Project Engineer
About this role
Position Summary
The Project Engineer is a highly motivated and detail-oriented position specialized in injection molding and overall process integration. The Project Engineer will be responsible for overseeing the design, development, and production processes of injection molded components, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget while maintaining high-quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage injection molding projects from concept through production, ensuring adherence to timelines and project milestones
- Collaborate with design engineers to develop product specifications, prototypes, automation, and tooling designs for injection molding processes
- Conduct feasibility studies and cost analyses for new projects, identifying potential risks and developing mitigation strategies
- Oversee the setup, testing, and validation of injection molding processes, including process parameter optimization to enhance product quality and efficiency
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including production, quality assurance, and supply chain management, to ensure seamless project execution
- Assist in the evaluation and selection of materials suitable for injection molding processes, considering performance and cost factors
- Analyze production data and troubleshoot issues related to injection molding operations to drive continuous improvement efforts
- Prepare and present detailed project reports, including status updates, project budgets, and timelines, to Program Management
- Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices related to injection molding and project management
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives and drive Lean Manufacturing principles
- Maintain 5S related responsibilities within the manufacturing environment to comply with internal standards
Qualifications
- Associate’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Plastics Engineering, or a related field
- Strong understanding of injection molding materials, tooling, process parameters, and machinery
- Proficient in CAD software (SolidWorks) and injection molding simulation tools.
- Strong understanding of injection molding processes, tooling design, and materials science
- Solid analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
Required Skills
- Experience with multi-cavity molds, robotics, and automation in injection molding.
- Familiarity with CAD software and molding simulation tools.
- Hands-on experience with troubleshooting mold issues and optimizing cycle times.
- Ability to manage multiple programs simultaneously
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Knowledge of MoldFlow analysis and scientific molding principles
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles
Key Competencies
- Results-driven with strong accountability
- High attention to detail and organization
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Work Environment
- Combination of office and manufacturing floor setting
- May require travel to customer sites, suppliers, and tooling vendors
- Occasional extended hours during critical program phases
Company at a glance
Husco is a private, family-owned company with more than 80 years of experience designing and manufacturing hydraulic and electro-mechanical control systems for Automotive and Off-Highway equipment. However, all of that work would not be possible without a highly talented workforce.
Husco is powered by people. We employ diverse, creative employees and provide them with a collaborative and challenging environment to create innovative solutions for the markets we serve.
Our collaborative customer relationships are driven by three essential values: intelligent risk-taking, high performance, and practical innovation. These values are carried out by each and every employee around the globe.
Husco is a fast growing, community-oriented company with facilities in Wisconsin, Iowa, Michigan, England, China, India, Brazil, and Germany, offering careers with vast opportunities for professional advancement and innovation.
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