Project Engineer - Gpac

Project Manager – Global Tooling & Engineering Projects

Are you a driven leader with a passion for overseeing high-impact engineering projects? We're looking for a Project Manager to lead global tooling and engineering development initiatives from customer orders through final approval. This role is at the heart of our success, managing resources and processes that ensure top-notch quality, timely delivery, and outstanding financial performance.

You'll be collaborating closely with both internal and external teams, ensuring seamless execution and exceeding customer expectations. If you're a detail-oriented problem solver, thrive in fast-paced environments, and love working in a dynamic, collaborative setting—this could be the perfect fit for you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead & Inspire: Provide technical and team leadership, driving excellence across our tooling and engineering teams.
• End-to-End Tooling Management: Oversee tool design, fabrication, and approval for molds, jigs, gauges, and more. Manage internal and external partners to meet project goals.
• Global Collaboration: Make strategic make/buy decisions and manage global partners for tool design and build.
• Process Optimization: Develop and implement robust processes for tooling evaluation, project planning, and execution.
• Resource Management: Ensure adequate capacity for tool designers and builders, aligning resources to meet project timelines.
• Cross-Functional Integration: Collaborate with production, purchasing, customer service, and engineering teams for seamless project execution.
• Risk & Performance Management: Lead forecasting, risk analysis, and performance tracking to ensure on-time delivery and quality.
• Smartsheet Expertise: Oversee Smartsheet usage, including the design and use of project templates for smooth workflow management.

What You Bring:

• Engineering Expertise: Bachelor’s degree in engineering (or equivalent experience) with 5+ years in injection molding and tool design.
• Leadership Experience: 3+ years in a supervisory role, with a strong ability to motivate, develop, and retain top talent.
• Project Management Skills: Mastery of project planning tools like MS Project and Smartsheet; PMP certification preferred.
• Hands-On Approach: Strong analytical skills and the ability to lead by example, with hands-on involvement in tooling projects.
• Exceptional Communication: Skilled in leading cross-functional teams and driving results in a collaborative environment.

Why Join Us?

At our company, you'll be part of a culture that fosters innovation, growth, and excellence. We believe in empowering our teams to take ownership of their projects, and we offer continuous opportunities for development and advancement.

Take charge of your future. Apply now to be our next Project Manager and lead global tooling projects to success!

Please submit a resume for consideration. Only the most qualified applicants who provide a resume will be contacted. If you would like to learn more about Manufacturing opportunities, contact Tyler Broekhuis with gpac. Resumes can be confidentially sent to tyler.broekhuis@gogpac.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.