Senior Project Engineer - Manufacturing - Holyoke, MA

The Senior Project Engineer will lead the design and development of high-performance mechanical components, driving product innovation and process improvements through cross-functional collaboration. This role requires strong technical expertise, project management skills, and the ability to solve complex engineering challenges in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Client Details

Our client is a leading manufacturer in the transmission and control industry, producing high-performance components across a wide range of mechanical and electromechanical systems. With a strong engineering focus and a commitment to technical excellence, they serve a diverse set of industrial markets including automotive, packaging, heavy equipment, and more.

Known for their innovation and reliability, our client partners with companies that demand precision, durability, and customized solutions. Their ongoing investments in advanced manufacturing technologies and process optimization ensure they remain at the forefront of industry standards and customer expectations.

Description

As the Senior Project Engineer, you will take on a critical role at the intersection of design, innovation, and cross-functional collaboration. This position offers the opportunity to lead high-impact engineering initiatives, enhance product performance, and contribute directly to operational efficiency. You'll work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure that products are designed with precision, built to spec, and continuously improved. Key responsibilities include:

• Lead new product designs and come up with ways to improve existing ones.
• Tweak product designs and processes to boost efficiency and cut costs.
• Use 3D CAD to design mechanical parts and create clear specs for production.
• Work closely with teams across engineering, quality, and manufacturing to get things built right.
• Help solve technical issues and support both coworkers and customers with product know-how.

Profile

To succeed as a Senior Project Engineer, candidates should bring a strong blend of technical expertise, leadership experience, and problem-solving ability. This role requires not only hands-on design and development skills, but also the confidence to manage projects, communicate across teams, and engage directly with customers. A successful candidate will be analytical, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, engineering-driven environment. Key qualifications include:

• 5+ years of experience in product design or development.
• 3+ years in project management or a lead role.
• Strong 3D CAD skills and the ability to interpret technical prints.
• Solid understanding of core engineering principles, machining processes, and tooling design.
• Comfortable writing reports, presenting to teams, and working with customers.
• Able to think logically and solve complex problems using math, data, and engineering analysis.

Job Offer

The Senior Project Engineer will be rewarded with a competitive salary and a comprehensive total compensation package designed to support both personal and professional well-being. Benefits include full medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as a 401(k) retirement plan with company matching to help build long-term financial security.

Generous paid time off-including vacation, holidays, and personal days-supports work-life balance, while life and disability insurance (both short- and long-term) provide added peace of mind. It's a well-rounded offering that reflects the company's commitment to attracting and retaining top engineering talent.

• Competitive salary with strong total compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off (vacation, holidays, and personal days)
• Life insurance and disability coverage (short- and long-term)

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.