

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Westfield,IN.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 18, 2026.

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