Project Engineer | CAD

Michael Page; Machesney Park (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

PTO (2 weeks vacation + 5 days PTO)

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Project Engineer in Machesney Park to oversee engineering projects in a fast-growing manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will manage project coordination, mentor design engineers, and ensure alignment with client needs and project schedules. This entry-level, full-time role offers a salary range of $80,000 - $100,000 based on experience, along with discretionary bonuses and comprehensive benefits including medical coverage, 401(k) matching, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of project engineering experience, ideally in manufacturing.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks or similar CAD software.
• Ability to mentor and guide design engineers.

Responsibilities

• Oversee engineering projects from planning to completion.
• Collaborate with project managers and stakeholders.
• Review engineering deliverables and manage quality control.

Skills

Project management

SolidWorks

Client liaison

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Engineering degree preferred

Job description

Project Engineer | CAD – Michael Page

Base pay range: $80,000.00/yr - $100,000.00/yr

The Project Engineer will oversee engineering projects from planning through completion, ensuring quality, budget, and schedule compliance while serving as the main point of contact for clients. This position involves coordinating design teams, mentoring engineers, and driving technical solutions in a fast‑growing manufacturing environment.

Description

• Prepare, schedule, coordinate, and manage assigned engineering projects and customer groups.
• Serve as the primary client liaison, interpreting needs and representing them throughout the project lifecycle.
• Oversee quality control for budget, schedule, plans, and team performance; report regularly on project status.
• Assign responsibilities and mentor design engineers, providing technical guidance and oversight.
• Collaborate effectively with project managers and other stakeholders to ensure technical support and timely delivery.
• Manage pre‑release activities, including component selection for long‑lead items.
• Review engineering deliverables and initiate corrective actions as needed.

Profile

• 1‑3 years of project engineering experience, ideally in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks or similar CAD software.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Comfortable interacting with clients and serving as the primary point of contact.
• Ability to mentor and guide design engineers on technical projects.
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Engineering degree preferred but not required.
• Proactive, detail‑oriented, and capable of driving projects forward in a fast‑paced setting.

Job Offer

• Salary $80,000 - $100,000 Based on experience
• Bonus: Discretionary annual bonus
• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision coverage; 401(k) with company match; PTO (2 weeks vacation + 5 days PTO)

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.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Manufacturing