Manufacturing Project Engineer Jobs
Manufacturing Project Engineer jobs are open from entry-level to senior and principal across automotive, aerospace, medical devices, and consumer electronics, with specializations in process engineering, capital equipment, and lean manufacturing. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Radar Reinvented.
Echodyne offers the world's first compact solid-state true beam-steering radar for a wide range of industries and applications. Our high-performance radars work in all weather and are designed for autonomous vehicles, uncrewed aircraft & drones, and security of borders, critical infrastructure, and smart cities. The company combines the patented technology of metamaterials with powerful software to create a radar sensor with unprecedented performance at commercial price points. Echodyne offers its radars to companies working in Automotive, Transportation, Critical Infrastructure Protection, Border Security, Smart Cities, Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS), and Airspace Management including Urban Air Mobility (UTM).
Echodyne is seeking a Project Coordinator to join our fast-growing manufacturing team!
ROLE OVERVIEW
Echodyne is seeking a Project Coordinator to support manufacturing process changes, continuous improvement initiatives, and production readiness. This person will create and maintain project schedules, process flows, coordinate cross-functional activities, and track execution to help our manufacturing operations meet quality, delivery, and capacity objectives.
As a Project Coordinator, you will work closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations to translate project objectives into actionable plans. You will help implement manufacturing process improvements by organizing activities, managing schedules and dependencies, following up on commitments, and communicating progress and risks.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Create and maintain project schedules, including tasks, milestones, dependencies, resource needs, and target completion dates.
- Coordinate manufacturing process changes and improvement projects from planning through implementation and verification.
- Work with technical teams to define project scope, deliverables, owners, and completion criteria.
- Assess the implementation needs of proposed changes, including impacts on production schedules, equipment, materials, documentation, and operator training.
- Coordinate change reviews and track required approvals, validation activities, and production readiness before implementation.
- Monitor progress against schedules, identify delays and resource constraints, and work with project owners to develop recovery plans.
- Organize project meetings, document decisions, maintain action and issue logs, and follow up with stakeholders to close open items.
- Prepare project status reports and dashboards that communicate accomplishments, upcoming milestones, risks, and decisions needed.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives to reduce cycle time, improve quality, increase capacity, and standardize manufacturing processes.
- Coordinate updates to work instructions and related documentation, track training completion, and confirm handoff to manufacturing.
- Track agreed project outcomes and improvement metrics, and document lessons learned.
REQUIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE
- Experience coordinating projects or improvement activities in a manufacturing, engineering, or operations environment.
- Ability to develop and maintain schedules, track dependencies, and manage multiple priorities.
- Working understanding of manufacturing processes and the coordination needed to introduce changes into production.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with consistent follow-through on commitments.
- Ability to identify risks and issues, gather relevant information, and escalate concerns with clear recommendations.
- Effective written and verbal communication, including preparing status reports and facilitating meetings.
- Ability to build collaborative relationships and drive action across teams without direct reporting authority.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and a scheduling or project management tool, such as Microsoft Project, Jira, or Monday.com.
DESIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE
(Looking for one or more as a complement to the core skills)
- Experience with electronics manufacturing, assembly and test operations, or production equipment deployment.
- Familiarity with engineering change processes, document control, and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems.
- Exposure to Lean manufacturing, root cause analysis, standard work, or other continuous improvement methods.
- Experience tracking manufacturing metrics such as cycle time, throughput, yield, or on-time delivery.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate's or bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, business, operations, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Two or more years of experience in project coordination, manufacturing operations, or a related role.
- CAPM, Lean Six Sigma, or a similar certification is a plus.
Echodyne's technology is export controlled by the U.S. Government and we must evaluate an applicant's eligibility to handle export-controlled information or obtain required Government authorizations. Therefore, we will ask you as part of the application process to identify whether you are a U.S. Citizen or green card holder, or have asylum/refugee status in the U.S.
WHAT WE OFFER
This is a non-exempt role.
If your skills generally align but not perfectly, please apply anyway. There may be another role that's a great fit for you!
