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

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Annual incentive bonus opportunities

Flexible spending accounts

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

DuPont Spectrum in Minnesota seeks an experienced project management professional to lead the development of new programs from concept to customer approval. You will guide small to mid-scale projects, provide leadership to cross-functional teams, and maintain program organization with clear milestone communications.

The role emphasizes reducing cost and risk, collaborating with Business Continuity Managers, performing DOE analyses, and ensuring a smooth transition to production through robust

Qualifications

• 4 Year Engineering Degree (Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Plastics Engineering).
• 2+ years of experience in contract manufacturing within related industry.
• Experience with plastic tooling/processing, machining, secondary processes and assembly methods preferred.
• Experience in medical component/device manufacturing preferred.
• 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 work in a fast paced environment with multiple changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage the development of new programs from concept through customer approval.
• Lead small to mid-scale projects with low to moderate complexity 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.
• Provide Estimating staff with support and information in completing project related quotations as requested.
• Support Program Manager on the development activities for complex programs.
• Oversee the development of robust manufacturing processes using data analysis and statistical methods.
• Participate in the creation and execution of qualification and validation protocols/plans.
• Participate in the continuous improvement of processes and systems.

Skills

Project management

Communication

MS Project

MS Office

Creo

SolidWorks

Adobe Acrobat

Statistics

GD&T

SPC

Education

4 Year Engineering Degree

Tools

MS Project

MS Office

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