Project Engineer

Serigraph is seeking a Project Engineer to support sales by developing robust product decorating solutions that fit our customers' budgets, technical requirements, and schedules. The Project Engineer works directly with customers from early design engagement through product launch and mass production. The Project Engineer ensures that awarded programs are aligned with Serigraph manufacturing capabilities while satisfying customer requirements for quality and cost. The Project Engineer is the technical lead and is ultimately responsible for new product development including regular communication with customers.
Project Engineer Responsibilities -

• Support sales in the identification and qualification of new opportunities at targeted customers.
• Recommend optimal decorating technologies based on application, performance requirements and cost targets.
• Provide customer guidance and education on recommended decorating technologies.
• Work with customer in development of product definition, including CAD Design, product performance specifications, blueprint tolerances, color callouts and lighting requirements.
• Lead project evaluation and estimation, including; Provides rough cost estimates for early part design considerations, Review of all prints, artwork, CAD, color chips and specifications, Develop tooling and product cost estimates, along with timing for new program quotes, Leads completion of project risk assessment with cross-functional team, Coordinate the delivery of all customers driven project prototype builds.
• Act as the project manager to lead all aspects of project launch through all phases of advanced product quality planning (APQP), including; Feasibility Testing / Prototypes, Product and Process Verification, PFMEA / Control Plan, Product and Process Validation, Capability Analysis, Run at rate, Pre-Production Approval Process, Safe Launch.
• Participates in CI/Lean, VA/VE cost savings activities.

What we are looking for in a Project Engineer -

• Minimum of 3 years' experience working for a manufacturing company producing technical / custom products. Injection molding of thermoplastics a plus.
• Positional experience in Engineering, Program Management, Project Management, or other technical design role. Experience with Automotive supply chain highly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical concentration is preferred, such as mechanical engineering, polymer/plastics engineering, or chemistry. Without a degree, equivalent experience is required.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with strong abilities to communicate technical information clearly and influence teams.
• Ability to interpret technical product drawings, specifications and commercial terms and conditions.
• Effective problem solving and analytical skills, utilizing fact-based decision making.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills; including PowerPoint and other software presentation tools, Word, Access, and Excel.
• Travel up to 15% of the time.

The compensation structure is determined based on several factors, including the position, skills, level of experience, job-specific requirements, and the location of the position.
Our goal is to offer competitive and fair compensation that reflects these critical elements.
We're looking for fun, reliable coworkers to join our team. If this sounds like you, we can't wait to connect.
If you have the skills and dedication to contribute to our team in this role, we welcome your application. Your attention to detail and commitment to quality are valued here.
Who is Serigraph?
Serigraph has over 70 years of experience in printing, advanced decorating technologies and graphic solutions for the automotive, appliance, consumer, medical, power sports, and point-of-purchase markets. Our core business is decorating plastic. We print, form, mold, finish and fulfill in-house. Serigraph specializes in transforming our customer's brands to the physical world through print. Come help us build a team of creative problem solvers who know they can make a difference-because that's the kind of community we want.
Life at Serigraph
The average Serigraph employee has more than 16 years of service! The tenure of our coworkers speaks volumes for life at Serigraph. Serigraph employees enjoy:
Competitive wages
Access to earned wages before the scheduled payday
Paid time off, 10 paid holidays, and a vacation buy/sell program
Free onsite healthcare and telemedicine including COVID testing
Full benefits package including health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
401(k) eligibility on day one with company match
Free onsite fitness facility and walking trails
Cross training, growth, and promotion from within
What are you waiting for? Apply to join the Serigraph team today!