Project Engineer

Job Summary: Oversee design and development of processes for new product development, sustaining and tooling while leading a cross functional internal project team.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Oversee project conception, equipment specifications and quotations through full scope of project management until responsibility is transferred to Production
Develop and manage programs that ensure safe practices, adhering to company safety policies while meeting customer contracts and company internal profitability expectation
Provide effective direction and guidance (written and verbal) to the team assigned in order to meet program expectations
Meet the needs of external and internal customers related to the program and the manufacturing team's need for success
Calculate cost(s) for quoting all project needs. Center point for all customer cost conversations.
Helps grow existing accounts by fostering professional working relationships with team while supporting sales team as a technical resource during soliciting of new business.
Create and manage project timelines.
Engage in design and development of parts and manufacturing processes from conceptual stages through production.
Collaborate with the Tooling Engineers who are responsible for the tooling deliverables; mold fabrication and implementation to successful production of customer's part.
Work with Manufacturing Engineers who are responsible for part removal and work cell layouts.

Essential Qualifications:

B.S. in Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent
Minimum of five (5) years' experience in injection molding.
Experience with tooling and process development from concept to implementation
Support a team culture where all participating employees feel engaged, involved, supported, and challenged to exceed expectations

Desirable Qualifications:

CAD knowledge helpful

ADA Requirements:

Typically sits, grasps items and performs keyboarding for frequent operation of a computer
Stand, walk, bend, reach or otherwise move about regularly
Lift, move, or otherwise transfer items up to 40 lbs. occasionally, >20 lbs. frequently
Occasional exposure to typical machine shop physical hazards
Travel by air or car frequently