Hiring for a Project Engineer in Waterbury, CT

Job Description

The Project Engineer is a critical member of the engineering team responsible for managing projects through their entirety. This role involves direct communication with customers, working with internal teams including production, tooling, and quality, to ensure successful project execution. The candidate will also drive continuous improvement activities throughout the organization.

Responsibilities

• Direct customer communication regarding project status, delivery, and qualification requirements.
• Review mold and tool designs to improve quality of manufacturing results.
• Review designs for new tooling, customer change notices, gages, fixtures, and jigs.
• Facilitate the timely completion of all new mold construction projects and ensure established timelines are met.
• Aid in the development and implementation of manufacturing and engineering programs to improve overall operations.
• Project Management for customer new tooling and products from inception to production realization.
• Facilitate meetings with customers to review project status and mold designs.
• Prepare documentation for quote packages.
• Conduct Design for Molding (DFM) for new inquiries.
• Manage qualification projects by working closely with QA.
• Develop and maintain high-level communication with all departments.
• Provide inputs for cost and feasibility for new mold construction.
• Support Molding Technicians with timely ordering of supplies and components as needed.
• Assist in the development and implementation of continuous improvements for molding, tooling, printing, and other manufacturing operations.

Essential Skills

• Experience working in plastics or injection molding.
• Strong communication skills for interaction with customers and collaboration with other engineers.
• Knowledge of plastic injection molding processes.
• Strong knowledge of safety procedures and policies, including OSHA practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Project, Outlook).
• Engineering degree required.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in Manufacturing or Engineering Environment is a plus.
• Experience in molding and process engineering related to precision injection molded parts is a plus.
• Knowledge of plastic injection molding processes related to medical devices is a plus.
• Spanish speaking, reading, and writing bilingual ability is a plus.
• SolidWorks proficiency desired.
• Project Management experience preferred (5 years).
• Experience in Medical Device manufacturing and Qualification is a plus.

Work Environment

The role involves a balanced mix of customer conversations, team collaboration, and hands-on work with prototype designing and production, including the use of 3D printers. The work environment is collaborative and team-oriented, providing a good balance for someone who enjoys both desk work and hands-on activities. Full-time employees will also enjoy good benefits.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $110000.00

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Waterbury,CT.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Feb 6, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $75,000 - $110,000