Project Engineer

Leads product development and project engineering programs from quoting through production launch, specializing in plastic injection molding, tooling development, and medical device manufacturing.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Plastics Engineering, or a related engineering discipline, or equivalent relevant industry experience.

• Minimum of 5 years of project engineering experience.

• Minimum of 5 years of plastics manufacturing experience.

• Minimum of 5 years of plastic injection molding experience.

• Experience reviewing part designs for draft angles, side actions, shutoffs, and manufacturability.

• Knowledge of injection mold features, mold construction, and tooling requirements based on part geometry.

• Experience reviewing mold designs and evaluating tooling concepts.

• Experience with medical molding processes.

• Experience with High-Consistency Rubber (HCR), gum silicone, and/or Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR) molding.

• Knowledge of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) methodologies.

• Experience with Design of Experiments (DOE) and manufacturing process capability studies.

• Knowledge of steel-safe and tolerance-safe tooling concepts.

• Experience developing and managing project schedules using Microsoft Project, Gantt charts, or similar tools.

• Experience managing multiple suppliers, including mold makers and material suppliers.

• Experience managing engineering project budgets, tooling costs, and development expenses.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word.

• Experience using Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.

Preferred Skills

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the medical device industry.

• Experience with thermoplastic injection molding.

• Experience with thermoset injection molding.

• Experience with industrial automation systems, including injection molding press robots and automated assembly equipment.

• Experience with secondary manufacturing operations, including deflashing, assembly, testing, and decorating.

• Experience evaluating manufacturing processes, tooling options, and production methods based on cost impact.

• Experience supporting medical device component manufacturing programs.

• Experience using IQMS ERP software.

• Knowledge of medical device manufacturing quality standards and validation requirements.

• Experience transitioning injection molded products from development into production.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional engineering programs from initial quoting through production launch.

• Review product designs for manufacturability, dimensional requirements, and injection molding feasibility.

• Evaluate part geometry, draft angles, side actions, shutoffs, and other tooling requirements.

• Review mold designs, tooling concepts, and mold construction methods to ensure production compatibility.

• Support the development and optimization of injection molding processes for medical device and industrial components.

• Apply APQP methodologies throughout product development and manufacturing process implementation.

• Develop and execute Design of Experiments (DOE) activities to evaluate and optimize molding processes.

• Perform process capability studies to assess manufacturing consistency and dimensional performance.

• Evaluate tooling designs using steel-safe and tolerance-safe manufacturing principles.

• Coordinate automation requirements, including press robots and automated assembly equipment.

• Develop and evaluate secondary manufacturing processes, including deflashing, assembly, testing, and decorating.

• Compare manufacturing methods, tooling alternatives, and automation solutions based on technical requirements and cost considerations.

• Develop and maintain project schedules, milestones, timelines, and Gantt charts.

• Coordinate engineering activities with mold makers, material suppliers, and external manufacturing partners.

• Monitor project budgets, tooling expenses, and manufacturing development costs.

• Investigate and resolve tooling, molding, and manufacturing process issues during product development.

• Support production readiness activities, including tooling qualification, process development, and manufacturing launch.

• Coordinate project activities with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain departments.

• Maintain accurate project documentation, tooling specifications, process records, and production information within ERP and business systems.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to injection molding processes, tooling performance, and manufacturing efficiency.

Pay Details: $91.00 to $94.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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