Project Engineer – Quality and Manufacturing Development Program

O-I•Perrysburg, OH

4d•$74,000 - $74,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Engineer supports the implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of North America Assurance of Quality (AOQ) requirements across O-I's manufacturing operations. This development-focused role combines structured training with hands-on experience in laboratory operations, quality systems, manufacturing processes, auditing, customer support, and technical problem-solving, providing a strong foundation for long-term career growth. Working alongside quality, engineering, and manufacturing professionals, you will gain valuable exposure to plant operations, cross-functional initiatives, and real-world business challenges while contributing to projects that impact quality, compliance, and operational performance. Through meaningful project assignments, plant exposure, and collaboration with teams across the organization, you'll develop the technical expertise and leadership capabilities needed to assess risk, communicate findings and recommendations, and drive sustainable continuous improvement initiatives. As you progress in the role, you'll build the skills, confidence, and experience required to independently manage projects, lead improvement efforts, and make a measurable impact across O-I's North American manufacturing network, preparing you for future technical and leadership opportunities within the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Chemical Engineering.
Strong prioritization and sound decision-making skills.
Clear written and verbal communication abilities.
Ability to collaborate effectively across functions, teams, and locations.
Demonstrated initiative, accountability, and follow-through.
Capacity to learn and understand complex manufacturing processes and systems.
Ability to build credibility, influence others, and develop leadership capabilities.
Willingness to relocate upon completion of the training program.
Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Nice To Haves

Develop expertise in automatic inspection systems, validation methods, and inspection-related risk assessment.
Demonstrate strong prioritization, communication, safety awareness, accountability, and execution skills.
Progress from supported participation to independent project leadership and, when qualified, provide training and coaching to others.
Communicate technical findings, risks, recommendations, and project updates effectively to a variety of stakeholders.
Apply analytical and problem-solving skills to drive process improvements, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Foster collaboration across cross-functional teams while supporting customer, supplier, laboratory, quality, and manufacturing objectives.

Responsibilities

Plan, execute, and report on laboratory and technical projects from initiation through completion.
Conduct or support quality risk assessments, GMP assessments, process audits, compliance audits, and other internal audits across North American manufacturing facilities.
Support customer audits through preparation, documentation, evidence collection, and follow-up activities.
Verify corrective action effectiveness, identify recurring issues, and assist in developing improvement plans.
Maintain audit tools, procedures, training materials, and controlled quality documentation.
Support food safety programs, including GMP, HACCP, FSSC 22000, mock recalls, food defense, environmental monitoring, and third-party audits.
Ensure compliance with document control, record retention, and confidentiality requirements.
Perform container testing and measurements according to approved methods, specifications, and safety requirements.
Maintain project documentation, specifications, traceability records, test data, and status updates.
Prepare technical reports and clearly communicate results, risks, recommendations, and project updates to key stakeholders.
Support laboratory readiness through calibration activities, measurement system evaluations, and safe laboratory practices.
Serve as Lab Lead when assigned, coordinating priorities, resources, and project communications.
Complete plant training and departmental rotations to develop a comprehensive understanding of glass manufacturing processes, quality systems, inspection equipment, packaging, warehousing, and laboratory operations.
Participate in production and quality activities, including job changes, positive release, requalification, gauge management, and daily operational meetings.
Analyze manufacturing and quality data to identify variation, improve process capability, support root-cause investigations, and recommend corrective actions.
Support the implementation, optimization, and troubleshooting of quality information systems.
Collaborate with AOQ, manufacturing facilities, customers, and suppliers to assess compliance and evaluate product and process risk.
Support customer investigations, complaint resolution, technical reviews, and corrective action efforts.
Build strong partnerships across quality, operations, engineering, maintenance, commercial, and regional/global teams.
Maintain required training qualifications and obtain approval before independently performing testing activities.
Participate in development reviews and maintain training, project, and travel documentation.
Complete assigned technical and leadership development programs.