Launch Project Engineer – Cross‑Functional Auto Plastics

Royal Technologies Corp.; Cullman (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonuses based onProfitabilit

ESOP ownership plan

Outstanding medical insurance

Weekly pay

Caring company culture

Job summary

Royal Technologies Corp. in Cullman, AL seeks a Project Engineer to lead cross‑functional teams in launching new products into production. You will own program communications, resolve gaps, and drive APQP/PPAP activities while coordinating with the Michigan campus and Cullman facility.

The role requires a strong mechanical/ plastics background, 10–15 years of automotive experience, and proven leadership in early product definition, development, and customer interface.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Mechanical or Plastics Engineering or similar.
• Program Management experience within Automotive Industry preferred.
• Injection molding knowledge and plastic part design principles.
• 10–15 years of Automotive or similar experience.
• Independent, self-motivated and flexible.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for customer management.
• Ability to facilitate team and customer meetings and deliver information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary point of contact for customer communication on program status and timing.
• Provide technical leadership coordinating cross‑functional product development teams.
• Support Hudsonville, MI Technical Campus during initial project definition and interfaces.
• Lead launch projects after transfer to Cullman Manufacturing Facility.
• Monitor APQP/PPAP/PSO development to meet objectives.
• Lead project status reporting to Royal leadership and tollgate reviews.
• Ensure major project gates are completed and reviewed per schedule.
• Execute engineering changes, VA/VE activities and tool lifecycle management.
• Achieve cost, timing and quality goals for the launch.
• Support development of new business opportunities through customer relationships.
• Provide engineering support to onsite plant production team.
• Travel up to 15% locally and quarterly to Michigan.

Skills

Project leadership

Cross-functional coordination

Customer communication

Team facilitation

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or Plastics Engineering

Job description

Royal Technologies Corp. in Cullman, AL seeks a Project Engineer to lead cross‑functional teams in launching new products into production. You will own program communications, resolve gaps, and drive APQP/PPAP activities while coordinating with the Michigan campus and Cullman facility.

The role requires a strong mechanical/ plastics background, 10–15 years of automotive experience, and proven leadership in early product definition, development, and customer interface.