Project Engineer

AllSearch Recruiting; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401k and PTO

Job summary

AllSearch Recruiting is seeking a Project Engineer in Elkhart, IN to manage new product launches and tooling development for injection molding. The role covers mold design, trials, validation, and production release, with relocation assistance available for candidates moving to the greater Elkhart area.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Engineering and 5+ years of NPI experience in injection molding or tooling, plus hands-on troubleshooting and CAD/CAM proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering.
• 5+ years in new product launches within injection molding or tooling design.
• Robust understanding of the injection molding process from concept to production.
• Experience with CAD, including SolidWorks, and CAM software.
• Hands-on troubleshooting of injection molding, tooling, or manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage new product and injection molding tooling projects from initial concept through tooling design and build, mold trials, validation, and production launch.
• Collaborate with mold designers on product specifications, prototypes, injection mold tooling, and new tooling designs.
• Conduct feasibility studies, design for manufacturability (DFM) reviews, and cost analyses for new projects.
• Prepare quote packages and coordinate with outside tooling vendors and suppliers regarding project timelines and updates.
• Design new product concepts using CAD and 3D modeling software, including SolidWorks.
• Verify product moldability and support reverse engineering using mold simulation and related engineering software.
• Troubleshoot injection molding, tooling, product design, and manufacturing issues during development and launch.
• Work with quality and sales teams throughout new product introduction and production release.

Skills

NPI for injection molding

Mold tooling design

CAD SolidWorks

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CAM software

Job description

Project Engineer - Injection Molding Manufacturing - Base Salary to 95k/year - Elkhart, IN

• Our client, a custom plastics manufacturing company specializing in injection molding, tooling, and assembly, is seeking a Project Engineer to manage new product and tooling launches from initial customer concept through production release. This role will oversee injection mold design and development, tooling build, mold trials, validation, and production launch.

Responsibilities:

• Manage new product and injection molding tooling projects from initial concept through tooling design and build, mold trials, validation, and production launch
• Collaborate with mold designers on product specifications, prototypes, injection mold tooling, and new tooling designs
• Conduct feasibility studies, design for manufacturability (DFM) reviews, and cost analyses for new projects
• Prepare quote packages and coordinate with outside tooling vendors and suppliers regarding project timelines and updates
• Design new product concepts using CAD and 3D modeling software, including SolidWorks
• Verify product moldability and support reverse engineering using mold simulation and related engineering software
• Troubleshoot injection molding, tooling, product design, and manufacturing issues during development and launch
• Work with quality and sales teams throughout new product introduction and production release

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
• 5+ years in new product launches within injection molding or related tooling design
• Robust understanding of the injection molding process from initial concept through production
• Advanced knowledge of injection molding materials, tooling, process parameters, and related machinery
• Experience with CAD, including SolidWorks, and CAM software
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting injection molding, tooling, or manufacturing processes

Compensation:

• Base salary in the 85k - 95k/year range
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, and paid time off
• Relocation assistance available for candidates to get to the greater Elkhart, Indiana area