Lead Project Engineer - Injection Molding & Tooling

Ferriot Inc.; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ferriot, Inc. in Akron, OH seeks a Project Engineer to lead and manage technical projects from inception to production readiness, delivering on time and on budget while coordinating with customers, suppliers and internal teams.

You will prepare cost estimates, review designs, publish schedules, oversee project scope changes, and drive continuous improvement with a bias for robust solutions.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable project management and communication skills.
• Solid knowledge of injection molding processes and operations.
• Solid knowledge of injection mold tooling design and construction.
• Good working knowledge of drafting and tolerancing techniques, including G.D.&T.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• SolidWorks 3D CAD experience at a professional level.

Responsibilities

• Leads and manages technical projects across disciplinary lines from inception to production readiness.
• Communicates project progress and issues to all stakeholders.
• Maintains project budgets and schedules; ensures on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Interfaces with customers, suppliers, and Ferriot employees.
• Prepares cost estimates and customer quotations for tooling and equipment.
• Tracks and manages project scope changes to resolve schedule and financial impacts.
• Escalates project issues when appropriate; coordinates with other departments.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Six Sigma

Leadership

Independent judgment

Education

BS in Plastics/Polymer/Mechanical Eng or related

Tools

SolidWorks 3D CAD

IQMS/DELMIAWorks

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ferriot, Inc. in Akron, OH seeks a Project Engineer to lead and manage technical projects from inception to production readiness, delivering on time and on budget while coordinating with customers, suppliers and internal teams.

You will prepare cost estimates, review designs, publish schedules, oversee project scope changes, and drive continuous improvement with a bias for robust solutions.