Job#: 3021768 Job Description: Project Engineer
Location: Washington, North Carolina (Onsite)
Employment Type: Contract to Perm
Role Overview
We are seeking a skilled and driven Project Engineer to lead complex engineering projects supporting advanced manufacturing, integration, and test initiatives. The role involves collaboration with the Engineering Manager, Manufacturing Management, and Business Capture teams to define project scope, allocate resources, and manage schedules and costs. This position is a central contributor throughout the project lifecycle, from planning and design to delivery and post-delivery support, ensuring engineering excellence and production readiness.
Key Responsibilities
- Independently execute advanced engineering tasks involving complex features, conflicting requirements, or unconventional materials.
- Develop innovative solutions to engineering and manufacturing challenges.
- Establish objectives, timelines, and budgets for complex assignments.
- Lead and supervise small to moderately sized technical and production engineering teams, monitoring progress and ensuring adherence to objectives.
- Collaborate with customer technical representatives to define and manage expectations.
- Review and approve Engineering Work Packages and Engineering Change documentation.
- Ensure all engineering activities comply with applicable Naval, military, and commercial standards.
- Support Manufacturing, QA, and Purchasing departments throughout production and test cycles.
Required Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Ocean, Nuclear, or a related engineering discipline.
Experience: A minimum of 3 years of engineering experience in complex systems design, fabrication, manufacturing, or integration. Strong knowledge of military and commercial material and construction specifications relevant to Naval and Submarine systems is required.
Technical Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Office. Must be proficient in reading and interpreting blueprints, Naval specifications, and Special Emphasis Program requirements.
Must be able to perform effectively in an AS-9100 certified environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with submarine structural fabrication, welding requirements, and NAVSEA specifications (Tech Pub 1688, 278, or 248).
- Familiarity with NAVSEA URO/MRC programs.
- Working knowledge of CAD tools such as AutoCAD or SolidWorks.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional growth and leadership.
- A collaborative, team-driven culture committed to engineering excellence and innovation.
This employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
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