Project Engineer
gpac · Waterbury, CT · 5 days ago
On-siteEngineering$120k–$130k/yrFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary point of contact for customer communication regarding project status, timelines, delivery requirements, and qualification activities.
- Manage customer projects from initial tooling and product development through production realization.
- Cooky construction projects to ensure schedules, quality objectives, and customer expectations are achieved.
- Review mold and tooling designs to improve manufacturability, quality, and production outcomes.
- Perform Design for Manufacturability (DFM) reviews for new product opportunities.
- Review and manage engineering changes, tooling modifications, gauges, fixtures, and jigs.
- Lead project meetings with customers and internal teams to communicate status, risks, and action plans.
- Prepare technical documentation and support quotation packages.
- Manage qualification projects in collaboration with Quality Assurance teams.
- Support implementation of manufacturing and engineering programs designed to improve operational performance.
- Aid with equipment selection, implementation, and facility improvement initiatives.
- Provide technical input regarding project costs, feasibility, tooling requirements, and manufacturing processes.
- Support molding operations through timely coordination of materials, supplies, and components.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across molding, tooling, printing, and manufacturing operations.
- Support implementation and maintenance of company quality objectives, including compliance with ISO 13485:2016 and applicable industry standards.
- Promote safe work practices and support compliance with OSHA requirements.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Project, and Outlook.
- Strong project management and organizational skills.
- Able to effectively communicate with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
- Experience with precision injection molding processes and tooling.
- Knowledge of plastic injection molding applications for medical devices.
- Experience supporting medical device manufacturing and qualification processes.
- Experience with quality systems and ISO 13485 requirements.
- Strong understanding of safety procedures and OSHA practices.
- Project management experience from concept through production launch.
- Experience with cost analysis and manufacturing feasibility reviews.
- SOLIDWORKS proficiency.
- Spanish speaking, reading, and writing ability is a plus.