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Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to building a diverse team that feels they are valued in the workplace. So do you feel you do not meet every single requirement but still intrigued? We encourage you to still apply! You can help make our company even better. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, age, mental or physical ability, or any way you represent yourself. We strongly believe diversity makes for more successful teams.
Why Protolabs?
We are the leaders in digital manufacturing. We hire doers, makers, and creative thinkers who tackle our roles with an entrepreneurial spirit. Our culture is centered around meaningful work that brings new and innovative products to market at unprecedented speeds. We are a diverse team that comes from all walks of life and take pride in our team who is smart, genuine, humble, and passionate about what we do. It’s our people who fuel our creativity and make our culture feel like home.
Join our team as an Operations Project Engineer!
This is an onsite role in Rosemount, MN Monday-Friday.
As an Operations Project Engineer for Injection Molding you will play a critical role in delivering complex, high-value customer programs from initial engagement through final production. Acting as the central point of coordination, you will partner with customers and collaborate across Sales, Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and other cross-functional teams to successfully plan, manage, and execute injection molding projects throughout their lifecycle.
In this highly visible role, you will combine technical expertise, project leadership, and customer focus to drive project success, ensure operational excellence, and deliver exceptional customer experiences. You will also help shape the future of Protolabs' Production Injection Molding business by developing and improving the processes, tools, and best practices used to manage customer programs at scale. In addition, you will contribute to strategic growth initiatives by supporting Sales and Marketing efforts that expand Protolabs' production molding capabilities and market presence.
This is an exciting opportunity for an engineering professional who enjoys solving complex manufacturing challenges, leading cross-functional teams, and making a measurable impact on both customer success and business growth.
What You'll Do
What It Takes
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business administration, project management, or related field, OR any bachelor’s degree + 3+ years’ experience in injection molding or technically similar professions
- 5+ years in manufacturing or injection molding technical role
- 3+ years’ experience managing cross-functional projects with a focus on positive customer outcomes
- A proactive and customer-focused mindset, with a solution-oriented approach to improving customer satisfaction and business outcomes
- Out-of-the-box solutioning for our customers going beyond standard production processes
- Exemplary technical knowledge of injection molding operations and end-use production solutions
- Excellent project management skills with experience in coordinating complex projects
- Superior communication and collaboration skills, capable of interfacing effectively across multiple departments to drive impactful positive outcomes
- Demonstrated ability to develop professional relationships with internal and external customers
- Ability to drive increased business through cultivating relationships with customer champions
- Must demonstrate a thorough knowledge of injection molding part design, materials, and DFM
- Proficiency with CAD software such as SolidWorks
- Ability to read, understand, and write technical specifications and statements of work
- Must demonstrate an ability to read engineering drawings, including GD&T
- Competency in preparing technical documentation for customers on an individual project basis, as well as generally supporting industry growth through marketing initiatives and writing white papers
- Capacity to provide high level support to Sales and Marketing towards growth of production business broadly
- Ability to collect, interpret, and present data
What Makes You Stand Out
- 7+ years relevant experience
- Experience working in an ISO13485 or AS9100 compliant production facility
- Customer-facing manufacturing program management experience
- PMP or equivalent project management training
What's In It For You!
- We offer a competitive salary and total rewards package
- We offer amazing benefits including but not limited to:
- Health Insurance: Traditional OR High Deductible plan
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Savings Account (including employer contributions)
- Dental and Vision
- Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Paid caregiver leave
- You will receive at least 3 weeks of PTO + Wellness + Holiday Pay + Volunteer Hours
- 401k with company match and immediate vest
- Employee Stock Purchase Program at a discounted rate
- Matching grants through Protolabs foundation
- And More!
Proto Labs maintains ITAR-compliant operations in all of our United States based facilities. Due to ITAR regulations, this role is only open to U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents (green card holders) or foreign nationals granted refugee or asylee status. Individuals with temporary visas (e.g. E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, TN or OPT) are not eligible for hire in this role.
Proto Labs, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Physical Demands:
While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to sit; use a computer keyboard, monitor and mouse, telephone and printer; reach with hands, and arms, talk, see and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, stoop or kneel and must be able to lift and/or move up to 50+ pounds.
Work Environment:
Indoors (A/C); nonsmoking; the majority of this job function is performed in a manufacturing area exposed to machinery and noise; with eye protection and safety shoes required. Occasionally works in outside weather conditions. Occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.