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Design Project Manager

Sterling Engineering, Inc.

  • Westchester, IL
  • 30+ days ago
  • $110,000–$130,000 Per Year
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Skills

  • Autodesk Inventorunmatched
  • Automationunmatched
  • Automation Systemsunmatched
  • Bill of Materials (BOM)unmatched
  • Business Developmentunmatched
  • CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing)unmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Continuous Improvementunmatched
  • Cost Estimatesunmatched
  • Customer Relationsunmatched
  • Electrical Engineeringunmatched
  • Engineeringunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Manufacturing Assemblyunmatched
  • Manufacturing Systemsunmatched
  • Mechanical Designunmatched
  • Mechanical Engineeringunmatched
  • Mentoringunmatched
  • Needs Assessmentunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Process Improvementunmatched
  • Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)unmatched
  • Project Estimatesunmatched
  • Project Executionunmatched
  • Project/Program Managementunmatched
  • Proposal Developmentunmatched
  • Quality Assuranceunmatched
  • Quality Metricsunmatched
  • Roboticsunmatched
  • SolidWorksunmatched
  • Technical Leadershipunmatched
  • Technical/Engineering Designunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched

Description

Title: Design Project Manager (Automation)
Location: Westchester, IL
Hire Type: Direct Hire
Compensation: $110-130K yrly + Full Benefit Package

Overview:

Sterling Engineering is seeking a highly experienced Design Engineering Project Manager to lead innovative automation projects from concept through completion. This is a high-impact role for a technical leader who thrives at the intersection of engineering, client engagement, and project execution.
You’ll play a key role in designing and delivering cutting-edge automated systems across manufacturing, assembly, and material handling environments—while guiding teams and partnering directly with clients.


Job Duties: 

 

  • Lead automation projects from concept, quoting, and design through execution and delivery
  • Collaborate with clients to understand needs, develop solutions, and define project scope
  • Support business development efforts by participating in client meetings and proposals
  • Oversee design activities, including CAD development, drawing reviews, and system modifications
  • Develop bills of materials, cost estimates, and project proposals
  • Ensure all designs meet quality standards through thorough QA reviews
  • Coordinate internal teams and external resources to deliver projects on time and within scope
  • Drive continuous improvement of systems, processes, and design standards
  • Mentor and develop engineering team members


Qualifications: 

 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
  • 10+ years of experience leading design or engineering teams
  • Strong background in automation systems, robotics, PLCs, and mechanical design
  • Experience with CAD tools (AutoCAD, Inventor, SolidWorks)
  • Proven ability to manage projects, develop proposals, and interface with clients
  • Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills


Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Numbers & Facts

LocationWestchester, IL
IndustryStaffing/Employment Agencies
Salary$110,000–$130,000 Per Year
Company Size500 to 999 employees
Year Founded1969
Websitehttp://www.sterling-engineering.com

About Company

Sterling Engineering has been a trusted partner for engineering, project management, and staffing solutions for over five decades. We provide exceptional engineering/technical recruitment and engineering project services to clients nationwide:

 

  • Engineering & Technical Recruitment - With our focus on engineering, technical, and IT, Sterling has the in-depth knowledge, industry expertise, and robust employee pipeline it takes to rapidly find talent for even the most difficult to fill positions. Sterling’s extensive recruitment methodology allows us to engage the most talented employees in the marketplace. We offer exciting work and career-building opportunities for our candidates, along with expert support at every step of the process.

 

  • Engineering Project Services – Our experienced, multi-disciplined team of project managers, engineers, and designers, led by licensed Professional Engineers (PE), provide project management, engineering, design, and Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) to manufacturing, OEM, and R&D customers. We work on complex, highly technical projects across a number of industry sectors, and our ability to scale and seamlessly integrate at multiple levels of your organization is what differentiates us.

 

Sterling offers a unique combination of engineering solutions and Best of Staffing level service to help our clients and talent achieve their goals.

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