Directs drafters, designers, and technicians assigned to projects. Obtains outside resources as required to accomplish project goals.
Coordinates projects with other departments as required.
Designs complex processes and equipment and supervises construction, debugging, and installation; builds original equipment through basic research and experimentation. Originates projects for new or modified products and processes.
Makes branch plant trips or vendor visits as required to accomplish project objectives.
Makes cost and schedule estimates on new or reworked machinery for project proposals. Develops project plan for proposed projects. Is the project leader of assigned projects and is responsible for all aspects of project management (budget and schedule control, status reporting, customer interface, performance to design objectives, etc.)
Maintains a high skill level in product, process, and mechanical development as well as project management by means of outside reading, technical courses, etc.
Maintains records ands writes technical reports. Maintains an engineering notebook to protect intellectual property.
Contributes ideas for product development, process improvement, and equipment development that will improve safety or competitive advantage. May participate in business unit or decision strategic planning.
Works closely with manufacturing personnel, division managers, marketing, and other disciplines as required.
Education:
Bachelors degree in engineering or related field
Experience:
At least 3+ years related experience as an Engineer
Must have Project Engineer experience focusing on tooling, Plastic Injection Molding
Must have Machinist Experience
Experience in Tool Room
Knows how to evaluate tooling & Plastic Injection Molding
