Project Engineer

Western Extrusions Corporation; Pennsauken Township (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Extrusions Corporation is seeking a Project Engineer to manage capital projects, coordinate equipment installations, and drive process improvements in a fast-paced aluminum extrusion manufacturing environment. You will collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and EHS teams to enhance safety, efficiency, and plant performance.

Responsibilities include planning, budgeting, scheduling, and technical specification development, along with managing vendors and ensuring adherence to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 4+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing capital projects and process improvement initiatives.
• Strong problem-solving, project management, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CAD software preferred.
• Aluminum extrusion or metals manufacturing experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering and capital improvement projects from planning through implementation.
• Develop project scopes, budgets, schedules, and technical specifications.
• Coordinate equipment installations, upgrades, and facility modifications.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase productivity and reduce costs.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for extrusion presses and related manufacturing equipment.
• Manage contractors, vendors, and project timelines to ensure successful execution.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing principles.

Skills

4+ years of engineering experience

Project management

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Lean Manufacturing knowledge

Aluminum extrusion/ metals familiarity

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Tools

CAD software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Reports To:

Engineering Manager / Plant Manager

Position Summary

The Project Engineer is responsible for managing capital projects, process improvements, equipment installations, and facility upgrades in a fast-paced aluminum extrusion manufacturing environment. This role works closely with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and EHS teams to improve safety, efficiency, quality, and overall plant performance.

• Lead engineering and capital improvement projects from planning through implementation.
• Develop project scopes, budgets, schedules, and technical specifications.
• Coordinate equipment installations, upgrades, and facility modifications.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase productivity and reduce costs.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for extrusion presses and related manufacturing equipment.
• Manage contractors, vendors, and project timelines to ensure successful execution.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing principles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 4+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing capital projects and process improvement initiatives.
• Strong problem-solving, project management, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CAD software preferred.
• Aluminum extrusion or metals manufacturing experience strongly preferred.

Physical & Working Conditions

• Combination of office and manufacturing floor environments.
• Ability to work around industrial equipment, noise, heat, and moving machinery.
• Ability to wear required PPE and walk throughout the facility as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in aluminum extrusion manufacturing.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies.