Project Engineer

Michael Page; Geneva (IL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

401(k) match

Healthcare benefits

PTO progression

Hybrid schedule

Career growth

Job summary

Michael Page is recruiting for a long-established manufacturer of engineered nozzles, valves, and spray technology solutions in Geneva. The role focuses on reviewing customer needs, interpreting drawings, performing calculations, and delivering technical proposals across multiple industries.

You will collaborate with sales, engineering, and customers to ensure successful product solutions, cost estimates, and timely handoffs to engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related technical discipline preferred.
• 2–5 years of engineering experience within manufacturing, industrial equipment, process systems, or related industries.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• CAD experience required.
• Excellent communication and customer-facing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Self-starter with a collaborative, team-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Review customer requirements and develop technical solutions to meet application needs.
• Interpret customer drawings, specifications, and project requirements.
• Perform engineering calculations and product selection activities.
• Create technical proposals, quotations, and solution recommendations.
• Estimate project costs using engineering analysis, historical data, and company tools.
• Serve as a technical resource for customers, sales teams, and internal departments.
• Coordinate project handoffs to engineering teams upon order receipt.
• Support product testing, data collection, and performance evaluations.
• Prepare and deliver technical presentations and customer training.
• Participate in customer visits, trade shows, and occasional field support activities.
• Work on multiple projects simultaneously while managing deadlines and priorities.
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives related to engineering tools, processes, and documentation.

Skills

Strong mechanical aptitude

Problem-solving

Excellent communication

Customer-facing skills

Project management

Team-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Chemical engineering

Tools

CAD (AutoCAD/Inventor)

Job description

Job Title

Job Description

Our client is a long-established manufacturer of engineered nozzles, valves, and spray technology solutions serving a wide variety of industrial markets. Known for its stability, family-oriented culture, and commitment to innovation, the company continues to expand into new industries while investing in engineering talent and advanced customer solutions.This opportunity offers exposure to highly technical and complex applications, providing engineers with the chance to work on diverse projects across multiple industries while developing expertise in customized engineered products.

Job Description

• Review customer requirements and develop technical solutions to meet application needs
• Interpret customer drawings, specifications, and project requirements
• Perform engineering calculations and product selection activities
• Create technical proposals, quotations, and solution recommendations
• Estimate project costs using engineering analysis, historical data, and company tools
• Serve as a technical resource for customers, sales teams, and internal departments
• Coordinate project handoffs to engineering teams upon order receipt
• Support product testing, data collection, and performance evaluations
• Prepare and deliver technical presentations and customer training
• Participate in customer visits, trade shows, and occasional field support activities
• Work on multiple projects simultaneously while managing deadlines and priorities
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives related to engineering tools, processes, and documentation

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical discipline preferred
• 2-5 years of engineering experience within manufacturing, industrial equipment, process systems, or related industries
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings and technical specifications
• CAD experience required
• Excellent communication and customer-facing skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
• Self-starter with a collaborative, team-oriented mindset

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with pumps, skids, fluid handling, spray systems, nozzles, or chemical processing equipment
• SAP experience
• Bilingual Spanish skills
• AutoCAD or Inventor experience
• Background supporting technical sales, applications engineering, or customer solution development

What's on Offer

• Base salary: $80,000 - $100,000
• Annual discretionary bonus, historically around $6,000
• 401(k) with company match
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits
• PTO progression based on tenure
• Hybrid schedule available after onboarding and training period
• Stable organization with long-term career growth opportunities

Job Summary

Sector: Engineering & Manufacturing

Sub Sector: Project / Program Management

Industry: Industrial / Manufacturing

Where: Geneva

Contract Type: Permanent

Consultant name: Zac Jones

Job Reference: JN-102026-7128841