Summary/Objective

The Steinwall Project Engineer completes tooling and part-pricing quotes associated with new and existing tooling. In response to receipt of purchase orders from customers, he/she will coordinate and manage the tool build, working with third-party tool shops. Activities include the review of plastic part geometries, providing design-for-manufacture feedback, review and approval of tool designs, and assist Steinwall Quality Engineers with tooling issues at the time of sample. The Project Engineer also assesses the scope of new projects to ensure they are complete, on-time, and within budget, and assists in developing the technical documentation for the projects.

Essential Functions

• Geometric evaluation of plastic part models for moldability and production optimization
• Understanding of plastic injection tool (mold) design and function
• Communicate with customer engineers and third-party tool shops
• Researching and learning existing or upcoming technologies in the plastics field
• Mechanical & physical property understanding of plastic resins

Competencies

• Communication
• Mechanical Aptitude
• CAD Software
• Collaboration / Emotional Quota (EQ)
• Problem Solving
• Thoroughness / Detail Oriented

Work Environment

The Project Engineer has frequent interaction with other functional roles (e.g. quality engineering, manufacturing engineering, tool engineering, and processing). Most work is performed in an office environment, yet this position also will collaborate with production staff in manufacturing areas. While performing the duties of this job, the employee must wear appropriate personal safety protection equipment.

Physical Demands

The employee occasionally is required to stand or walk in the production areas. The employee is frequently required to sit at a desk. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position on 1st shift. Hours are flexible but Steinwall requires all office personnel to be in the office during the core hours of 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. 45 hours a week is recommended.

Travel

This position may occasionally require travel. Travel is primarily done during the business day, although some out-of-town and overnight travel may be expected.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelors degree in an engineering field or equivalent experience with thermoplastic injection molding.

Preferred Education and Experience

Mechanical engineering degree preferred, along with educational emphasis on plastics or materials

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.