Project Engineer

Project Manager / Project Engineer

The Project Manager / Project Engineer is a critical member of the engineering team. This candidate will be responsible for managing projects through their entirety, communicating with the customer, working with the internal Forum teams including production, tooling & quality to drive a successful project. Purpose: To ensure that all customer requirements are met with regard to communication, project management, tool design, manufacturing, quality and delivery for projects & tooling. To develop and maintain good working relationships with all of the customers and vendors of Forum Plastics LLC. To work with the management of Forum Plastics LLC to seek new customers and supportive vendors that will aid our quest to grow our company. To provide support for all Quality activities for Forum Plastics LLC. To implement the company's Quality Policy and ensure that the requirements of ISO 13485-2016 and other applicable industry standards are maintained. Drive continuous improvement activities throughout the organization.

Responsibilities: Direct customer communication regarding project / project status / delivery / qualification requirements. Review mold and tool designs to improve quality of manufacturing results. Review designs for new tooling, customer change notices, gages, fixtures, and jigs. Facilitate the timely completion of all new mold construction projects and ensure established timelines are met. Aid in the development and implement manufacturing / engineering programs to improve overall operations.

Job Duties: Major Project Management for customer new tooling / products from inception thru to production realization. Facilitate meetings with customers to review project status & mold designs. Prepare documentation for quote packages. Conduct Design for Molding (DFM) for new inquiries. Manage qualification projects by working closely with QA. Develop and maintain a high level of communication with all departments within Forum Plastics LLC. Assist the selection, ordering and implementation of new equipment, and facilities improvements as required. Provide inputs for cost and feasibility for new mold construction as required. Minor Support the Molding Technicians with timely ordering of supplies and components as needed. Assist in the development and implementation of continuous improvements for molding, tooling, printing and all other manufacturing operations.

Skills: project engineering, plastic, plastic injection, plastic injection molding

Top Skills Details: project engineering

Additional Skills & Qualifications: Experience in Manufacturing or Engineering Environment a plus. Experience in molding / process engineering related to precision injection molded parts a plus. Knowledge of plastic injection molding processes related to medical devices a plus. Strong knowledge of safety procedures and policies. Knowledge of OSHA practices desirable. Spanish speaking, reading, and writing bilingual ability a plus. SolidWorks proficiency desired. Microsoft Office skills required (Excel, Word, Project, Outlook). Project Management experience desired. 5 years preferred. Experience in Medical Device manufacturing & Qualification a plus. Engineering degree required

Experience Level: Entry Level

Pay and Benefits: The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $110000.00/yr. medical, dental, vision, 401k

Workplace Type: This is a fully onsite position in Waterbury, CT.

Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Aug 29, 2025.