Engineering Project Manager
Jobot
Addison, IL
JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$125,000–$150,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Calendar Management, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Engineering, Equipment Validation, Hydraulic Engineering, Leadership, Legal, Manufacturing, Microsoft Project, Mobile Applications, Mobile Plant/Equipment, Multitasking, OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer), Performance Analysis, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Power Engineering, Product Development, Production Schedule, Project Engineering, Project Management Software, Project Planning, Project Schedule, Project/Program Coordination, Project/Program Management, Prototyping, Purchasing/Procurement, Retrofit, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, System Integration (SI), Systems Scalability, Team Lead/Manager, Time Management
LOCATION
Addison, IL
POSTED
3 days ago
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Salary: $125,000 - $150,000 per year
A bit about us:
Founded over six decades ago, with operations across the United States and globally, we are a manufacturing organization that develops engineered fluid power and hydraulic system solutions for demanding industrial and mobile equipment applications. Our advanced systems teams integrate these technologies directly onto OEM platforms to validate performance, optimize functionality, and transition successful configurations into scalable production solutions
Why join us?
· Base compensation targeted at $125-$145k (DOE) + $7,500 annual bonus
· Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment
· Employer-paid life insurance and AD&D coverage
· Employer-paid short-term disability coverage
· Paid holidays
· Senior-level role with authority to influence defense strategy, compliance alignment, and product direction, plus work/life balance and growth opportunities
Job Details
Engineering Project Manager
On-site near Addison, IL
ROLE SCOPE, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND REQUIREMENTS
This role leads execution of advanced hydraulic system retrofit and integration programs on customer OEM platforms. The position is accountable for organizing scope, timelines, resources, and cross-functional coordination to ensure projects move from concept build through validation and production readiness on schedule. A strong technical foundation is required to effectively manage stage-gate deliverables within a fluid power system environment.
Onsite role in the western Chicago suburbs with daily collaboration required.
Responsibilities
· Lead cross-functional hydraulic system retrofit projects from concept through production readiness
· Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and milestone tracking
· Build and manage Gantt charts using MS Project or similar tools
· Identify and manage risks, dependencies, and resource constraints
· Coordinate engineering, manufacturing, quality, purchasing, and external partners
· Maintain visibility across prototype builds, validation, and production transition
· Track schedule performance, cost alignment, and customer deliverables
· Drive structured, on-time execution across multiple concurrent projects
· Support continuous improvement of project management practices
Required Experience and Background
· Bachelor’s degree in Project Management or Engineering
· Minimum 5 years practical experience within a manufacturing organization
· Technical background in hydraulic or fluid power systems or controls strongly preferred
· Experience in product development, system integration, or equipment validation environments
· Working knowledge of stage-gate processes and structured development milestones
· Proficiency with MS Project, Gantt charts, and project scheduling tools
· Experience leading cross-functional teams without direct authority
· Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously
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About the Company
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COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employeesINDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2018
WEBSITE
http://www.jobot.com