Engineering Project Manager

L2x Talent Solutions; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

L2x Talent Solutions invites applications for a Project Engineer/Engineering Manager role in Naperville, IL. You will lead capital equipment projects, plant improvements, and automation initiatives from concept to closure, coordinating with production and quality teams to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient operations.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline and 7+ years of manufacturing or industrial experience, with strong PM and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Experience leading engineering, process improvement, or capital equipment projects.
• Strong project management, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication across departments.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing and capital improvement projects from concept through implementation and closure.
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, and risk assessments.
• Manage equipment installations, line expansions, facility upgrades, and process improvements.
• Collaborate with production and operations to minimize downtime during implementation.
• Create and maintain engineering documentation and SOPs.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement focusing on safety, quality, efficiency, and cost reduction.
• Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and equipment suppliers to meet milestones.
• Monitor project performance and provide updates to stakeholders.
• Support automation and process optimization initiatives to improve plant performance.
• Lead root-cause investigations and develop corrective actions.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Problem solving

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Job description

• Lead manufacturing and capital improvement projects from initial concept through implementation and project closure.
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, and risk assessments to support successful execution.
• Manage equipment installations, production line expansions, facility upgrades, and process improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with production and operations teams to minimize downtime and maintain production efficiency during project implementation.
• Create, maintain, and update engineering documentation, technical specifications, and standard operating procedures.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities focused on safety, quality, efficiency, and cost reduction.
• Partner with Quality and Operations teams to ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and quality requirements.
• Coordinate activities with vendors, contractors, and equipment suppliers to meet project milestones and performance expectations.
• Monitor project performance and provide regular updates on progress, risks, budgets, and outcomes to stakeholders.
• Support automation, manufacturing technology, and process optimization initiatives to improve plant performance.
• Participate in root cause investigations and develop sustainable corrective actions for manufacturing challenges.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of engineering experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Proven experience leading engineering, process improvement, or capital equipment projects.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production equipment, and tooling systems.
• Excellent project management, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across multiple departments.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.