At Janicki Industries, we turn complex ideas into real-world solutions through advanced engineering and manufacturing. Our teams design and build innovative structures, tooling, and systems that support industries including aerospace, space, defense, marine, and architecture. Across every role, from engineers and technicians to operations and support teams, our people help solve challenging problems, push the limits of design and manufacturing, and create solutions that make a lasting impact.

This position is located on-site in Hamilton and Sedro Woolley, Washington State. We are looking for a Project Engineer Lead who brings their leadership and experience to our team. This role is responsible for ensuring the team can successfully complete assigned projects and requires a passion for leadership and mentorship.

This Lead

Engineer takes on a high degree of responsibility within a team and will serve as a technical expert, be the primary point of contact to resolve customer issues, pursue proactive resolutions to issues at every stage of the project, implement risk mitigation strategies, and encourage and support less experienced engineers in their professional development. Manage a team of engineers to execute project scopes. Manage engineering projects to produce technical deliverables with fixed cost and schedule constraints.

Monitors and reports project financial performance. Communicate directly with customers to establish detailed requirements and deliverables, provide project status, and discuss risks. Direct and participate in engineering activities, including design, engineering reviews, and work order preparation.





Responsible for assuring the team has materials organized and ready for manufacturing, including monitoring purchasing activities. Interact frequently with shop floor to ensure project health; Identify process improvement areas. Assure all team members have a complete understanding of all quality requirements for projects.

Manage project scope and is responsible for the execution of the team’s work. Perform risk assessments, frequently encourages less experienced engineers to identify improvement areas. Due to our ITAR and EAR regulations, applicants must be a US Citizen or of Legal Permanent Resident Status as defined by 8 U.Secret Security Clearance (U.A bachelor’s degree in engineering, material science or a related technical field is required. ~ All positions required at least a high school diploma/GED. ~5+ years engineering experience in a manufacturing environment. ~ Commercial/military aerospace experience is preferred. ~ An understanding of material properties and testing. ~ Experience with research, data analysis, and problem solving. ~ Must have a strong working technical knowledge of composite materials. ~ Experience with hand tools, power tools, and CNC tools is highly desired ~ Must have effective verbal and written communication skills in the English language.

Salary range for this role is between $95,000 - $145,000, plus discretionary bonus,



401(k) matching, vacation, and health advantages. Employees can also receive additional pay for off shifts. Actual amount offered will be based on job-related and non-discriminatory factors such as experience, location, education, training, skills, and abilities.

Off-Shift Differential of $12,000 Annually Applies for Swing and Weekend Shift. Medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer contribution ~ Disability insurance as well as Life/AD&D; insurance ~ HSA (Health Savings Account) with employer contribution and FSA (Flexible Savings Account) ~Paid time off and paid holidays (including two floating holidays) ~ Several shift options ~ Premium pay for off-shifts Janicki Industries does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age, retaliation, veteran/military service status, or any other legally protected status. As a federal government contractor and a recipient of federal funding, Janicki is required to abide by federal drug testing requirements (including preemployment drug testing for cannabis).

Additionally, because of Janicki’s work on aerospace products and the high volume of safety sensitive positions, Janicki takes the safety of its employees very seriously and requires that employees pass a preemployment drug test prior to starting employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

📌 Head of Projects & Engineering (Richmond)
🏢 Janicki
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