Senior Project Engineer

Michael Page; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

PTO

Job summary

MPI is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead key automotive injection-molding initiatives, mentor production staff, and drive process improvements. The role involves hands-on engineering, collaboration with customers and suppliers, and overseeing high-visibility projects within a growth-oriented manufacturing environment.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years as an engineer in manufacturing, strong experience with automotive molding, tooling expertise, and proven project management.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of engineering experience in manufacturing.
• Extensive experience in automotive injection molding.
• Strong engineering, process development, and tooling expertise.
• Deep understanding of mold design and tool construction.
• Proven ability to manage customer relationships with tooling vendors and suppliers.
• Experience supporting PPAP requirements.
• Strong blueprint and technical drawing interpretation skills.
• Excellent communication across customers, suppliers, engineering, quality, and production teams.
• Demonstrated project management leading tooling, process improvement, and new product launch initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Manage project timelines, coordinate with tooling vendors, quality, production, and customers to ensure successful project execution.
• Develop, optimize, and troubleshoot injection molding processes using Scientific Molding principles, RJG technology, and decoupled molding techniques.
• Own mold qualification activities, including process studies, capability analysis, and validation documentation.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on cycle time reduction, scrap reduction, process stability, and productivity improvements.
• Support mold design reviews, tooling modifications, and manufacturing feasibility assessments for new products.
• Analyze process data and manufacturing metrics to identify opportunities for quality and efficiency improvements.
• Partner with Quality and Operations teams to resolve technical issues, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Develop process documentation, work instructions, setup sheets, and training materials for manufacturing personnel.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to Process Technicians and other engineering team members.
• Support quoting and capital equipment projects through cycle time estimates, process development, and capacity planning.

Skills

8+ years experience

Automotive injection molding

Tooling expertise

Mold design

Blueprint interpretation

Project management

Customer relationships

Troubleshooting

Tools

RJG technology

Job description

As a Senior Project Engineer, you will lead key engineering initiatives supporting automotive manufacturing programs. This role offers hands‑on involvement with advanced injection molding technologies, collaboration with customers and suppliers, mentorship of production personnel, and leadership of high‑visibility projects. You'll have the opportunity to drive process improvements and expand your career with a stable, growth‑focused organization.

Our client is a leading manufacturer of injection‑molded components serving the automotive industry. Known for its commitment to innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction, the company delivers both standard and custom‑engineered solutions. Backed by advanced manufacturing technology and strong engineering expertise, they provide high‑quality products that support a wide range of automotive applications.

Description

• Manage project timelines, coordinate with tooling vendors, quality, production, and customers to ensure successful project execution.
• Develop, optimize, and troubleshoot injection molding processes using Scientific Molding principles, RJG technology, and decoupled molding techniques.
• Own mold qualification activities, including process studies, capability analysis, and validation documentation.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on cycle time reduction, scrap reduction, process stability, and productivity improvements.
• Support mold design reviews, tooling modifications, and manufacturing feasibility assessments for new products.
• Analyze process data and manufacturing metrics to identify opportunities for quality and efficiency improvements.
• Partner with Quality and Operations teams to resolve technical issues, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Develop process documentation, work instructions, setup sheets, and training materials for manufacturing personnel.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to Process Technicians and other engineering team members.
• Support quoting and capital equipment projects through cycle time estimates, process development, and capacity planning.

Profile

• 8+ years of engineering experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Extensive experience in automotive injection molding
• Strong engineering, process development, and tooling expertise.
• Deep understanding of mold design, tool construction, and how injection molds are built and maintained.
• Proven ability to manage customer relationships and coordinate effectively with tooling vendors and suppliers.
• Experience supporting and executing PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) requirements.
• Strong blueprint and technical drawing interpretation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work across customers, suppliers, engineering, quality, and production teams.
• Demonstrated project management experience leading tooling, process improvement, and new product launch initiatives.
• Hands-on troubleshooting experience with injection molding processes, tooling issues, and manufacturing challenges.

Job Offer

• Medical, health, and Dental covered by the employer
• PTO
• Salary of $90,000 to $100,000.
• Ability to step into management within the next year if that's the path you want

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.