Project Engineer I
touch pointGlen Mills (PA)
Project Engineer I
Posted 3 days ago
touch pointGlen Mills (PA)
SENIORITY
Lead
About the role
About the role:
As a Project Engineer I, you will own the success of New Product Development (NPD) projects from initial concept through final launch. You will guide multi-disciplinary development teams of 2 to 10 associates, keeping projects on track to meet product development and launch goals. You will manage several projects at once and serve as the key technical link between Southco and our customers.
What you will be doing:
Leading product development teams. You will provide day-to-day leadership to cross-functional teams that may include design engineering, manufacturing engineering, quality engineering, supply chain, manufacturing operations, product evaluation, sales, and marketing. You will also build a team environment grounded in respect and trust. Driving process adherence. You will make sure all phase-gate (PRO-04) tasks are completed and documented on the project website, and that team members use it for all project documentation. Planning projects. You will run projects according to clearly defined scope and requirements documents. You will communicate technical and resource requirements to the team and document and communicate any scope changes. Managing schedules. You will communicate project work, timing, and milestone dates to the team using the standard project task list. Supporting the business. You will track project costs and prepare project financial justifications with support from senior project leaders or engineering management. How you will be making an impact Your leadership will turn new product ideas into successful launches. By coordinating design, manufacturing, marketing, and finance, you will help Southco bring innovative products to market on time and on budget. As the technical voice between Southco and its customers, you will make sure customer needs are clearly understood and delivered on. Your discipline in documentation and process will strengthen consistency and quality across our product development efforts.
About you
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in a technical field 0-3 years of relevant experience
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly and concisely
- Analytical and self-motivated
- Able to manage multiple projects at the same time
Preferred:
Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
How will we reward you
Southco offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, along with the opportunity to put your fingerprints on every major product launch across the company. As part of this role you can expect:
- Competitive base salary and performance-based incentives
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
- Retirement savings plan with company contribution
- Paid time off and holidays
- Opportunities for professional growth within a global marketing organization
- Direct, high-visibility partnership with Product Management, Sales, and Industry Marketing leaders
- A dynamic role with variety - from strategic launch planning to hands-on campaign execution
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.
Before you apply
Applying takes about a minute. These four things decide how fast it moves after that.
Your profile is current
It's what we read first. Occupations, seniority and locations matter more than a long history.
Two examples you can talk through
Not a portfolio — just two pieces of work where you can explain the decisions and what you'd change.
A number in mind
What you're on now and what would make you move. We negotiate better when we know both.
Your notice period
Employers plan around it, and it's the question that stalls offers most often.
Once you apply, someone reads it and calls you before anything reaches the employer — usually within two working days.