Job Title: Project Engineer Job Description We are seeking a highly skilled Project Engineer with over 7 years of experience to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing project objectives, determining project responsibilities and specifications, and maintaining project schedules and product performance. This role requires a professional and presentable individual who will be involved in the entire process from client requests to shipping, working closely with internal teams such as sales, procurement, and shipping. Responsibilities + Develop project objectives by reviewing project proposals and plans and conferring with management. + Determine project responsibilities by identifying project phases and elements and reviewing bids from contractors. + Determine project specifications by studying product design, customer requirements, and performance standards, completing technical studies, and preparing cost estimates. + Confirm product performance by designing and conducting tests. + Maintain project schedule by monitoring project progress, coordinating activities, and resolving problems. + Control project plan by reviewing design, specifications, and plan and schedule changes, and recommending actions. + Prepare project status reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends, and recommending actions. + Maintain a safe and clean working environment by enforcing procedures, rules, and regulations. + Maintain product and company reputation by complying with federal and state regulations. + Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results in a timely manner. + Support company manufacturing activities by generating definitions for parts, BOMs, and routings in the ERP system. + Provide engineering support to both the customer and the production team. + Create shop drawings and router layouts. + Ensure work order instructions and supplementary documentation are available to and understood by fabrication personnel. Essential Skills + Experience with SolidWorks + Proficiency in CNC routing + Strong design and project management skills + Professional Engineer certification Additional Skills & Qualifications + Experience in mechanical engineering + Drafting skills + Experience in engineering and plumbing. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Branchburg, NJ. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.87/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Branchburg,NJ. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Mar 30, 2026. About Aston Carter: Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.