Manufacturing Project Engineer

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$70,000.00/yr - $80,000.00/yr

Are you looking to make a career change to a leading manufacturer in the fiberglass industry? This exciting opportunity as a Production Project Engineer offers a competitive salary plus an excellent benefits package including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, and paid time off. Does this position match your future career goals? Then this Production Project Engineer opportunity could be the right fit for you.

• Lead and execute manufacturing improvement projects focused on process optimization, productivity, cost reduction, and waste elimination.
• Collaborate with Production, Maintenance, Engineering, and Quality teams to identify operational challenges and implement sustainable, data-driven solutions.
• Analyze production and performance data to uncover opportunities for efficiency gains, throughput improvement, and capacity expansion.
• Support the deployment of Lean Manufacturing principles, process controls, and equipment upgrades to improve operational reliability.
• Manage cross-functional project teams, ensuring milestones are met on time and within budget.
• Develop, track, and report key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure progress and support continuous improvement efforts.
• Contribute to workforce development by supporting training initiatives, coaching team members, and promoting employee engagement in improvement activities.
• Partner with the Plant Manager on operational planning, budgeting, and capital improvement initiatives.
• Participate in leadership development programs and continuous learning opportunities.
• Source and evaluate bids from vendors and subcontractors, comparing cost, quality, and technical capability.

• Demonstrated success in process improvement, project management, and cross-functional collaboration within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capability to translate data into actionable improvement strategies.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or related continuous improvement methodologies preferred.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence teams without direct authority.
• Proven adaptability, organizational skills, and ability to manage changing priorities.
• Strong people skills with a collaborative, solution-oriented mindset.
• Experience in plastic injection molding environments is a strong plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or a related Engineering discipline required.
• 3–5 years of experience in a manufacturing, production, or process engineering role.

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Engineering - Industries:
Manufacturing, Engineering Services, and Medical Equipment Manufacturing

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