Project Engineer – Quality and Manufacturing Development Program

The Project Engineer supports the implementation evaluation and continuous improvement of North America Assurance of Quality (AOQ) requirements across manufacturing operations. This role combines structured development with hands-on experience in laboratory operations quality systems manufacturing processes food safety auditing technical problem solving and customer support. The position develops the technical and leadership capabilities required to independently manage projects assess risk communicate findings and drive sustainable corrective actions.

The Project Engineer Will:

• Plan execute and report on laboratory and technical projects from initiation through completion.
• Conduct or support quality risk assessments GMP assessments process audits compliance audits and other internal audits across North American manufacturing facilities.
• Support customer audits through preparation documentation evidence collection and follow-up activities.
• Verify corrective action effectiveness identify recurring issues and assist in developing improvement plans.
• Maintain audit tools procedures training materials and controlled quality documentation.
• Support food safety programs including GMP HACCP FSSC 22000 mock recalls food defense environmental monitoring and third-party audits.
• Ensure compliance with document control record retention and confidentiality requirements.
• Perform container testing and measurements according to approved methods specifications and safety requirements.
• Maintain project documentation specifications traceability records test data and status updates.
• Prepare technical reports and communicate results risks and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Support laboratory readiness through calibration measurement system evaluations and safe lab practices.
• Serve as Lab Lead when assigned coordinating priorities resources and project communications.
• Complete plant training and departmental rotations to develop knowledge of glass manufacturing processes quality systems inspection equipment packaging warehousing and laboratory operations.
• Participate in production and quality activities including job changes positive release requalification gauge management and daily operational meetings.
• Analyze manufacturing and quality data to identify variation improve process capability support root-cause investigations and recommend corrective actions.
• Support implementation and troubleshooting of quality information systems.
• Collaborate with AOQ manufacturing facilities customers and suppliers to assess compliance and product and process risk.
• Support customer investigations complaint resolution technical reviews and corrective action efforts.
• Build effective partnerships with quality operations engineering maintenance commercial and regional/global teams.
• Maintain required training qualifications and obtain approval before independently performing testing activities.
• Participate in development reviews and maintain training project and travel documentation.
• Complete assigned technical and leadership training programs.

The Project Engineer Should:

• Develop expertise in automatic inspection systems validation methods and inspection-related risk assessment.
• Demonstrate strong prioritization communication safety awareness accountability and execution skills.
• Progress from supported participation to independent project leadership and when qualified provide training and coaching to others.
• Effectively communicate technical findings risks recommendations and project updates to stakeholders.
• Apply analytical problem-solving skills to support process improvements corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Foster collaboration across cross-functional teams while supporting customer supplier laboratory quality and manufacturing objectives.

Qualifications :

Required Education:
Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Industrial Engineering or Chemical Engineering.

Knowledge Skills and Competencies:

• Prioritization and sound decision-making
• Clear written and verbal communication
• Collaboration across functions and locations
• Initiative accountability and follow-through
• Ability to learn complex manufacturing processes
• Credibility influence and developing leadership skills
• Willingness to relocate relocation is required upon completion of training
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis

Additional Information :

• Extensive travel is required for training plant support audits customer or supplier activities and projects. Travel is approximately 50% and may include Canada.

O-I offers a very generous benefit package some of the highlights are:

• Generous vacation time and paid holidays
• Comprehensive medical dental prescription and vision care coverage
• Engaging wellbeing program with opportunities to earn employer contributions
• Life and AD&D insurance for peace of mind
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with substantial employer contributions
• Supportive Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional guidance
• Relocation assistance and support with moving expenses as applicable

O-I is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer committed to building a diverse equitable and inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or other protected categories.

Qualified individuals with disabilities or disabled veterans who are unable or limited in their ability to apply on this site may request reasonable accommodations by emailing .

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time