Project Engineer

Westfall Technik Inc.; Ansonia (CT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 Paid Holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Life and AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Westfall Technik Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer to lead planning, execution, and delivery of engineering projects within our manufacturing environment.

You will coordinate with project managers, engineers, and clients to ensure timely delivery, budget adherence, and quality compliance. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering and 3–5 years of relevant experience, with strong knowledge of project management and manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Civil Engineering (or related field).
• At least 3–5 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing or industrial project engineering role.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies, engineering principles, and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and deliver engineering projects within a manufacturing environment.
• Manage budgets, resources, timelines, and quality compliance across multiple projects.
• Serve as liaison between clients, engineers, and project management to interpret needs.

Skills

Project management

Engineering principles

Manufacturing processes

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Civil Engineering

Job description

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Here at Westfall Technik, we pride ourselves on being ta fast growing Plastic Injection Manufacturing Company in the USA and soon Globally. While many companies outsource their work, we believe in keeping our jobs in the US. We currently support over 1,100 employees across 11 facilities in the US, and we are still growing.

At our New Haven site, we invest in our people. Our overall success is largely contributed to our employees’ skills and talents, that have been impactful and essential to the growth of our business. Here, you’ll get the opportunity to test your knowledge and skills and become a critical player within Westfall. We want you to view your time at Westfall as an investment to your future.

We are currently seeking Project Engineer, with the below qualifications:

Professional Attributes

Project Engineer plays a pivotal role in the planning, execution, and delivery of engineering projects within a manufacturing environment. This position is responsible for managing the technical and administrative aspects of multiple projects to ensure timely delivery, budget adherence, and quality compliance. The Project Engineer serves as a key liaison between engineering teams, project managers, clients, and stakeholders, ensuring that all phases of a project are executed efficiently and in accordance with company standards and client requirements.

Key Responsibilities

1. 1. Project Planning & Execution
   • Develop detailed project plans outlining scope, objectives, deliverables, resource allocation, timelines, and budgets.
   • Schedule and coordinate project milestones, ensuring all tasks align with the overall project strategy.
2. 2. Team Collaboration & Communication
   • Work closely with project managers, cross-functional engineering teams, and stakeholders to ensure project objectives are clear.
   • Serve as the primary technical liaison between clients, engineers, and project management to interpret client needs and field requirements.
3. 3. Technical Leadership & Support
   • Provide engineering expertise and technical guidance throughout all project phases.
   • Solve Technical challenges and advise on engineering design strategies.
   • Review engineering deliverables and initiate appropriate corrective actions and deviations occur.
4. 4. Documentation and Quality Control
   • Maintain comprehensive documentation including project plans, design documents, reports and regular status updates.
   • Monitor project compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and company quality guidelines.
   • Oversee quality control on key aspects such as budget, schedule, design accuracy, and personnel performance.
5. 5. Budget & Resource Management
   • Monitor and manage budgets, including tracking costs and ensuring financial objectives are met.
   • Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to reduce project uncertainties.
6. 6. Stakeholder Engagement
   • Provide regular status updates, reporting on progress, challenges, changes in scope, and the overall health of the project.
   • Maintain proactive communication with clients to align expectations with deliverables.
7. 7. Team Leadership & Mentoring
   • Assign responsibilities within the project team and mentor junior engineers or technicians.
8. 8. Other Duties as Assigned
   • Take on additional responsibilities as needed to support the team and meet operational priorities.

Exposure

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Civil Engineering (or related field).

• At least 3–5 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing or industrial project engineering role.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies, engineering principles, and manufacturing processes.

What You’ll Love About Us:

• 11 Paid Holidays, Sick Pay, Vacation Pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Company Sponsored Life and AD&D, Short and Long Term Disability, Paid Parental Leave, and More…
• We are committed to creating a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, region, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.