Project Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer

Project Management Responsibilities:

Manage the development of new programs from concept through customer approval

Lead small to mid-scale projects with low to moderate complexity (i.e. – component based projects, prototypes, etc.) through providing leadership and direction to cross-functional support resources

Maintain program organization through effectively and consistently communicating the status of critical project milestones and action items to appropriate internal and external stakeholders

Meet the following objectives at time of project closure (taking into account customer driven scope changes):

Completion of project on or before established target dateNRE within quoted budget

Part costs for all elements of project at or below quoted costs

Predictable manufacturing status

Mitigate challenges that may negatively impact development (short term) and/or production (long term) in the areas of cost, quality or delivery

Effectively collaborate with Business Continuity Managers on project activity and strategy

Identify and capitalize on cost savings opportunities (NRE and/or part cost) throughout project

Provide Estimating staff with support and information in completing project related quotations as requested

Provide support to Purchasing and Supplier Quality for all procured materials, components and outsourced processes related to projects

Engineering Support Responsibilities:

Support Program Manager on the development activities for complex programs

Oversee the development of robust manufacturing processes using data analysis and statistical methods

Investigate and address new challenges using a systematic, logical progression problem solving approach

Perform DOE analysis as needed to ensure factors for process variation have been accounted for Assist with design for manufacturability internally and with customers

Work with manufacturing during product/process development to ensure a successful transition to production

Establish effective and efficient manufacturing plans, including work instructions, inspection plans

Participate in the creation and execution of qualification and validation protocols/plans

Participate in the continuous improvement of processes and systems

Customer Relations Responsibilities:

Obtain customer approval of developed processes

Participate in and/or lead customers through the resolution of technical related questions or issues

Establish, build, and maintain positive relationship with customers

Effectively manage and communicate scope changes of projects in a timely fashion

General Responsibilities:

Interact with customers, suppliers, and coworkers in a productive and professional manner

Responsibility to protect Donatelle confidential information and Intellectual Property Follow safety requirements as outlined in the safety manual

Perform other projects and duties as assigned

Support other positions on the engineering teams as needed including Development Quality Engineers and Manufacturing Engineers

Preferred Qualifications:

Education/

Experience:

4 Year Engineering Degree (Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Plastics Engineering)2+ years of experience in contract manufacturing within related industry

Other Qualifications and Desired

Skills:

Experience with plastic tooling/processing, machining, secondary processes and assembly methods preferred

Experience in medical component/device manufacturing preferred

Experience working directly with customers

Demonstrated experience in management of projects

Computer skills, including MS Office, MS Project, 3D CAD Systems (Creo, Solid Works) Adobe Acrobat Knowledge and application of statistics and SPCComprehensive knowledge of blue print reading and GD&TTechnical knowledge, analytical expertise and attention to detail

Ability to ensure work is accurate and completed within a timely manner

Ability to resolve manufacturing problems independently

Good written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills

Ability to work effectively in a fast paced environment with multiple changing priorities

Position requires you have the ability to work in a manufacturing environment

Physical Requirements:

Ability to work in a general office environment

Benefits and Pay:

Benefits:

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Basic and voluntary life insurance

Short and long-term disability insurance
401(k) retirement options with a company match

Paid time offPaid holidays

Annual incentive bonus opportunities

Flexible spending accounts

Legal/d protection plan Educational assistance and tuition reimbursement programs

Pay:

Salary range of $76,000 to $118,000

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Engineering with 2+ years injection molding experience, preferably in contract manufacturing.

Medical device industry and validation experience is preferred.

Strong project management and leadership skills.

Ability to read, analyze and interpret production reports, financial reports and technical information documents

Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies or…