Project Engineer

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.; Mission (TX); On-site; USD 64,400 - 103,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Tool discounts

Learning portal access

Job summary

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. in Mission, TX, is seeking a Project Engineer in Manufacturing Engineering to drive process improvements and lead cross-functional project teams on site.

The role focuses on implementing deviations in SAP, developing robust manufacturing processes with PFMEA, SMED, and poke‑a‑yoke principles, and ensuring quality across the product life cycle. Strong project-management and manufacturing experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline is required.
• 5+ years’ experience in molding manufacturing preferred.
• Strong understanding of injection-molding principles.
• Experience with mold construction preferred.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in or supporting a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in at least two of production, quality, materials, design, or manufacturing.
• Demonstrated project-management and implementation experience.

Responsibilities

• Implement deviations and CNs in SAP.
• Lead cross-functional teams for plant budget and asset implementation.
• Release engineering docs including BOMs and quality features.
• Track product cost and manage savings from prototype to implementation.
• Develop manufacturing processes using PFMEA, SMED, poke-yoke.
• Approve new components under SQA-015.
• Establish QA equipment and documentation, including QC checks and audits.
• Coordinate and lead sample builds (prototype, ESL, MSL, pilot).
• Identify risks to product quality and schedule.
• Facilitate communication among internal and external teams.
• Manage changes to minimize excess/obsolete inventory.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Injection molding

Mold construction

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Manufacturing process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Position: Project Engineer (Manufacturing Engineering) – Mission, TX – USA. On‑site employee.

Responsibilities

• Implement deviations and change notices (CN) in SAP.
• Lead cross‑functional teams to execute plant budget development and management, including asset implementation at project close.
• Release engineering documentation—including drawings, bills of material, quality critical features, and related documents—to support proper execution by plant resources.
• Track product cost and manage savings through prototype to implementation.
• Develop robust manufacturing processes applying PFMEA, SMED, and poke‑a‑yoke principles.
• Approve new components under SQA‑015.
• Establish quality‑assurance equipment and documentation, including incoming QC, in‑process QC, end‑of‑line testing, and finished‑stock audit requirements.
• Coordinate and lead all sample builds—prototype, ESL, MSL, and pilot builds—in an efficient and organized manner.
• Identify and communicate risks and concerns related to product quality and/or project schedule.
• Facilitate effective communication among all internal and external team members.
• Manage engineering and product changes to minimize excess and obsolete inventory.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support business needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline (required).
• Five or more years’ experience in molding manufacturing (preferred).
• Strong understanding of injection‑molding principles.
• Experience with mold construction (preferred).
• Minimum of three years’ experience working in or supporting a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in at least two of the following disciplines: production, quality, materials, design, or manufacturing (preferred).
• Demonstrated project‑management and implementation experience (required).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Paid time off—including vacation, holidays, and personal days.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and partner programs.
• Learning and development programs via digital learning portal.

Salary

Base salary range: $64,400.00 – $103,700.00 annually. Salary varies by job level, geographic location, experience, and other factors. Annual merit increases may apply.

EEO Statement

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