Pace

Pace

Project Engineer

Grafton, WI

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 14 days ago
Project ManagementSupply ChainProcess ImprovementERPGD&TMechanical DesignCommunicationProblem SolvingOrganizational SkillsMicrosoft OfficeLean Manufacturing

About the role

  • There is a reason why we have so many employees with 20+ years with the company-Pace offers careers.
  • The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and possess a strong technical background, excellent organizational skills, and a passion for delivering successful outcomes.

Responsibilities

  • Lead assigned projects from award through production launch, ensuring programs are delivered on time, within budget, and to customer expectations.
  • Facilitate cross-functional meetings and maintain project timelines, action item lists, and risk assessments.
  • Coordinate tooling design reviews, die builds, tryouts, and launch activities with internal teams and external suppliers.
  • Support APQP activities, including PFMEAs, Control Plans, Process Flow Diagrams, and PPAP submissions.
  • Partner with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Tooling, Production, and Supply Chain teams to resolve issues and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Lead problem-solving efforts using structured methodologies such as 8D, 5 Why, and root cause analysis.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • Minimum of 3 years of engineering or project management experience within a manufacturing environment.
  • Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously while meeting critical deadlines.
  • Strong understanding of engineering drawings, GD&T, and manufacturing processes.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Nice to have

  • Experience within the high-pressure aluminum die casting industry.
  • Familiarity with automotive quality standards and core tools, including APQP and PPAP.
  • Knowledge of die casting tooling, process development, and launch activities.
  • Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma certification.
  • Experience using ERP systems and project management software.

Skills

  • Start here, end here.
  • Join us in becoming the premier die casting manufacturer and engineering solutions supplier worldwide.

Company info

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