Fastener Project Engineer — NPD & Continuous Improvement

MW Industries, Inc.; Addison (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MW Industries, Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer in the Fastener Division to support manufacturing engineering duties, deploy strategic new products, and drive cost improvements.

The role involves creating internal drawings, engineering methods, and analyzing data to improve machine efficiency and process performance. The candidate should have 4–7 years of related experience, strong analytical skills, and hands-on experience with LEAN tools, ERP systems, and Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• 4–7 years of related project experience.
• Experience with LEAN methods and process optimization.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• New Product Development.
• Analyze blueprints, specifications, and proposals for product and process requirements.
• Translate requirements into internal drawings and robust processing methods.
• Assess material, labor, and equipment to optimize costing while meeting product requirements.
• Collaborate with operators, tooling engineering and operations management to drive consistency in process performance and utilization.
• Support discussions with outside vendors providing services for the new product.
• Define machine requirements specification and work with sourcing to deploy equipment.
• Develop process flow diagrams, PFMEAs and control plans with quality.
• Conduct value stream mapping and LEAN analyses to cut costs.
• Analyze production data to identify improvements and CI strategies.
• Scope new equipment to improve operations.
• Perform Gemba walks with management for floor feedback.
• Develop standard operating procedures for improvements.

Skills

Lean

Gemba walks

Process improvement

Data analysis

ERP/Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

MW Industries, Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer in the Fastener Division to support manufacturing engineering duties, deploy strategic new products, and drive cost improvements.

The role involves creating internal drawings, engineering methods, and analyzing data to improve machine efficiency and process performance. The candidate should have 4–7 years of related experience, strong analytical skills, and hands-on experience with LEAN tools, ERP systems, and Excel.