Jobs · Engineering · Connecticut

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.

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