Project Engineer (mfg exp pref)

Project Engineer – Manufacturing ProgramsLocation: Greater Nashville Area; 100% OnsiteSalary: $110,000-$120,000+ (Depending on experience)Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, Life, 401k, PTO, HolidaysJob Type: Full-TimeTypical hours: M-F, 8 AM – 5 PMStart Date: ASAPTravel: <10%; domesticRelocation assistance is availableProject Engineer – Manufacturing Programs DescriptionOur client, a chemical manufacturing company, is expanding its manufacturing programs team (5 team members; 120 employees total) to support increasing demand across commercial and defense markets.They are seeking a Project Engineer with experience managing manufacturing or customer-driven projects who is ready to grow into broader program-level ownership. This individual will manage 2–6 customer projects and internal manufacturing initiatives (ranging from $5K to several million dollars), with the opportunity to take on increasing responsibility and visibility across operations over time. This is a strong fit for someone who enjoys working across engineering and operations teams, while driving multiple projects forward simultaneously. The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, and comfortable balancing technical, operational, and customer-facing priorities within a specialized manufacturing setting.Project Engineer – Manufacturing Programs ResponsibilitiesManage multiple concurrent customer projects and internal manufacturing initiativesCoordinate between engineering, operations, production, and leadership teamsInterpret technical drawings, specifications, and blueprintsAlign deliverables with customer and contract requirementsSupport quoting activities and assist with bid/no-bid evaluationsDefine project scope, schedules, priorities, and resource needs across multiple workstreamsTrack budgets, milestones, timelines, and overall project performanceIdentify project risks, manage competing priorities, and adjust plans as neededDrive process improvements focused on operational efficiency, execution, and profitabilityEstablish and maintain project tracking metrics and status reporting across active programsEnsure compliance with contractual, quality, safety, and regulatory requirementsSupport communication between internal and external stakeholdersProject Engineer – Manufacturing Programs QualificationsBackground within a manufacturing, engineering, or industrial environment requiredProven ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, or workstreams simultaneouslyAbility to read and interpret technical drawingsAble and willing to work onsite daily