Project Engineer - Plastics Manufacturing (Injection Molding & Extrusion)

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The company is seeking a skilled Project Engineer with a strong background in plastics manufacturing, specifically in injection molding and profile extrusion , to lead high-impact engineering projects across our facilities. If you're passionate about innovative process improvement, equipment upgrades, and hands-on project management, this is the opportunity for you.

Responsibilities:

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• Lead and manage capital engineering projects from start to finish, including budgeting, scheduling, performance tracking, and reporting.
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• Drive improvements by supporting maintenance excellence programs at multiple production sites.
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• Provide technical leadership in evaluating and implementing new technologies, systems, and machinery.
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• Conduct vendor assessments and recommend alternative equipment and process solutions.
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• Collaborate with local plant teams to identify maintenance skill gaps and support hiring, testing, and training efforts.
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• Utilize your expertise to monitor project costs, ensuring they align with approved budgets.
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• Be flexible with travel and work hours as needed to meet project milestones (weekends and extended hours may be required).
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Qualifications:

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• Bachelor's degree in Engineering , preferably Mechanical or Plastics Engineering.
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• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment within the plastics industry, ideally with experience in injection molding and profile extrusion.
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• Proven hands-on knowledge of mold processing, troubleshooting, and implementation.
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• Proficient in Microsoft Office, CAD software, and project management tools .
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• Familiarity with hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical systems, automation, and PLCs .
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• Strong leadership and project management capabilities with a track record of successful project execution.
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