Manager Project Engineer
Core
Provides technical leadership for manufacturing engineering projects focused on tool design, tool room operations, tooling development, and process improvement to enhance safety, quality, velocity, and cost performance.
Role type
Manager, Manufacturing Project Engineer (Tooling & Process)
Builds
Fixtures, gauges, jigs, dies, special tooling, production support equipment, and automated tooling systems.
Domain
Manufacturing Engineering / Industrial Automation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> physical/clinical work (specifically: tooling design, validation, and implementation for manufacturing operations)
Required skills
Tool design and development, CAD-based design review, Capacity planning and management, Project management, Technical troubleshooting, Cross-functional team leadership, Supplier management, Automation integration (hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic), Process improvement, Risk assessment
Preferred skills
Experience with robotic cells and CNC equipment, Make-versus-buy decision making, Standardization of best practices
Technologies
CAD software, Hydraulic systems, Pneumatic systems, Electronic and electrical design systems, CNC equipment, Robotic cells
Responsibilities
Lead major manufacturing engineering projects related to tool design and production tooling improvements; Evaluate tooling systems to ensure proper integration with plant processes; Direct suppliers and cross-functional teams in tooling analysis and design feasibility; Provide technical guidance and mentoring to manufacturing engineers and tool room personnel; Provide technical guidance for automation including hydraulic, pneumatic, and electronic design.
Seniority
Manager, hands-on technical leadership
