Project Engineer

Forj Medical; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Forj Medical seeks a Project Engineer to lead technical execution of customer and internal projects from feasibility to validated production at the Vadnais Heights site. You will coordinate product, tooling, process, equipment, quality, and documentation activities as a key technical partner to customers and teams.

The role requires hands-on injection-molding experience, strong project management, and adherence to medical device quality standards to deliver on time and within scope.

Qualifications

• Experience leading engineering projects from concept to production.
• Hands-on injection molding and mold development experience.
• Knowledge of medical device regulations and quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned engineering and NPI projects from requirements through launch and transfer.
• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, milestones, risks, and budgets.
• Translate drawings and customer needs into product, tooling, and process deliverables.
• Coordinate design-for-manufacturability reviews and drive robust processes.
• Prepare engineering documentation and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Project management

NPI

Injection molding

Regulated manufacturing

Documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Plastics/Biomedical/Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

CAD

GD&T

ERP/MRP

MS Office

Job description

Exceptional People. Hard Problems. Meaningful Careers. Big Impact.

Nowhere else can you touch as many life-changing medical technologies. At Forj Medical, we work side by side with more than 100 medical device companies from startups to global giants to bring life-enhancing technologies to market. Working with us means solving hard problems with extraordinary people in a collaborative work environment. Join us.

Job Summary

The Project Engineer leads the technical execution of customer and internal projects from early feasibility through validated production at Forj Medical's Vadnais Heights injection-molding site. This role coordinates product, tooling, process, equipment, quality, and documentation activities to deliver safe, compliant, manufacturable solutions on time and within scope while serving as a key technical partner to customers and cross-functional teams.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Lead assigned engineering and NPI projects from requirements definition and feasibility through tooling, sampling, qualification, launch, and transfer to sustaining operations.
• Develop and maintain project plans, technical workstreams, timelines, milestones, risks, actions, budgets, and status updates in partnership with the program or project manager.
• Translate customer drawings, specifications, user needs, and quality requirements into clear product, process, tooling, equipment, and validation deliverables.
• Coordinate design-for-manufacturability reviews and recommend changes that improve moldability, quality, capability, cycle time, cost, and long-term process robustness.
• Partner with Tool Design, Process Engineering, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, Metrology, and suppliers to develop and execute tooling, equipment, fixture, automation, and manufacturing plans.
• Plan and support mold trials, engineering builds, process development, capability studies, validation activities, and production-readiness reviews.
• Apply structured problem-solving and risk-management methods to identify, prioritize, communicate, and resolve technical issues.
• Prepare and maintain engineering documentation such as requirements, specifications, protocols, reports, drawings, bills of materials, routings, work instructions, change orders, and technical summaries.
• Ensure project work complies with Forj Medical's quality system, document-control practices, customer requirements, and applicable regulatory standards.
• Serve as a technical point of contact for customers; communicate project status, decisions, risks, and recommended actions clearly and professionally.
• Support quotations, capital requests, supplier selection, cost-reduction initiatives, and continuous-improvement activities.
• Provide effective technical handoff, training, and post-launch support to manufacturing and sustaining teams.
• Perform other duties and support strategic projects as assigned.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Plastics, Biomedical, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field required.
• Advanced degree or relevant professional certification preferred.

Experience

• Three or more years of engineering experience in product development, NPI, manufacturing, tooling, or process development preferred.
• Hands-on experience with injection molding, mold development, process qualification, or high-volume precision manufacturing strongly preferred.
• Experience in medical device, regulated manufacturing, or contract manufacturing preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong project execution, technical documentation, risk-management, and structured problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of DFM, GD&T, engineering drawings, polymers, tooling, process capability, and validation principles.
• Ability to interpret and apply customer, quality-system, and regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency with CAD, statistical-analysis, project-management, ERP/MRP, and Microsoft Office tools as applicable to the role.
• Strong customer communication, influence, organization, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Working Conditions

• Office environment
• Manufacturing environment

Compensation

• The expected starting salary for this position is $95,000 to $120,000 depending on qualifications. As part of your overall rewards, we offer a comprehensive benefits program.

EEO Statement

Forj Medical provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Employment Requirement

Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Compensation And Total Rewards Package

• The salary range for this position is outlined below under "Job Details" and is dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications, and applicable employment laws. Beyond base salary, Forj offers a competitive Total Rewards Package. We offer health, dental, vision, 401K plans, and time off programs. You may also be eligible to participate in an annual bonus program which depends on various factors, including, individual and organizational performance.