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 (component-based projects, prototypes, etc.) by providing leadership and direction to cross-functional support resources.
• Maintain program organization by 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 date.
  • NRE within quoted budget.
  • Part costs for all elements of the 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 the 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.
• Support Program Manager on the development activities for complex programs.

• 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 and inspection plans.
• Participate in the creation and execution of qualification and validation protocols and plans.
• Participate in the continuous improvement of processes and systems.

• 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 relationships with customers.
• Effectively manage and communicate scope changes of projects in a timely fashion.

• Interact with customers, suppliers, and coworkers in a productive and professional manner.
• Responsibility to protect 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.

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

• Experience with plastic tooling/processing, machining, secondary processes and assembly methods.
• Experience in medical component/device manufacturing.
• 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 SPC.
• Comprehensive knowledge of blueprint reading and GD&T.
• Technical 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.

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