Manufacturing Project Engineer

Western Extrusions Corporation; Pennsauken Township (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Extrusions Corporation seeks a Project Engineer to manage capital projects, drive process improvements, and oversee equipment installations in a fast-paced aluminum extrusion manufacturing setting.

You will collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and EHS teams to enhance safety, efficiency, quality, and overall plant performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 4+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing capital projects and process improvement initiatives.
• Strong problem-solving, project management, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CAD software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering and capital improvement projects from planning through implementation.
• Develop project scopes, budgets, schedules, and technical specifications.
• Coordinate equipment installations, upgrades, and facility modifications.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase productivity and reduce costs.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for extrusion presses and related manufacturing equipment.
• Manage contractors, vendors, and project timelines to ensure successful execution.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing principles.

Skills

Project management

Problem solving

Communication

Manufacturing engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing or Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Us:

Western Extrusions Corporation is a national leader in the manufacturing of extruded aluminum products. Headquartered in Carrollton, Texas we manufacture quality products used in America’s critical infrastructure industries including but not limited to class 8 trucks, electric vehicles, truck trailers, utility scale solar power, electrical transmission, and numerous commercial construction products.

About the Role:

The Project Engineer is responsible for managing capital projects, process improvements, equipment installations, and facility upgrades in a fast-paced aluminum extrusion manufacturing environment. This role works closely with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and EHS teams to improve safety, efficiency, quality, and overall plant performance.

Your Responsibilities:

• Lead engineering and capital improvement projects from planning through implementation.


• Develop project scopes, budgets, schedules, and technical specifications.


• Coordinate equipment installations, upgrades, and facility modifications.


• Identify and implement process improvements to increase productivity and reduce costs.


• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for extrusion presses and related manufacturing equipment.


• Manage contractors, vendors, and project timelines to ensure successful execution.


• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards.


• Support continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing principles.

What You Will Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Electrical Engineering, or related field.


• 4+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.


• Experience managing capital projects and process improvement initiatives.


• Strong problem-solving, project management, and communication skills.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CAD software preferred.


• Aluminum extrusion or metals manufacturing experience strongly preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in aluminum extrusion manufacturing.


• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies.

Working Conditions:

• Regularly required to walk and stand for extended periods throughout manufacturing and production areas.


• Occasionally required to lift and carry items weighing up to 15 pounds.


• Must be able to work safely in a manufacturing environment and wear all required personal protective equipment, including hearing, eye, foot, and heat protection.


• Must be available to support a 24/7 operation, including off-shift, weekend, and emergency response requirements as needed.

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly required to walk and stand for extended periods throughout manufacturing and production areas.


• Occasionally required to lift and carry items weighing up to 15 pounds.


• Must be able to work safely in a manufacturing environment and wear all required personal protective equipment, including hearing, eye, foot, and heat protection.


• Must be available to support a 24/7 operation, including off-shift, weekend, and emergency response requirements as needed.

Work Environment:

Duties are performed both indoors and in the plant which is an uncontrolled environment subject to extreme temperatures, loud noise, and moving equipment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to industrial noise, vibration, temperature and waste. Other activities include sitting for extended periods of time and extensive work at a computer and/or calculator and regular use of telephone.

Disclaimer Notice:

The essential duties and responsibilities, education, experience, abilities, physical demands, and work environment, among other things, listed in this job description are representative only and not exhaustive of the tasks that an employee may be required to perform. The Employer retains the right to modify this job description, either by revising or expanding it, at any given time. This may include assigning employees’ additional tasks based on business circumstances or changes within the work environment.

Western Extrusions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, National, or Local Laws.

Please Note:

No 3rd party candidates are being accepted.