Lead Mechanical Project Engineer – Cranes & Structural Design

M-Works Search

McCook (IL)

On-site

USD 125,000 - 145,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary
Annual performance bonus opportunities
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Relocation assistance
Generous paid time off

Job summary

A leading engineering search firm in Illinois is looking for a Lead Project Engineer in the crane systems sector. This role involves leading projects from design to production, conducting FEA, and mentoring junior engineers. A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and extensive experience with structural steel are required. The position offers a competitive salary of $125,000–$145,000, along with benefits including performance bonuses and relocation assistance.

Qualifications

  • Extensive experience in structural steel or heavy fabricated equipment.
  • Previous experience with crane systems or engineered-to-order products is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Lead overhead crane engineering projects from design through production.
  • Conduct FEA and stress/strain analysis for performance and compliance.
  • Design welded steel structures using SolidWorks and system-level thinking.
  • Partner with sales and customers on tailored material handling solutions.
  • Support production with hands-on problem solving and manufacturability reviews.
  • Mentor junior engineers and shape a high-performance team.

Skills

Structural design
FEA
SolidWorks
Customer collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

A leading engineering search firm in Illinois is looking for a Lead Project Engineer in the crane systems sector. This role involves leading projects from design to production, conducting FEA, and mentoring junior engineers. A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and extensive experience with structural steel are required. The position offers a competitive salary of $125,000–$145,000, along with benefits including performance bonuses and relocation assistance.
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