Project Engineer

## Description
***Project Management Responsibilities:***

• Manage the development of new programs from concept through customer approval
• Lead small to mid-scale projects with low to moderate complexity (i.e. – component based projects, prototypes, etc.) through providing leadership and direction to cross-functional support resources
• Maintain program organization through effectively and consistently communicating the status of critical project milestones and action items to appropriate internal and external stakeholders
• Meet the following objectives at time of project closure (taking into account customer driven scope changes):
• Completion of project on or before established target date
• NRE within quoted budget
• Part costs for all elements of project at or below quoted costs
• Predictable manufacturing status
• Mitigate challenges that may negatively impact development (short term) and/or production (long term) in the areas of cost, quality or delivery
• Effectively collaborate with Business Continuity Managers on project activity and strategy
• Identify and capitalize on cost savings opportunities (NRE and/or part cost) throughout project
• Provide Estimating staff with support and information in completing project related quotations as requested
• Provide support to Purchasing and Supplier Quality for all procured materials, components and outsourced processes related to projects

***Engineering Support Responsibilities:***

• Support Program Manager on the development activities for complex programs
• Oversee the development of robust manufacturing processes using data analysis and statistical methods
• Investigate and address new challenges using a systematic, logical progression problem solving approach
• Perform DOE analysis as needed to ensure factors for process variation have been accounted for
• Assist with design for manufacturability internally and with customers
• Work with manufacturing during product/process development to ensure a successful transition to production
• Establish effective and efficient manufacturing plans, including work instructions, inspection plans
• Participate in the creation and execution of qualification and validation protocols/plans
• Participate in the continuous improvement of processes and systems

***Customer Relations Responsibilities:***

• Obtain customer approval of developed processes
• Participate in and/or lead customers through the resolution of technical related questions or issues
• Establish, build, and maintain positive relationship with customers
• Effectively manage and communicate scope changes of projects in a timely fashion

***General Responsibilities:***

• Interact with customers, suppliers, and coworkers in a productive and professional manner
• Responsibility to protect Donatelle confidential information and Intellectual Property
• Follow safety requirements as outlined in the safety manual
• Perform other projects and duties as assigned
• Support other positions on the engineering teams as needed including Development Quality Engineers and Manufacturing Engineers

• ***Preferred Qualifications:***
• ***Education/Experience:***

• 4 Year Engineering Degree (Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Plastics Engineering)
• 2+ years of experience in contract manufacturing within related industry

***Other Qualifications and Desired Skills:***

• Experience with plastic tooling/processing, machining, secondary processes and assembly methods preferred
• Experience in medical component/device manufacturing preferred
• Experience working directly with customers
• Demonstrated experience in management of projects
• Computer skills, including MS Office, MS Project, 3D CAD Systems (Creo, Solid Works) Adobe Acrobat
• Knowledge and application of statistics and SPC
• Comprehensive knowledge of blue print reading and GD&T
• Technical knowledge, analytical expertise and attention to detail
• Ability to ensure work is accurate and completed within a timely manner
• Ability to resolve manufacturing problems independently
• Good written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast paced environment with multiple changing priorities
• Position requires you have the ability to work in a manufacturing environment

***Physical Requirements:***

• Ability to work in a general office environment

• ***Benefits and Pay:***
• ***Benefits:***

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Basic and voluntary life insurance
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement options with a company match
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Annual incentive bonus opportunities
• Flexible spending accounts