Project Engineer

Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Own supplier and vendor relationships end to end as the primary vendor-facing point of contact
• Run the full procurement cycle: sourcing, quotes, purchase orders, delivery, and receipt
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and lead times; resolve quality, delivery, and invoicing issues
• Evaluate, qualify, and onboard new suppliers; maintain approved/preferred-supplier lists
• Select components, parts, and materials that meet technical, quality, cost, and lead-time requirements
• Work with the Process, Chemistry, and engineering teams to interpret requirements and spec the right components
• Develop and maintain deep product, component, and application knowledge; advise on trade-offs and alternates
• Own bills of materials (BOMs) and keep purchasing data accurate and current
• Manage lead times, order tracking, expediting, and inventory to keep project schedules on track
• Identify and mitigate supply risk through second-sourcing, alternates, and continuity planning
• Work shoulder-to-shoulder with Responsible and Test Engineers through design, build, and execution
• Keep procurement and project records complete, accurate, and audit-ready (quotes, POs, specs, BOMs, warranties, acceptance records)
• Work closely with fabricators and machine shops to procure and manage the production of custom equipment and parts, ensuring specifications, timelines, and quality standards are met.
• Aid in managing the project helping keep scope, timelines, and priorities on track
• Contribute to test plans, technical documentation, and engineering reviews

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field
• 2+ years in procurement, supply chain, applications/component engineering, or a comparable vendor-facing role
• Hands-on procurement and vendor negotiation experience, including component and material selection
• Ability to read technical requirements and translate them into sourcing and component decisions
• Demonstrated experience supporting critical projects end-to-end (design, build, and execution)
• Strong engineering fundamentals and the ability to solve a wide range of problems quickly and rigorously
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills; able to manage multiple concurrent priorities
• Strong documentation discipline and attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience sourcing precision components, industrial automation/controls, fluid/process systems, or capital equipment
• Background in energetics, chemicals, process/manufacturing, biotech/pharma, or another regulated industry
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks (ITAR, CMMC, ISO, cGMP, or similar)
• Experience with an ERP or procurement/purchasing system and BOM management
• Exposure to skidded/modular system builds or autonomous/automated process systems

Additional Requirements

• Ability to lift 50 lbs
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance
• Ability to work on-site and travel as needed

Export Control Requirements

• This position may require access to information or technology subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Accordingly, employment may be conditioned upon the ability to obtain any export authorization required for this role. Non-U.S. persons are not automatically excluded from consideration; if an export license is required, the company will evaluate the feasibility of obtaining one for the selected candidate. If required, citizenship information will be collected as part of the standard background check process, and a separate export compliance review will be conducted for this position prior to the start date, independent of the Form I-9 employment eligibility verification process.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Reasonable Accommodation

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