Onsite Sheet Metal Project Engineer — CAD & Fabrication

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

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.