Project Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer

Engineering Manager for Kelch at Bemis Manufacturing Company

With over six decades of experience, Kelch – a division of Bemis Manufacturing Company – excels in developing air and fluid management systems. The company collaborates closely with customers to transform innovative ideas into functional products. Kelch offers a diverse range of proprietary caps, gauges, fitments, senders, remote vents, and custom-engineered parts. Whether it’s a simple injection‑molded component or a complex assembly, Kelch delivers tailored engineering solutions to meet customer needs.

At Bemis Manufacturing Company, you’re not just joining a team—you’re becoming part of a family that’s been crafting innovation, quality, and tradition for over 120 years. Rooted in Sheboygan Falls, WI, we’re driven by a commitment to creating products that make a difference in everyday life while fostering an environment where our employees can thrive, grow, and achieve their personal and professional goals.

When you join Bemis, you’re stepping into a workplace where your ideas are valued, your contributions are recognized, and your potential is limitless. We believe in empowering individuals to make meaningful impacts—on our products, our customers, and our community. Together, we’ll shape the future while honoring our legacy.

Are you ready to make your mark and build a career that truly matters? Join us at Bemis Manufacturing Company, where your passion meets purpose.

The Project Engineer will guide and provide technical knowledge to grow the business successfully through design, project management, and innovation. This position will be responsible for implementing new product designs into production which includes developing quotes, engineering studies, PPAP samples, and qualification into production. The incumbent will provide input to the Capital Plan for tooling and equipment, and will manage multiple projects according to the Product Development Process.

The incumbent will live the corporate values of treating people with dignity and respect, practicing leadership, driving continuous improvement, acting with a sense of urgency, promoting innovation, fighting for consensus, and managing through teams.

This full‑time on‑site Project Engineer role is based in Sheboygan Falls, WI. The Project Engineer will oversee and manage engineering projects from concept to completion, ensuring they meet design, quality, and budget requirements. Responsibilities include developing and analyzing product designs, coordinating with cross‑functional teams, managing project timelines, and solving technical challenges. The position also involves providing technical expertise to support production, quality assurance, and customer interactions.

• Work with sales and cross‑functional team on preparing quotes for new projects and opportunities
• Provide input on part design with the customer
• Provide input on the tool design
• Request sampling of the tool
• Manage the verification of the injection mold, molding process, and assembly process
• Travel with sales managers on sales opportunities
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to lead new product development projects
• Develop initial new product packaging specifications as required
• Establish and manage timeline milestone commitments
• Establish and manage project costs
• Coordinate all testing required for product validation
• Provide written project status reports as requested by manager
• Ability to travel – up to 15%

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
• Strong knowledge of project management principles and engineering best practices
• 3‑5 years applicable project engineering experience
• Collaboration and communication skills to work effectively in cross‑functional teams
• Ability to analyze and solve complex technical problems
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and quality assurance methodologies
• Experience working with plastics and injection molding processes
• Ability to effectively organize resources to complete multiple projects with competing deadlines with minimal direct supervision
• Knowledge of commonly used engineering, tooling and design methods, practices, and procedures

Bemis Manufacturing Company does not offer employment‑based sponsorship for work authorization, including H‑1B, TN, or any other visa status. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Manufacturing