Project Engineer (Libertyville)

Our rapidly growing client is seeking a Project Engineer to support key operational and strategic initiatives across their manufacturing organization. This role will play a critical part in driving projects from concept through execution while partnering closely with production, engineering, and leadership teams. The position is designed as a leadership development opportunity, with a clear path to grow into a management role.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead cross-functional projects focused on operational improvements, new initiatives, and business priorities Manage project timelines, budgets, deliverables, and stakeholder communication from initiation through completion Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and team members Drive continuous improvement (CI) initiatives to improve efficiency, quality, and throughput Identify process gaps and implement sustainable solutions across manufacturing operations Collaborate with production leadership to support daily operations and long-term strategic goals Develop documentation, workflows, and standardized processes to support scalability Track project performance metrics and present updates to leadership

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or related field) 5+ years of engineering or project management experience within a manufacturing environment preferred Strong project management skills with the ability to lead initiatives and influence teams Experience with continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, etc.) Leadership or mentoring experience strongly preferred Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on within operations

Employee Selling Points:

Clear growth path into a management role with leadership responsibility High-visibility position working directly with senior leadership Opportunity to mentor engineers and shape team development Strong compensation package at $120K with comprehensive benefits Stable, growing organization with continued investment in operations Ability to lead meaningful CI and operational improvement initiatives Collaborative culture with autonomy to drive projects and decisions Long-term career advancement potential within engineering and operations leadership