Engineering Project Manager

vrc-es•Milwaukee, WI

12d

About The Position

VRC Engineered Solutions is seeking an Engineering Project Manager to lead custom molding projects from concept through production launch. This collaborative role connects customers, sales, engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to high quality standards. The position requires technical knowledge of molding and manufacturing, strong project management skills, and a focus on customer results. The Engineering Project Manager leads new product and tooling programs, reviews customer designs for manufacturability, coordinates cross-functional teams, and manages project schedules, budgets, milestones, and customer communications. The role also oversees tooling fabrication, mold trials, sample submissions, launch activities, and APQP work, and supports transitions from development into production. VRC Engineered Solutions provides custom-engineered molded products and sealing solutions for industries including automotive, industrial, marine, and healthcare. The company describes its mission as combining engineering excellence with customer-focused service to create products that power everyday applications and improve lives.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
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 successful transitions from development into production.