Manufacturing Project Engineer

Sterling Engineering; Schiller Park (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

PTO and paid holidays

Retirement plan options

Job summary

Sterling Engineering is seeking a Manufacturing Project Engineer to support engineering and project activities in a precision sheet metal fabrication environment. You will review drawings, support fabrication processes, and coordinate projects from design through production.

The role requires hands-on experience with sheet metal fabrication, strong blueprint-reading skills, and familiarity with SolidWorks or similar CAD software.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years in a sheet metal fabrication, metal manufacturing, or related environment preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications.
• Experience with engineering drawings, drafting, design modifications, and file management.
• Familiarity with CAD software and engineering documentation.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering and project activities within a precision sheet metal fabrication environment.
• Review and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications.
• Create, modify, and maintain technical drawings and designs using SolidWorks or similar CAD software.
• Utilize eDrawings and other engineering tools to review and communicate design requirements.
• Coordinate projects from initial drawings and planning through fabrication and production.
• Maintain accurate engineering files, drawings, revisions, and project documentation.
• Work closely with production, fabrication, and other departments to ensure project requirements are met.
• Provide technical support and assist in troubleshooting fabrication or manufacturing issues.
• Support manufacturing processes involving laser cutting, bending, forming, punching, welding, and CNC machining.
• Assist with process improvements to support quality, efficiency, and on-time project completion.

Skills

Sheet metal fabrication experience

Blueprint reading

Engineering documentation

Project coordination

Education

Engineering degree preferred

Tools

SolidWorks

CAD software

Job description

We are seeking a Manufacturing Project Engineer to support engineering and project activities within a precision sheet metal fabrication environment. This hands-on role focuses on reviewing technical drawings, supporting fabrication processes, managing engineering documentation, and coordinating projects from initial design through production.

The ideal candidate will have sheet metal or metal fabrication experience, strong blueprint-reading skills, and familiarity with SolidWorks or similar CAD software. We are open to candidates with an engineering degree or equivalent hands-on experience in a metal fabrication environment.

Employment Type: Direct Hire

Compensation: $85,000–$100,000+ annually, depending on experience

Work Schedule: Monday–Friday | 100% Onsite

Benefits: Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and retirement plan options.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering and project activities within a precision sheet metal fabrication environment.
• Review and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications.
• Create, modify, and maintain technical drawings and designs using SolidWorks or similar CAD software.
• Utilize eDrawings and other engineering tools to review and communicate design requirements.
• Coordinate projects from initial drawings and planning through fabrication and production.
• Maintain accurate engineering files, drawings, revisions, and project documentation.
• Work closely with production, fabrication, and other departments to ensure project requirements are met.
• Provide technical support and assist in troubleshooting fabrication or manufacturing issues.
• Support manufacturing processes involving laser cutting, bending, forming, punching, welding, and CNC machining.
• Assist with process improvements to support quality, efficiency, and on-time project completion.

Required Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in a sheet metal fabrication, metal manufacturing, or related environment preferred.
• Hands-on knowledge of metal fabrication processes and manufacturing operations.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications.
• Experience with engineering drawings, drafting, design modifications, and file management.
• Familiarity with CAD software and engineering documentation
• Engineering degree preferred but not required; equivalent industry experience will be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using SolidWorks and eDrawings.
• Experience with Mitsubishi Laser, Amada, Salvagnini, or similar fabrication equipment.
• Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills are a plus.