Project Engineer (Launch)

Royal Technologies; Cullman (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonuses

ESOP

Medical insurance

Weekly pay

Job summary

Royal Technologies in Cullman, AL seeks a Project Engineer to lead cross-functional teams and launch new products into production. You’ll partner with customers and internal units, drive APQP/PSO processes, and manage gates from definition to launch, with travel up to 15%.

The role requires a BS in Mechanical or Plastics Engineering, 10–15 years in automotive or related industries, strong communication, and a proactive, self-motivated mindset. Onsite role with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Plastics Engineering or similar.
• Program Management experience within Automotive industry preferred.
• Plastic Injection Molding experience required/knowledge of plastic part design principles.
• 10-15 automotive or similar years of experience.
• Independent, self-motivated, and flexible.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to manage the customer.
• Ability to facilitate team and customer meetings effectively.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary contact for customer communication on program status and timing; drive resolution.
• Provide expert technical leadership coordinating cross-functional product development teams.
• Support the Hudsonville, Michigan Technical Campus during initial project definition and interfaces.
• Lead launch projects during transfer to Cullman Manufacturing Facility from the Technical Campus.
• Monitor APQP / PPAP / PSO development to meet customer objectives.
• Lead reporting of project status to Royal leadership including tollgate reviews.
• Ensure all activities for major project gates are completed and reviewed per schedule.
• Execute engineering and color changes, VA/VE activities, and tool lifecycle management.
• Achieve cost, timing, and quality goals for the project launch.
• Support pursuit of new business opportunities through key customer relationships.
• Provide engineering support to onsite plant production team.
• Travel locally up to 15% per year, including quarterly trips to Michigan.

Skills

Program Management

Leadership

Communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Customer engagement

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Plastics Engineering

Job description

Who We Are

Royal is a diverse manufacturer of injection molding, urethane foam and assemblies. We serve the automotive, furniture, and consumer products industries. People who succeed at Royal are those who share the values of our company: Integrity. Stewardship. Teamwork. Hard work. Excellence.

We're committed to being the employer of choice. Our goal is to build a culture of commitment where everyone is respected and valued. Where everyone participates. Where everyone matters. We give our employees the responsibility — and the authority — to make decisions. We try to provide the best possible work environment. We encourage creativity. We applaud ingenuity. We reward problem solving.

What You’ll Do

A Project Engineer at Royal works intimately with customers and internal business units to successfully launch new products into production! They provide strong leadership to a cross‑functional launch team which shares a high degree of ownership and accountability in support of a common goal - excellence in new product launch. Located at our Cullman, AL facility this position reports directly to the Customer Engineering Manager.

Note: This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Responsibilities:

• Act as the primary point of contact for customer communication regarding overall program status and timing. Elevate gaps to project goals to the customer and Royal leadership while driving resolution.
• Provide expert technical leadership in coordinating, facilitating, motivating, and directing efforts of cross‑functional product development teams.
• Support the Hudsonville, Michigan Technical Campus during initial project definition, deliverables, and customer interface.
• Lead launch projects upon transfer to the Cullman Manufacturing Facility from the Technical Campus.
• Monitor APQP / PPAP / PSO development to meet customer objectives.
• Lead reporting of project status to Royal leadership including leading project tollgate reviews.
• Ensure all activities associated with major project gates are completed and reviewed per schedule
• Execute engineering and color changes, VA/VE activities, and tool lifecycle management for the project life
• Achieve cost, timing, and quality goals associated with the project launch.
• Support the pursuit of new business opportunities through development of key customer relationships.
• Provide Engineering support to the onsite plant production team.
• Travel, primarily local, up to 15% a year. This includes quarterly travel to Michigan.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Plastics Engineering or similar
• Program Management experience within the Automotive Industry preferred
• Plastic Injection Molding experience required/knowledge of plastic part design principles
• 10-15 Automotive or similar years of experience
• Independent, self‑motivated, and flexible
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills - ability to manage the customer
• Ability to facilitate team and customer meetings by delivering information effectively and in a well-organized manner.

What You’ll Get

• Work for an organization that “walks the talk” about caring for people.
• Quarterly bonuses based on profitability - we win together!
• Ownership in the company through our ESOP plan (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
• Outstanding medical insurance
• Weekly pay