Project Engineer

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?

The Project Engineer is responsible for the development and implementation of processes, improvements and new technologies in TRUMPF production units. General project management, coordination and management of specific assignments is required while applying known lean manufacturing, SYNCHRO and quality management tools to improve process accuracy and efficiency.

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

One-to-three years’ previous experience in project management, supply chain, procurement or industrial engineering preferred.

Must have strong working knowledge of project management, lean manufacturing principles and manufacturing equipment and processes.

Strong communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills, ability to work under pressure, strong analytical and conceptual skills, and high self-confidence are a must.

Must be able to handle multiple projects simultaneously.

Must be organized, flexible, must take initiative and have the ability to work independently as well as on a team.

Strong working knowledge of MS Office applications, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, is required; SAP knowledge is a plus.

Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering and/or other business, engineering, or related field required. Master’s degree in engineering or related field preferred.

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 to $116,750

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