We offer competitive compensation and benefits to our full-time, US-based employees, including:
- RSU (Restricted Stock Units)
- Generous Benefits:
- Fully-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums for you
- Choice of PPO or HDHP/HSA
- Virtual Care – 98Point6
- Employee Assistance Program
- Mental Health coverage through Springhealth & Talkspace (Premera)
- Travel Assistance Insurance
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Company Paid Short & Long Term Disability
- Flexible PTO (exempt) / 15 days per year (non-exempt)
- 401(k) match
- Pet Insurance
- Prepaid Legal Program
- Commuter Benefits
- Paid Company Holidays
All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by law.
Radar Reinvented.
Echodyne offers the world's first compact solid-state true beam-steering radar for a wide range of industries and applications. Our high-performance radars work in all weather and are designed for autonomous vehicles, uncrewed aircraft & drones, and security of borders, critical infrastructure, and smart cities. The company combines the patented technology of metamaterials with powerful software to create a radar sensor with unprecedented performance at commercial price points. Echodyne offers its radars to companies working in Automotive, Transportation, Critical Infrastructure Protection, Border Security, Smart Cities, Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS), and Airspace Management including Urban Air Mobility (UTM).
Echodyne is seeking a Project Coordinator to join our fast-growing manufacturing team!
ROLE OVERVIEW
Echodyne is seeking a Project Coordinator to support manufacturing process changes, continuous improvement initiatives, and production readiness. This person will create and maintain project schedules, process flows, coordinate cross-functional activities, and track execution to help our manufacturing operations meet quality, delivery, and capacity objectives.
As a Project Coordinator, you will work closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations to translate project objectives into actionable plans. You will help implement manufacturing process improvements by organizing activities, managing schedules and dependencies, following up on commitments, and communicating progress and risks.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Create and maintain project schedules, including tasks, milestones, dependencies, resource needs, and target completion dates.
- Coordinate manufacturing process changes and improvement projects from planning through implementation and verification.
- Work with technical teams to define project scope, deliverables, owners, and completion criteria.
- Assess the implementation needs of proposed changes, including impacts on production schedules, equipment, materials, documentation, and operator training.
- Coordinate change reviews and track required approvals, validation activities, and production readiness before implementation.
- Monitor progress against schedules, identify delays and resource constraints, and work with project owners to develop recovery plans.
- Organize project meetings, document decisions, maintain action and issue logs, and follow up with stakeholders to close open items.
- Prepare project status reports and dashboards that communicate accomplishments, upcoming milestones, risks, and decisions needed.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives to reduce cycle time, improve quality, increase capacity, and standardize manufacturing processes.
- Coordinate updates to work instructions and related documentation, track training completion, and confirm handoff to manufacturing.
- Track agreed project outcomes and improvement metrics, and document lessons learned.
REQUIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE
- Experience coordinating projects or improvement activities in a manufacturing, engineering, or operations environment.
- Ability to develop and maintain schedules, track dependencies, and manage multiple priorities.
- Working understanding of manufacturing processes and the coordination needed to introduce changes into production.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with consistent follow-through on commitments.
- Ability to identify risks and issues, gather relevant information, and escalate concerns with clear recommendations.
- Effective written and verbal communication, including preparing status reports and facilitating meetings.
- Ability to build collaborative relationships and drive action across teams without direct reporting authority.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and a scheduling or project management tool, such as Microsoft Project, Jira, or Monday.com.
DESIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE
(Looking for one or more as a complement to the core skills)
- Experience with electronics manufacturing, assembly and test operations, or production equipment deployment.
- Familiarity with engineering change processes, document control, and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems.
- Exposure to Lean manufacturing, root cause analysis, standard work, or other continuous improvement methods.
- Experience tracking manufacturing metrics such as cycle time, throughput, yield, or on-time delivery.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate's or bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, business, operations, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Two or more years of experience in project coordination, manufacturing operations, or a related role.
- CAPM, Lean Six Sigma, or a similar certification is a plus.
Echodyne's technology is export controlled by the U.S. Government and we must evaluate an applicant's eligibility to handle export-controlled information or obtain required Government authorizations. Therefore, we will ask you as part of the application process to identify whether you are a U.S. Citizen or green card holder, or have asylum/refugee status in the U.S.
WHAT WE OFFER
This is a non-exempt role.
