Project Engineer

TRUMPF France; Farmington (CT); On-site; USD 73,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Tuition assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Life and disability insurance

Employee recognition program

Holiday pay

Job summary

TRUMPF Inc. seeks a project management professional to lead production initiatives and drive cross-functional collaboration. You will develop plans, manage teams, and ensure projects meet time and budget targets while maintaining rigorous documentation.

The role requires 1–3 years in related fields, knowledge of lean principles, and strong communication skills. SAP experience and MS Office proficiency are preferred. Competitive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• One-to-three years’ experience in project management, supply chain, procurement or industrial engineering preferred.
• Must have strong knowledge of project management, lean manufacturing, and manufacturing processes.
• Strong communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills, ability to work under pressure and take initiative.

Responsibilities

• Develop project plans with short- and long-term strategies for new product production.
• Manage project team activities and report progress to upper management as needed.
• Maintain documentation and perform risk analyses to monitor progress and quality.

Skills

Project management

Lean manufacturing

Communication

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering or related field

Master’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

As a family-run, high-tech company with nearly 19,000 employees at 71 locations worldwide, we are looking for forward thinkers with unconventional ideas and drive to join our team. Our company culture, which values collaboration and mutual trust, creates the ideal framework for boldly trying new things and questioning the status quo. Our technologies inspire people to develop and produce things that are currently unimaginable. Whether lasers, machine tools, EUV or electronics - TRUMPF is building technological worlds for future generations. Are you ready for new challenges?

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop project plans while incorporating both short- and long-term strategies for the production of new products
• Manage project team activities, communicate changes and progress to team members, and report and elevate to upper management as needed
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation via data and reports to track project progress, perform risk analyses, monitor work to ensure quality and implement process improvements.
• Meet productivity standards, complete projects on time and budget, and display commitment to excellence
• Manage multiple projects and project teams, e.g. process improvement projects, investment projects, cost saving projects
• Assist in the implementation of Strategic Production Planning, Product Transfers, Plant Layout, Continuous Process Improvement and Lean Manufacturing following SYNCHRO principles.
• Support SYNCHRO activities and improve product flow by implementing standardized procedures and structures including value stream mapping of process flow through different department areas

Experience & Education

• One-to-three years’ previous experience in project management, supply chain, procurement or industrial engineering preferred.
• Must have strong working knowledge of project management, lean manufacturing principles and manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Strong communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills, ability to work under pressure, strong analytical and conceptual skills, and high self-confidence are a must.
• Must be able to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Must be organized, flexible, must take initiative and have the ability to work independently as well as on a team.
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office applications, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, is required; SAP knowledge is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering and/or other business, engineering, or related field required.
• Master’s degree in engineering or related field preferred.

Pay & Benefits

• Retirement: 401(k) with generous company match
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits with employer HSA contributions and 100% employer-paid vision premiums for employees and eligible dependents.
• Education Assistance: Tuition reimbursement and student loan guidance to support your continued learning.
• Family Support: Paid family and parental leave programs, plus comprehensive reproductive and family health resources.
• Work-Life Balance: Paid time off available from day one, plus 11 paid company holidays.
• Income Protection: Company-paid life insurance at two times base salary, along with short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Additional Programs: Gym membership subsidy, employee referral bonuses, recognition awards, and a scholarship program for employees' children.
• Pay Range: $72,657 to $116,750

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