Job location: Florence, NJ
Company Name: Precision Custom Components, LLC (York)
Work Schedule:
Work Schedule
Work arrangement: Onsite
Compensation Minimum: US$67,000
Compensation Maximum: US$72,000
Date Published: Jan 27, 2026
Job ID: 1616286
Industry: Engineering, Manufacturing
Specialty: Defense
Project Engineer
Location: Florence, NJ
Employment Type: Full-Time
About the Role
D.C. Fabricators, Inc. has been
supplying engineered equipment to the United States Navy for over 55 years.
Based in Florence, NJ, we design and manufacture mission-critical heat transfer
equipment supporting U.S. Navy nuclear submarines and surface ships, including
aircraft carriers.
We are seeking a Project
Engineer to support new designs and resolve ongoing engineering issues
throughout the manufacturing lifecycle. This role plays a key part in ensuring
equipment meets rigorous performance, safety, and durability requirements under
extreme operating conditions, including pressure, vibration, shock events,
corrosion, and thermal loading.
What You’ll Do
· Support new design development and resolve
engineering issues during manufacturing
· Perform and review engineering calculations,
primarily structural and stress analysis
· Apply principles of heat transfer,
thermodynamics, vibration, materials science, and machine design
· Review engineering drawings and prepare bills of
material (BOMs) and procurement specifications
· Prepare engineering documentation ranging from
brief technical summaries to extensive formal reports
· Provide technical direction to drafting
personnel
· Collaborate closely with manufacturing, quality
control, and other departments to ensure design intent is met
· Attend technical meetings with customers
(shipyards) and suppliers (material vendors)
· Coordinate engineering efforts across
departments in a heavy manufacturing environment
· Complete special engineering assignments as
required
Must-Have Skills and Experience
· Bachelor’s degree in a related engineering
discipline, preferably Mechanical Engineering
· Strong foundational knowledge of heat transfer
and thermodynamics
· Knowledge of structural analysis, machine
design, vibration, and materials science
· Ability to perform and review engineering
calculations
· Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft
Word, Excel, and Outlook
· Ability to work effectively in a
manufacturing-focused, cross-functional environment
· U.S. Citizenship required at time of hire
· Ability to provide a copy of college transcript
Nice-to-Have Skills
· Exposure to or experience in a heavy
manufacturing environment
· Experience with ERP systems
· Knowledge of manufacturing processes and
fabrication methods
· Experience supporting government or military
programs
· Recent graduates encouraged to apply
Who You Are
· A technically driven problem-solver with strong
attention to detail
· Comfortable taking technical ownership of
assigned projects
· A collaborative team player who works well
across engineering, manufacturing, and quality functions
· Able to balance analytical rigor with practical
manufacturing considerations
· Adaptable and willing to take on special
assignments as needed
Additional Details
· Salary: $67,000 - $72,000 per year
· Job Type: Full-time | On-site |
Monday-Friday, Day Shift (8 hours)
· Benefits Include:
o 401(k) with matching
o Health, dental, and vision insurance
o Life insurance
o AD&D and disability insurance
o Paid time off and parental leave
o Tuition reimbursement
o Flexible spending accounts
o Employee assistance program