Project Engineer - Plastics Manufacturing & Process Improvement

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

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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

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.