Project Engineer

C & J Industries Inc; Meadville (Crawford County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k plan

ESOP

Life insurance

Paid vacation

Training opportunities

Weekly pay

Company events

Job summary

C & J Industries, Meadville, PA, is seeking a dedicated Project Engineer to lead and coordinate plastic manufacturing projects from concept to completion, ensuring on-time delivery within budget and scope. The ideal candidate has a technical background in mechanical or plastics engineering, strong problem-solving abilities, and proven project management experience in plastics or manufacturing.

You will optimize processes, ensure safety and quality compliance, prepare reports for stakeholders,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Plastics Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience in project management within the plastic or manufacturing industry.
• Strong understanding of plastic processing techniques and materials.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to analyze technical data and solve complex problems.
• Proficiency in project management software and MS Office Suite.
• Knowledge of safety and environmental regulations relevant to manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and oversee plastic manufacturing projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Begins project with Estimating Launch, follows through to customer and internal approvals, which involves some amount of validation (e.g., PPAP, IQ-OQ-PQ, etc.)
• Develop project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation plans.
• Helps in determining root cause of problems with molds; coordinates corrective and preventive actions with Process Engineering and Tool Shop.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards throughout project lifecycle.
• Prepare and present project reports, updates, and documentation to stakeholders.
• Continuously seek process improvements to enhance efficiency and product quality.

Skills

PM experience

Plastic processing

Leadership

Data analysis

Office software

Safety & Env regs

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Plastics Engineering or related field

Job description

Description

Description

C&J Industries is a full service plastic injection molding contract manufacturer and FDA certified medical device manufacturer. In other words, we do it all and with a high level of quality assurance. In case you’re unfamiliar with the process, it includes: product design and development, semi and full-automation, in-house tooling, manufacturing your plastic components, assembling, decorating, packaging and distributing them as well. C&J is a one-stop source for all your plastic contract manufacturing needs.

Why is C&J a Great Place to Work?

• Great benefits – low cost health, vision & dental insurance
• 401k Plan
• ESOP – Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Vacation & Paid Holidays
• Training & advancement opportunities
• Weekly pay
• Employee events & a friendly company culture!

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Project Engineer to join our dynamic team in the plastic manufacturing industry. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead and coordinate projects that drive innovation and efficiency in our production processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects from conception to completion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, execute, and oversee plastic manufacturing projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Begins project with Estimating Launch, follows through to customer and internal approvals, which involves some amount of validation (e.g., PPAP, IQ-OQ-PQ, etc.)
• Develop project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation plans.
• Helps in determining root cause of problems with molds; coordinates corrective and preventive actions with Process Engineering and Tool Shop.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards throughout project lifecycle.
• Prepare and present project reports, updates, and documentation to stakeholders.
• Continuously seek process improvements to enhance efficiency and product quality.

Join our innovative team committed to excellence and sustainability in the plastic industry. We offer opportunities for professional growth, a collaborative work environment, and competitive benefits. If you are passionate about engineering and project management, we look forward to receiving your application.

Requirements

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Plastics Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience in project management within the plastic or manufacturing industry.
• Strong understanding of plastic processing techniques and materials.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to analyze technical data and solve complex problems.
• Proficiency in project management software and MS Office Suite.
• Knowledge of safety and environmental regulations relevant to manufacturing.