Project Engineer - Plastics

Project Engineer responsible for leading cross-functional medical molding and component manufacturing programs from quoting through production launch.

Job Requirements

• Engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering, Plastics Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in plastic manufacturing
• Experience leading programs from quoting stage through production launch
• Experience managing multiple projects at the same time
• Experience reviewing part designs for draft, side-actions, shutoffs, and basic manufacturability requirements
• Understanding of tooling and mold design
• Understanding of mold features related to part geometry
• Understanding of mold construction basics
• Experience reviewing mold designs
• Medical molding experience
• High-Consistency Rubber, gum silicone, or Liquid Silicone molding experience
• Understanding of good manufacturing practices and Advanced Product Quality Planning
• Experience with project timeline management using MS Project, Gantt charts, or equivalent tools
• Experience managing multiple suppliers, including mold makers and material suppliers
• Experience managing project budgets
• Fundamental computer skills
• Working knowledge of business software, including Excel and Word
• Ability to use a standard ERP system
• Ability to use required PPE, including safety glasses and side shields

Preferred Skills

• Thermoplastic injection molding experience
• Thermoset injection molding experience
• IQMS experience
• Experience with Design of Experiments
• Experience with capability studies
• Understanding of “Steel Safe” or “Tolerance Safe” concepts
• Experience with automation concepts, including press robots and automated assembly equipment
• Experience with secondary operations, including deflashing, assembly, testing, and decorating
• Experience evaluating cost impact of tooling, manufacturing, automation, and secondary operation options

Job Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams from quoting stage through production launch
• Support medical device and component manufacturing programs
• Review part designs for draft, side-actions, shutoffs, and basic manufacturability requirements
• Review tooling concepts, mold features, and mold construction details
• Support medical molding programs involving silicone, rubber, thermoplastic, or thermoset materials
• Apply APQP methods during program planning and launch activities
• Support Design of Experiments, capability studies, and related process development activities
• Evaluate tooling, automation, secondary operation, and manufacturing options based on cost and project impact
• Manage project schedules, milestones, suppliers, budgets, and deliverables
• Coordinate supplier activities with mold makers, material suppliers, and related vendors
• Track project progress from quote through production launch
• Support production launch readiness and handoff activities
• Use ERP systems and business software to support project tracking, documentation, and reporting
• Perform additional assigned duties related to project engineering, tooling, manufacturing launch, and program support

Pay Details: $110,000.00 to $130,000.00 per year

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