Project Engineer

Project Engineer

Working location: Cary, IL

Onsite requirement: Full-time onsite position*

*This position does not qualify for international relocation. All candidates must be authorized to work in US and not require sponsorship.

About the Company

At Aptar, we use insights, design, engineering and science to create innovative packaging technologies that build brand value for our customers, and, in turn, make a meaningful difference in the lives, looks, health and homes of people around the world.

Every day, Aptar creates “a-ha moments” for its customers and their consumers and patients by continually bringing innovations to market that convert non-dispensing packaging into breakthrough product-dispensing systems, including those that give people more effective ways to put on their favorite fragrance, kids the opportunity to pour ketchup without making a mess and patients connected technologies that help them more easily adhere to treatment.

We have manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe, Asia and South America and over 13,000 dedicated employees in some 20 countries.

You should work here because we:

• Attract and develop high performing people.
• Promote a diverse and inclusive work environment.
• Allow for failure by allowing people to make mistakes through an open and trusting environment.
• Invest in the development of employees through local, regional and global career opportunities.
• Contribute to the communities where we reside.

About the Role

We have an exciting position open for a Project Engineer in our Cary, IL location. The Project Engineer’s role is an integral part of the Project Execution and Continuous Improvement process while working cross functionally among departments and sites. This unique role crosses over technology verticals such as molding, automation and product development.

As a member of the Engineering and Industrialization team, the Project Engineer’s primary responsibility is to lead, drive, and manage all applicable engineering and technical aspects associated with Capital Projects, Continuous Improvement Projects, material changes for sustainability, and dual sourcing of equipment/materials to improve our speed to market. This process requires the position to apply all internal standards, procedures and activity necessary for effective and efficient execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in executing engineering change orders to project scope in equipment and materials (i.e. alternate production materials and recycled materials).
• Drive sampling, validation and production release of engineering change orders.
• Support rapid prototyping and pilot mold process and functional development.
• Assist in development of quotations for new market opportunities and work with suppliers of injection molds, automation, and support equipment as needed.
• Seek and develop new technology advancements that will help gain a competitive edge.
• Initiate and improve project engineering process across multiple technical disciplines, while adhering to ISO standards and procedurs.
• Provide technical support to Manufacturing and Quality as it relates to our Project Portfolio.
• Coordinate, manage and supervise the delivery and sampling of new cells (molds, EOT, robotics and assembly equipment).
• Support the Stage Gate process to ensure Stage Gate progression and proper documentation of deliverables and specifications.
• Participate and contribute to concept development, design iterations for molds and automation.

Qualifications

Education

BSME, BSIE or a Bachelor Degree in Polymers, Plastics, Rigid Packaging or similar area of expertise.

Experience

• 3 -5 years of manufacturing industry experience.
• Fundamental understanding of statistics & application
• Experience in Data Analytics and tools to present data results and trends.
• Travel: Domestic up to 30% and sometimes at short notice. International travel a possibility.

What we offer:

• An exciting, diverse and value based working environment
• Award-winning corporate university offering personal development and training opportunities.
• Competitive base salary and performance-based bonus plan.
• Contribute to the communities where we reside.
• Innovative benefits plan which includes: 401k & Retirement Savings plan, vacation, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, pet insurance, wellness plan, and generous paid maternity/paternity leave.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Aptar is an equal opportunities employer. We believe that a diverse workforce is key to our success. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief.