Pump Systems Mechanical Designer & Project Specialist

Column Technical Services; Blue Island (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Column Technical Services is seeking a Mechanical Designer | Project Specialist to support custom pump systems, rotating equipment, and industrial projects in Blue Island, IL. This role blends mechanical design, project coordination, production support, and problem-solving.

The successful candidate will collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Purchasing, Sales, and Production teams to drive quality, safety, and operational excellence on fast-paced manufacturing projects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, mechanical, or industrial environments.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with pumps, rotating equipment, and related systems.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications.
• Experience creating or editing technical drawings with SolidWorks, CAD, or similar tools.
• Proven ability to coordinate complex work orders and manage project priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support custom pump systems, rotating equipment, and industrial projects from concept through completion.
• Coordinate projects with Engineering, Operations, Purchasing, Sales, and Production teams.
• Assist with production scheduling and shop-floor coordination to maintain workflow.
• Identify bottlenecks, troubleshoot issues, and implement practical solutions.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Reading blueprints

Project coordination

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Technical school training preferred

Tools

SolidWorks

CAD software

Job description

Column Technical Services is seeking a Mechanical Designer | Project Specialist to support custom pump systems, rotating equipment, and industrial projects in Blue Island, IL. This role blends mechanical design, project coordination, production support, and problem-solving.

The successful candidate will collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Purchasing, Sales, and Production teams to drive quality, safety, and operational excellence on fast-paced manufacturing projects.