Project Order Manager

Work Environment

The position is office-based with an open workstation setup (no cubicles). Standard working hours are from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM, with a company-wide lunch break from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. Occasional overtime may be required, and the current schedule involves one shift. Training includes HR onboarding and product overview.



Qualifications:

+ 2-5 years of product/project management experience in a manufacturing or machine shop environment.

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Experience with ERP systems; preference for Microsoft Dynamics 365, but open to candidates with similar ERP backgrounds (e.g., SAP, Net Suite, Oracle, Epicor).

+ High school diploma or GED minimum required.

+ Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

+ Effective communication skills; must be comfortable interacting with engineers, sales, shop staff, and customers.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

+ Team player with an open and friendly personality.

+ Not shy about engaging with different groups.

Job Description

We are seeking a Project Manager to join our engineering department. The successful candidate will manage customer orders and projects from initiation through to delivery. This role requires coordination between various departments, including engineering, sales, shop personnel, and vendors, to ensure timely and accurate project completion.

Responsibilities

+ Receive and process purchase orders, enter them into the ERP system, and create sales orders.

+ Gather technical information from regional sales managers and customers for engineering needs.

+ Coordinate with design engineers for project handoff and review.

+ Send drawings for approval to sales managers and customers, track approvals, and communicate status.

+ Oversee detailing and release of prints to the shop, coordinate with shop staff and outside vendors, and track project progress until shipment.

+ Manage multiple projects, ensuring organization and attention to detail with paper-based packages.

+ Maintain communication with various internal teams and external customers.

+ Support training of new hires with current PMs and guide them through processes.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $36.00 - $36.00/hr.

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 Wheeling,IL.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 30, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence.

With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a Clearly Rated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarter (%20astoncarter)  for other accommodation options.

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Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
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