{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"604e95329edce988974e8abd","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/604e95329edce988974e8abd","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/604e95329edce988974e8abd","title":"Project Engineer","description":"Highland Engineering, Inc. (HEI) was founded in 1986 – and has become one of the leading small business suppliers of Military Troop Support Equipment to the Department of Defense. Our emphasis has always been on solving the needs of our customers. Highland is an employee owned company and HEI takes pride in the average tenure of our employees is more than 10 years. HEI is proud to maintain a drug-free workplace supporting our troops and the DoD.\n\n*Job Title*: Project Engineer\n\n*Location*: On-Site - Howell, MI\n\n*Eligibility*: Must be eligible to work for a U.S. DoD Contractor\n\n*Terms*: Full-Time; Exempt\n\n*Job Summary*:\n\nThe Project Engineer is responsible for providing mechanical engineering support and managing assigned projects through the complete project lifestyle. This role is responsible for understanding project scope and customer requirements, following established engineering processes, developing designs and documentation and working closely with manufacturing to ensure projects are completed according to schedule, quality standards and customer specifications.\n\nProjects at Highland Engineering are typically fast-paced, with many projects progressing from design through completion in less than one year. The successful candidate will enjoy working hands-on with manufacturing, adapting to changing priorities, and taking ownership of projects with limited direction.\n\n*Key Responsibilities:*\n\n* Manage assigned projects from initial design through manufacturing and completion.\n* Design prototype systems and mechanical components that meet customer requirements.\n* Develop and/or coordinate complete engineering drawing packages for approval and release, including Bills of Materials (BOMs).\n* Apply engineering processes and ensure designs meet applicable safety and quality requirements.\n* Ensure mechanical and process designs meet customer requirements and specifications.\n* Support manufacturing throughout the build process and provide engineering assistance as required.\n* Assist with selection of parts, components, and materials used on assigned projects.\n* Monitor project progress and work with manufacturing to support project schedules.\n* Support customer needs through development of technical documents, manuals, training materials, and troubleshooting information.\n* Identify opportunities to improve processes, materials, and product designs.\n* Take ownership of implementing approved improvements.\n* Communicate project status, challenges, and requirements with appropriate internal and external stakeholders.\n* Perform other duties as assigned to support engineering and company objectives.\n\n*What We Value:*\n\n* *Operate with ownership:* We value individuals who take ownership of their role, proactively solve problems and bring forward ideas for continuous improvement.\n* *Process-minded*: Comfortable following established processes and accurately documenting actions in a structured, disciplined manner.\n* *Effective communicator*: Able to communicate proactively and professionally with cross-functional teams, including operations, engineering and executive leadership.\n* *Dependable and discreet*: Understands the sensitivity of the company and customer information and handles it responsibly and confidentially.\n* *Mission-driven:* Appreciates the responsibility and impact of working in a DoD manufacturing environment and acts with integrity and accountability.\n\n*Qualifications:*\n\n* Applicable engineering degree or 5+ years of experience demonstrating progressive engineering responsibilities.\n* Strong mechanical engineering background.\n* Experience with CAD software; SolidWorks preferred.\n* Experience designing metal-based products preferred.\n* Strong understanding of mechanical design and manufacturing processes.\n* Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.\n* Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.\n* Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.\n* Strong communication and organizational skills.\n* Reliable attendance and punctuality.\n\n*Preferred Skills & Experience: *\n\n* Experience designing and developing metal-based products.\n* Experience with SolidWorks.\n* Experience working in a manufacturing environment.\n* Experience supporting projects from design through manufacturing and completion.\n* Experience working with defense or military programs.\n* Experience developing technical documentation, manuals, or training materials.\n* Additional engineering education or technical certifications is a plus.\n\nPay: From $90,000.00 per year\n\nBenefits:\n* 401(k)\n* Dental insurance\n* Flexible spending account\n* Health insurance\n* Life insurance\n* Paid time off\n* Vision insurance\n\nWork Location: In person","company":"Highland Engineering","rawCompany":"highland engineering","city":"Howell","state":"MI","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-19T21:05:04.110Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"},{"code":"17-2141.00","title":"Mechanical Engineers","slug":"mechanical-engineers"},{"code":"11-9041.00","title":"Architectural and Engineering Managers","slug":"architectural-and-engineering-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"code":"928110","title":"National Security","slug":"national-security"},{"code":"333248","title":"All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-industrial-machinery-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Project Engineer","description":"Highland Engineering, Inc. (HEI) was founded in 1986 – and has become one of the leading small business suppliers of Military Troop Support Equipment to the Department of Defense. Our emphasis has always been on solving the needs of our customers. Highland is an employee owned company and HEI takes pride in the average tenure of our employees is more than 10 years. HEI is proud to maintain a drug-free workplace supporting our troops and the DoD.\n\n*Job Title*: Project Engineer\n\n*Location*: On-Site - Howell, MI\n\n*Eligibility*: Must be eligible to work for a U.S. DoD Contractor\n\n*Terms*: Full-Time; Exempt\n\n*Job Summary*:\n\nThe Project Engineer is responsible for providing mechanical engineering support and managing assigned projects through the complete project lifestyle. 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