Project Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer

Job Title:

Project Engineer

Job Description

The Project Engineer leads new product development and launch activities from concept through production readiness within an automotive and precision manufacturing environment. This role manages technical projects, coordinates cross-functional teams, and ensures that products and processes meet performance, quality, and cost targets. The position combines hands-on engineering, structured project management, and close collaboration with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to deliver successful programs.

Responsibilities

* Lead new product development and launch activities from initial concept through production readiness.

* Manage project timelines, deliverables, risks, and cross-functional coordination to ensure successful program execution.

* Support Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) activities and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) submissions for new and existing programs.

* Coordinate and support engineering changes, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.

* Lead design reviews, feasibility studies, and manufacturability evaluations to ensure robust product and process designs.

* Plan and execute Design of Experiments (DOE) activities to optimize product and process performance.

* Coordinate prototype development using 3D printing, rapid tooling, machining, and related methods.

* Support tooling design activities and collaborate with internal and external partners on tooling requirements.

* Support tooling tryouts, process validation, and production launch activities for molding and stamping operations.

* Drive value engineering efforts, product improvements, and cost-reduction initiatives across programs.

* Prepare technical evaluations, feasibility assessments, and cost analyses for new and existing programs.

* Collaborate with suppliers and vendors on tooling, materials, automation, testing, and equipment requirements.

* Support development of automotive injection molded components, over-molded parts, insert-molded parts, lamination stack components, and lead frame components for electrical applications.

* Provide technical support to customers, sales, quality, and manufacturing teams throughout the product lifecycle.

* Build and maintain strong working relationships with automotive OEMs, Tier suppliers, and key customers.

* Work with production teams to coordinate the launch of new business and ensure smooth transition into manufacturing.

* Perform hands-on evaluations of molds, tooling, fixtures, machinery, and manufactured components to verify performance and quality.

* Visually inspect parts, tooling, drawings, and product features, including identifying defects and dimensional variations.

* Travel to customer, supplier, and manufacturing locations as required to support project and launch activities.

Essential Skills

* Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field preferred.

* Experience in product development, manufacturing engineering, or project engineering within an automotive or precision manufacturing environment.

* Knowledge of injection molding processes and tooling for automotive and precision components.

* Knowledge of metal stamping processes and associated tooling.

* Experience with manufacturing process validation, including tooling tryouts and production launch support.

* Experience with Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP).

* Experience with Design of Experiments (DOE) and continuous improvement methodologies.

* Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

* Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, customers, and suppliers.

* Demonstrated cross-functional leadership skills and the ability to coordinate activities across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain.

* Ability to perform hands-on evaluations of molds, tooling, fixtures, machinery, and manufactured components.

* Ability to visually inspect parts, tooling, drawings, and product features, including identifying defects and dimensional variations.

* Ability to travel to customer, supplier, and manufacturing locations as required.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

* Experience supporting electric motor applications or precision-engineered component applications.

* Experience with automotive industry standards and practices.

* Background in metal stamping and motor component manufacturing.

* Familiarity with value engineering and cost-reduction initiatives.

* Experience coordinating prototype development using 3D printing, rapid tooling, and machining.

* Ability to build strong working relationships with automotive OEMs, Tier suppliers, and key customers.

* Strong analytical skills for preparing technical evaluations, feasibility assessments, and cost analyses.

Work Environment

The role operates in both office and manufacturing environments, providing exposure to design activities,…