Project Engineer

Lead injection molding project execution from customer RFQ through commercial production while coordinating technical deliverables across cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and lead multi-phase project teams using standard project management processes, tracking deliverables from concept through launch
• Serve as the primary technical liaison and single point of contact to both the customer and WPI management team during development efforts
• Provide regular project updates to management, including risks, critical paths, and mitigation plans
• Oversee compilation of validation protocols and final PPAP packages
• Review customer RFQs, 3D CAD files, and technical drawings
• Identify manufacturing risks and cost drivers using DFM (Design for Manufacturing) analysis
• Provide technical inputs for tool construction requirements and part cost estimates
• Manage external tool shops to ensure mold designs meet company and customer standards
• Track tooling build timelines and manage engineering changes (ECOs)
• Apply initiative and engineering judgment to resolve technical challenges and project obstacles
• Identify and monitor overall program costs, timing, and deliverables to keep key milestones on track
• Support business development activities such as supply agreements, long-term agreements, cost reduction requests, cost sharing requests, pricing negotiations, and account reviews
• Participate in cost control and profitability decisions in collaboration with manufacturing groups, accounting, and sales
• Coordinate mold sampling activities and support process qualification through successful production validation
• Collaborate across Manufacturing, Tool Room, Quality, Purchasing, Customer Services, Sales, and Production to ensure successful execution
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Plastics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field
• Minimum of 4 years of engineering or project management experience in a manufacturing environment
• Management and cross-functional team experience; PMP or PMI certification is a plus
• Proven ability to motivate and direct diverse teams and hold technical stakeholders accountable without direct authority
• Understanding of product development process, associated terminology, and quality system requirements
• Ability to present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, sales, and customers
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills for customer and vendor relationships
• Understanding of financial statements and accounting practices and terminology at a project level
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; able to make technical recommendations
• Exercises independent judgment
• Ability to identify problems, develop and implement action plans, and evaluate engineering alternatives
• Ability to motivate and influence people to achieve customer satisfaction
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Strong organizational skills, ability to determine priorities, and manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Strong negotiation skills
• Ability to maintain complete and accurate project documentation in accordance with company procedures
• Ability to make sound technical decisions under pressure

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing injection molding projects from quotation through production launch
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and 3D CAD software (SolidWorks preferred)
• Experience with ERP systems such as DELMIAWorks (formerly IQMS)

Technologies

• Microsoft Office
• 3D CAD software
• SolidWorks
• ERP systems such as DELMIAWorks (formerly IQMS)
• PMP, PMI

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Qualifications - Physical Demands

• Work performed in both an office environment and an active manufacturing facility with exposure to machinery, noise, moving equipment, heat, and industrial chemicals; appropriate PPE required in production areas
• Requires frequent walking throughout the three manufacturing facilities
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally
• Ability to stand, bend, walk, sit, crawl, climb, and reach as needed
• Ability to travel to customer locations or vendors as required

Location and Work Type

• Green Bay, WI (onsite)
• In person

Compensation

• $70,000 - $95,000 per year

Application Question

• Do you have plastic Injection molding experience?