Project Engineer, Mechanical

Goodwin Recruiting; Elk Grove Village (IL); Presencial; USD 80.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Relocation assistance may be available

Descripción de la vacante

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking a hands-on Project Engineer, Mechanical to own capital equipment and automation projects across multiple manufacturing locations in the United States. You will lead projects from problem identification through equipment specification, installation, commissioning, and production handoff.

The role targets a hands-on engineer who thrives solving complex manufacturing challenges, delivering practical technical solutions, and managing projects end-to-end.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience leading industrial engineering or manufacturing improvement projects.
• Experience specifying, integrating, installing, or commissioning equipment.
• Proficiency with 2D/3D CAD and interpreting drawings and specs.
• Strong problem-solving and independent solution implementation.
• Experience coordinating vendors and cross-functional teams.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, safety, and production efficiency.
• Experience with CNC, robotics, or material handling preferred.
• Background in precision manufacturing or aerospace/defense preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Lead capital equipment and manufacturing improvement projects from concept through installation, commissioning, and handoff
• Develop technical specifications, project scopes, equipment requirements, budgets, and implementation plans
• Evaluate and select machinery, automation equipment, tooling, fixtures, and material handling solutions
• Design or coordinate mechanical components, equipment layouts, automation concepts, and manufacturing workcells
• Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing processes through automation, equipment upgrades, and improved production flow
• Utilize 2D/3D CAD and engineering calculations to support mechanical designs, equipment layouts, and installation planning
• Collaborate with equipment manufacturers, vendors, system integrators, and internal engineering teams
• Troubleshoot technical challenges involving machinery, manufacturing equipment, and automated systems
• Support facility improvements, equipment relocations, and manufacturing expansion initiatives
• Coordinate with Production, Manufacturing Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and Electrical Engineering to execute projects
• Travel to additional manufacturing facilities as required to support project implementation

Conocimientos

Mechanical engineering

Project leadership

Capital equipment

Automation

Manufacturing improvement

2D/3D CAD

Vendor coordination

Cross-functional collaboration

Manufacturing processes

CNC/Robotics experience

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Descripción del empleo

Join a growing precision manufacturer as a Project Engineer, Mechanical and take ownership of capital equipment, manufacturing automation, and facility improvement projects across multiple locations. Reporting to the Director of Engineering, you will lead technical projects from initial problem identification through equipment specification, installation, commissioning, and production handoff.

This role is ideal for a hands-on engineer who enjoys solving complex manufacturing challenges, developing practical technical solutions, and managing projects from start to finish. You'll have the opportunity to work across advanced CNC machining, automation, robotics, and manufacturing operations while supporting continued growth and facility expansion.

Project Engineer, Mechanical | What You Will Do

• Lead capital equipment and manufacturing improvement projects from concept through installation, commissioning, and handoff
• Develop technical specifications, project scopes, equipment requirements, budgets, and implementation plans
• Evaluate and select machinery, automation equipment, tooling, fixtures, and material handling solutions
• Design or coordinate mechanical components, equipment layouts, automation concepts, and manufacturing workcells
• Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing processes through automation, equipment upgrades, and improved production flow
• Utilize 2D/3D CAD and engineering calculations to support mechanical designs, equipment layouts, and installation planning
• Collaborate with equipment manufacturers, vendors, system integrators, and internal engineering teams
• Troubleshoot technical challenges involving machinery, manufacturing equipment, and automated systems
• Support facility improvements, equipment relocations, and manufacturing expansion initiatives
• Coordinate with Production, Manufacturing Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and Electrical Engineering to execute projects
• Travel to additional manufacturing facilities as required to support project implementation

Project Engineer, Mechanical | What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline preferred; equivalent demonstrated technical expertise considered
• Hands-on experience leading industrial engineering, capital equipment, automation, or manufacturing improvement projects
• Experience specifying, integrating, installing, or commissioning manufacturing equipment or automated systems
• Proficiency with 2D/3D CAD and the ability to interpret mechanical drawings, layouts, and technical specifications
• Strong mechanical problem-solving skills with the ability to independently evaluate and implement technical solutions
• Experience coordinating vendors, equipment suppliers, and cross-functional engineering teams
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, equipment functionality, safety, and production efficiency
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, budgets, and schedules
• Experience with CNC machinery, robotics, automated machine tending, or material handling systems preferred
• Background in precision manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or similarly demanding manufacturing environments preferred

Project Engineer, Mechanical | Compensation and Opportunity

• Competitive base compensation based on experience
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Opportunity to lead diverse capital and technical engineering projects
• Direct exposure to engineering leadership and multi-site manufacturing operations
• Hands-on involvement in automation, advanced manufacturing, and facility expansion
• Long-term professional growth within an expanding precision manufacturing organization
• Relocation may be considered for qualified candidates

This position requires on-site participation in manufacturing operations and occasional project-related travel. Candidates must meet applicable U.S. work authorization and export-control eligibility requirements.