Project Manager
Job Description
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.
Meet Your Recruiter
Erik Butzen
Technical Recruiter
Erik Butzen is a skilled and compassionate Senior Recruiter passionate about empowering individuals to advance in their careers. With two years of dedicated service at Sterling, Erik has already significantly impacted the organization's talent acquisition efforts.
Having honed his expertise over five years in the field of recruiting, Erik possesses a deep understanding of the industry's intricacies. His journey began with the desire to assist individuals in finding opportunities that would propel their professional growth forward.
As a Senior Recruiter, Erik takes great pride in his ability to help people make meaningful advancements in their careers. Whether it's guiding a candidate through the interview process, providing valuable insights into the job market, or matching the right talent with the perfect role, Erik is committed to positively impacting the lives of those he interacts with.
One of Erik's most valuable pieces of advice to both hiring managers and fellow recruiters is to ask a lot of questions. Understanding the needs and expectations of both candidates and employers is essential to finding the best fit for both parties.