Project Engineer

UNIPHASE, INC.; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Uniphase is seeking a Project Engineer to drive cross-functional teams from development through production, ensuring projects stay within budget and schedule while maintaining high quality and regulatory compliance.

The role includes hands-on engineering support, frequent customer communication, and mentoring of junior engineers with opportunities to grow into program management in a GMP/ISO environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of injection molding experience.
• Project management in injection molding or mold building.
• APQP, IQMS, PPAP/FAI processes experience.
• ISO 9001/13485 knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver projects on budget and schedule.
• Provide technical support throughout engineering processes.
• Maintain project status and communicate updates to customers.
• Lead engineering meetings and coordinate toolmakers and service providers.
• Drive APQP using IQMS and ensure accountability.
• Mentor project engineers and support transition from development to production.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional teamwork

Problem solving

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Autodesk Moldflow

IQMS

PowerPoint

ERP systems

Job description

At Uniphase, we specialize in delivering end-to-end precision plastic solutions engineered for a wide range of industries including medical-grade applications. With ISO 13485 and ISO 9001:2015 certifications, and 70+ years of mold making expertise through our acquisition of Janler Corporation, we ensure every project meets the highest quality and regulatory standards. From design and prototyping to mold making and manufacturing, rely on Uniphase as your complete plastics partner.

SUMMARY

The Project Engineer is responsible for driving a cross-functional team and delivering projects within budget and schedule constraints. This role provides technical support throughout the engineering process and contributes directly to project completion. The Project Engineer manages projects from the development stage through part approval, with opportunities to grow into program management. The role includes regular customer communication (internal and external), with a hands-on approach that supports personalization and customization for each customer's needs.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analyzes project requirements and performs technical calculations.
• Removes barriers hindering progress through strategic problem-solving.
• Leads project monitoring to keep work on budget and schedule.
• Maintains project status and updates the customer regularly.
• Calls and leads engineering meetings to advance project progress.
• Serves as the primary contact for toolmakers and outside service companies, retrieving and following up on status updates.
• Manages projects through tooling development and into the molding stage.
• Partners with the Engineering Manager to launch new projects.
• Mentors and help develop project engineers.
• Serves as a primary point of contact for key customers, providing hands-on support from the development stage and into production.
• Supports sustaining engineering needs as molding issues arise.
• Drives the APQP process via IQMS and holds responsible parties accountable.
• Generates creative solutions: translates concepts and information into images; uses feedback to improve designs; applies design principles to resolve issues; demonstrates attention to detail.
• Able to deal with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events.
• Collects and researches data to create alternate pathways to project closure.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree (BA) from four-year college or university with an Engineering background, or an equivalent of real world experience within the industry
• 10+ years of related Injection Molding experience
• Project manager experience within injection molding or mold building.
• Mold making/mold building experience (preferred).
• Mold design a plus.
• DFM creation through PPT presentations
• ERP usage required for project documentation
• CAD background - SolidWorks preferred.
• Moldflow knowledge / familiarity - Autodesk ideal.
• ISO 9001/13485 - 3+ years of experience.
• APQP - managing a cross functional team at a high level to meet business needs.
• IQ/OQ/PQ - a minimum of 3+ years' experience in the part validation process.
• PPAP/FAI - strong understanding of inspection methods, documentation, data analysis, and process definition.
• FMEA - experience with risk management, including identification, assessment, and mitigation.