Title: Manufacturing Technology Project Engineer 

Job Summary:

The Manufacturing Technology Project Engineer is responsible for improving manufacturing processes by evaluating and implementing advanced engineering technologies, equipment and tooling. Oversee the procurement and implementation of manufacturing technologies within Deringer-Ney, Inc. to improve quality, efficiency and cost.

Supervisory Responsibilities:  

None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Identify and evaluate potential equipment and tooling suppliers, manage the sourcing process to secure high-quality equipment and tools at optimal cost and delivery terms. 
• Prepare return of investment analysis to justify investment in selected technology, equipment and tooling.
• Work closely with internal teams (design, process and quality engineers, maintenance, etc.) to facilitate and manage overall project implementation through IQ/OQ/PQ process 
• Foster strong relationships with vendors and oversee the design, development and fabrication of manufacturing equipment and tooling. 
• Ensure manufacturing solutions meet the required quality standards, certifications, regulatory requirements, customer specifications, production timelines and budget.
• Support the Design Engineers by suggesting ideas to make the detail components or assemblies more cost effective and producible

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes (e.g. wire draw, strip rolling, stamping , machining, plastic injection molding). 
• Knowledge of quality control standards and regulatory compliance, especially in medical and automotive sectors.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in materials science (metallurgy), mechanical engineering or Industrial Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing experience in production environment.
• Experience as a Metallurgy Manufacturing Engineer is strongly preferred. 

Physical Requirements: 

• Prolonged periods of sitting or standing. 
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities.