Manufacturing Project Engineer

ZipRecruiter; York; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is seeking a highly skilled Manufacturing Project Engineer to lead new product launches. This role involves managing projects, collaborating with teams, and ensuring continuous improvement in processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background and significant project management experience.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of project management experience required.
• Direct manufacturing experience with specified skills.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead the manufacturing launch of new products for key customers.
• Develop and manage project budgets and timelines.
• Proactively identify and resolve project risks.

Skills

Project Management

Problem Solving

Communication

Team Collaboration

Manufacturing Processes Knowledge

Education

BS in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CAD

Job description

Job Description

Our client, a leading manufacturing company, is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Manufacturing Project Engineer to lead the launch of new products for their valued customers. This is an exciting opportunity to manage complex projects, work with cross-functional teams, and drive continuous improvement in manufacturing processes while advancing your engineering career.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the manufacturing launch of new products for key customers
• Develop, manage, and track project budgets and timelines
• Communicate project status to customers, ensuring trust, confidence, and reputation as a top-tier supplier
• Provide project updates to internal stakeholders, cross-functional team members, and leadership at each milestone of the New Product Introduction (NPI) process
• Proactively identify and resolve project risks, including technical, cost, safety, and timing risks
• Engineer and implement new manufacturing processes to ensure products meet print specifications consistently
• Create and maintain engineering data and documents, including drawings, Bills-of-Material, Routings, Standard Rates, Process FMEA, Work Instructions, and Quality Control Plans
• Collaborate with Tooling Engineers and Designers to design, build, and validate tooling and quality control gauges
• Lead continuous improvement projects and contribute to the development of new manufacturing technologies or processes

Job-Specific Competencies:

• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
• In-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes, including Laser Cutting, Press Brake, Metal Stamping, MIG and Projection Welding, and Complex Assemblies
• Expertise in Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)
• Proficiency in SolidWorks, CAD sheet metal design, Statistical Process Control (SPC), and Lean Manufacturing/Six Sigma
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to solve complex problems and drive process improvement
• Strong relationship-building skills

Core Values:

• Respect: Value , be open to others' opinions, and respect time and intent
• Integrity: Align actions with intentions and maintain trust
• Humility: Recognize areas for improvement and give credit where due
• Teamwork: Collaborate effectively and hold the team accountable
• Innovation: Pursue creative solutions and encourage new ideas
• Drive: Demonstrate discipline, continuous improvement, and a results-oriented mindset

Experience and Education Required:

• BS in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
• Direct manufacturing experience and proficiency in the skills outlined above
• 5-7 years Project management experience

Working Conditions:

• In-office position with occasional remote work by exception
• Sitting, standing, walking, and climbing stairs required
• Travel up to 20%

If you're a driven and experienced Manufacturing Project Engineer with a passion for leading product launches and continuous improvement, we encourage you to apply! Join our client and make a significant impact on their manufacturing success while advancing your engineering career to the next level.

*We are open to consider candidates who would relocation on their own from New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, West Virginia, and Ohio*

Cheers!

Ashish Vishnoi

Recruitment Operations Head