Project Engineer – Plastics MRPC Headquarters

Mrpcorp; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

MRPC is seeking a Project Engineer - Plastics to lead cross-functional teams from quoting through production launch for medical device components. You will review part designs, mold features, and tooling concepts and drive schedules, APQP and quality initiatives. Candidates should have a mechanical/plastics engineering degree and 5+ years in plastics manufacturing, with strong communication and ERP skills. Work location is on-site in our Butler, WI facility.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree (Mechanical or Plastics) required or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in plastic manufacturing.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Proficiency with MS Project and ERP systems (IQMS preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams from quoting to production launch.
• Review part designs and tooling concepts and mold features.
• Manage multiple projects and suppliers with solid timeline management.
• Ensure adherence to APQP, DOEs, capability studies, and related quality concepts.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

MS Project

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical or Plastics)

Tools

IQMS ERP system

Excel

Word

Job description

Description

Project Engineer - Plastics

All candidates must take a culture index at https://go.cultureindex.com/p/1k6Kr3pPCmUy3 to be considered for the position.

This position is onsite and does not offer relocation or sponsorship. You must be able to commute to our Butler, WI location daily.

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With more than 100 years of manufacturing expertise, MRPC is a growing leader in medical device manufacturing, supporting advanced technologies like robotic-assisted surgery and next-generation healthcare solutions.

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POSITION SUMMARY

The Project Engineer will lead cross functional teams from the quoting stage of a program to production launch. This individual will support our aggressive sales strategy of medical device and component manufacturing.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded as management determines necessary.

Ability to review part designs (draft, side-actions, shutoffs, the basics)

Understanding of tooling including mold features due to part geometry and mold construction basics (can review mold designs)

Medical molding experience

High-Consistency Rubber, Gum Silicone, and/or Liquid Silicone molding experience

Thermoplastic and/or thermoset injection molding experience is a plus

Understanding good manufacturing processes and advanced quality planning (APQP) including a working knowledge of the following: DOEs (Design of Experiments), capability studies, 'Steel Safe/Tolerance Safe' concept, automation concepts (press robots, automated assembly equipment), secondary operations (deflashing, assembly, testing, decorating, etc.) and the relative cost impact of options and can choose the best option

Ability to manage multiple projects which includes sound project organization skills, effective timeline management (MS Project Gantt charts, etc.), managing multiple suppliers (mold

PPE needed to do your job: safety glasses and side shields

Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES):

Engineering degree (Mechanical or Plastics)

Five (5) plus years’ experience in plastic manufacturing

Excellent communication skills

Ability to represent MRPC well to our customers and suppliers

Fundamental computer skills, working knowledge of business software (e.g., Excel, Word) and ability to use a standard ERP system (IQMS preferred)

MRPC is an Affimative Action Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities, Women, Veterans, & Disabilities.

Requirements

• Ability to review part designs (draft, side-actions, shutoffs, the basics)
• Understanding of tooling including:
• Mold features due to part geometry
• Mold construction basics (can review mold designs)
• Medical molding experience
• High-Consistency Rubber, Gum Silicone, and/or Liquid Silicone molding experience
• Thermoplastic and/or thermoset injection molding experience is a plus
• Understanding good manufacturing processes and advanced quality planning (APQP) including a working knowledge of the following:
• DOEs (Design Of Experiments)
• Capability studies
• Steel Safe/Tolerance Safe concept
• Automation concepts (press robots, automated assembly equipment)
• Secondary operations (deflashing, assembly, testing, decorating, etc.)
• The relative cost impact of options and can choose the best option
• Ability to manage multiple projects which includes:
• Sound project organization skills
• Effective timeline management (MS Project Gantt charts, etc)
• Managing multiple suppliers (mold makers, material suppliers)
• Skillful project budget management (on time, on target)
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to represent MRPC well to our customers and suppliers

Salary commensurate with qualifications. An engineering degree (mechanical or plastics) and five or more years experience is preferred. Consideration will be given for applicable experience in lieu of a degree.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Project engineering: 5 years (Required)
• Plastics injection molding: 5 years (Required)
• Medical Device Industry: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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