Nelson Miller Group · 11 hours ago
Project Engineer
City of Industry, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$97K/yr - $110K/yr
5+ years expNelson Miller Group (NMG) has been a leading global provider of custom solutions since 1904, partnering with organizations across various sectors. They are seeking a skilled Project Engineer to manage and coordinate the execution of complex customer programs, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget while aligning customer expectations with engineering design and manufacturing execution.
ManufacturingPlastics and Rubber ManufacturingProduct Design
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Serve as the primary engineering interface for strategic customers, ensuring deep understanding of requirements, specifications, and long-term objectives
Build strong technical relationships with customer engineering/program teams, facilitating alignment between NMG and customer milestones
Lead planning, scheduling, and execution of complex engineering programs, managing cross-functional teams across design, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality
Own project scope, timeline, and budget for large customer programs, ensuring risks are identified early and mitigated effectively
Oversee formal design reviews, program gates, and customer reporting requirements
Coordinate technical hand-offs between applications engineering, design engineering, and manufacturing, ensuring customer requirements flow seamlessly through execution
Work closely with supply chain and operations to ensure material availability, manufacturability, and cost competitiveness
Partner with quality and regulatory teams to ensure program compliance with industry standards and customer-specific requirements
Provide guidance on complex technical decisions, ensuring manufacturability, reliability, and compliance with performance requirements
Review and validate technical specifications, CAD models, and prototypes to ensure customer expectations are met
Support root-cause analysis and resolution of engineering or production challenges on strategic programs
Collaborate with finance and operations to manage program budgets, NRE costs, and margin objectives
Develop accurate program cost estimates and forecasts, balancing competitive pricing with profitability
Support business development representatives and customer success representatives with technical input and strategic quoting initiatives, particularly for long-term or high-value opportunities
Maintain awareness of industry trends, competitor approaches, and emerging technologies relevant to strategic customers
Provide structured feedback to product development teams on gaps, new opportunities, and strategic customer needs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related technical field
5+ years in a project engineering, applications engineering, or technical project management role within custom manufacturing, electronics, HMI, or related industries
Proven track record coordinating cross-functional teams and delivering complex, customer-facing projects
Strong understanding of manufacturing and assembly processes (plastics, electronics, HMI solutions, supply chain interactions)
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and standards
Proficiency with ERP and project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, or equivalent) for planning, scheduling, and cost tracking
Knowledge of quality systems, compliance requirements, and engineering change processes in regulated industries (e.g. ISO9001, AS9100)
Solid grounding in cost estimation, risk management, and financial impacts of engineering and manufacturing decisions
Excellent project management and organizational skills, with ability to manage multiple high-value programs concurrently
Strong leadership and cross-functional coordination abilities to align engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and customer teams
Exceptional communication and presentation skills to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders, internally and externally
Proactive problem-solving and decision-making under pressure, with ability to anticipate risks and drive resolution
Customer-focused mindset with the ability to build long-term trust and credibility with strategic accounts
Willingness to travel to customer sites and manufacturing facilities as needed
This position requires candidates to be a U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident Alien, or Protected Individual per 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) due to ITAR and/or CUI compliance
Benefits
Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental and vision coverage
Company-paid basic life/AD&D insurance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Voluntary supplemental insurances
Flexible spending accounts
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Sick Leave
Vacation Time
Company-paid Holidays
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan option with a safe harbor non-elective company contribution
Company
Nelson Miller Group
Nelson Miller Group provides design, engineering, and manufacturing services, including custom thermoplastic injection molding.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
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2025-06-22
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