Project Engineer

Job Description

Role Summary: TheProject Engineer is to perform and oversee all actions necessary to allow manufacturing of customer specified product from initial stages and design concept, through the prototype stage, into production and throughout the manufacturing life of the part.to ensure conformance to customer and ITW requirements. This position has managerial controls over the Manufacturing Engineers.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The following accountabilities are to be performed in accordance with the spirit and philosophy contained in the document, ITW Tomco Mission Statement, and in accordance with company policies:

Provide technical support within the business unit and evaluate feasibility of prospective product regarding design, manufacturability, and performance.

In conjunction with the quality assurance position, establish agreed upon quality tolerances and measurement standards that are acceptable with the customer and can be achieved within normal manufacturing conditions.

Champion all new launch programs and conduct launch team meetings, maintaining the status of each as it relates to timing and budgets.

Monitor all production molds to ensure capability of producing customer minimum quality standards.

Coordinate and participate in initial sampling of new tooling/tooling changes and formulate plan to correct any discrepancies to allow for Customer approval per schedule. This includes verification of tooling alerts, providing tune data where applicable.

Provide leadership in areas of training of Manufacturing and Quality Assurance personnel regarding the manufacture and end use of product.

Monitor all existing production programs for continuous improvement in the areas of scrap reduction and increased efficiencies.

Ensure a good working relationship with all customers, and other departments within ITW.

Maintain an open and candid relationship with the Manufacturing Manager, keeping him fully informed of all-important matters as well as making suggestions and recommendations for improvement.

Maintain compliance with current established operating and regulatory standards.

Responsible for adherence to the company quality, environmental, and safety policy, procedures, and management systems. Ensure that product is maintained at an acceptable inventory level. Ensure periodic inventories are accurate through inventory counts and adjustments in stock items as deemed necessary.

Mentor and coach Manufacturing Engineers on company policies, procedures, and management systems.

Provide ongoing feedback to staff in Launch activities and manufacturing procedures on new products throughout the process.

Maintain compliance with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO 14001, and OH&S standards. Comply with all company safety and environmental policies, procedures, and management systems.

Perform other duties as assigned.