If your skills generally align but not perfectly, please apply anyway. There may be another role that's a great fit for you!
We offer competitive compensation and benefits to our full-time, US-based employees, including:
- RSU (Restricted Stock Units)
- Generous Benefits:
- Fully-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums for you
- Choice of PPO or HDHP/HSA
- Virtual Care – 98Point6
- Employee Assistance Program
- Mental Health coverage through Springhealth & Talkspace (Premera)
- Travel Assistance Insurance
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Company Paid Short & Long Term Disability
- Flexible PTO (exempt) / 15 days per year (non-exempt)
- 401(k) match
- Pet Insurance
- Prepaid Legal Program
- Commuter Benefits
- Paid Company Holidays
All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Who's Hiring
- Tesla15
- JE Dunn Construction10
- Gray Construction7
- TAS Energy6
- Suffolk Construction6
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Staffing & Recruiting
- Technology & Software
- Construction & Real Estate
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in manufacturing project engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering
- 3 to 5 years of project engineering or project management experience in a manufacturing environment
- Proficiency with CAD software such as SOLIDWORKS, AutoCAD, or Creo
- Experience with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies
- Familiarity with ERP or MES systems such as SAP or Oracle
- PMP, CAPM, or equivalent project management certification preferred or required
Tips for Your Manufacturing Project Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume to project scope
Hiring managers want to see budget ownership, timeline management, and cross-functional coordination. For each project on your resume, state the dollar value, the number of stakeholders, and the outcome. Generic descriptions of duties won't move you past the first screen.
Get your PMP or CAPM before applying
Many manufacturing project engineer postings list PMP certification as preferred or required. If you don't have it yet, note active candidacy on your resume. Employers in automotive and aerospace weigh it more heavily than those in consumer goods or packaging.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists manufacturing project engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter by industry to match your toolset
Your experience with SAP, SOLIDWORKS, or AutoCAD matters most when it matches the plant's existing systems. Search by industry first, then filter by seniority. A mismatch on software can slow an offer even when your project credentials are strong.
Prepare a stage-gate walkthrough for interviews
Expect at least one technical interview round where you walk through a project from concept to production. Prepare a concise story covering scope definition, risk identification, design reviews, and launch. Interviewers test whether you can hold a schedule under engineering change pressure.
Negotiate relocation into your offer package
Many manufacturing project engineer roles are on-site at plants in secondary markets where local candidate pools are thin. If you're relocating, ask for a relocation package early in the offer conversation. Waiting until after you accept significantly reduces what you can negotiate.
Manufacturing Project Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most manufacturing project engineers?
The companies hiring the most manufacturing project engineers right now include Tesla, JE Dunn Construction, and Gray Construction, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and Wisconsin, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Automotive suppliers, medical device manufacturers, and industrial equipment companies consistently post the highest volume of openings.
How many manufacturing project engineer jobs are remote?
About 38% of manufacturing project engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most plant-based roles. Sub-areas with the highest remote share include program management, supplier quality coordination, and capital project planning, where on-site presence is intermittent rather than daily.
How do you become a manufacturing project engineer?
Start with a bachelor's degree in mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering. Build hands-on experience through internships or entry-level roles in production, process engineering, or quality. Develop project management skills by leading cross-functional initiatives, then pursue PMP certification to formalize that experience. Proficiency in CAD tools and ERP systems rounds out the profile most employers expect.
Can you get a manufacturing project engineer job with little experience?
Yes, entry-level manufacturing project engineer roles exist, particularly at contract manufacturers and Tier 2 automotive suppliers who promote from within. Strengthen your candidacy by completing a co-op or internship with a production focus, documenting any capstone or improvement projects with measurable outcomes, and earning a CAPM certification before you apply.
What does the manufacturing project engineer interview process look like?
Most processes run three to four rounds. A recruiter screen is followed by a hiring manager call covering project history and scope ownership. A technical panel then tests your knowledge of stage-gate processes, design reviews, and change management. Final rounds often include a plant tour or presentation where you walk through a past project end to end.
Where can I find and apply to manufacturing project engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to manufacturing project engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your industry background and seniority level, then apply directly to each listing that fits your experience.
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