Junior Project Engineer

Job Summary

Acting as a critical technical resource and coordinator, the Junior Project Engineer will support the existing engineering and project management teams in the development, tracking, and successful execution of complex industrial battery system projects. This role serves as a key liaison to bridge the gap between technical execution and project management, helping align project schedules, coordinate cross-functional internal teams, track manufacturing readiness, and manage technical deviations in a regulated, hardware-focused engineering environment.

Key Responsibilities & Contribution Areas

• Support the project management team in aligning and updating detailed project schedules, monitoring critical path milestones, and tracking deliverables.
• Facilitate active coordination and communication across internal stakeholders, including Engineering, Production, Quality, and Sales, to ensure alignment on customer requirements and project timelines.
• Support engineering development from prototype design phases through to manufacturing preparation and full-scale production readiness.
• Assist in administering First Article Inspection (FAI) packages, engineering change notices (ECN), and technical deviation documentation.
• Assist in maintaining project-specific action items logs, engineering documentation binders, and generating regular project progress updates for project managers.
• Collaborate on quality reviews, ensuring technical decisions and schedules satisfy both cost constraints and HOPPECKE quality standards.

Candidate Qualifications & Education

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related engineering discipline).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and technical problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Basic understanding of hardware engineering principles, manufacturing processes, and project workflows.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to coordinate across multiple internal teams.
• Excellent time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple overlapping tasks and meet strict deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous internship, co-op, or project-based engineering experience in a manufacturing or hardware-focused team.
• Experience or familiarity with project coordination, schedule alignment, and project management methodologies.
• Familiarity with mechanical and/or electrical drawing packages (CAD, schematic layouts).
• Exposure to project management tools (MS Project, Primavera, or equivalent scheduling software).

Preferred Academic Majors:

Electrical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

Workplace Logistics & Benefits

Workplace Logistics

Job Location: 2 Berry Drive, Hainesport, NJ 08036
Transportation: Personal car is required to travel to/from work.
Travel Requirements: No travel is standard or mandatory. Travel will remain completely optional. While it is beneficial to be available to travel for optional opportunities, it is not a criteria for selection.

The salary for this position is competitive and open to discussion. The final compensation package will be determined during the interview process, based on the successful candidate's skills, qualifications, and relevant experience.

About HOPPECKE Batteries, Inc.

HOPPECKE Batteries, Inc. is the North American subsidiary of a global enterprise headquartered in central Germany with over 95 years’ experience in the battery industry. Established in the USA in 1985, we have been manufacturing lead-acid and NiCad batteries for 30+ years with a focus on two major market segments: GRID/ESS (e.g., Engine Start, Transmission & Distribution, and UPS) and RAIL (Rail car emergency power, locomotive traction power, and AGVs). Along with these core technologies, we are expanding into lithium-ion batteries for traction and auxiliary applications in the rail industry. We have successfully delivered traction batteries among the first in the USA.