Project Engineer l Plastics Manufacturing

Michael Page; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Match

And More!

Job summary

MPI is seeking a Project Engineer to support plastics manufacturing through process improvement, design, equipment implementation, and cross-functional project management. You will optimize production, reduce downtime, and deliver capital and operational projects while upholding quality, safety, and cost objectives.

The role requires collaboration with customers, suppliers, and internal teams, plus leadership across project execution and budgeting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• Experience leading projects in plastics manufacturing, injection molding, tooling, or custom manufacturing.
• Strong ability to manage multiple projects with schedules and budgets.
• Experience reviewing product designs for manufacturability and cost/quality improvements.
• Customer-facing experience as a technical lead.
• Proven track record coordinating cross-functional teams (engineering, operations, quality, tooling, supply chain).
• Financial acumen for budgets, cost estimates, and quotations.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills; capable of prioritizing competing demands.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage projects from initiation through completion.
• Communicate project status using ERP and standard reporting tools.
• Collaborate with customers, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Develop cost estimates and quotations for tooling, molds, and equipment.
• Support customer quotations and proposals process.
• Evaluate designs for manufacturability and cost/quality improvements.
• Create and maintain project schedules; manage budgets and financial performance.
• Facilitate regular project review meetings and document scope changes.
• Provide leadership across all project phases and act as primary liaison for customers.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Problem solving

Cost estimation

Negotiation

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

MS Office

Scheduling tools

Job description

Our client is looking for a Project Engineer with experience supporting plastics manufacturing operations through process improvement, design, equipment implementation, and cross-functional project management. Proven ability to optimize production efficiency, reduce downtime, and deliver capital and operational projects while maintaining quality, safety, and cost objectives.

Our client is a well-established plastics manufacturer with a reputation for fostering a positive, team-oriented culture where employees are valued, supported, and encouraged to grow their careers. The company believes in developing talent from within and has a strong track record of promoting high performers into leadership and advanced technical roles.

With a loyal and stable customer base, the organization has built a solid foundation for long-term success while continuing to invest in strategic growth initiatives. This combination of stability and expansion creates an environment where employees can enjoy career security while contributing to exciting projects and future business growth.

Description

• Demonstrate a consistent commitment to maintaining a safe work environment for yourself and those around you.


• Utilize the ERP system and standard reporting tools to communicate project status and key information.


• Collaborate effectively with customers, suppliers, and internal team members across the organization.


• Develop cost estimates and prepare customer quotations for tooling, molds, and auxiliary equipment.


• Support and participate in the customer quotation and proposal process.


• Evaluate customer designs to identify manufacturability concerns, tooling challenges, cost-saving opportunities, and quality enhancements.


• Create, maintain, and communicate project schedules using ERP systems and other project management resources.


• Establish and manage project budgets while maintaining accountability for overall financial performance.


• Organize and facilitate project review meetings to ensure alignment on objectives, timelines, and deliverables.


• Provide leadership and oversight throughout all phases of project execution.


• Serve as the primary technical and project management liaison for customers.


• Monitor project scope changes and ensure schedule, cost, and technical impacts are properly documented and addressed.


• Coordinate cross-functional resources to support successful project completion.


• Resolve competing priorities by developing practical and effective solutions.


• Identify project risks and escal*?\"


• Partner closely with colleagues throughout the organization to achieve departmental and company objectives.


• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and implement sustainable, long-term solutions to operational challenges.


• Exercise sound independent judgment while effectively managing priorities and workload with minimal supervision.


• Ensure compliance with all company policies, regulatory requirements, and quality standards.


• Perform additional responsibilities and special projects as needed.

Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.


• Proven project management experience within plastics manufacturing, injection molding, tooling, or custom manufacturing environments.


• Strong ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while balancing schedules, budgets, and customer expectations.


• Experience reviewing product designs for manufacturability and identifying opportunities for cost, quality, and process improvements.


• Skilled in customer-facing roles, serving as a technical resource and primary point of contact throughout project execution.


• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams and coordinating efforts across engineering, operations, quality, tooling, and supply chain.


• Strong financial acumen with experience developing project budgets, cost estimates, and quotations.


• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve competing priorities effectively.


• Self-motivated professional who can work independently, make sound decisions, and manage priorities with minimal supervision.


• Continuous improvement mindset with a track record of implementing sustainable solutions that improve operational performance.


• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.


• Proficiency with ERP systems, project scheduling tools, and Microsoft Office applications.


• Collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and contributes positively to company culture.

Job Offer

• Salary up to roughly $110,000 depending on experience


• 401K Match


• And More!

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.