Project Engineer
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POSITION SUMMARY:
Plan, organize, and control projects related to the design and development or modification of thermoforming tooling, thermoforming equipment or thermoforming systems
The Project Engineer ensures that the project and/ or design conforms to specifications, is manufacturable at estimated costs, and is technically sound
The engineer will supervise the fabrication, assembly, testing, and debugging of prototype or proof of concept equipment
As well as, coordinate the fabrication, assembly, testing and debugging of production tooling and equipment
The engineer ensures that projects are completed on schedule and within budget, and result in commercial equipment that operates in accordance with specifications.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
Prepare project plans and schedules for the development of equipment and new systems, or modification to existing equipment or system in support of the company's market objectives.
Recommend a broad design approach and utilization of internal vs
external resources.
Work with and/ or direct project activity at all manufacturing Plants
Determine plant requirements.
Determine design constraints (time, money, feasibility).Gather relevant information on equipment available in the marketplace, and from trade and technical publications.
Prepare technical specifications and standards.
Prepare project estimates, i.e
cost, time and manpower.
Prepare a project schedule for concept design, design engineering, design execution, fabrication, testing and debugging.
Monitor actual progress vs
plan and recommend or initiate corrective action where appropriate.
Ensure internal and external resources assigned to the project are properly utilized and coordinated.
Manage projects so that they are completed on schedule and within budget and result in commercial tooling and equipment that operates in accordance with specifications.
Sign-off for acceptance of tooling and equipment.
Select vendors with supervisor's approval to fabricate and/or assemble the tooling and/or equipment.
Explore cost reductions to incorporate into the design.
Ensure that layout drawings, assembly drawings and bills of material are complete.
Establish test specifications and ensure tooling and equipment operates as required.
Update designs and documentation based on testing & debugging of tooling and equipment.
Ensure modifications to components or features to tooling and/ or equipment operate according to specifications.
Make appropriate revisions to specifications based on results of in-house testing.
Plan and organize delivery and installation of tooling and equipment including support from operations where required.
Monitor field test results and direct changes to machine operating procedures as appropriate.
Make appropriate revisions to design specifications, tooling operating procedures, components, and/or features for final production based on field test results.
Arrange for the manufacture of samples for customers to evaluate product.
Request sheet from manufacturing groups to satisfy sample production.
Provide support to manufacturing in the actual production of samples.
Modify the product/equipment design if the samples do not meet customer's specifications.
Provide direction to marketing related to the results and process capabilities of our manufacturing groups.
Plan and organize own day-to-day activities, and project team activities to ensure that operational responsibilities are satisfactorily performed, that special projects and assignments are effectively completed, and performance standards are achieved.
Maintain project and engineering documentation (electronic and hardcopy) including revision control.
Prepare project appropriations and maintain appropriate documentation regarding status of projects including regular reports on project status, problems, and developments.
Prepare operating, maintenance, and troubleshooting manuals related to tooling and equipment.
Work with and/ or direct project activity at all manufacturing Plants.
Maintain effective and productive relationships with superiors, peers, Sales, Marketing, Manufacturing, and other company personnel, so that coordination of effort is optimal and so as to facilitate achievement of standards of performance.
Maintain effective and productive relationships with customers and vendors.
Continue to develop and broaden technical skills and knowledge so as to maximize effectiveness.
Responsible for reporting food packaging safety problems to plant management.
In the incumbents absence these responsibilities will be transferred to another Project Engineer.
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Creative Conceptual Skills; Engineering Analysis; Tool and Machine Design; Plastic Thermoforming; Manufacturing Processes and Procedures; Managing Suppliers; Project Scheduling and Management; Written and verbal communication skills; Supervisory skills; Ability to use precision measuring devices; 3D Modeling/ CAD Skills (AutoCAD and SolidWorks preferred); Microsoft Office
Must be trained in and follow company policies on GMP, sanitation programs, chemical control and food safety plans and policies.
Must be competent to carry out food packaging safety and quality responsibilities.
EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION:
3-6 years of Engineering Project Management, Tool Design, Equipment Design, Product Design, and/or Manufacturing Engineering
Bachelors of Science Technical Degree; Mechanical Engineering preferred
Work related experience will be considered (minimum of 5 years experience with some college coursework/ technical training).
Winpak offers competitive salary and benefit packages as well as excellent opportunities for professional growth and development based upon the global location of the available position.
Qualified individuals are invited to submit a resume and salary expectations to:
1111 Winpak Way Sauk Village, IL 60411, Email:
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Winpak is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law
Pre-employment drug/alcohol/background screening may be required based on facility location.
Although we appreciate all applicants, only qualified applicants will be considered for interviews. Recommended Skills Auto Cad Cad Communication Corrective And Preventive Action (Capa) Debugging Food Safety
