Project Engineer Manager
About The Position
We are a leading plastics manufacturing company with an emphasis on strategic engineering and innovation. We use the latest processes and software to elevate the way we manufacture parts, all the while forming strong relationships with customers and each other. Our people are our number-one priority, and we are committed to helping you reach your personal and career goals through continuous learning and development opportunities, competitive compensation and benefits, and an enhanced work-life balance. The Project Engineer Manager provides direction and coordination for the Engineering department to ensure engineering work supports customer requirements and internal standards. This position exists to strengthen engineering capability through disciplined execution, continuous improvement, and effective use of technology within a 10 + years experience in plastics industry environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline
- 10 + years experience in plastics industry
Responsibilities
- Planning and controlling engineering projects
- Reviewing designs for compliance
- Approving design changes, specifications, and drawing releases
- Assigning engineering resources across project phases
- Coordinating schedules, technical development, testing, and issue resolution
- Preparing interim and closeout reports
- Estimating part costs and entering data into MRP
- Scheduling mold sampling and part layouts for customer approval
- Supporting quoting with Sales
- Managing budgets
- Coaching and developing engineering staff
- Reviewing project status and prioritizing engineering support needed for active programs
- Evaluating drawings, specifications, and change documentation
- Aligning stakeholders on timing and technical risk
- Cross-functional touchpoints—engineering, production, quality, and sales—to maintain clear communication and keep commitments visible
- Reviewing cost inputs and MRP entries
- Confirming sampling and layout timing
- Documenting progress and decisions
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- 401(k)
- Life Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Competitive Salary
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
