PROJECT ENGINEER

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53083, Sheboygan, WI, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Industrial • Manufacturing
The Role
The Project Engineer evaluates product feasibility, develops plans from purchase order through production release, reviews mold designs, coordinates sampling and customer approvals, and supports product launches. The role improves injection molding processes, quality, productivity, scrap, and setup times; resolves manufacturing and tooling issues; identifies cost savings; and collaborates with customers, sales, mold makers, and internal departments.
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Join the Polyfab Team

For more than 50 years, Polyfab LLC has been a trusted custom thermoplastic injection molding manufacturer. Since 1971, we've built our reputation on quality, innovation, integrity, and strong customer partnerships. Our team is committed to producing exceptional products while providing employees with a safe, clean, and collaborative work environment.

If you are ready to take your engineering career to the next level and make an impact on exciting projects, we invite you to apply today at Polyfab LLC!

Summary:

In this role, you’ll bridge the gap between technical execution and project delivery—ensuring projects are completed on time, within scope, and to the highest quality standards. You’ll collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams and customers to bring complex projects from concept to completion and maintain customer products and relationships after launch. In this role you’ll use critical thinking, technical knowledge of injection molding, and personnel skills.

Essential Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily.

  • Abide by all policies, procedures & work instructions including but not limited to the Employee Handbook.
  • Execute policies, procedures & work instructions as documented within Polyfab’s software system as appropriate to the position (RD106-033, QMS Training Matrix). 
  • Complete all appropriate paperwork in an accurate, timely and efficient manner.
  • Strong emphasis on maintaining 5S.  Maintain clean and safe work area.
  • Analyze new product projects for feasibility and DFM to determine information for quoting purposes. 
  • Develop and execute detailed plans for new products from P.O. to release to production.
  • Analyze existing process for improvements in productivity and quality and for reductions in scrap and setup times.
  • Review preliminary mold designs to ensure conformance to standards and to optimize design before construction.
  • Works with mold maker to resolve discrepancies or implement revisions and improvements.
  • Attend or run appropriate samples ensuring product design and take required action to move projects to approval.
  • Work with all departments facilitating a successful product launch (quote through customer approvals and production launch).
  • Works with manufacturing to resolve issues, implement improvements, and identify cost saving opportunities.
  • Provide technical advice to other departments as required.
  • Accompany Sales for customer visits as required for new projects or to help resolve issues.  
  • All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications

Qualifications:

  • Two-year Associates degree and five years of related experience; or
  • Equivalent combination of education and experience. Four-year Technical or Engineering degree preferred.
  • Understanding of Scientific Molding principals and their application.
  • Experience with Solidworks and Moldex software a plus but not required.
  • Knowledge of injection molding and related manufacturing processes, procedures and machinery.
  • Basic knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Office Applications.

What We're Looking For

  • Organized and highly detail-oriented
  • A strong communicator who enjoys collaborating across departments
  • Comfortable managing multiple projects simultaneously
  • Experienced in manufacturing and product launch environments
  • Passionate about continuous improvement and Lean Manufacturing
  • Skilled at solving technical and production challenges

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

  • Sheboygan, WI 53083 (Required)

Work Location: In person

 

Skills Required

  • Associate degree and five years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Understanding of Scientific Molding principles and their application
  • Knowledge of injection molding and related manufacturing processes, procedures, and machinery
  • Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
  • Four-year technical or engineering degree
  • Experience with SolidWorks and Moldex software
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The Company
HQ: Sheboygan, WI
60 Employees
Year Founded: 1971

What We Do

Polyfab LLC is a custom thermoplastic injection molding company founded in 1971, specializing in manufacturing high-quality plastic parts for industries such as construction, packaging, consumer products, and medical devices.

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