Manufacturing Project Engineer – Electrical Systems

Location: Onsite Manufacturing Environment
Travel: Up to 10% (Domestic and International – Canada & Mexico)
Schedule: Full-Time
Duration: Long-Term Contract Opportunity

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Who We Are

Collaborative. Respectful. A place to dream and do.

We are seeking a highly motivated Manufacturing Project Engineer to support equipment installation, facility upgrades, and manufacturing projects within a fast-paced production environment.

What You'll Be Doing

• Investigate project feasibility, scope, schedules, budgets, and technical requirements.
• Develop project scopes of work, bid packages, and detailed project specifications.
• Review technical drawings and engineering documentation, providing feedback and recommending design improvements.
• Evaluate industrial electrical power systems and infrastructure requirements.
• Ensure equipment and facility compliance with applicable local, state, and national electrical and safety codes.
• Partner with third-party safety compliance contractors to support project execution and validation.
• Evaluate power distribution systems, breaker sizing, amp draw calculations, SCCR requirements, and panel loading.
• Specify and confirm electrical components for manufacturing and industrial equipment.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, engineering, construction management, equipment suppliers, and contractors to achieve project milestones.
• Coordinate equipment installation activities in both greenfield and brownfield manufacturing environments.
• Supervise contractors and installation activities to ensure safety, quality, and schedule adherence.
• Work closely with skilled trades, affiliate companies, equipment manufacturers, and engineering teams during project implementation.
• Identify project risks and develop countermeasures to prevent delays and support successful project completion.
• Support multiple concurrent projects while maintaining strong communication and project documentation.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Technical Trade Certification, or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 3 years of project management experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience developing bid specifications and managing contractor negotiations.
• Minimum 2 years of experience reviewing and interpreting technical drawings.
• Minimum 2 years of experience with industrial power distribution and electrical system design.
• Strong understanding of electrical safety standards and compliance requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE).
• Previous Toyota manufacturing or project experience.
• Automotive paint process experience.
• AutoCAD proficiency.
• Ability to understand and calculate utility costs.
• Understanding of PLC operation and troubleshooting, including:
  • Toyopuc
  • Omron
  • Allen-Bradley
• Understanding of industrial communication networks, including:
  • FLNet
  • Ethernet/IP
• Understanding of OT/IT networking concepts.
• NFPA 70E and NFPA 77 knowledge.
• OSHA 10 and/or OSHA 30 certification.

Work Environment

• 100% onsite manufacturing environment.
• Local candidates strongly preferred.
• Occasional travel (up to 10%) to support project activities at manufacturing facilities in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
• Opportunity to support a variety of capital, equipment installation, and facility improvement projects.