Project Engineer

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Farmington, CT, USA
In-Office
73K-117K Annually
Entry level
Software • Industrial
The Role
Plans and manages manufacturing projects involving new product production, process improvement, plant layout, product transfers, cost reduction, and lean manufacturing. Coordinates project teams, tracks progress and risks, maintains documentation, escalates issues, and ensures projects meet quality, schedule, budget, and productivity goals. Supports SYNCHRO activities, standardized procedures, and value stream mapping to improve product flow.
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As a family-run, high-tech company with nearly 19,000 employees at 71 locations worldwide, we are looking for forward thinkers with unconventional ideas and drive to join our team. Our company culture, which values collaboration and mutual trust, creates the ideal framework for boldly trying new things and questioning the status quo. Our technologies inspire people to develop and produce things that are currently unimaginable. Whether lasers, machine tools, EUV or electronics - TRUMPF is building technological worlds for future generations. Are you ready for new challenges?

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Develop project plans while incorporating both short- and long-term strategies for the production of new products
  • Manage project team activities, communicate changes and progress to team members, and report and escalate to upper management as needed
  • Maintain comprehensive project documentation via data and reports to track project progress, perform risk analyses, monitor work to ensure quality and implement process improvements.
  • Meet productivity standards, complete projects on time and budget, and display commitment to excellence
  • Manage multiple projects and project teams, e.g. process improvement projects, investment projects, cost saving projects
  • Assist in the implementation of Strategic Production Planning, Product Transfers, Plant Layout, Continuous Process Improvement and Lean Manufacturing following SYNCHRO principles.
  • Support SYNCHRO activities and improve product flow by implementing standardized procedures and structures including value stream mapping of process flow through different department areas

Experience & Education

Must have strong working knowledge of manufacturing equipment and processes. Must be able to handle multiple projects simultaneously.  MS Office applications and SAP required. Must exhibit strong organizational skills and the ability to lead and to gain the respect of other employees. Familiarity with TRUMPF products is preferred. 

Bachelor’s Degree in manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering, welding engineering or related field is required. A combination of an Associates Degree in Engineering or related field, and extensive related work experience may be substituted.

Pay & Benefits 

  • Retirement: 401(k) with generous company match 
  • Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits with employer HSA contributions and 100% employer-paid vision premiums for employees and eligible dependents.
  • Education Assistance: Tuition reimbursement and student loan guidance to support your continued learning 
  • Family Support: Paid family and parental leave programs, plus comprehensive reproductive and family health resources 
  • Work-Life Balance: Paid time off available from day one, plus 11 paid company holidays 
  • Income Protection: Company-paid life insurance at two times base salary, along with short- and long-term disability coverage 
  • Additional Programs: Gym membership subsidy, employee referral bonuses, recognition awards, and a scholarship program for employees' children

 

Pay Range: $72,657 - $116,750

TRUMPF Inc. endeavors to make TRUMPF careers pages accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance in completing the applications process, please contact our HR department at 860.255.6000 or at [email protected]. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and can not be used to inquire about the status of application.


Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Skills Required

  • Strong working knowledge of manufacturing equipment and processes
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
  • Working knowledge of SAP
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Ability to lead projects and gain the respect of employees
  • Bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering, welding engineering, or a related field
  • An associate degree in engineering or a related field combined with extensive related work experience may substitute for a bachelor's degree
  • Familiarity with TRUMPF products
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The Company
HQ: Ditzingen
8,003 Employees

What We Do

TRUMPF - a guarantor of innovation in production technology The high-technology company TRUMPF offers production solutions in the machine tool, laser and electronics sectors. The company is driving digital connectivity in manufacturing industry through consulting, platform and software offers. TRUMPF is the world technological and market leader for machine tools used in flexible sheet metal processing, and also for industrial lasers. Imprint: http://www.trumpf.com/s/impressum

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