Project Engineer, Program Systems & Governance

Millennium Print Group, A Subsidiary of the Pokémon Company International; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Relocation package available

Job summary

Millennium Print Group is seeking a Project Engineer to drive manufacturing capital projects and process improvements in Research Triangle Park, NC. The role focuses on scheduling, governance, and cross-functional execution to support the world’s largest trading card production operation.

The candidate will build dashboards, reports, and KPIs using Power BI, MS Project, and Excel, while coordinating with Engineering, Operations, IT, Procurement, and external vendors to ensure project success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline.
• 3+ years of experience supporting engineering projects, manufacturing operations, capital projects, PMO functions, or project management.
• Experience using Microsoft Project, Power BI, Excel, Planner, Smartsheet, Kanban, or similar project management applications.
• Strong analytical, project coordination, organizational, and communication skills.
• Experience developing project schedules, dashboards, reports, and governance documentation.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain integrated project schedules supporting manufacturing capital projects, equipment installations, and facility expansions.
• Coordinate engineering activities, project milestones, operational readiness, and cross-functional project execution.
• Build dashboards, reports, KPIs, and executive presentations using Microsoft Project, Power BI, Excel, and related tools.
• Maintain project documentation, governance records, risk registers, action logs, and project reporting.
• Support leadership reviews, stage-gate meetings, commissioning activities, and operational handoffs.
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, Automation, Maintenance, Quality, IT, Procurement, and external suppliers to ensure project success.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Communication skills

MS Project

Power BI

Excel

Kanban

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

Planner

Smartsheet

Job description

Join the Leader in Trading Card Manufacturing

At Millennium Print Group (MPG), a proud subsidiary of The Pokémon Company International, we’re on a mission to be the world’s leading manufacturer of trading card games and collectibles. Based in North Carolina’s vibrant Research Triangle Park and Piedmont Triad regions, we’re at the heart of innovation in this fast-growing industry.

Since our founding in 2014, our dedicated team has built a world-class operation known for exceptional quality, customer focus, and market agility. Specializing in trading and collectible cards, we offer a unique range of services that set us apart.

Our commitment to excellence has fueled rapid growth — we’ve nearly tripled in size since 2019 — and we’re just getting started.

Come be part of a forward-thinking, high-performing team that’s shaping the future of collectible printing. At MPG, your work makes an impact.

Join Millennium Print Group as a Project Engineer, Program Systems & Governance!

We're looking for a Project Engineer to join our team in Research Triangle Park, NC. If you're passionate about engineering project management, manufacturing operations, capital projects, and process improvement, this is your opportunity to help drive the future of the world's largest trading card manufacturing operation.

Location: Research Triangle Park, NC

Schedule: Full-Time | Onsite

Pay & Benefits: Competitive salary + bonus eligibility + comprehensive benefits package

What You’ll Do

• Develop and maintain integrated project schedules supporting manufacturing capital projects, equipment installations, and facility expansions.


• Coordinate engineering activities, project milestones, operational readiness, and cross-functional project execution.


• Build dashboards, reports, KPIs, and executive presentations using Microsoft Project, Power BI, Excel, and related tools.


• Maintain project documentation, governance records, risk registers, action logs, and project reporting.


• Support leadership reviews, stage-gate meetings, commissioning activities, and operational handoffs.


• Partner with Engineering, Operations, Automation, Maintenance, Quality, IT, Procurement, and external suppliers to ensure project success.


• Identify opportunities to improve project management processes, governance, reporting, and execution.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline.


• 3+ years of experience supporting engineering projects, manufacturing operations, capital projects, PMO functions, or project management.


• Experience using Microsoft Project, Power BI, Excel, Planner, Smartsheet, Kanban, or similar project management applications.


• Strong analytical, project coordination, organizational, and communication skills.


• Experience developing project schedules, dashboards, reports, and governance documentation.


• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

How You Will Be Successful

Challenging the Expected: Improve project governance, reporting, scheduling, and operational readiness processes that support manufacturing innovation.

Building Relationships: Build strong partnerships across Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, Quality, IT, Procurement, and external vendors to successfully execute complex projects.

Integrity and Respect: Maintain accurate documentation, transparent reporting, and strong project governance throughout every phase of execution.

Dedicated to Quality and Safety: Support projects that meet the highest standards of quality, compliance, operational readiness, and workplace safety.

Passion for Cards: Help build the manufacturing systems and infrastructure behind some of the world's most recognized trading card products.

Why Join MPG?

Millennium Print Group, a subsidiary of The Pokémon Company International, is the largest trading card printer in the world. We offer competitive compensation, exceptional benefits, career growth opportunities, and the chance to work on high-impact engineering and manufacturing projects that shape the future of our operations.

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What to Expect

MPG offers a leading-edge compensation package which includes the following:

• A highly competitive compensation \"above the industry\" commensurate with experience which includes an annual incentive bonus plan


• 100% Employer-paid medical, dental base plan, vision, life/AD&D, and short-term and long-term disability, while subsidizing premiums for medical, dental, and vision for employee dependents


• 401(k) Plan with up to a 6% (dollar for dollar) Employer match


• Health Savings/Flexible Spending Account options


• Paid time off, including 10 company-paid holidays, plus 1 floating holiday


• Employee Assistance Program


• Comprehensive relocation package available for qualified candidates


• And, much more!

Millennium Print Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The duties and responsibilities described above are essential functions of the job. The following qualifications are representative of the knowledge, skills, and or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.