Project Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer

Project Engineer – Manufacturing Administration

This role combines project engineering and project management support with a strong focus on administrative coordination for manufacturing projects. The position is ideal for someone with 1–3 years of experience in a similar role who can manage equipment orders, support project managers, maintain documentation, and contribute to the smooth execution of manufacturing and packaging initiatives within a growing, well-funded organization.

Responsibilities:

• Create and submit orders for manufacturing equipment according to predetermined timelines and requests from the global team, under the oversight and direction of Project Managers.
• Create and submit additional equipment and project-related orders at the discretion of the Project Manager.
• Generate and process GR invoices as directed by the Project Manager, ensuring accuracy and timely submission.
• Assist Project Managers in coordinating meetings, including scheduling, preparing agendas, and taking clear and organized meeting notes.
• Support Project Managers with day-to-day administrative and operational tasks to keep projects on schedule and aligned with objectives.
• Help prepare project reports, consolidating data and insights to support decision-making and project tracking.
• Update and prepare recurring and ad hoc reports using information provided by Project Managers, ensuring data is current and reliable.
• Support the onboarding of new team members by assisting with documentation, access, and process orientation.
• Maintain document control by cleaning up, organizing, and managing SharePoint files and ensuring consistent file structures and naming conventions.
• Perform basic data entry and reporting related to equipment status and project timelines, ensuring information is accurate and accessible.
• Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to align equipment orders, documentation, and reporting with project engineering requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by supporting the application of Lean Manufacturing principles within project administration.

Essential

Skills:

• 1–3 years of experience in a project engineering or project management role within a manufacturing environment.
• Engineering degree, preferably in mechanical engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Experience with manufacturing project administration, including managing equipment orders and documentation.
• Mechanical engineering knowledge, particularly as it relates to manufacturing and project engineering.
• Understanding of packaging manufacturing, packaging engineering, or packaging design processes.
• Lean Manufacturing knowledge with proven execution and practical application in a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to generate and manage GR invoices and other project-related documentation with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in coordinating meetings, preparing agendas, and capturing accurate meeting notes.
• Experience with document control and file management within platforms such as SharePoint.
• Strong data entry and basic reporting skills, particularly related to equipment status and project timelines.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills to support Project Managers and cross-functional teams.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Skills &

Qualifications:

• Mechanical engineering background with exposure to design and project engineering activities.
• Experience in packaging manufacturing, packaging engineering, or packaging design environments.
• Associate's degree or higher in engineering or a related field, or appropriate experience as a substitute.
• Familiarity with global project teams and working with stakeholders across different locations.
• Comfort working with digital collaboration and document management tools such as SharePoint.
• Interest in contributing to the development of new manufacturing capabilities, including molding activities.
• Ability to support onboarding processes and help integrate new team members into project workflows.

Work Environment:

The role is based in a manufacturing plant environment…