Project Engineer

Eastlake, Ohio Permanent USD90,000 - USD110,000 per year View Job Description
This role is responsible for driving engineering initiatives from early development through final startup, overseeing all phases including design coordination, manufacturing support, system validation, and customer engagement. Success in this position depends on solid project leadership, strong technical expertise, and the ability to collaborate effectively across internal departments as well as with external vendors and clients.
  • Family-owned company
  • Growth opportunities

About Our Client

A well-established, reliable, and family-friendly company that values internal career development and provides significant opportunities for professional advancement. The organization specializes in designing and producing advanced fluid-handling solutions for diverse industrial applications and fosters a collaborative, employee-centered work environment.

Job Description

  • Manage engineering projects involving custom mechanical systems from initial design through commissioning.
  • Develop project plans, define scope, monitor schedules, track costs, and maintain proper documentation.
  • Lead technical design efforts, including reviewing P&IDs, 3D models, fabrication drawings, and engineering calculations.
  • Determine project specifications based on customer requirements, standards, and site conditions.
  • Select equipment such as pumps, fans, and valves to meet performance and compliance needs.
  • Produce technical documentation, including manuals, functional descriptions, and process flow diagrams.
  • Coordinate closely with internal teams, suppliers, and customers; conduct site visits and prepare follow‑up reports.
  • Support project commissioning, troubleshoot issues during manufacturing, and ensure smooth project handoff.



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The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, preferably mechanical.
  • Two to three years of project engineering experience in manufacturing or assembly environments.
  • Strong project management abilities and capacity to work independently.
  • Proficiency with Autodesk/AutoCAD and strong understanding of dimensioning and technical drawings.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate cross‑functionally and with customers.
  • Preferred background in skid design, pumps, piping systems, fluid dynamics, instrumentation, or customer‑facing engineering work.
  • Motivated, organized, collaborative, and eager to grow.
  • Willingness to travel less than 25%, including one international trip.

What's on Offer

  • Salary range of $90,000 to $110,000, with flexibility for highly experienced candidates.
  • Annual discretionary bonus.
  • 401(k) with 50% match up to 6%.
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Two weeks PTO to start, increasing to 120 hours after one year.
  • Hybrid schedule with four days onsite and one day remote.
  • Stable, long‑tenured, family‑oriented environment with strong internal promotion opportunities.
Contact
Max Sinton
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7108323

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Project / Program Management
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Where
Eastlake
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Max Sinton
Job Reference
JN-092026-7108323
 

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