SR PROJECT ENGINEER I

Signicast; Brown Deer (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision insurance

Wellness Program

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Paid vacations

Quarterly Performance Bonus

401k Matching

Tuition Reimbursement

On-site Fitness center (Brown Deer)

On-site Chiropractor (Hartford)

Job summary

Signicast in Brown Deer, WI is seeking a Sr. Project Engineer I to manage complex parts from design through production approval, including tooling, fixtures, gauging, routings, schedules, and cost control.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams and mentor junior engineers while ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a technical engineering field, 5+ years’ foundry experience, and proficiency with CAD, FEA, MiniTab, SolidCast, and NX.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical engineering field from a four-year college or university.
• 5+ years of experience in a foundry setting; aerospace/defense experience a plus.
• CAD, FEA, and MiniTab software proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from design through production approval, including tooling, fixtures, gauging, and routings.
• Oversee schedules, dimensional approvals, costs, profitability, and customer communication.
• Lead APQP process and mentor other engineers; participate in audits and process improvements.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Customer interface

Problem solving

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

CAD

FEA

MiniTab

SolidCast

NX

Job description

Signicast - Brown Deer Facility, 9000 N 55th Street, Brown Deer, Wisconsin, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 6:00 AM

Signicast is the industry’s leading investment casting manufacturer. Through the hard work and dedication of our employees, we satisfy our customer's needs by safely delivering a quality product on-time, at a competitive price. Working at Signicast means becoming part of a world-class company. With industry-leading Total Rewards package and the potential to grow your career with us. Signicast doesn’t just invest in you— we help you invest in a future!

JOB PURPOSE AND REPORTING STRUCTURE:
Under the direction of the Project Engineering Manager, the Sr. Project Engineer I is responsible for managing projects from the design stage, all the way through production approval. Including tooling, fixtures, gauging, production routings, schedules, dimensional approval, costs, profitability, and customer contact / correspondence.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded from time to time to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary.

• Comply with all safety and health guidelines, quality standard practices/procedures and housekeeping standards.
• Prioritize customer satisfaction, timeliness, and quality.
• Manage and facilitates all part number project activities in multiple facilities including tool design, gauge design, and supplier selection.
• Leads all APQP process for all assigned part projects.
• Acts as a mentor and resource to other Engineer’s at a level I & II. May be responsible for Engineering Intern program.
• Act as an influencer and contributing member to the plant management team on process improvement projects, OKR’s (i.e. OpEx planning, CI activities).
• Investigate and correct part number scrap/defect related issues.
• Develops, evaluates and improves manufacturing procedures.
• Leads the plant management team during operational review meetings with the executive team. May stand in for the plant manager during the meeting.
• Ability to stand in for Process/Manufacturing engineer as it relates to new part activity.
• Ability to effectively manage and problem solve through customer line down situation, tight project development timelines, and quality concerns.
• Participate in activities related to audits, regulatory, customer, and registrar.
• Assist in company technical advancement through research and development.
• Perform customer technical sales presentations/seminars at customer sites.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
Requires a bachelor's degree in technical engineering field from a four-year college or university and 5+ years’ experience in a foundry setting; and or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in aerospace or defense industries a plus. Prior experience with CAD, FEA, and MiniTab software.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Requires the ability to operate various equipment to include various precision measuring devices and lifting devices. Requires a broad knowledge of tooling, material characteristics, and general manufacturing and machining practices. Should be knowledgeable and/or familiar with applicable ISO/IATF/AS and quality system requirements and policies. Be knowledgeable of 3D solid modeling (SolidCast) and NX (UniGraphics). Apply GD&T principles and continuous flow manufacturing principles. Proficient with MS Office Suite products.

A full job description available upon request

Benefits: Our Total Rewards program offers world class benefits for this full-time position:

• Medical Insurance-PPO & HDHP HSA within 61 days of your start date
• Dental & Vision insurance
• Wellness Program
• Life Insurance
• Short-term & Long Term disability
• Paid vacations plus 10 paid Holidays
• Quarterly Performance Bonus
• 401k Matching up to 5.5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• On-site Fitness center (Hartford & Brown Deer Only)
• On-site Chiropractor (Hartford Only)

Signicast offers a breadth of opportunities from career development planning to help our employees grow into their next position through individualized planning and training to in-depth leadership development for our next generation of leaders.
Signicast is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

Signicast - Brown Deer Facility, 9000 N 55th Street, Brown Deer, Wisconsin, United States of America