Project Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer

• Manage assigned customer projects from order entry through delivery and closeout, ensuring timelines, scope, and deliverables are achieved.
• Review engineering drawings and technical documentation for accuracy, completeness, and manufacturability prior to release to production.
• Review and validate bills of materials (BOMs) to confirm correctness, structure, and alignment with project requirements.
• Serve as the primary technical contact for customers, supporting clarifications, revisions, and issue resolution.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineering, production, and supply chain to maintain project flow and remove bottlenecks.
• Track project milestones and proactively identify risks that could impact cost, schedule, or quality.
• Manage engineering changes and customer revisions, ensuring proper documentation and communication.
• Support production by clarifying technical requirements and resolving drawing or BOM discrepancies.
• Maintain organized and accurate project documentation in accordance with internal standards.
• Collaborate with quality and operations teams to ensure delivered products meet company and customer requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement in project workflows, documentation accuracy, and handoff processes

Description

• Manage assigned customer projects from order entry through delivery and closeout, ensuring timelines, scope, and deliverables are achieved.
• Review engineering drawings and technical documentation for accuracy, completeness, and manufacturability prior to release to production.
• Review and validate bills of materials (BOMs) to confirm correctness, structure, and alignment with project requirements.
• Serve as the primary technical contact for customers, supporting clarifications, revisions, and issue resolution.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineering, production, and supply chain to maintain project flow and remove bottlenecks.
• Track project milestones and proactively identify risks that could impact cost, schedule, or quality.
• Manage engineering changes and customer revisions, ensuring proper documentation and communication.
• Support production by clarifying technical requirements and resolving drawing or BOM discrepancies.
• Maintain organized and accurate project documentation in accordance with internal standards.
• Collaborate with quality and operations teams to ensure delivered products meet company and customer requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement in project workflows, documentation accuracy, and handoff processes

Skills

Bill of material, Bom, Project management, solidworks, Cad software, Blueprint, Sales, Engineering, Sales engineering

Top Skills Details

Bill of material,Bom,Project management,solidworks,Cad software,Blueprint,Sales,Engineering

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

• Experience managing technical or manufacturing-related projects in a production environment.
• Experience in Solid Works and/or Onshape
• Demonstrated ability to review engineering drawings and bills of materials for accuracy and manufacturability.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.
• Experience supporting customers in a technical or project coordination capacity.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes and production workflows preferred.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings and technical specifications.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and engineering documentation systems preferred.
• Strong communication and cross-functional coordination skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving ability.
• Formal engineering degree preferred but not required; equivalent practical experience will be considered.

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Aurora, IL.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $80000.00/yr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Aurora,IL. Final date to receive applications This position is anticipated to close on Feb 12, 2026.

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