Project Engineer (Marine Diesel Engines)

Location: hirify.global, Beloit, Wisconsin, United States of America. Travel: 0–10% of time, varying by project. U.S. citizenship and no dual citizenship are required to access NOFORN data and qualify for required government security clearance.

Company

hirify.global develops and supports diesel engines, generator sets, and related systems for marine and defense applications.

What you will do

• Design and test diesel engine and generator set systems and components from the technical proposal stage through commissioning at customer facilities.
• Act as the primary technical interface with customers and coordinate with engineering, quality, program management, purchasing, operations, suppliers, and external customers.
• Track contract engineering scope, prioritize deliverables, and lead the development, release, and maintenance of schematics, bills of materials, test procedures, and reports.
• Complete engineering releases and changes through the PDM system and provide guidance to the Design/Drafting group on required drawings.
• Perform qualification work, product improvements, cost reductions, production and test troubleshooting, root cause analysis, non-conformance disposition, and corrective actions.
• Prepare test reports, support existing installations, and contribute to new engine sales and upgrade proposals through specification reviews, compliance matrices, and engineering estimates.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, or an equivalent degree.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Basic proficiency in 3D and 2D CAD; SolidWorks is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Willingness and flexibility to travel to interact with customers.
• English technical proficiency.
• Ability to qualify for government security clearance as required.
• U.S. citizenship and proof of citizenship are required, and candidates must attest that they do not have dual citizenship, because the role involves potential access to NOFORN data.

Nice to have

• Active Secret security clearance.
• Technical proficiency in French, German, or Danish.
• Diesel generator set knowledge and experience, including operation, troubleshooting, ABS rulesets, USCG ACP, and MIL-SPECs related to marine diesel engines.
• Fluid system design and component selection experience.
• Systematic problem-solving or risk-management experience using tools such as 8D, Red X, A3, FMEA/FMECA, or Lean/Six Sigma.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time salaried engineering position with customer, supplier, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Work includes occasional customer travel of 0–10% of time, varying by project.
• Ability to perform essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation is required.
• Commitment to effective customer service and productive teamwork is expected.