Project Engineer

Brightpath Associates LLC; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Brightpath Associates LLC in Akron, OH is seeking a Project Engineer (Plastics Manufacturing) to lead technical projects from concept to production readiness. This role requires strong project management, manufacturing knowledge, and the ability to coordinate cross-functionally with customers and suppliers.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in injection molding, tooling, and engineering, with solid CAD skills and proficiency in Mold design. A B.S. in a plastics/mechanical discipline is required.

Qualifications

• Lead and manage technical projects from inception to production readiness.
• Provide technical leadership for new product projects.
• Communicate project progress to stakeholders.
• Develop and publish project timelines and budgets.
• Review designs for manufacturability and cost improvements.
• Coordinate with other departments to support projects.
• Maintain adherence to quality and regulatory procedures.
• Possess working knowledge of injection molding processes and tooling.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from inception through production readiness.
• Prepare cost estimates and customer quotations for tooling and equipment.
• Interface with customers, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Manage project scope changes and maintain schedule and budget.
• Escalate issues and drive permanent solutions.
• Lead project review meetings and provide status updates.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Injection molding knowledge

Mold tooling design

Resin knowledge

Drafting and GD&T

3D CAD skills

MS Office

PM software

Six Sigma Green/Black Belt

SolidWorks proficiency

Mold-making background

Scientific molding

Product design experience

Education

B.S. in Plastics/Polymer/Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

SolidWorks

IQMS/ERP systems

DELMIAWorks

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Project Engineer (Plastics Manufacturing)

Job Type: Full Time

Job Description

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.

• 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 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.

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.
• 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.