Project Engineer (Launch) - Royal Technologies - Hudsonville, Michigan, United States

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:00:58 -0600

Who We Are

Royal is a diverse manufacturer of injection molding, urethane foam and assemblies. We serve the automotive, furniture, and consumer products industries. People who succeed at Royal are those who share the values of our company: Integrity. Stewardship. Teamwork. Hard work. Excellence.

We're committed to being the employer of choice. Our goal is to build a culture of commitment where everyone is respected and valued. Where everyone participates. Where everyone matters. We give our employees the responsibility -- and the authority -- to make decisions. We try to provide the best possible work environment. We encourage creativity. We applaud ingenuity. We reward problem solving.

What You’ll Do

A Project Engineer at Royal works intimately with customers and internal business units to successfully launch new products into production! They provide strong leadership to a cross-functional launch team which shares a high degree of ownership and accountability in support of a common goal - excellence in new product launch. Located at our corporate facility in Hudsonville, MI facility this position reports directly to the Customer Engineering Manager.

Note: This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Responsibilities:

Act as the primary point of contact for customer communication regarding overall program status and timing. Elevate gaps to project goals to the customer and Royal leadership while driving resolution.

Provide expert technical leadership in coordinating, facilitating, motivating, and directing efforts of cross-functional product development teams.

Support the Hudsonville, Michigan Technical Campus during initial project definition, deliverables, and customer interface.

Lead launch projects.

Monitor APQP / PPAP / PSO development to meet customer objectives.

Lead reporting of project status to Royal leadership including leading project tollgate reviews.

Ensure all activities associated with major project gates are completed and reviewed per schedule

Execute engineering and color changes, VA/VE activities, and tool lifecycle management for the project life

Achieve cost, timing, and quality goals associated with the project launch.

Support the pursuit of new business opportunities through development of key customer relationships.

Provide Engineering support to the onsite plant production team.

Travel, primarily local, up to 15% a year.

What You’ll Bring

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Plastics Engineering or similar

Program Management experience within the Automotive Industry preferred

Plastic Injection Molding experience required/knowledge of plastic part design principles

5 years of experience working in automotive or similar industries

Independent, self-motivated, and flexible

Strong communication and interpersonal skills - ability to manage the customer

Ability to facilitate team and customer meetings by delivering information effectively and in a well-organized manner.

What You’ll Get

Work for an organization that “walks the talk” about caring for people.

Quarterly bonuses based on profitability - we win together!

Ownership in the company through our ESOP plan (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)

Outstanding medical insurance

Weekly pay