Project Engineer

Objective

To lead the New Product Development (NPD) of new parts, assemblies and/or programs from early design concepts into production using the Minnesota Rubber and Plastics Project Management System. To development project timelines, action lists, check lists, and communications to facilitate completion of assigned projects. To manage the programs to budget and assure meeting customer requirements and specifications.

Duties

• Leads a cross functional team in the timely and successful development of customer programs from conception to production. Includes management of project timelines, project budget and status reporting accomplished by monitoring progress on assigned molds, coordinating design reviews mold sampling, and reviewing inspection activities and documentation.
• Provides value-added engineering support to internal and external customers as required.
• Supports development of quality and manufacturing plans, including control plans, First Article reports, capability studies, FMEA documents and operator work instructions.
• Participates in the estimating function for new tooling and revisions (to include part pricing, material selection, lead times, and some tooling components).
• Works in cross-functional areas to provide support as necessary.
• Evaluates the need and justifies the purchase of auxiliary equipment/services.
• Complies with all policies, procedures, and work instructions relative to the Quality requirements that pertain to this position.
• Performs other duties and assumes accountabilities as apparent or as delegated, including mutually agreed upon objectives.

Relationship to Others

Effectively communicates and demonstrates teamwork skills with all levels of the organization. Interfaces professionally and negotiates effectively with vendors, industry consultants and technical resources. May on a temporary or regular basis provide work direction to Engineers, Technicians and other personnel within their area of accountability.

Dimensions of the Position

Works independently and is authorized to make decisions necessary to carry out assigned responsibilities, within cost and project guidelines and consistent with company policies and philosophy.

Qualifications

• College Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years experience in Manufacturing or Engineering environment. The above accountabilities will expand in individual responsibility and proficiency based on years of experience. Senior (6+ years minimum) and Chief (12+ years minimum). Classifications may have additional accountabilities, separate position descriptions and require above standard performance, additional tenure and experience.
• Excellent communication skills required, with demonstrated success in handling complex problems and projects.
• Experience with computer-controlled machine tools, high-volume automated production equipment, related manufacturing and engineering software programs and advanced quality planning is highly desirable.
• Plastics or Rubber experience preferred.
• Thermoset Elastomer Process Engineering experience is essential to this position. Candidates who have processing and manufacturing knowledge of LIM/LSR (Liquid Silicone Rubber). EPDM, FKM, and HNBR are preferred.
• A background in injection molding, transfer molding and compression molding of thermoset elastomers is highly desired

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