Project Engineer

Crosslinked; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Crosslinked is seeking a Project Engineer to own the full lifecycle of injection-molded new products from design review through production readiness in Akron, OH. You will collaborate with customers, suppliers, and internal teams to deliver on time and within budget.

The ideal candidate has a BS in Plastics/Polymer/Mechanical Engineering with proven project management and communication skills, plus strong knowledge of GD&T and SolidWorks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in plastics/ polymer/ mechanical engineering or related field.
• 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 resins and GD&T.
• Intermediate 3D CAD skills and ability to review customer designs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage technical and new product projects from inception through production readiness.
• Provide technical leadership and project management across engineering, manufacturing, tooling, suppliers, customers, and other teams.
• Communicate progress, milestones, risks, issues, and actions to stakeholders.
• Develop timelines and budgets using project-management tools.
• Prepare cost estimates and quotations for tooling and support equipment.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Injection molding

GD&T

3D CAD

MS Office

Education

BS in Plastics Engineering / Polymer Engineering / Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

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Project Engineer

Brightpath Associates LLC

• Akron, OHtodayverified 11 h ago

BS-level Process Engineering roles on Crosslinked list a median of $112k (559 that show pay). This posting does not list pay.

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Worth knowing

Why it is interesting.

Own the full project lifecycle for injection-molded new products, from customer design review through tooling and production readiness.

Might not be for you.

Project management-heavy role with budget and schedule ownership; less hands-on bench or R&D work.

Generalist BS acceptable Realistic requirements

Adjacent materials roleBachelor's degree in Plastics Engineering, Polymer Engineering... Solid knowledge of injection molding processes... Good working knowledge of engineering and commodity resins

Seniority Mid-level

Work On-site

Type Full-time

Degree BS

Industry General manufacturing

Role Process Engineering

Materials

Engineering resins4 rolesCommodity resins1 role

Techniques

Mold-filling analysis1 roleGD&T113 roles

Role details

Job Role

Project Engineer

Employment Type

Fulltime

Location

Akron, OH

Job Summary

The Project Engineer will lead and manage technical projects across multiple disciplines from project inception through production readiness. This position provides technical leadership and project management for new product projects and serves as a key point of contact for customers, suppliers, and internal teams.

The Project Engineer will have overall responsibility for the schedule, budget, technical execution, and financial performance of assigned projects. The ideal candidate is a self-directed professional who can make sound independent decisions, manage multiple priorities, and drive projects to successful completion with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage technical and new product projects from inception through production readiness.
• Provide technical leadership and project management across engineering, manufacturing, tooling, suppliers, customers, and other functional teams.
• Communicate project progress, milestones, risks, issues, and corrective actions to project stakeholders.
• Manage overall project schedules, budgets, scope, and financial performance.
• Develop, maintain, and publish project timelines using DELMIAWorks/IQMS and other available project-management resources.
• Develop project budgets and maintain responsibility for the financial performance of assigned projects.
• Prepare cost estimates and customer quotations for tooling and support equipment.
• Participate in the quoting and project-development process.
• Review customer designs to identify manufacturing issues, tooling concerns, poor steel conditions, cost-reduction opportunities, and potential quality improvements.
• Act as the primary technical and project contact for customers.
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal departments to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and according to customer expectations.
• Schedule and lead project review meetings.
• Provide oversight of project activities and ensure milestones are achieved.
• Track and manage project scope changes and ensure schedule and financial impacts are properly documented and resolved.
• Coordinate activities with engineering, manufacturing, tooling, quality, purchasing, and other departments.
• Negotiate practical solutions when conflicting priorities or project challenges arise.
• Identify and elevate project issues, risks, and delays when appropriate.
• Work collaboratively with fellow employees to achieve departmental and company objectives.
• Approach challenges with a focus on permanent, robust solutions and continuous improvement.
• Manage time, workload, and project priorities with minimal supervision.
• Follow all applicable regulatory requirements and company procedures with a strong focus on safety and quality.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Safety & Quality

• Demonstrate an unwavering commitment to the safety of yourself and others.
• Follow all company safety, quality, and regulatory procedures.
• Promote a culture of quality, continuous improvement, and responsible problem-solving throughout the project lifecycle.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Plastics Engineering, Polymer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline; equivalent professional experience may be considered.
• 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, tolerancing, and GD&T.
• Intermediate 3D CAD skills with the ability to operate CAD systems for translating, viewing, and modifying customer design files.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to make independent decisions and manage projects with minimal supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management certification.
• Knowledge of formal project management methodologies and project management software.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• Professional-level SolidWorks 3D CAD experience.
• Mold-making background.
• Scientific molding experience.
• Experience with mold-filling analysis.
• Product design experience.

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Common questions

Where is the Project Engineer role at Brightpath Associates LLC based?

This role is based in Akron, OH.

What degree is required for the Project Engineer role at Brightpath Associates LLC?

This role requires a BS.

What polymers or materials does this Project Engineer role work with?

Engineering resins, Commodity resins.

What techniques or methods are required for this Project Engineer role?

Mold-filling analysis, GD&T.