Project Engineer

Role details

Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Project Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be instrumental in coordinating and overseeing various phases of projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and to the highest standards of quality. Your expertise will drive project success through effective planning, resource management, and collaboration with diverse teams. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful projects while developing your skills in a fast-paced, energetic environment.

Responsibilities

• Execution of projects in the sense of customer-oriented development for decorative parts within the automobile range in accordance with the Novem quality policies.
• Execution of basic development projects.
• Development from parts, processes and surfaces for production readiness.
• In own area of responsibility: Responsibility for safe working, environmental protection and energy management. For managers, this extends to their entire area of responsibility and personnel area.
• Guarantee schedules are on courses for project.
• Ensure correct content for submitted technical quotations.
• Updates of project status and punctual information provided to superiors.
• Supervision of project.
• Budget responsibility for the transferred projects (at planned and approved operational sequence).
• Assure compliance with Novem Quality Policy & Guidelines and the procedures of the IATF based Management System.
• Assure compliance with Novem Safety and Environmental Protection Policy and the Novem USA safety and environmental health manual.
• Meet all relevant legal, customer and group requirements for area of responsibility.
• Focus on personal continuous improvement.
• Meet all reporting requirements within the group and Novem North America.
• Assure quality of all relevant SAP master data.
• Consistent contact with the relevant central functions of the Novem Group.
• Maintain appropriate records and files, preferably electronically.
• Maintain a high level of cleanliness and organization in the area of responsibility
• Total responsibility for the coordination between Novem, customer, and subcontractor.
• Project support from the generation of an offer to the serial transmission and later modification.
• Manage the character of the project.
• Preparation of decisions for the management of the project.
• Provide technical support during the offer period.
• Analysis and fulfillment of customer technical requirements.
• Provide and update the project plans.
• Cooperation in project-related principle development.
• Provide feasibility information.
• Provide and update development and part histories.
• Organize and prepare project discussions
• Responsible for execution as well as monitoring of dates.
• Support program management team in all technical questions.
• Coordination of tools for procured parts and releases with the quality department.
• Provide construction offers in co-operation with CAD department.
• Realization of prototype parts with prototype shop and subcontractor.
• Cost responsibility for tools and parts.
• Knowledge of customer systems.
• Provide documented, comprehensible development of procedures for the deformation technique and surface processing.
• Provide technical releases of the customers’ achievements.
• All other additional tasks and duties assigned by superior.

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or materials engineering required.
• 5 years minimum experience required, automotive industry preferred.
• Experienced with injection molding. Automotive experience preferred, hard plastics experience required.
• Advanced knowledge of finishing techniques and expirations.
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively through time management strategies.
• Knowledge of contracts, schematics, project scheduling methodologies, and management principles.
• Effective communication skills for coordinating with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and schematics accurately for precise execution of plans.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Join us as a Project Engineer if you’re passionate about driving successful projects through innovative solutions and collaboration! This role offers a chance to grow your expertise while making a tangible impact on our projects’ success from start to finish.

Pay: $105,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) 5% Match
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have at least 3 years of experience in hard plastics injection molding?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Project engineering: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Troy, MI 48098