Project Engineer: Plastic Manufacturing & Process Innovation

C & J Industries Inc; Meadville (Crawford County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k plan

ESOP

Life insurance

Paid vacation

Training opportunities

Weekly pay

Company events

Job summary

C & J Industries, Meadville, PA, is seeking a dedicated Project Engineer to lead and coordinate plastic manufacturing projects from concept to completion, ensuring on-time delivery within budget and scope. The ideal candidate has a technical background in mechanical or plastics engineering, strong problem-solving abilities, and proven project management experience in plastics or manufacturing.

You will optimize processes, ensure safety and quality compliance, prepare reports for stakeholders,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Plastics Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience in project management within the plastic or manufacturing industry.
• Strong understanding of plastic processing techniques and materials.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to analyze technical data and solve complex problems.
• Proficiency in project management software and MS Office Suite.
• Knowledge of safety and environmental regulations relevant to manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and oversee plastic manufacturing projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Begins project with Estimating Launch, follows through to customer and internal approvals, which involves some amount of validation (e.g., PPAP, IQ-OQ-PQ, etc.)
• Develop project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation plans.
• Helps in determining root cause of problems with molds; coordinates corrective and preventive actions with Process Engineering and Tool Shop.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards throughout project lifecycle.
• Prepare and present project reports, updates, and documentation to stakeholders.
• Continuously seek process improvements to enhance efficiency and product quality.

Skills

PM experience

Plastic processing

Leadership

Data analysis

Office software

Safety & Env regs

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Plastics Engineering or related field

Job description

C & J Industries, Meadville, PA, is seeking a dedicated Project Engineer to lead and coordinate plastic manufacturing projects from concept to completion, ensuring on-time delivery within budget and scope. The ideal candidate has a technical background in mechanical or plastics engineering, strong problem-solving abilities, and proven project management experience in plastics or manufacturing.

You will optimize processes, ensure safety and quality compliance, prepare reports for stakeholders,