Project Engineer
Job Description
Advantage Technical is seeking a Project Engineer for onsite project coordination in Liberty, NC.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate complex manufacturing projects through planning, KPI tracking, milestone management, and progress reporting
- Partner with cross-functional teams including engineering, construction, purchasing, facilities, and project management groups
- Support new product launch activities, including pre-production trials and construction readiness initiatives
- Build and maintain project schedules, monitor deadlines, and drive milestone achievement
- Assess project risks and lead problem-solving activities to support successful execution
- Develop standardized project reports, dashboards, and visual management tools for leadership
- Assist with budget tracking, asset management, shutdown activities, and other special projects
- Facilitate communication with domestic and international stakeholders
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Project Management, Engineering, or a related field
- 5+ years of project management or project engineering experience
- Experience managing capital projects over $500K
- Strong background in KPI development, reporting, and data analysis
- Experience creating and maintaining detailed project schedules
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
- Ability to travel up to 10% domestically and internationally
- Flexibility to support occasional weekends, holidays, shutdown periods, and evening meetings as business needs require
Technologies
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Word
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Commuter/Parking Accounts
- People Perks Program
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- AD&D Insurance
Preferred Qualifications
- Automotive or battery manufacturing experience
- Experience with supplier management
- Experience with gated project management processes
- Experience with continuous improvement methodologies
Location / Pay / Schedule
- Location: Liberty, NC (onsite)
- Pay Rate: $60.00-$63.00/hour (USD)
- Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM