Project Engineer

Job Title: Project Engineer (Plastics Manufacturing)Location: Akron, OHJob Type: Full TimeJob DescriptionPosition Purpose:The Project Engineer leads and manages technical projects across disciplinary lines from inception to production readiness.The role provides technical leadership and management for new product projects as assigned and communicates project progress and issues to all project stakeholders.They have responsibility for the overall financial and schedule status of projects assigned and work with suppliers to ensure projects are on budget, on time, and meet expectations.The position requires the ability to make independent judgements and perform duties with minimal supervision.Key competencies include:Demonstrates a primary and unwavering concern for the safety of themselves and othersCommunicates using DELMIAWorks ERP system and standard reporting mechanismsInterfaces with customers, suppliers, and employees.Prepares cost estimates and customer quotations for tooling and support equipment.Participates in quoting process.Reviews customer designs to identify manufacturing issues, poor steel conditions, cost reductions, quality improvements.Develops, maintains, and publishes project timelines using IQMS system and other available resources.Develops project budget & assumes responsibility for financial performance pf projects.Schedules and leads project review meetings.Provides oversight for all activities in project.Acts as primary technical and project contact with customersTracks and manages project scope changes to ensure schedule and financial issues are properly documented and resolved.Coordinates with other departments and people in support of project.Negotiates workable solutions when conflicting priorities arise.Escalates project issues and deterrents when appropriate.Works closely with all fellow personnel to achieve departmental and company goals.Approaches challenges with a bias for permanent and robust solutions and continuous improvement.Makes independent judgements and manages time/workload with minimal supervision.Follows all regulatory and company procedures with a focus on quality.Performs other duties and functions as assigned.Reports to:Manager of EngineeringRequirements:B.S. in Plastics/Polymer/Mechanical Engineering or related discipline -or- equivalent experienceDemonstrable project management and communication skillsSolid knowledge of injection molding processes and operations.Solid knowledge of injection mold tooling design and construction.Good working knowledge of engineering and commodity resins.Good working knowledge of drafting and tolerancing techniques, including G.D.&T.Intermediate 3D CAD skills and able to operate CAD systems for translating, viewing, and modification of customer design files.Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams/SharePoint.Desired:Project Management certificationKnowledge of formal project management methods and project management software.Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.SolidWorks 3D CAD Experience at a professional level.Mold-making background.Scientific molding experienceGood working knowledge of mold-filling analysisProduct Design Experience6+ years’ experience in injection molding, tooling, and engineering.