Project Engineer

Ferriot Inc.; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ferriot Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer to lead and manage cross-disciplinary technical projects from inception through production readiness. You will provide technical leadership for new product initiatives, communicate progress and risks to stakeholders, and ensure projects stay on budget and on time via close collaboration with suppliers and internal teams.

Requirements include a B.S. in Plastics/Polymer/Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent), strong project management and communication

Qualifications

• B.S. in Plastics/Polymer/Mechanical Engineering or related discipline or equivalent experience.
• 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 GD&T.
• Intermediate 3D CAD skills and ability to translate and modify customer designs.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams/SharePoint.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage technical projects from inception to production readiness.
• Provide technical leadership and manage new product projects.
• Communicate project progress and issues to stakeholders.
• Develop and publish project timelines and budgets; manage financial performance.
• Coordinate with customers, suppliers, and Ferriot employees to meet schedule and cost goals.
• Escalate issues and negotiate solutions when priorities conflict.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Independent decision making

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

B.S. in Plastics/Polymer/Mechanical Engineering

Equivalent experience

Tools

IQMS

DELMIAWorks

SolidWorks

CAD (3D)

Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook)

Job description

The Project Engineer leads and manages technical projects across disciplinary lines from inception to production readiness. The role provides technical leadership and management for new product projects as assigned and communicates project progress and issues to all project stakeholders. They have responsibility for the overall financial and schedule status of projects assigned and work with suppliers to ensure projects are on budget, on time, and meet expectations. The position requires the ability to make independent judgements and perform duties with minimal supervision.

• Demonstrates a primary and unwavering concern for the safety of themselves and others
• Communicates using DELMIAWorks ERP system and standard reporting mechanisms
• Interfaces with customers, suppliers, and Ferriot employees.
• Prepares cost estimates and customer quotations for tooling and support equipment.
• Reviews customer designs to identify manufacturing issues, poor steel conditions, cost reductions, quality improvements.
• Develops, maintains, and publishes project timelines using IQMS system and other available resources.
• Develops project budget & assumes responsibility for financial performance pf projects.
• Schedules and leads project review meetings.
• Provides oversight for all activities in project.
• Acts as primary technical and project contact with customers
• Tracks and manages project scope changes to ensure schedule and financial issues are properly documented and resolved.
• Coordinates with other departments and people in support of project.
• Negotiates workable solutions when conflicting priorities arise.
• Escalates project issues and deterrents when appropriate.
• Works closely with all fellow personnel to achieve departmental and company goals.
• Approaches challenges with a bias for permanent and robust solutions and continuous improvement.
• Makes independent judgements and manages time/workload with minimal supervision.
• Follows all regulatory and company procedures with a focus on quality.
• Performs other duties and functions as assigned.

Position Purpose:

The Project Engineer leads and manages technical projects across disciplinary lines from inception to production readiness. The role provides technical leadership and management for new product projects as assigned and communicates project progress and issues to all project stakeholders. They have responsibility for the overall financial and schedule status of projects assigned and work with suppliers to ensure projects are on budget, on time, and meet expectations. The position requires the ability to make independent judgements and perform duties with minimal supervision.

Key competencies include:

• Demonstrates a primary and unwavering concern for the safety of themselves and others
• Communicates using DELMIAWorks ERP system and standard reporting mechanisms
• Interfaces with customers, suppliers, and Ferriot employees.
• Prepares cost estimates and customer quotations for tooling and support equipment.
• Participates in quoting process.
• Reviews customer designs to identify manufacturing issues, poor steel conditions, cost reductions, quality improvements.
• Develops, maintains, and publishes project timelines using IQMS system and other available resources.
• Develops project budget & assumes responsibility for financial performance pf projects.
• Schedules and leads project review meetings.
• Provides oversight for all activities in project.
• Acts as primary technical and project contact with customers
• Tracks and manages project scope changes to ensure schedule and financial issues are properly documented and resolved.
• Coordinates with other departments and people in support of project.
• Negotiates workable solutions when conflicting priorities arise.
• Escalates project issues and deterrents when appropriate.
• Works closely with all fellow personnel to achieve departmental and company goals.
• Approaches challenges with a bias for permanent and robust solutions and continuous improvement.
• Makes independent judgements and manages time/workload with minimal supervision.
• Follows all regulatory and company procedures with a focus on quality.
• Performs other duties and functions as assigned.

Reports to:

Manager of Engineering

Requirements:

• B.S. in Plastics/Polymer/Mechanical Engineering or related discipline -or- equivalent experience
• 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 engineering and commodity resins.
• Good working knowledge of drafting and tolerancing techniques, including G.D.&T.
• Intermediate 3D CAD skills and able to operate CAD systems for translating, viewing, and modification of customer design files.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams/SharePoint.

Desired:

• Project Management certification
• Knowledge of formal project management methods and project management software
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
• SolidWorks 3D CAD Experience at a professional level
• Mold-making background
• Scientific molding experience
• Good working knowledge of mold-filling analysis
• Product Design Experience
• 6+ years’ experience in injection molding, tooling, and engineering.

Physical Exertion:

Routinely lifts 10 lbs. or more. Occasionally requires lifting of heavy items; job may require being on feet most of the shift, bends, twists, stoops, walks, lifts and extensively uses hands, wrists and shoulders, legs waist and back; uses hand/eye coordination to assist in manufacturing operations, as well as tasks involved in a typical office environment.

Tools:

Is expected to use tools typically associated with engineering and tooling, such as wrenches, micrometers, screwdrivers, measurement devices, sight magnifiers, pencils, paper, telephones, paging system, PC computer, network system, staplers, copy machines, calculators, etc.

Attendance:

Must be in attendance on a regular, full time basis and conform to all Company Attendance Policies. The Project Engineer must be available and willing to work other shifts and overtime (including weekends) as necessary/required.

Status:

Salary Exempt. This is an “at will” position.

Ferriot, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

Rev 09/18/2026