Project Engineer

DuPont™ Spectrum™; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 76,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) retirement options

Job summary

DuPont Spectrum in Saint Paul, MN is seeking a Program Manager to lead development projects from concept through customer approval. You will coordinate cross-functional teams to meet milestones, manage budgets, and ensure smooth transitions from design to production.

The role requires strong project management, manufacturing experience, and ability to collaborate with customers and suppliers in a fast-paced environment. This position offers comprehensive benefits and a competitive salary range.

Qualifications

• 4 Year Engineering Degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Plastics Engineering preferred.
• 2+ years of contract manufacturing experience are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the development of new programs from concept through customer approval.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Data analysis

DOE

Manufacturing processes

Communication

Education

4 Year Engineering Degree

Engineering degree (B.S.) in related field

Tools

MS Project

3D CAD (Creo, SolidWorks)

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

• 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
• 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
  
• 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
  

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
  

Education/Experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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

Requirements

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work in a general office environment

Benefits

Benefits and Pay:

• 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

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Engineering with 2+ years injection molding experience, preferably in contract manufacturing.
• Medical device industry and validation experience is preferred.
• Strong project management and leadership skills.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret production reports, financial reports and technical information documents
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies or members of the business community
• Ability to write and professionally present presentations to large and small audiences
• Ability to effectively present information in a clear and concise manner to top management or personnel groups
• Possess strong computer, mathematical, reading, writing skills
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical information, electronic data, drawings and data in an efficient manner
• Ability to develop and deliver presentations. Ability to create, compose, and edit written materials. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Knowledge of advertising and sales promotion techniques.
• Visibility requires maintaining a professional appearance and providing a positive company image to the public
• Work may require travel to current and potential clients. This requires the possession of a valid state driver's license.
• Support cross functional teams and departments as required
• Travel may be required to support company initiatives