Engineering Project Manager - Mold & Production Lead

VRC Engineered Solutions; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

VRC Engineered Solutions is seeking an Engineering Project Manager to drive custom molding projects from concept to production launch. In this highly collaborative role, you'll serve as the key link between customers, sales, engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise in molding and manufacturing with exceptional project management skills and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of project management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams across engineering, tooling, manufacturing, quality and purchasing.

Responsibilities

• Lead new product and tooling projects from purchase order through production launch.
• Review customer designs for manufacturability (DFM) and provide technical recommendations.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including Engineering, Tooling, Manufacturing, Quality, and Purchasing.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, milestones, and customer communications.
• Oversee tooling fabrication, mold trials, sample submissions, and launch activities.
• Lead APQP activities, including FMEA, PPAP, design reviews, and process validation.
• Identify project risks and drive solutions to keep projects on track.
• Support successful transitions from development into production.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional coordination

Manufacturing expertise

Mold tooling knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field

Equivalent experience

Job description

VRC Engineered Solutions is seeking an Engineering Project Manager to drive custom molding projects from concept to production launch. In this highly collaborative role, you'll serve as the key link between customers, sales, engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise in molding and manufacturing with exceptional project management skills and a