Job Description:
Manufacturing Project Engineer
City of Industry, CA | $97,000-$110,000 Annually
Lead New Product Development from Concept to Production
Are you a Manufacturing Project Engineer with experience managing the entire product lifecycle? We're seeking an experienced engineering professional to lead customer-driven manufacturing projects from concept and design through production launch and ongoing support.
This is NOT a construction project management role or an IT project management position. We are specifically looking for candidates with manufacturing project engineering experience who understand product development, engineering change management, manufacturing processes, and cross-functional collaboration in a production environment.
If you thrive in manufacturing and enjoy bringing innovative products to market, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Do
Lead manufacturing projects through the complete product lifecyclefrom concept, design, prototyping, validation, production launch, and sustaining engineering
Serve as the primary technical liaison for customers throughout project execution
Coordinate cross-functional teams including Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Operations, and Sales
Manage project schedules, budgets, milestones, risks, and customer expectations
Review engineering drawings, technical specifications, prototypes, and Engineering Change Orders (ECOs)
Drive root cause analysis, continuous improvement, and problem resolution
Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet all quality and performance requirements
Support forecasting, product costing, and strategic engineering initiatives
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
- Minimum 5 years of Manufacturing Project Engineering experience
- Minimum 5 years managing projects through the full Product Lifecycle (PLM) from concept through production
- Experience working in manufacturing environments such as electronics, plastics, industrial products, aerospace, or medical devices
- Strong understanding of product development, manufacturing processes, engineering documentation, and production readiness
- Experience managing customer-facing engineering projects and coordinating cross-functional teams
- Working knowledge of ERP systems and project management tools
- Excellent communication, leadership, organization, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple engineering projects simultaneously in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
This Position Is NOT
Construction Project Management
IT Project Management
Software Development Project Management
Facilities or Infrastructure Project Management
We are specifically seeking an engineer with hands-on experience leading manufacturing projects through the complete product lifecycle.
Why You'll Love This Opportunity
Competitive salary: $97,000-$110,000
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
401(k) with company contribution
Paid holidays and PTO
Opportunity to lead innovative manufacturing programs serving aerospace, medical, electronics, and industrial markets
If you have a passion for engineering, manufacturing, and successfully launching new products from concept to production, apply today!
$97000 - $110000 / year