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Project Engineer – Contract Opportunity | Liberty, NC | $60–$65/Hour

Reliance One is seeking an experienced Project Engineer for a contract opportunity supporting a large-scale manufacturing and new model launch environment in Liberty, North Carolina. This Project Engineer role is ideal for a professional with project management experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to coordinate complex initiatives across multiple teams and organizations.

As a Project Engineer, you will support new model launch activities, project milestones, KPI reporting, construction coordination, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure successful project execution from development through production launch.

Position Details:

• Contract opportunity

• Location: Liberty, NC

• On-site position

• Pay Rate: $60–$65/hour

• Benefits begin Day 1

• Schedule: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

• Occasional travel, weekends, holidays, shutdown periods, and evening meetings may be required based on project needs

Project Engineer Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively with Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, Purchasing, and other teams to execute project strategies and achieve launch milestones

• Serve as a primary coordination point with internal teams and external partners

• Coordinate new model launch activities across multiple divisions and organizations throughout vehicle development and production phases

• Identify project risks, resolve issues, and lead cross-functional teams in developing solutions and countermeasures

• Define, track, and report project KPIs and milestones using established operation plans

• Lead project reporting, milestone reviews, and project meetings

• Develop standardized processes, documentation, and continuous improvement strategies

• Support construction activities, including building preparation milestones, installation kickoffs, and construction coordination meetings

• Coordinate pre-production trial activities, including trial parts ordering, schedule development, and KPI management

• Support additional cross-functional projects involving budgets, asset management, shutdown activities, and company initiatives

• Manage multiple priorities while working with teams across various functions and locations

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher, or 5+ years of equivalent professional experience in a project-related role

• Project management experience supporting capital investments greater than $500K

• Experience establishing, managing, visualizing, and reporting KPIs to senior and executive leadership

• Experience creating and maintaining detailed project schedules and milestone tracking

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with multiple teams and stakeholders

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 10% as needed

• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and scheduled shutdown periods based on project requirements

• Ability to support evening meetings with international teams as needed

The ideal Project Engineer candidate is a detail-oriented project professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys cross-functional collaboration, and has experience driving complex projects from planning through execution.

If you are an experienced Project Engineer looking for your next opportunity supporting innovative manufacturing projects, apply today!

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Statement

Reliance One, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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