Project Engineer

westfalltech; Ansonia (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 Paid Holidays

401K with Employer Match

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life and AD&D

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Westfall Technik, a growing plastic injection manufacturing company in the USA, invites a Project Engineer to join our New Haven site. You will plan, execute, and deliver engineering projects, coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure on-time delivery, budget adherence, and quality compliance.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s in Engineering and 3–5 years’ experience in manufacturing project engineering, with strong PM knowledge and a collaborative mindset to drive technical excellence.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed project plans with scope, deliverables, timelines and budgets.
• Coordinate milestones and ensure alignment with overall project strategy.
• Act as technical liaison between clients, engineers and project management.
• Provide engineering guidance across project phases and resolve design issues.
• Maintain project documentation, reports and status updates.
• Monitor budgets and resources; identify risks and mitigation actions.
• Mentor junior engineers or technicians and assign tasks.
• Support additional duties to meet operational priorities.

Skills

Project Planning

Cross-functional Collaboration

Budget Management

Quality Assurance

Technical Leadership

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Job description

Here at Westfall Technik, we pride ourselves on being a 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Team Leadership & Mentoring
  Assign responsibilities within the project team and mentor junior engineers or technicians.
• 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
• 401K, Plus Employer Match
• 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.