Product Engineering - Project Engineer 4

Job Description: Project Engineer Location: Warren, Michigan (Hybrid) Role Overview This organization is seeking a highly skilled Project Engineer to plan, direct, and coordinate activities across complex engineering-based projects. The successful candidate will work cross-functionally with Purchasing, Engineering, Supplier Quality, Containerization, Logistics, and manufacturing plants to facilitate critical supply issues and business transfers. This role is vital for managing short-term capacity issues and developing proactive strategies to ensure seamless operational continuity. Key Responsibilities - Function as a primary liaison between purchasing, engineering, manufacturing, logistics, and suppliers to resolve technical and delivery issues. - Coordinate projects, develop detailed plans, and manage project budgets, timelines, and scope. - Determine the root causes of supplier delivery problems and implement effective, timely resolutions. - Support and lead conference calls addressing business transfers and critical supply chain constraints. - Analyze technology, resource needs, and market demand to assess project feasibility. - Improve supplier delivery performance by identifying process improvements and lead-time reduction opportunities. - Exchange critical information regularly with internal team members and external supplier facilities. - Lead and support proactive and predictive strategy vision, participating in projects to develop these forward-looking practices. Required Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, supply chain, finance, or a related technical field. Experience: 5+ years of relevant experience in purchasing, supply chain, program/product management, manufacturing, logistics, or product development. Experience must include spontaneous domestic and international travel to supplier locations up to 75% of the time, and candidates must possess a valid passport. Technical Skills: Proven project management expertise, strong analytical abilities, and proficiency with computer software such as MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Project, and Visio. Preferred Qualifications - 8-10 years of professional engineering experience. - PMI or PMP certification. - 5+ years of experience in automotive manufacturing operations, with specific experience in die casting or machining operations. - Broad understanding of manufacturing processes, including material handling, inventory management, OEE, capacity, and throughput. - Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex cases with a high level of autonomy and accountability for results. - Excellent communication, command, and interpersonal skills to build relationships across various organizational levels. Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here{target="_blank" rel="noopener"} for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its