Job Description
We are seeking a Manufacturing Project Engineer to support engineering and project activities within a precision sheet metal fabrication environment. This hands-on role focuses on reviewing technical drawings, supporting fabrication processes, managing engineering documentation, and coordinating projects from initial design through production.
The ideal candidate will have sheet metal or metal fabrication experience, strong blueprint-reading skills, and familiarity with SolidWorks or similar CAD software. We are open to candidates with an engineering degree or equivalent hands-on experience in a metal fabrication environment.
Location: Schiller Park, IL 60176
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Compensation: $85,000–$100,000+ annually, depending on experience
Work Schedule: Monday–Friday | 100% Onsite
Benefits: Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and retirement plan options.
Responsibilities
- Support engineering and project activities within a precision sheet metal fabrication environment.
- Review and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications.
- Create, modify, and maintain technical drawings and designs using SolidWorks or similar CAD software.
- Utilize eDrawings and other engineering tools to review and communicate design requirements.
- Coordinate projects from initial drawings and planning through fabrication and production.
- Maintain accurate engineering files, drawings, revisions, and project documentation.
- Work closely with production, fabrication, and other departments to ensure project requirements are met.
- Provide technical support and assist in troubleshooting fabrication or manufacturing issues.
- Support manufacturing processes involving laser cutting, bending, forming, punching, welding, and CNC machining.
- Assist with process improvements to support quality, efficiency, and on-time project completion.
Required Qualifications
- 2–4 years of experience in a sheet metal fabrication, metal manufacturing, or related environment preferred.
- Hands-on knowledge of metal fabrication processes and manufacturing operations.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications.
- Experience with engineering drawings, drafting, design modifications, and file management.
- Familiarity with CAD software and engineering documentation
- Engineering degree preferred but not required; equivalent industry experience will be considered.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience using SolidWorks and eDrawings.
- Experience with Mitsubishi Laser, Amada, Salvagnini, or similar fabrication equipment.
- Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills are a plus.
Sterling Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Schiller Park, IL |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $85,000–$100,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 500 to 999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1969 |
| Website | http://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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