Job Description
Our client, a leading manufacturing company, is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Manufacturing Project Engineer to lead the launch of new products for their valued customers. This is an exciting opportunity to manage complex projects, work with cross-functional teams, and drive continuous improvement in manufacturing processes while advancing your engineering career.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and manage the manufacturing launch of new products for key customers
* Develop, manage, and track project budgets and timelines
* Communicate project status to customers, ensuring trust, confidence, and reputation as a top-tier supplier
* Provide project updates to internal stakeholders, cross-functional team members, and leadership at each milestone of the New Product Introduction (NPI) process
* Proactively identify and resolve project risks, including technical, cost, safety, and timing risks
* Engineer and implement new manufacturing processes to ensure products meet print specifications consistently
* Create and maintain engineering data and documents, including drawings, Bills-of-Material, Routings, Standard Rates, Process FMEA, Work Instructions, and Quality Control Plans
* Collaborate with Tooling Engineers and Designers to design, build, and validate tooling and quality control gauges
* Lead continuous improvement projects and contribute to the development of new manufacturing technologies or processes
Job-Specific Competencies:
* Strong project management and organizational skills
* Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
* In-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes, including Laser Cutting, Press Brake, Metal Stamping, MIG and Projection Welding, and Complex Assemblies
* Expertise in Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)
* Proficiency in SolidWorks, CAD sheet metal design, Statistical Process Control (SPC), and Lean Manufacturing/Six Sigma
* Effective verbal and written communication skills
* Ability to solve complex problems and drive process improvement
* Strong relationship-building skills
Core Values:
* Respect: Value, be open to others' opinions, and respect time and intent
* Integrity: Align actions with intentions and maintain trust
* Humility: Recognize areas for improvement and give credit where due
* Teamwork: Collaborate effectively and hold the team accountable
* Innovation: Pursue creative solutions and encourage new ideas
* Drive: Demonstrate discipline, continuous improvement, and a results-oriented mindset
Experience and Education Required:
* BS in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
* Direct manufacturing experience and proficiency in the skills outlined above
* 5-7 years Project management experience
Working Conditions:
* In-office position with occasional remote work by exception
* Sitting, standing, walking, and climbing stairs required
* Travel up to 20%
If you're a driven and experienced Manufacturing Project Engineer with a passion for leading product launches and continuous improvement, we encourage you to apply! Join our client and make a significant impact on their manufacturing success while advancing your engineering career to the next level.
*We are open to consider candidates who would relocation on their own from New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, West Virginia, and Ohio*
Cheers!
Ashish Vishnoi
Recruitment Operations Head
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