Project Engineer

Michael Page; West Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Annual bonus

401(k) match

PTO progression

Career growth

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Project Engineer to join our growing engineering team supporting customer-driven industrial solutions. The role blends engineering, technical sales support, and project coordination, giving you the chance to work directly with customers to develop customized solutions while linking sales, engineering, and manufacturing.

You will review requirements, interpret drawings, perform calculations, create proposals, and coordinate handoffs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering.
• 2–5 years engineering experience in manufacturing or process systems.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings and specs.
• CAD experience required.
• Excellent communication and customer-facing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects.
• Self-starter with team-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Review customer requirements and develop technical solutions.
• Interpret drawings, specifications and project requirements.
• Perform engineering calculations and product selection.
• Create technical proposals, quotations, and recommendations.
• Estimate project costs using engineering analysis and data.
• Serve as a technical resource for customers and teams.
• Coordinate project handoffs to engineering teams.
• Support product testing and data collection.
• Prepare and deliver technical presentations and training.
• Participate in customer visits and trade shows; field support.
• Work on multiple projects with deadlines and priorities.
• Assist with continuous improvement of tools and processes.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Customer-facing

Project coordination

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related

Tools

CAD

SAP

Job description

We are seeking an ProjectEngineer to join a growing engineering team supporting customer-driven industrial solutions. This position combines engineering, technical sales support, and project coordination, allowing engineers to work directly with customers to develop customized solutions while serving as a key link between sales, engineering, and manufacturing

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.

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

Profile

• 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
• AutoCAD or Inventor experience
• Background supporting technical sales, applications engineering, or customer solution development

Job Offer

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

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.