Project Engineer

Job Title:- Project Engineer
Location:- Brea, CA
Job type:- Full time with benefits
Job Summary
This position is responsible for projects that include new product development, assistance and product line support. It leads R&D efforts in product and process improvement while utilizing best manufacturing practices and lean methodologies.
Primary Responsibilities

• Works with department planner to create production work orders based on master schedule and MRP requirements.
• Prepares work order packets for each work order.
• Reviews and releases work orders to production.
• Schedules and re-schedules work orders on the shop floor based on availability of capacity and master schedule demand.
• Updates and maintains monthly schedule file.
• Identifies purchasing and internal shortages and follows up with the responsible buyer or planner.
• Escalates issues to the next appropriate level.
• Assists with the investigation and resolution of issues related to past due shipments/work orders and material shortages.
• Participates in lean initiatives including but not limited to: kanban, one-piece flow, and inventory reduction.
• Maintains planning metrics.
• Coordinates with manufacturing, purchasing, quality, engineering, sales, and other support teams to alleviate constraints to on-time delivery.
• Maintains accurate records and files.
• Ability and willingness to train other employees.
• Maintains the highest ethical standards, even when challenged from above.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of projects.
• Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; and resolving any problems as they come up.
• No direct reports.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of formal project management methodologies.
• Experience in project deliverables that are subjected to constraints of cost, time, and human resources.
• CAD/CAM experience (SolidWorks and or CATIA)
• Computer literate with excellent MS Office skills.
• The ability to read and interpret 3D models, 2D drawings, industry and customer specifications.
• Must be familiar with various manufacturing processes (Fabrication, Injection Molding, and Assembly).
• Excellent business sense with a capacity to be sensitive to cost drivers.
• Creative and progressive thinking with an ability to adapt to rapid change.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish.
• Experience in the plastic injection and/or aerospace industry is preferred.

Education/Previous Experience Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Three or more combined years of experience in Operations-based Project Management and/or Engineering with industrial experience preferred