Sr. Project Engineer - Manufacturing

Location: Woodridge, Illinois · Job type: Permanent · Work hours: 8 am – 5 pm

About the role

The Project Engineer supports manufacturing operations by planning, coordinating, and executing engineering projects that improve safety, quality, cost, and delivery. The role works cross‑functionally with production, quality, supply chain, and external vendors to ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and aligned with operational goals.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage manufacturing engineering projects from concept through implementation.
• Develop project plans, timelines, budgets, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Support process improvements, equipment installations, line expansions, and facility upgrades.
• Coordinate with production teams to minimize downtime and ensure smooth project execution.
• Create and maintain engineering documentation, specifications, and standard work.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, cost reduction, efficiency gains).
• Collaborate with Quality and Operations to ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and quality standards.
• Manage relationships with vendors, contractors, and equipment suppliers.
• Track project progress and communicate status, risks, and results to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in manufacturing project engineering.
• Bachelor’s degree (required).

Skills

• Manufacturing
• Project Management
• Project Engineering

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings.
• Short‑term disability.
• 401(k) plan (subject to eligibility).

Pay

$100,000 – $125,000 per year, based on education, experience, location, duties, certifications, and other factors.

Schedule

Standard shift: 8 am – 5 pm.