Hybrid NPI Project Engineer - Injection Molding & Tooling

Essentra; Flippin (AR); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Annual bonus

Full benefits package

Paid time off

Job summary

Essentra is hiring a Project Engineer for Erie, PA or Flippin, AR. This hybrid job requires onsite 3 days per week. The Project Engineer manages New Product Introduction projects from quoting support through tooling development, production launch, and project close, reporting to the Custom Solutions Manager.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in plastic injection molding with tooling experience, strong English communication, and proficiency in SolidWorks and CAD. Travel up to 10% in the U.S.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in plastic injection molding
• 2+ years injection mold tooling experience
• Fluency in English and strong communication skills
• Willingness to travel up to 10% in the U.S.
• Experience with SolidWorks and CAD systems; drawing interpretation and drafting practices

Responsibilities

• Lead costings for new custom solutions with Commercial (Sales) team
• Prepare tooling, material, labor, and overhead estimates for quotes and budgets
• Lead Design for Manufacturability reviews identifying requirements and risks
• Review tooling quotes and support supplier selection and timing
• Coordinate tooling design/construction and manage schedules and budgets
• Communicate project status, timing, costs, and risks to stakeholders
• Ensure ISO 9001 compliance in project activities and documents
• Coordinate production launch and project close; handover to Operations
• Travel as required to support customers and suppliers (up to 10%)
• Perform related duties as assigned

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Time management

Problem-solving

Lean manufacturing

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CAD systems

Pro/E

Job description

Essentra is hiring a Project Engineer for Erie, PA or Flippin, AR. This hybrid job requires onsite 3 days per week. The Project Engineer manages New Product Introduction projects from quoting support through tooling development, production launch, and project close, reporting to the Custom Solutions Manager.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in plastic injection molding with tooling experience, strong English communication, and proficiency in SolidWorks and CAD. Travel up to 10% in the U.S.