Project Engineer - Automotive - Agawam, MA

Agawam, Massachusetts Permanent USD85,000 - USD110,000 per year View Job Description
The Project Engineer serves as the technical lead for automotive projects, coordinating design, validation, and launch activities across cross-functional teams. The position combines hands-on mechanical design with project execution in a high-volume, regulated manufacturing environment.
  • Own technical delivery across complex, customer-driven engineering programs.
  • Work on advanced powertrain and mobility technologies.

About Our Client

Our client is a recognized automotive supplier known for precision-engineered drivetrain and power transmission systems.

They partner closely with OEM customers to develop reliable, high-performance solutions for advanced vehicle platforms.

Job Description



The Project Engineer acts as the primary technical interface between customers, internal engineering teams, and suppliers, ensuring product requirements are met from concept through production launch. The role focuses on system-level and component-level design, validation planning, and cross-functional coordination within an APQP framework.

  • Develop mechanical designs, CAD models, drawings, and BOMs.
  • Lead DFMEAs, design reviews, and verification planning.
  • Support production launch, testing, and customer deliverables.

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.

The Successful Applicant



The ideal candidate has an automotive engineering background with strong mechanical design fundamentals and experience working within structured product development processes. They are highly organized, technically driven, and effective in customer-facing engineering roles.

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
  • Experience with GD&T, CAD systems, and automotive standards.
  • Strong communication, prioritization, and problem-solving skills.

What's on Offer



This position offers the opportunity to work on technologically advanced automotive systems while gaining exposure to programs and global product development teams. The organization provides strong compensation, comprehensive benefits, and long-term career development.

  • Competitive salary, bonus potential, and profit sharing
  • Comprehensive benefits beginning at date of hire
Contact
Victor Pascoe
Quote job ref
JN-042026-6988713

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Engineering Design and R&D
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Agawam
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Victor Pascoe
Job Reference
JN-042026-6988713