Project Engineer

embecta

$70K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field required
  • 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing or engineering setting
  • Experience in high-speed manufacturing is preferred
  • Familiarity with CAD tools preferred
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities

Responsibilities

  • Deliver engineering projects to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals
  • Lead projects from concept to production handoff
  • Design and validate manufacturing equipment and tooling
  • Develop and test new technologies and materials
  • Manage cross-functional teams and track project budgets and timelines
  • Conduct equipment design reviews and risk assessments
  • Author technical documentation and communicate project outcomes

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on diverse engineering projects
  • Engagement with cross-functional teams and external vendors
  • Exposure to cutting-edge manufacturing technologies
  • Support for professional development and training
  • Robust project management experience in a fast-paced environment
Full Job Description
Core Responsibilities
  • Deliver capital and non-capital engineering projects supporting plant safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives
  • Lead projects through concept, design, build, test, validation, and production handoff
  • Serve as engineering owner for assigned projects


Engineering & Technical Execution
  • Design, specify, and validate manufacturing equipment and tooling
  • Develop and test new manufacturing technologies and materials
  • Support new product development and prototype builds
  • Lead technical problem solving and root cause investigations
  • Conduct equipment design reviews and risk assessments


Project Management
  • Develop project scope, schedules, and cost estimates
  • Track timelines, budgets, and resources
  • Prepare capital requests and manage approved funding
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams to meet project milestones


Vendor & Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Serve as liaison to equipment and material suppliers
  • Manage vendor design reviews, FAT, installation, and startup
  • Coordinate with manufacturing, quality, facilities, and maintenance teams


Validation & Change Management
  • Lead Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), IQ/OQ/PQ, and equipment validation
  • Implement and validate engineering changes and alternate materials
  • Ensure compliance with internal procedures and regulatory requirements


Documentation & Communication
  • Author technical documentation including machine specifications, validation protocols, capital requests, and test reports
  • Communicate project status, risks, and results to stakeholders


Technical Skills
  • Mechanical or manufacturing system design
  • Equipment specification, testing, and validation
  • CAD (preferred)
  • Manufacturing materials and processes


Project Management Skills
  • Scope, schedule, and budget management
  • Capital project planning and execution
  • Resource coordination and risk management


Tools & Systems
  • Proficient in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Project (or equivalent)
  • SAP experience preferred


Professional Skills
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Effective verbal and written communication
  • Technical documentation and report writing
  • Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams


OTHER FUNCTIONS (RESPONSIBILITIES) May Not Be All Inclusive:
  • All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
  • Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other associates.
  • This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Associates will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.
  • Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty successfully.

Experience & Education
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university (engineering or related field) required

Or
  • Three (3) or more years in a manufacturing setting, engineering field
  • High speed manufacturing experience is preferred


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