Project Engineer
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: chicagojobs@winpak.com, Fax: 708-755-7257
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.