Project Engineer

Spectrum Plastics Group; New Brighton (MN); On-site; USD 76,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) retirement options

Paid time off

Job summary

Spectrum Plastics Group is seeking a Project Engineer/Manager to lead new program development from concept to customer approval in a manufacturing setting. You will guide cross-functional teams and ensure milestones are met while maintaining cost and quality targets for complex medical component programs.

The role emphasizes manufacturing process development, DOE analysis, and collaboration with customers to resolve technical questions and optimize production readiness.

Qualifications

• 4 Year Engineering Degree (Mechanical, Manufacturing or Plastics).
• 2+ years contract manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience with plastic tooling/processing and assembly methods is a plus.
• Strong communication and customer interaction skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage development of new programs from concept to customer approval.
• Lead small to mid-scale projects with cross-functional teams.
• Communicate project milestones and action items to stakeholders.
• Support design for manufacturability and transition to production.
• Create and execute qualification/validation plans.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

DOE analysis

Problem solving

Education

4 Year Engineering Degree

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Creo

SolidWorks

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Donatelle - New Brighton - New Brighton, MN 55112, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $76,000.00 - $118,000.00 Salary/year, Job Shift: Day

Project Management Responsibilities:

• Manage the development of new programs from concept through customer approval
• Lead small to mid-scale projects with low to moderate complexity (i.e. - component based projects, prototypes, etc.) through providing leadership and direction to cross-functional support resources
• Maintain program organization through effectively and consistently communicating the status of critical project milestones and action items to appropriate internal and external stakeholders
• Meet the following objectives at time of project closure (taking into account customer driven scope changes):
• Completion of project on or before established target date
• NRE within quoted budget
• Part costs for all elements of project at or below quoted costs
• Predictable manufacturing status
• Mitigate challenges that may negatively impact development (short term) and/or production (long term) in the areas of cost, quality or delivery
• Effectively collaborate with Business Continuity Managers on project activity and strategy
• Identify and capitalize on cost savings opportunities (NRE and/or part cost) throughout project
• Provide Estimating staff with support and information in completing project related quotations as requested
• Provide support to Purchasing and Supplier Quality for all procured materials, components and outsourced processes related to projects

Engineering Support Responsibilities:

• Support Program Manager on the development activities for complex programs
• Oversee the development of robust manufacturing processes using data analysis and statistical methods
• Investigate and address new challenges using a systematic, logical progression problem solving approach
• Perform DOE analysis as needed to ensure factors for process variation have been accounted for
• Assist with design for manufacturability internally and with customers
• Work with manufacturing during product/process development to ensure a successful transition to production
• Establish effective and efficient manufacturing plans, including work instructions, inspection plans
• Participate in the creation and execution of qualification and validation protocols/plans
• Participate in the continuous improvement of processes and systems

Customer Relations Responsibilities:

• Obtain customer approval of developed processes
• Participate in and/or lead customers through the resolution of technical related questions or issues
• Establish, build, and maintain positive relationship with customers
• Effectively manage and communicate scope changes of projects in a timely fashion

General Responsibilities:

• Interact with customers, suppliers, and coworkers in a productive and professional manner
• Responsibility to protect Donatelle confidential information and Intellectual Property
• Follow safety requirements as outlined in the safety manual
• Perform other projects and duties as assigned
• Support other positions on the engineering teams as needed including Development Quality Engineers and Manufacturing Engineers

Preferred Qualifications:

Education/Experience:

• 4 Year Engineering Degree (Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Plastics Engineering)
• 2+ years of experience in contract manufacturing within related industry

Other Qualifications and Desired Skills:

• Experience with plastic tooling/processing, machining, secondary processes and assembly methods preferred
• Experience in medical component/device manufacturing preferred
• Experience working directly with customers
• Demonstrated experience in management of projects
• Computer skills, including MS Office, MS Project, 3D CAD Systems (Creo, Solid Works) Adobe Acrobat
• Knowledge and application of statistics and SPC
• Comprehensive knowledge of blue print reading and GD&T
• Technical knowledge, analytical expertise and attention to detail
• Ability to ensure work is accurate and completed within a timely manner
• Ability to resolve manufacturing problems independently
• Good written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast paced environment with multiple changing priorities
• Position requires you have the ability to work in a manufacturing environment

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work in a general office environment

Benefits and Pay:

Benefits:

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Basic and voluntary life insurance
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement options with a company match
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Annual incentive bonus opportunities
• Flexible spending accounts
• Legal/ID Shield protection plan
• Educational assistance and tuition reimbursement programs

Pay:

Salary range of $76,000 to $118,000