Project Engineer (Launch)

Royal Technologies•Cullman, AL

8h•Onsite

About The Position

A Project Engineer at Royal works closely with customers and internal business units to launch new products into production. The role provides leadership to a cross-functional launch team and is responsible for achieving excellence in new product launches. The position is based at Royal’s Cullman, Alabama facility and reports directly to the Customer Engineering Manager. The role supports the Hudsonville, Michigan Technical Campus during initial project definition, deliverables, and customer interface, then leads launch projects after transfer to the Cullman Manufacturing Facility. Travel is primarily local, up to 15% annually, including quarterly travel to Michigan. This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Plastics Engineering, or a similar field.
Plastic injection molding experience and knowledge of plastic part design principles.
10–15 years of automotive or similar industry experience.
Ability to work independently and be self-motivated and flexible.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to manage customer relationships.
Ability to facilitate team and customer meetings and deliver information effectively and in an organized manner.

Nice To Haves

Program management experience within the automotive industry.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary customer contact for communication about overall program status and timing.
Raise gaps against project goals with the customer and Royal leadership, and drive their resolution.
Provide technical leadership in coordinating, facilitating, motivating, and directing cross-functional product development teams.
Support the Hudsonville, Michigan Technical Campus during initial project definition, deliverables, and customer interface.
Lead launch projects after their transfer to the Cullman Manufacturing Facility.
Monitor APQP, PPAP, and PSO development to meet customer objectives.
Report project status to Royal leadership and lead project tollgate reviews.
Ensure activities associated with major project gates are completed and reviewed on schedule.
Execute engineering and color changes, VA/VE activities, and tool lifecycle management throughout the project.
Achieve project launch cost, timing, and quality goals.
Support pursuit of new business opportunities by developing key customer relationships.
Provide engineering support to the onsite plant production team.
Travel primarily locally, up to 15% annually, including quarterly travel to Michigan.