Project Engineer

Dynacast • Lake Forest, CA

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About The Position

Dynacast International is a global manufacturer of precision-engineered die-cast components serving markets including automotive, consumer electronics, telecommunications, and healthcare. The company operates 28 manufacturing facilities in 19 countries and plans to expand through mergers and acquisitions.

The Project Engineer coordinates projects and reviews or improves part designs for manufacturability, associated tool designs, drawings, and secondary fixtures using Pro-Engineer/CREO. The role collaborates with internal teams in quality, the tool room, production, sales, and customer service, as well as with customers. It operates in a fast-paced, lean, high-volume, complex product manufacturing environment and may involve travel of up to 10%.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university in engineering or a related field.
• 2–5 years of related experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to solve problems and multitask.
• Knowledge of die-cast or molding tool design, manufacturing techniques, and related production processes.
• Professional presence and ability to work as a team player; well-organized and highly motivated, with ability to work with little or no direction.
• Ability to interact with staff at all levels, senior management, and customers in manufacturing, business, and technical environments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail and strong business acumen.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in die casting or plastic injection molding is preferred.
• Working knowledge of or proficiency in ProE/CREO.
• Experience in program management, engineering, customer service, supply chain, manufacturing, production, material planning/control, or logistics.
• Knowledge of IATF 16949 and ISO 14001.
• Bilingual Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects while maintaining timelines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Review and improve part designs for manufacturability, associated tool designs, drawings, and secondary fixtures.
• Track program cost information against budget.
• Communicate with customers about progress, changes, reports, and measurable results.
• Provide regular status updates to the direct supervisor and executive team.
• Communicate effectively with internal cross-functional teams, customers, and sub-suppliers.
• Proactively support and enhance office operations, workflow, procedures, and customer relationships.
• Read and interpret blueprints, including GD&T and customer-specific requirements.

What This Job Offers

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