Project Engineer - Manufacturing & Engineering Projects

Project Engineer

Location: Hudson, NY
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Type: On-Site
Schedule: Monday–Friday
Salary: $80,000–$110,000 per year, depending on experience
Experience: 5–7 years of progressive Project Engineering experience preferred

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Project Engineer to lead engineering and manufacturing projects from initial concept through completion. This role combines hands-on engineering, project management, product development, and manufacturing process improvement.

The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background, excellent project management skills, and experience working in a manufacturing environment. Experience with mold fabrication or plastics manufacturing is highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead engineering and manufacturing projects from planning through implementation.
• Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, resource plans, and project documentation.
• Coordinate engineering design, research, prototyping, and process improvement activities.
• Manage contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors throughout project execution.
• Collaborate with production, purchasing, estimating, customer service, and leadership teams.
• Support project bidding, contract negotiations, cost estimating, and budget management.
• Prepare engineering drawings, designs, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Research new materials, equipment, and manufacturing technologies.
• Evaluate designs for manufacturability, feasibility, product performance, and cost effectiveness.
• Work with suppliers to ensure engineering specifications and material requirements are met.
• Support continuous improvement and manufacturing process optimization initiatives.
• Monitor project progress, costs, quality, safety, and technical requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline required.
• 5–7 years of progressive Project Engineering experience preferred.
• Experience managing engineering and/or manufacturing projects.
• Strong understanding of engineering design and manufacturing processes.
• Excellent project management, organization, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety.

Preferred Experience

• Mold fabrication experience.
• Plastics manufacturing experience.
• Manufacturing engineering or process improvement experience.
• Experience coordinating suppliers, contractors, and manufacturing partners.

Technical Skills

• SolidWorks or comparable 3D CAD software
• Engineering design and product development
• Manufacturing process improvement
• Prototyping
• Technical drawing and documentation
• Cost estimating
• MRP/ERP systems
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Microsoft Project
• Manufacturing process optimization

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Supplemental insurance options
• Company-paid life insurance
• Optional life and disability coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Hands-on training and professional development
• Career growth opportunities

Work Environment

This is an on-site position in Hudson, New York, working closely with engineering, production, purchasing, estimating, customer service, suppliers, and other internal teams.

The environment is fast-paced and emphasizes safety, quality, innovation, technical excellence, and continuous improvement. Some physical activities may include standing, walking, climbing, bending, reaching, lifting, pushing, and pulling items up to 20 pounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities.

If you have a strong engineering background and enjoy leading complex manufacturing projects from concept through completion, we encourage you to apply.

AHU Technologies Inc specializes in IT consulting, development services, and technology staffing solutions for top corporations in the United States. We pride ourselves on delivering customized IT solutions across various industries, helping clients manage costs efficiently and focus their in-house resources on strategic initiatives.

In addition to project-based services, we offer end-to-end recruitment and staffing support, providing clients with highly qualified IT professionals for both contract and full-time roles. Our staffing services help companies quickly scale their teams with the right talent for specialized technology needs.

Our growing talent pool is equipped to handle a wide range of development projects, including media and entertainment, ERP solutions, data warehousing, web applications, telecommunications, and healthcare for clients worldwide.