Project Engineer

Spectrum Plastics Group•New Brighton, MN

7d•$76,000 - $118,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Engineer will manage the development of new programs from concept through customer approval, leading small to mid-scale projects with low to moderate complexity. This role involves providing leadership and direction to cross-functional support resources, maintaining program organization, and effectively communicating project status to stakeholders. The Project Engineer will be responsible for meeting objectives related to project completion dates, NRE budgets, part costs, and predictable manufacturing status. This role also involves mitigating challenges that may negatively impact development and production, collaborating with Business Continuity Managers, identifying cost savings opportunities, and supporting Estimating, Purchasing, and Supplier Quality teams.

Requirements

4 Year Engineering Degree (Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Plastics Engineering)
2+ years of experience in contract manufacturing within related industry
Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Engineering with 2+ years injection molding experience, preferably in contract manufacturing.
Medical device industry and validation experience is preferred.
Strong project management and leadership skills.
Ability to read, analyze and interpret production reports, financial reports and technical information documents
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies or members of the business community
Ability to write and professionally present presentations to large and small audiences
Ability to effectively present information in a clear and concise manner to top management or personnel groups
Possess strong computer, mathematical, reading, writing skills
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical information, electronic data, drawings and data in an efficient manner
Ability to develop and deliver presentations.
Ability to create, compose, and edit written materials.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Knowledge of advertising and sales promotion techniques.
Visibility requires maintaining a professional appearance and providing a positive company image to the public
Work may require travel to current and potential clients. This requires the possession of a valid state driver's license.
Support cross functional teams and departments as required
Travel may be required to support company initiatives
Ability to work in a manufacturing environment

Nice To Haves

Experience with plastic tooling/processing, machining, secondary processes and assembly methods preferred
Experience in medical component/device manufacturing preferred
Experience working directly with customers
Demonstrated experience in management of projects
Computer skills, including MS Office, MS Project, 3D CAD Systems (Creo, Solid Works) Adobe Acrobat
Knowledge and application of statistics and SPC
Comprehensive knowledge of blue print reading and GD&T
Technical knowledge, analytical expertise and attention to detail
Ability to ensure work is accurate and completed within a timely manner
Ability to resolve manufacturing problems independently
Good written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to work effectively in a fast paced environment with multiple changing priorities

Responsibilities

Manage the development of new programs from concept through customer approval
Lead small to mid-scale projects with low to moderate complexity through providing leadership and direction to cross-functional support resources
Maintain program organization through effectively and consistently communicating the status of critical project milestones and action items to appropriate internal and external stakeholders
Meet objectives at time of project closure (taking into account customer driven scope changes): Completion of project on or before established target date, NRE within quoted budget, Part costs for all elements of project at or below quoted costs, Predictable manufacturing status
Mitigate challenges that may negatively impact development (short term) and/or production (long term) in the areas of cost, quality or delivery
Effectively collaborate with Business Continuity Managers on project activity and strategy
Identify and capitalize on cost savings opportunities (NRE and/or part cost) throughout project
Provide Estimating staff with support and information in completing project related quotations as requested
Provide support to Purchasing and Supplier Quality for all procured materials, components and outsourced processes related to projects
Support Program Manager on the development activities for complex programs
Oversee the development of robust manufacturing processes using data analysis and statistical methods
Investigate and address new challenges using a systematic, logical progression problem solving approach
Perform DOE analysis as needed to ensure factors for process variation have been accounted for
Assist with design for manufacturability internally and with customers
Work with manufacturing during product/process development to ensure a successful transition to production
Establish effective and efficient manufacturing plans, including work instructions, inspection plans
Participate in the creation and execution of qualification and validation protocols/plans
Participate in the continuous improvement of processes and systems
Obtain customer approval of developed processes
Participate in and/or lead customers through the resolution of technical related questions or issues
Establish, build, and maintain positive relationship with customers
Effectively manage and communicate scope changes of projects in a timely fashion
Interact with customers, suppliers, and coworkers in a productive and professional manner
Responsibility to protect Donatelle confidential information and Intellectual Property
Follow safety requirements as outlined in the safety manual
Perform other projects and duties as assigned
Support other positions on the engineering teams as needed including Development Quality Engineers and Manufacturing Engineers