Engineering Project Manager

VRC Engineered Solutions • Milwaukee, WI

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About The Position

VRC Engineered Solutions is seeking an Engineering Project Manager to lead custom molding projects from concept through production launch. The role serves as a key connection between customers, sales, engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards. The ideal candidate brings technical expertise in molding and manufacturing, strong project management skills, and a commitment to customer results.

VRC Engineered Solutions provides custom-engineered molded products and sealing solutions for industries including automotive, industrial, marine, and healthcare. The company has multiple facilities across Wisconsin and Illinois and focuses on engineering excellence, customer-focused service, quality, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
• At least 5 years of project management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing customer programs from concept through launch.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management tools.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in rubber molding, elastomer manufacturing, or plastic injection molding.
• Knowledge of tooling design, APQP, FMEA, and PPAP.
• PMP Certification.
• Experience working directly with customers and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Lead new product and tooling projects from purchase order through production launch.
• Review customer designs for manufacturability (DFM) and provide technical recommendations.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Tooling, Manufacturing, Quality, and Purchasing.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, milestones, and customer communications.
• Oversee tooling fabrication, mold trials, sample submissions, and launch activities.
• Lead APQP activities, including FMEA, PPAP, design reviews, and process validation.
• Identify project risks and drive solutions to keep projects on track.
• Support transitions from development into production.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level