Job Description

Our client, a leading manufacturing company , is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Manufacturing Project Engineer to lead the launch of new products for their valued customers. This is an exciting opportunity to manage complex projects, work with cross-functional teams, and drive continuous improvement in manufacturing processes while advancing your engineering career.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the manufacturing launch of new products for key customers
• Develop, manage, and track project budgets and timelines
• Communicate project status to customers, ensuring trust, confidence, and reputation as a top-tier supplier
• Provide project updates to internal stakeholders, cross-functional team members, and leadership at each milestone of the New Product Introduction (NPI) process
• Proactively identify and resolve project risks, including technical, cost, safety, and timing risks
• Engineer and implement new manufacturing processes to ensure products meet print specifications consistently
• Create and maintain engineering data and documents, including drawings, Bills-of-Material, Routings, Standard Rates, Process FMEA, Work Instructions, and Quality Control Plans
• Collaborate with Tooling Engineers and Designers to design, build, and validate tooling and quality control gauges
• Lead continuous improvement projects and contribute to the development of new manufacturing technologies or processes

Job-Specific Competencies:

• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
• In-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes, including Laser Cutting, Press Brake, Metal Stamping, MIG and Projection Welding, and Complex Assemblies
• Expertise in Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)
• Proficiency in SolidWorks, CAD sheet metal design, Statistical Process Control (SPC), and Lean Manufacturing/Six Sigma
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to solve complex problems and drive process improvement
• Strong relationship-building skills

Core Values:

• Respect : Value differences, be open to others' opinions, and respect time and intent
• Integrity : Align actions with intentions and maintain trust
• Humility : Recognize areas for improvement and give credit where due
• Teamwork : Collaborate effectively and hold the team accountable
• Innovation : Pursue creative solutions and encourage new ideas
• Drive : Demonstrate discipline, continuous improvement, and a results-oriented mindset

Experience and Education Required:

• BS in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
• Direct manufacturing experience and proficiency in the skills outlined above
• 5-7 years Project management experience

Working Conditions:

• In-office position with occasional remote work by exception
• Sitting, standing, walking, and climbing stairs required
• Travel up to 20%

If you're a driven and experienced Manufacturing Project Engineer with a passion for leading product launches and continuous improvement, we encourage you to apply! Join our client and make a significant impact on their manufacturing success while advancing your engineering career to the next level.

*We are open to consider candidates who would relocation on their own from New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, West Virginia, and Ohio*

Cheers!

Ashish Vishnoi

Recruitment Operations Head

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