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Project Engineer
Chicago , IL 60654

Premium Surge Promotions (PSP) is currently for a junior-mid level Project Engineer to add to their team. Premium Surge produces premiums and other innovative marketing products for many world-renowned global brands. This has been a breakthrough year of growth for us, and we’re looking for Project Engineers who can help us meet growing customer demand. We are looking for a person who is interested in cultivating their career by building a future with a great company. The ideal candidate not only has the required technical breadth and expertise but also the ability to proudly represent PSP in all matters involving customers and team members.

Responsibilities

The Project Engineer will oversee every step of the product development process. This will include (but is not limited to):

· Oversee new product development by controlling the communication flow between our clients, internal staff and manufacturing partners.

· Communicate daily with the Hong Kong staff on assigned projects.

· Guide the in-house Industrial Designers to provide feasible, cost effective product designs.

· Proactively problem-solve to ensure that the design parameters are met, while collaborating with safety personnel to provide products that are as safe as possible.

· Work with freelance sculptors to provide models to meet the design parameters.

· Compile documents as necessary to achieve full document control for assigned projects.

· Review physical models and compare to the design requirements.

· Demonstrate strong client-facing skills to provide immediate feedback to customers’ requests to expedite program decisions

Skills

· Strong technical project management skills with ability to handle multiple time-sensitive projects simultaneously and meet daily deadlines while working in a team environment.

· Robust knowledge of plastic processing methods including: tooling, injection molding, blow molding and rotocast molding is required.

· Strong written and verbal communication skills are necessary, especially when communicating with international staff is required

· The mechanical aptitude to understand designs and mechanisms, and relate this understanding to toy function and mass production.

· Detail-oriented, highly organized and quality driven.

· Must be proactive and not reactive. .

· Motivated to work in our fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Additional Qualifications

· B. S. in Mechanical Engineering is required with 3-5 years experience.

· Design engineering experience in manufacturing high volume consumer products.

· Experience in plastic manufacturing is preferred.

· Demonstrates strong interest and initiative as it relates to staying current in their field and applying best practices to our business

· Must be able to provide valid documentation to support U.S. work authorization

Company Overview:

Premium Surge Promotions, LLC is a world-class, global, product-based marketing agency specializing in the design and manufacture of custom products and innovative incentives that create consumer excitement and drive business momentum. Premium Surge is headquartered in downtown Chicago and offerse great benefits and competitive salaries. For more information, visit www.premium-surge.com.

Premium Surge is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

No re-location assistance.

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