Judge Direct Placement · 10 hours ago
Manufacturing Project Engineer
Carpentersville, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $100K/yr
5+ years expJudge Direct Placement is seeking a Manufacturing Project Engineer who will manage all aspects of product development activities from concept to production. The role involves coordinating activities between engineering disciplines, sourcing, manufacturing, and ensuring project goals are achieved in a timely manner.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Sean Faux
Responsibilities
Work with the project teams to develop product requirements, project schedules, and milestones that meet or exceed customer expectations
Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects
Apply modern project management tools and techniques to keep a project on schedule and within budget
Ability to address root cause issues using problem-solving skills and execute contingency planning with the project team to keep schedules on track
Making effective decisions when presented with multiple options
Pending project size may be required to be part of the project team – engineering, analysis, etc
Maintain and regularly update NRE hours, tooling costs, part costs, and test costs
Manage BOMs, engineering change notices, and all project-related documents
Runs weekly project meetings to keep a cross-functional team informed and on task
Present monthly project reviews to senior management – schedule, costs, issues
Adhere to phase-gate process and ensure phase requirements are completed and properly documented
Assist with other duties as required or assigned
Must be big-picture and detailed-oriented thinking. Strong, proactive management and people skills to encourage collaboration and keep projects on track
Qualification
Required
BS in Engineering (ME, EE, General)
Minimum 5 years of Project Management experience
Good people skills – able to negotiate and achieve results without direct reporting authority
Problem-solving, multitasking, and planning skills
Previous hands-on engineering experience – concept through production
Microsoft Project (or equivalent) experience
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Strong oral, written, and follow up communications skills
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401k match
STD
LTD
FSA
LFSA
HSA
10 paid holidays
15 days PTO
Company
Judge Direct Placement
JUDGE DIRECT PLACEMENT, with over 45 years of experience, is a leading provider of top management talent to companies nationwide, with a focus in the areas of Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Sales & Marketing.
Founded in 1970West Chester, Pennsylvania, US
1001-5000 employees
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