Simulation Engineer Jobs in Atlanta, GA (NOW HIRING)

WHO WE ARE:

Seco is a global metal cutting and machining solutions provider with a strong heritage in innovation, precision tools, and lasting partnerships. With sustainability at the heart of how we work, we help manufacturers solve complex challenges and shape the future of manufacturing through collaboration, technology, and customer-focused solutions.

Seco SOLVA is transforming manufacturing by going beyond cutting tools to deliver holistic, end-to-end solutions that improve efficiency, profitability, and competitiveness across the full production process. Built on Seco's strong legacy, strategic partnerships, and innovative thinking, SOLVA helps manufacturers unlock their full potential through fast, easy, and sustainable solutions.

We are now looking for a Project Engineer to develop and deliver end-to-end manufacturing solutions from concept through industrialisation. In this role, you will combine machining expertise, digital engineering tools, project leadership, and customer collaboration to define practical technical approaches, implement robust solutions, and create measurable value for customers and partners.

Job Summary:
As Project Engineer, you will lead technical projects from concept through implementation, ensuring delivery to agreed scope, quality, timelines, cost, and customer expectations. You will analyse manufacturing processes, define machining and tooling strategies, use CAD/CAM and simulation software to optimise solutions, and coordinate customers, sales teams, technical partners, and internal specialists. You will also support proposals, validation, reporting, project governance, and continuous improvement while representing Seco as a trusted technical partner.

This role reports to the Regional Innovation Hub Manager

Key responsibilities of the role:

Technical & Project Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end manufacturing projects from concept to implementation, delivering quality solutions on time and within scope.
• Turn customer needs into practical machining, tooling, and execution strategies.
• Use CAD/CAM and simulation tools to optimise processes, proposals, validation, and project documentation.

Technical Leadership

• Shape high-performing cutting-tool applications and machining strategies.
• Provide technical direction on tool design, programming, process optimisation, and digital solution validation.

Team Management

• Bring together sales, engineering, customer support, and technical specialists to achieve shared project goals.
• Coach colleagues and share expertise to strengthen team capability and delivery.

Customer Engagement

• Build trusted customer relationships and shape solutions that create clear business value.
• Partner with sales throughout consultation, implementation, and troubleshooting.
• Lead customer discussions and develop tailored tooling and machining solutions.

Operational & Strategic Oversight

• Coordinate multiple projects, balancing priorities, resources, risks, and customer commitments.
• Track performance and continuously improve workflows, standards, and project delivery.

Industry & Market Alignment

• Turn customer feedback and market trends into new technical opportunities.
• Benchmark competing solutions and champion digital transformation in manufacturing.

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Analyse trial, process, and customer data to guide technical decisions and recommendations.
• Showcase impact through case studies and measures such as tool life, cycle time, quality, productivity, and cost savings.

Health, Safety, Environment, and Compliance

• Champion a safe, responsible, and environmentally conscious working culture.
• Follow company policies and support risk management, quality improvement, and audits.

Required Competencies:

Skills and strengths we hope you bring

• Strong machining expertise across turning, milling, drilling, cutting-tool applications, and process optimisation.
• Hands-on experience with CAD/CAM, manufacturing simulation, and programming 2-, 3-, and 5-axis machines, including multitasking machines.
• Confident project leader with strong problem-solving, planning, coordination, and attention to detail.
• Clear communicator who can engage customers, influence technical decisions, and collaborate across sales, engineering, suppliers, and partners.
• Digitally confident with CRM, Microsoft 365, project tools, dashboards, data analysis, and technical reporting.
• Fluent written and spoken English, with effective presentation and report-writing skills.

Behavior

• Customer-focused and accountable, with the technical credibility to create measurable value.
• Autonomous, rigorous, and adaptable, while enjoying collaboration across diverse teams.
• Curious, innovative, and data-driven, with a practical approach to complex manufacturing challenges.
• Committed to safety, sustainability, continuous improvement, and ongoing learning.

Qualification and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, mechanical engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent relevant industry experience.
• 5-7 years of experience in production or mechanical engineering, technical application support, industrial sales, or customer-facing project delivery, preferably in metal cutting or manufacturing services.
• Demonstrated experience leading technical projects, defining machining or tooling methodology, and delivering solutions from concept through implementation.
• Experience with value-based or consultative selling, process development, CAD/CAM programming, CRM systems, and Microsoft Office tools.
• Fluent English and willingness to travel domestically and internationally; a valid passport is required. Agile project management and Lean Six Sigma qualifications are advantageous.

Important information:
Selection and interviews will take place on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to submit your application through the job link as soon as possible, and no later than 25 August 2026. To help us keep the recruitment process fair, smooth, and consistent for everyone, please submit your application only through the job link and not by personal email.