Project Engineer - Industrial Manufacturer | Rockford, IL

The Project Engineer leads engineering initiatives from initial planning through final delivery, ensuring projects meet quality standards, stay within budget, and adhere to schedule expectations while acting as the primary client liaison. The role includes coordinating multidisciplinary design teams, guiding and developing junior engineers, and advancing technical solutions within a rapidly expanding manufacturing environment.

Client Details

This organization is a fast‑growing leader in power protection solutions, specializing in custom generator enclosures, fuel tanks, and electrical housings for mission‑critical backup systems. They offer comprehensive turnkey services-from engineering and fabrication to installation and testing-and have experienced substantial growth in recent years, now operating as a $300M company known for its stability and commitment to innovation.

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.
• Sponsorship is not provided

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)

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