Senior Project Engineer

Custom Mold & Design, a Velosity Company is hiring a Senior Project Engineer on 1st shift to support our manufacturing facility in Forest Lake, MN. This position is responsible for overseeing machining operations, coordinating projects, and ensuring that production goals, quality standards, and cost objectives are met. This role involves managing cross-functional teams, optimizing manufacturing processes, and working closely with engineering, quality, and supply chain teams to drive efficiency and continuous improvement.

The typical pay range for this role: $91,020 - $120,000

This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography, internal equity and other relevant factors.

This position includes a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Insurance: Medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans.
• Other Benefits Include: 401(k) with company match, PTO, holidays, and paid parental leave.

Who is Velosity?

Custom Mold & Design, A Velosity Company was founded in 1965 for the purpose of manufacturing plastic injection molds. We work with some of the largest medical device manufacturers, defense contractors, and other large, growing industrial companies. Our high-tech equipment is the backbone of precision manufacturing. CNC machining stations with 3-axis, 4-axis, and 5-axis capabilities enable us to perform multi-dimensional machining with unparalleled accuracy and efficiency.

High quality product, superior service to the customer and a dedication to the well-being of each employee has always been the goal. Today we continue to operate under that same philosophy and ideology. We employ the very best, highly dedicated engineers and mold manufacturers with combined industry experience in excess of 1000 years!

At Custom Mold & Design, A Velosity Company our culture & values are our competitive advantage. Engrained in everything we do are our values of Collaboration, Results-Driven, Continuous Improvement, Integrity, and Customer Service. Sound like you? Apply to join our team today.

What You'll Love about Velosity:

• Excellent benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, short term and long term disability, flex spending, 401k match, and MORE!
• Quarterly bonus for all employees
• Generous PTO offerings & 9 paid holidays annually
• Great opportunities for growth & advancement
• An Employee focused environment that hires and develops talent based on our values
• Clean, Air Conditioned, and friendly work environment
• Casual Dress Code

Qualifications:

• Technical Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field (preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in machining, CNC programming, or manufacturing management.
• Strong knowledge of CNC machining, tooling, GD&T, and CAD/CAM software.
• Experience with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies.
• Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies.
• Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.

Essential Duties:

• Project & Program Management:
  • Plan, execute, and oversee machining projects from concept to completion.
  • Develop timelines, budgets, and resource plans to meet production goals.
  • Coordinate with internal teams and external suppliers to ensure project success.
• Machining Operations Management:
  • Supervise CNC and conventional machining processes, ensuring adherence to technical requirements.
  • Oversee tool selection, machining parameters, and workflow optimization.
  • Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and improve quality.
• Quality & Compliance:
  • Ensure machining processes comply with industry standards (e.g., ISO 9001, AS9100).
  • Implement and maintain quality control measures to minimize defects and rework.
  • Work with engineering and quality teams to resolve manufacturing issues.
• Team Leadership & Development:
  • Manage and mentor machinists, engineers, and other team members.
  • Promote a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence.
  • Provide training and development opportunities for the machining team.
• Cost & Resource Management:
  • Monitor and manage costs related to machining projects and operations.
  • Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality or performance.
  • Optimize machine utilization and minimize downtime.
• Collaboration & Communication:
  • Act as the main point of contact for machining-related projects and initiatives.
  • Work closely with design, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to align machining capabilities with product requirements.
  • Communicate project status, risks, and solutions to stakeholders.
• Other duties as assigned

Work Conditions & Physical Demands:

This is a non-smoking, professional tool shop with normal lighting, climate control. The shop environment may be subject to airborne contaminants and chemical odors as would be customary in a tool making and/or molding shop.

Physical & Mental Demands:

• Standing, Walking, Kneeling, Bending, Reaching, Pulling, Twisting, Turning, Seeing, Hearing
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran, marital, or disability status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Velosity is an E-Verify employer.

Velosity maintains ITAR-compliant operations in our 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.