Product/Project Engineer

Salary dependent on years of experience and education plus bonus structure and medical, dental and vision benefits

It would be great to work 40-45 hours a week and not 60
Bonuses are paid out here at a target of 10%
This position will offer DIVERSITY of your engineering tasks - get involved with product, project, CI, quality and development engineering tasks
You won't be in a cubicle; you will have your OWN OFFICE
Enjoy travel? You will travel internationally for this position
Your team members are long-term employees and excited for you to start
Bonuses have always been paid and the company has been profitable

This position could be for you!

Due to a retirement, manufacturer is seeking a Product/Project Engineer to lead diverse engineering tasks. The Product/Project Engineer will report to the Operations Manager and will have the following responsibilities:

• Focus on product development, including improving current processes and product lines
• Troubleshoot processing problems utilizing root cause analysis and implementing countermeasures
• Investigate lots, monitor the process and make improvements on quality issues or defects
• Manage capital and facility projects, including overseeing budgets and timelines
• Communicate with customers on technical issues and (eventually) represent the company as the technical expert
• Improve the process by identifying scrap reductions or efficiency improvements
• Research and source new and/or improved raw materials
• Maintain ISO compliance and complete internal audits as needed
• Present engineering findings to company stakeholders
• Work with external agent representative on customer inquiries, manufacturability and quoting
• Attend trade shows, representing the company and product line
• Other duties as directed by management

Candidates should be able to communicate at all levels, work in a "hands-on" capacity and have the ability to wear multiple hats. Skill sets should include attention to detail, accuracy, thoroughness and patience. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid holidays, vacation, 401K, life insurance, long-term disability, 12 paid holidays and vacation.

REQUIREMENTS for the Product/Project Engineer:
1. Bachelor's degree in a technical field; materials, ceramic, chemical or electrical preferred
2. At least 5-8 years in a similar manufacturing engineering position
3. Experience working in batching, blending or formulating manufacturing environments
4. Experience with diverse engineering tasks, including project, process, CI, quality, etc.
5. Willingness to travel internationally
6. Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Excel

Skills preferred but NOT required:
1. Customer communication
2. Glass and/or plastics experience
3. PLCs and/or robotic experience
4. SolidWorks

Why work for this organization:
1. Although no remote opportunity, there is an excellent work/life balance with minimal weekends
2. Competitive benefits, including 401K and medical benefits day one of employment
3. Capital expenditures have recently been spent on the building
4. No cubicles; you will have your own office
5. The company supplies to an international market and has long-term employees

Candidates are preferred to be local to the Perrysburg, Ohio area; there is not a relocation package available at this time.

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