Project Engineer Jobs in California

A Project Engineer in the manufacturing industry is responsible for overseeing and managing various aspects of projects within the company. They are involved in the planning, design, and implementation phases of projects, working closely with other departments to ensure that the projects are completed within the set timelines and budgets. Their duties may include conducting feasibility studies, preparing cost estimates, and ensuring that all project activities comply with company policies and regulations. They also play a crucial role in identifying and resolving issues that may impact the successful completion of the project.

To be successful in this role, a Project Engineer should have strong technical knowledge, excellent project management skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders. They should be well-versed in various manufacturing processes and systems, and have a good understanding of quality standards and safety regulations in the industry. A bachelor's degree in engineering is typically required, and some employers may prefer candidates with a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. Prior to becoming a Project Engineer, a person may have roles such as a Junior Engineer, Process Engineer, or Quality Assurance Engineer within the manufacturing industry.

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Display Process Engineer

  • Cupertino, CA
  • moments ago
  • Cupertino, CA
  • moments ago

Come work for the Apple's OLED team comprising of amazing engineers who make the best displays in the world including the Watch, iPhone and iPad! We make the worlds cutting edge OLEDs through...

Automation Operations Engineer

  • Cupertino, CA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Cupertino, CA
  • 1 hour ago

Automation Operations Engineer Job Description: We need an Automation Operations Engineer to setup, execute and maintain test fixtures in our Cupertino lab. Automation Operations Engineer will...

Manufacturing Engineer Intern

  • Huntington Beach, CA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Huntington Beach, CA
  • 1 hour ago

Perform engineering change processes as necessary to support existing products Conducts observations and documents the process of different types of mold changes on injection molding machines....

Process Engineer

  • Irvine, CA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 1 hour ago

. + Analyze operating procedures, equipment and machine functions to reduce processing time and cost....

Manufacturing engineer

  • Rohnert Park, CA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Rohnert Park, CA
  • 1 hour ago

Propose and implement corrective measures to address customer complaints. + Research and test design ideas to determine feasibility, utilizing lean manufacturing, kaizen, Six Sigma, and root-cause analysis...

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

  • South San Francisco, CA
  • 3 hours ago
  • South San Francisco, CA
  • 3 hours ago

About Us: Culture's mission is to simplify and accelerate bioprocess development to enable our customers to bring their biopharmaceutical products to market faster. With a focus on upstream cell...

Manufacturing Engineer

  • Carlsbad, CA
  • 4 hours ago
  • Carlsbad, CA
  • 4 hours ago

About us One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. At Viasat, we're on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped...

Manufacturing Engineer, Battery Equipment Development

  • Fremont, CA
  • 4 hours ago
  • Fremont, CA
  • 4 hours ago

Tesla is looking for a highly motivated Manufacturing Engineer to develop and deploy manufacturing equipment within our cutting-edge battery factories. Battery development is at the heart of our...

Operations Engineer

  • Fremont, CA
  • 5 hours ago
  • Fremont, CA
  • 5 hours ago

Meta is seeking an Operations Engineer to join the Infrastructure Supply Chain and Engineering team to focus on operations optimization for all of Meta's infrastructure (Servers, Data Centers,...

Process Engineer

  • San Carlos, CA
  • 9 hours ago
  • San Carlos, CA
  • 9 hours ago

Familiarity with contract manufacturing, lean manufacturing, and process validation is a plus. Comfortable working cross-functionally in a fast-paced hardware startup environment....

Sr. Chemical Process Engineer

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 11 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 11 hours ago

(Required) 5 or more years Experience as a project engineer/manager in delivering / supporting capital projects. (Required) Experience with process simulation (e.g. Aspen Plus)....

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

  • San Jose, CA
  • 15 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 15 hours ago

Working at Watlow Watlow is a global technology and manufacturing leader who provides world class engineering expertise through innovative thermal products and systems, enabling our customers to...

Sentinel Sr Principal Manufacturing Engineer (15523)

  • Vandenberg AFB, CA
  • 15 hours ago
  • Vandenberg AFB, CA
  • 15 hours ago

understand technical drawings Welding certified to ASTM A36 & AWS Group 1&2 / 1" 1 year experience CAD CAM Design programming to include Master Cam, Cad Cam, and Mazak. 1 year experience fabrication & CNC Machining...

Manufacturing Engineer

  • Corona, CA
  • 15 hours ago
  • Corona, CA
  • 15 hours ago

POSITION SUMMARY Analyzing blueprints, design plans, schematic drawings and other visual aids; ensures quality standards are met throughout the engineering process; maintains a safe working...

Manufacturing Engineer

  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 15 hours ago
  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 15 hours ago

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses...

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Salary for Project Engineer Jobs in California

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireManufacturing research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Project Engineer positions.



Highest Education Level

Project Engineers in California offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
31.6%
High School or GED
27.9%
Master's Degree
16.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
11.0%
Associate's Degree
10.0%
Some College
1.4%
Some High School
1.1%
Doctorate Degree
1.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Project Engineers in California
1-2 years
30.8%
Less than 1 year
19.2%
None
15.4%
2-4 years
11.5%
4-6 years
11.5%
8-10 years
7.7%
6-8 years
3.8%



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