Project Manager Job at Link Technical Talent, East Hartford, CT

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  • Link Technical Talent
  • East Hartford, CT

Job Description

Mechanical Engineer – Project Management Training

East Hartford, Connecticut (Commutable from: Manchester, Windsor, Enfield, Simsbury, Middletown)

$75,000 – $95,000 + Specialist Training into Project Management + Career Progression + Hybrid Work Schedule + Flexible Hours + Excellent Company Benefits

Are you a Mechanical or Project Engineer with experience in plastics, tooling, CNC machining or manufacturing, looking to step into a varied Project Management role at a leading specialist in the plastics sector?

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a rapidly growing organization known for technical innovation, excellent employee benefits, and a strong culture of internal promotion. You will receive full on the job training to go from hands-on engineering into a Project Manager role.

This company is an industry specialist with a reputation for quality, state-of-the-art engineering, and ongoing expansion. They offer a stable and rewarding environment for engineers looking to advance their careers. Due to their excellent benefits, career progression opportunities, and company culture, many of their employees have stayed for several decades!

In this role, you will support tooling and molding programs from concept through production. You’ll receive training to manage customer requirements, develop timelines, and communicate directly with customers. Over time, you will take full ownership of multiple programs and become the primary customer contact.

This position would suit a Mechanical Engineer looking to develop into a Project Manager role with a company offering excellent training and long-term career growth in the plastics manufacturing sector.

The Role:

  • Training to become a Project Manager overseeing tooling and molding programs from concept to release.
  • Coordinate and schedule tasks for successful, on-time project completion.
  • Provide project updates, Gantt charts, and technical communication directly to customers.

The Person:

  • Mechanical Engineer or Project Engineer
  • Experience in tooling, CNC, precision manufacturing, plastics, molding, product development, or manufacturing engineering.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and blueprint reading skills. SolidWorks experience is ideal.
  • Looking for structured training into Project Management and long-term progression.

Key Words: Mechanical Engineer, Plastics, Project, CNC, Tooling, Injection Molding, Project Manager, APQP, Engineering, Manufacturing, CAD, Gantt Charts, Quality, ISO, Engineering Development, Rolling Meadows, Chicago, Schaumburg, Arlington Heights, South Barrington, Glendale Heights

Job Tags

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