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20/20 Custom Molded Plastics, Ltd., 14620 Selwyn Drive, Holiday City, Ohio, United States of America

POSITION OBJECTIVE: The purpose and scope of the following description is to establish a minimum standard of conduct, to outline basic responsibilities and determine needed activities and qualifications of the Project Engineer.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, specifications, and 3D CAD models.
• Working knowledge of injection molding and/or plastics manufacturing processes preferred.
• Understanding of mold construction, tooling design, secondary operations, and manufacturing equipment.
• Working knowledge of CAD software.
• Familiarity with project-management tools and methodologies.
• Understanding of dimensional inspection, CMM reports, and quality documentation.
• Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, control plans, and engineering change processes, where applicable.
• Strong technical problem-solving and root-cause-analysis skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Associates degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related technical field required; bachelor’s degree preferred. Significant relevant manufacturing, tooling, or project engineering experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.
• Ensure consistent, dependable attendance and demonstrate a willingness to accommodate non-standard work hours as necessary.
• Capable of effectively managing job-related stress and fostering productive workplace interactions.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage assigned projects from initial design review through tooling, sampling, production launch, and project closeout.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, milestones, action-item lists, and tooling timelines.
• Coordinate activities between Engineering, Quality Assurance, Sales, Purchasing, Maintenance, and Production related to assigned projects, tooling builds and modifications, sampling trials, new product launches, and process improvements.
• Serve as the primary engineering liaison with assigned customers, tool shops, equipment suppliers, and other outside vendors for assigned projects.
• Review customer drawings, CAD models, specifications, and engineering changes for manufacturability.
• Coordinate tooling design reviews and ensure tooling meets 20/20 CMP manufacturing and equipment standards prior to approval.
• Coordinate launch activities, mold trials, sampling activities, engineering changes, and follow-up actions required for production readiness.
• Support troubleshooting of tooling, processing, equipment, and part-quality issues.
• Develop and maintain engineering documentation such as part drawings and models, including tooling specifications, project trackers, sample documentation, equipment specifications, and engineering change records.
• Support RFQ activities by reviewing part geometry, tooling requirements, equipment needs, estimated cycle times, secondary operations, and manufacturing feasibility.
• Identify and implement cost-reduction, productivity, quality, and process-improvement opportunities.
• Ensure projects comply with applicable customer requirements, quality standards, and 20/20 CMP safety procedures.
• Coordinate the design, procurement, installation, and validation of jigs, fixtures, secondary equipment, and automation.
• Facilitate project launch and post-launch reviews to identify lessons learned and corrective actions.
• Provide technical support to production and Quality Assurance after launch as required.
• All other duties as assigned.

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20/20 Custom Molded Plastics, Ltd., 14620 Selwyn Drive, Holiday City, Ohio, United States of America