Project Engineer - 1st shift

Linacast, Inc.; Pierceton (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Employee Benefits package

401k Program

Career advancement

Sustainability initiatives

Community outreach

Vendor discounts

Job summary

Linamar Corporation in Indiana is seeking a Project Engineer to lead manufacturing projects from concept through production launch and ongoing support. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage schedules and budgets, and ensure quality and safety requirements are met.

Responsibilities include APQP planning, equipment readiness, trial runs, and continuous improvement initiatives. Automotive experience and aluminum casting background preferred; strong communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years of project manufacturing, process or launch engineering experience preferred.
• Automotive manufacturing experience preferred.
• Aluminum casting, die-casting, machining, tooling or related high-volume manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience coordinating projects with customers, suppliers and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned new equipment and facility projects from concept through launch and transition into stable production.
• Develop and maintain project timing plans, budgets, milestones, deliverables, risk registers, and open-issue lists.
• Communicate project status, risks, resource needs, and changes to customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Lead or coordinate cross-functional project teams involving Engineering, Quality, Production, Maintenance, Purchasing, Finance, suppliers, and other functions as required.
• Coordinate engineering changes related to equipment capability, including technical review, cost and timing, evaluation, documentation, and approval implementation.
• Support production and process feasibility review to confirm that requirements can be achieved.

Skills

Project management

Planning

Communication

Problem solving

MS Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering

Tools

CAD

ERP

MS Project

Job description

Description

Project Engineer leads assigned manufacturing projects from initial concept through production launch and ongoing engineering support. This position serves as a primary technical liaison among suppliers, and internal departments to ensure project requirements are clearly defined and completed within established timing, budget, quality, safety, and performance expectations.

The Project Engineer coordinates equipment development activities associated with aluminum casting and related manufacturing operations, including project planning, APQP, engineering changes, equipment readiness, machine launch execution, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Lead assigned new equipment and facility projects from concept through launch and transition into stable production.
• Develop and maintain project timing plans, budgets, milestones, deliverables, risk registers, and open-issue lists.
• Communicate project status, risks, resource needs, and changes to customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Lead or coordinate cross-functional project teams involving Engineering, Quality, Production, Maintenance, Purchasing, Finance, suppliers, and other functions as required.
• Coordinate engineering changes related to equipment capability, including technical review, cost and timing, evaluation, documentation, and approval implementation.
• Support production and process feasibility review to confirm that requirements can be achieved at the expected quality, production rate, cost, and capacity.
• Develop or coordinate technical specifications for tooling, dies, fixtures, gauges, equipment, and purchased components.
• Support sourcing, supplier development, equipment acceptance, installation, validation, and production buyoff.
• Evaluate cycle times, production capacity, process flow, and capital-equipment needs.
• Coordinate trial runs, validation activities, launch audits, and production-equipment needs.
• Partner with Quality and Process Engineering in the development and maintenance of applicable process documentation, including process documentation, including process flow diagrams, PFMEAs, control plans, work instructions, and capability studies.
• Support resolution of customer and production concerns involving equipment performance and capability.
• Lead or participate in cost-reduction, quality-improvement, scrap-reduction, capacity, and other continuous-improvement projects.

Academic Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field required; equivalent/directly related education and experience may be considered based on company policy.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of project manufacturing, process, or launch engineering experience preferred.
• Automotive manufacturing experience is highly preferred.
• Aluminum casting, die-casting, machining, tooling, or related high-volume manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience coordinating projects involving customers, suppliers, and cross-functional manufacturing teams preferred.

Required Skills & Experience

• Excellent planning and organizational skills with the ability to effectively manage multiple tasks to completion within a team environment.
• Working knowledge of APQP, PFMEA, control plans, SPC, MSA, and other applicable AIAG Core Tools.
• Familiarity with IATF 16949 and applicable customer-specific requirements.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical standards.
• Knowledge of aluminum casting and related machining or finishing processes preferred.
• Demonstrated project management, organization, problem-solving, and risk-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project-management software.
• Experience with CAD, statistical-analysis, ERP, or manufacturing management systems preferred.
• Advanced PC skills (including MS Excel)
• Strong understanding of inventory management and production planning.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills with the ability to effectively manage multiple tasks to completion within a team environment.
• Conceptual thinker who can take a vision and create better processes and solutions.
• Willingness to work in an ever-changing environment with minimal supervision.
• Capable of interfacing with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to interact and provide exceptional communications and customer service to OEM and other Tier 1 customers while maintaining daily communications with supply chain vendors.

What Linamar Has to Offer

• Competitive Compensation
• Employee Benefits package includes but not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc.
• 401k Program
• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Sustainability Counsel
• Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.
• Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.

About Us

Linamar Corporation is a Canadian-founded global manufacturer, renowned for its advanced engineering and innovative product development across diverse industries and markets. Our journey started in 1966 under the visionary leadership of our founder, and today, we remain committed to cultivating a culture of innovation and collaboration.

With access to state-of-the-art tools and resources, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact alongside a team of driven and passionate professionals. Join us and be part of a company where innovation, collaboration, and growth are at the heart of everything we do.

Linamar does not seek or accept unsolicited resumes or offers of recruiting service associated with any published or unpublished employment opportunities. Any unsolicited information sent to any member within Linamar will be considered as unencumbered and free from any fee or charge whatsoever. Members of our Linamar Talent Acquisition Team have authority to engage or authorize recruiting services.