Project Manager

Project Manager

Salary: $80,000 – $90,000

Location: Crystal Lake 

Industry: Plastics 

A growing manufacturing organization is seeking a Project Manager to oversee custom fabrication and tooling projects from initial customer inquiry through manufacturing and delivery. This role will be responsible for managing project timelines, coordinating cross-functional teams, and ensuring customer requirements are translated accurately into production.

The ideal candidate will have experience working in a manufacturing or engineering environment, particularly with tooling, fabrication, or custom-built products. This position requires strong technical understanding, organization, and the ability to communicate effectively across engineering, production, and customer-facing teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare quotes, estimates, and proposals for customer inquiries, including material and labor cost evaluations.

• Review customer requirements and develop detailed project scopes to ensure solutions align with manufacturing capabilities.

• Generate and coordinate tooling work orders and project documentation for internal manufacturing teams.

• Work closely with engineering, purchasing, production, and quality teams to ensure projects move efficiently through the manufacturing process.

• Manage project schedules and ensure jobs are completed on time and within scope.

• Serve as the primary point of contact between internal departments and customers to confirm requirements and provide project updates.

• Review completed projects and gather feedback to support continuous improvement and future quoting accuracy.

• Ensure all documentation, drawings, and specifications are maintained accurately throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field preferred.

• Experience working in a manufacturing, tooling, machining, or fabrication environment.

• Strong project management and organizational skills.

• Ability to interpret and create technical drawings and manufacturing documentation.

• Experience working with CAD software such as Inventor, AutoCAD, or similar tools is a plus.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to coordinate across multiple departments.