Project Engineer

Exciting Project Engineer position with an established firm – major energy company.
Contract Duration: 3 months with extension to 12 months with high potential for contract to hire.
Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Required Skills & Experience
Our client, a major energy company, is looking for a Project Engineer for projects supporting Miniature Circuit breakers portfolio.
What You Will Be Doing

• Lead product changes such as new material selection, production line transfers, change of suppliers for different component’s categories as sheet metal, molded plastics, packaging, stamped parts.
• Conduct mechanical / electric performance test plans for verification and validation purposes per design guidelines and codes and standards.

Experience Requirements

• 3+ years of experience as a Project Engineer or in a closely related engineering role, preferably within the energy, electrical, or manufacturing sector.
• Proven track record managing product changes and engineering projects involving material selection, production transfers, or supplier changes.
• Demonstrated experience working with miniature circuit breakers, sheet metal, molded plastics, packaging, or stamped parts is highly desirable.
• Background in supporting mechanical and electrical testing for product verification and validation, including adherence to industry design guidelines and applicable codes/standards.
• Hands-on experience with coordinating cross-functional teams, such as design, production, and quality assurance, in a fast-paced or contract environment.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and compliance standards relevant to electrical components and products.
• Experience with project documentation, reporting, and communicating technical changes to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.