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Sterling Engineering · 1 day ago

Project Manager

positionWood Dale, IL
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityEntry, Mid Level
money$85K/yr - $90K/yr
date2+ years exp

Sterling Engineering is seeking a Project Manager to lead engineering-driven projects from initial concept through final delivery. This role involves coordinating cross-functional teams, managing schedules and budgets, and ensuring customer expectations are met or exceeded.

ConsultingInformation Technology
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H1B Sponsor Likelynote
Hiring Manager
Ric Delgado
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Responsibilities

Manage assigned projects and services to ensure 100% on-time and on-budget delivery aligned with defined milestones, schedules, and cost estimates
Serve as the primary liaison between customers, sales, engineering, and internal departments throughout the full project lifecycle
Coordinate project activities from proposal and preliminary design through manufacturing, field operations, and final payment
Ensure customer approval drawings and documentation are complete, accurate, and submitted per required schedules
Lead and participate in engineering and design review meetings to refine and finalize project designs
Release drawings and required documentation to production in alignment with project timelines
Act as a bridge between Engineering, Operations, Service, Purchasing, and Vendors to resolve issues and drive improvements
Prepare and present project status reports, identifying trends, risks, and recommended actions
Identify and resolve manufacturing and design challenges while implementing cost-reduction initiatives

Qualification

Mechanical engineeringSolidWorksAutoCADProject managementAnalytical skillsCustomer-facing experienceOrganizational skillsProblem-solving skillsLeadership

Required

Strong understanding of mechanical engineering concepts and design-for-manufacturing principles
Proficiency with SolidWorks and AutoCAD
Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Proven ability to manage schedules, priorities, and multiple projects simultaneously
Demonstrated leadership and mentoring capabilities

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME), Electrical Engineering (BSEE), or equivalent experience
2–5 years of experience in project engineering, project management, or design engineering within a manufacturing or machinery environment
Strong internal and external customer-facing experience
Team-oriented mindset with a strong sense of urgency and accountability

Company

Sterling Engineering

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Sterling Engineering is an engineering company providing technical recruitment and engineering project services.
dateFounded in 1969
location
Westchester, Illinois, USA
people-size501-1000 employees
web-link
http://sterling-engineering.com

H1B Sponsorship

Sterling Engineering has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (3)
2024 (6)
2023 (3)
2022 (1)
2020 (5)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Dolores Connolly
CEO
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Recent News

Hartford Business Journal
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2025-01-28
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Business Wire
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2024-01-03
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