Project Engineer

Palmer Companies, Inc.; DeForest (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k

Bonus

Job summary

Palmer Companies, Inc. in Wisconsin seeks a Project Engineer to lead the design and improvement of manufacturing processes, equipment, and tooling to enhance safety, quality, efficiency, and production performance.

You will manage capital projects from concept through implementation, support new product launches, and partner with Manufacturing, Maintenance, and Product Engineering teams to troubleshoot production issues and drive continuous improvement across operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 3+ years of engineering experience leading manufacturing design and process improvement initiatives.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives to improve manufacturing processes and equipment, enhancing safety, quality, efficiency, and production output.
• Manage capital projects, including the design, development, procurement, and implementation of new manufacturing equipment.
• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes and tooling to support new product introductions and production readiness.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Maintenance, and Product Engineering teams to troubleshoot production issues and drive continuous improvement efforts.
• Lead engineering projects from concept through production while collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives.
• Support preventive maintenance programs and ensure adherence to manufacturing procedures, standards, and work instructions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Project Engineer will play a key role in designing and improving manufacturing processes, equipment, and tooling to enhance safety, quality, efficiency, and production performance. This position leads engineering projects from concept through implementation, supports new product launches, and drives continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations. If you have a strong mechanical engineering background and a passion for process improvement,

Work Model

• On-Site

What You Will Do

• Lead initiatives to improve manufacturing processes and equipment, enhancing safety, quality, efficiency, and production output
• Manage capital projects, including the design, development, procurement, and implementation of new manufacturing equipment
• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes and tooling to support new product introductions and production readiness
• Partner with Manufacturing, Maintenance, and Product Engineering teams to troubleshoot production issues and drive continuous improvement efforts
• Lead engineering projects from concept through production while collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives
• Support preventive maintenance programs and ensure adherence to manufacturing procedures, standards, and work instructions

What You Will Need to Be Successful

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline, 3+ years of engineering experience leading manufacturing design and process improvement initiatives
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office
• Manufacturing industry experience preferred

Benefits Overview

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k
• Bonus