Project Engineer – Plastics & Tooling (Onsite Baraboo)

DeKalb Health; Baraboo (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Flambeau, Inc. is seeking an on-site Engineering role in Baraboo, WI to oversee tooling design, cost estimation, and standardization of processes across manufacturing. You will collaborate with design, production, quality, and purchasing to deliver optimized proposals for customers.

The role emphasizes plastics processing, mold/fixture design, and GD&T proficiency, with travel to customer sites and other Flambeau locations as needed. A 4-year degree is required.

Qualifications

• BS in Plastics or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)
• Experience in Engineering Project Management preferred
• Experience in Plastic Processing and Manufacturing preferred
• Ability to read prints and support QE with layouts and GD&T understanding

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with manufacturing, quality, engineering, purchasing, and sales to provide optimum customer proposals.
• Perform cost estimating during development and set standards for materials, processes and production.
• Manage tooling and fixture builds; schedule samples; document setup and processing details for molding technicians.
• Update routings and BOMs; oversee engineering prints and changes; ensure accuracy and reduce variances.
• Lead programs and provide status reports; propose continuous improvement and cost reduction opportunities.
• Disposition product for MRB sign off and establish corrective actions.
• Collaborate with manufacturing to establish standard processes meeting customer expectations.
• Establish quality plans (FMEA, Control Plans, WIs, Work Cells, PPAPs) and lead cross-functional teams.
• Travel to customer/vendor locations and other Flambeau facilities.

Skills

Mold & fixture design

GD&T reading

Prints interpretation

Engineering communications

Education

B.S. in Plastics or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Flambeau, Inc. is seeking an on-site Engineering role in Baraboo, WI to oversee tooling design, cost estimation, and standardization of processes across manufacturing. You will collaborate with design, production, quality, and purchasing to deliver optimized proposals for customers.

The role emphasizes plastics processing, mold/fixture design, and GD&T proficiency, with travel to customer sites and other Flambeau locations as needed. A 4-year degree is required.