Project Manager/Engineer - Plastics - Watertown, CT

The Project Engineer manage projects from start to finish ensuring that all customer requirements are met. You will work collaboratively with Production, Tooling, and Quality to drive a project to success.

Client Details

This opportunity is with a medium-sized organization recognized for its expertise in the plastics manufacturing sector. The company prioritizes excellence in production and fosters a results-driven culture while offering its employees stability and growth opportunities.

Description

Reporting directly into the Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for the following:

• Ensure all customer requirements are met across communication, project management, tool design, manufacturing, quality, and delivery.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and vendors.
• Collaborate with management to identify and engage new customers and vendors to support company growth.
• Support and enforce the company's Quality Policy, ensuring compliance with ISO 13485:2016 and industry standards.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across the organization to enhance operations.
• Manage direct customer communication related to project status, delivery, and qualification requirements.
• Review and improve mold, tool, gauge, fixture, and jig designs to optimize manufacturing quality.
• Oversee timely completion of new mold construction projects, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Lead project management for new tooling and product development from inception through production.
• Facilitate cross-department communication, assist in equipment and facility improvements, and contribute to cost and feasibility analyses.

Profile

A successful Engineering Manager should have:

• A Bachelor's Degree in a technical field such as Mechanical Engineering or equivalent professional experience
• At least 3 years of experience in project management in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in SolidWorks.
• Experience with injection molding highly preferred.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and a detail-oriented mindset.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary range.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including 401K.
• Opportunity to work alongside a high performing team of engineers.
• A supportive work environment that values innovation and professional growth.
• Permanent position within the industrial/manufacturing industry.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career, apply today to join this exceptional team!

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