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Sterling Engineering Inc.

Quality Engineer

Barrington, IL · On-site

$90K - $110K/yr

Direct Hire Salary : $90k-110k/yr. Benefits : Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with Match, Life ... Apply statistical methods to collect, analyze, interpret, and summarize production data to improve ...

BiomeSense

Director of Engineering

Chicago, IL · On-site

$150K - $200K/yr

... methodologies, and manufacturing processes * Demonstrated ownership of full product lifecycle ... are an experienced engineer who thrives in high-stakes environments where innovation meets ...

Pivot Energy

Director, Preconstruction

Chicago, IL · On-site

The Director supports multiple concurrent programs and project portfolios while ensuring ... methodologies. * Collaborate with Procurement, Finance, Development, Engineering, and internal ...

Pivot Energy

Director, Preconstruction

Chicago, IL · Remote

The Director supports multiple concurrent programs and project portfolios while ensuring ... methodologies. Collaborate with Procurement, Finance, Development, Engineering, and internal ...

The Panaro Group LLC

Controls Engineer

Burr Ridge, IL · On-site

$82K - $106K/yr

... direct manager or Competency Center managers as needed • Ensures the use of engineering standards, methodologies and global product development processes into engineering team's daily work tasks ...

Sterling Engineering

Industrial Engineer

Chicago, IL

$85K - $100K/yr

Direct Hire Salary : $85,000 - $100,000 Benefits : Insurance ( Health, Medical, Dental), PTO, Paid ... Utilize root cause analysis and problem-solving methodologies to resolve manufacturing issues

Sterling Engineering Inc.

Manufacturing Engineer

Elgin, IL · On-site

$80K - $95K/yr

Direct Hire Salary : $80K-$95K/YR. Benefits : Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401(k) with match This ... Drive continuous improvement using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies. * Collaborate with Quality to ...

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As of Jun 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for director methods engineer in Chicago, IL is $114,997.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $82,900.00 and $136,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.
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Project Engineer

Project Engineer

Sterling Engineering Inc.

Bolingbrook, IL

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 11 hours ago

Job description

This opportunity is with a rapidly growing electrical manufacturing client that is adding new engineering positions as part of a strategic expansion of operations. The organization is investing heavily in product development, manufacturing capability, and engineering talent to support sustained growth and increased market demand.


The Project Engineer will play a critical role in driving New Product Development (NPD) and New Product Introduction (NPI) initiatives, ensuring projects move efficiently through structured development processes from concept through production launch.


Why Consider This Opportunity:


  • 3 Weeks PTO (competitive for the industry)
  • Exceptional Profit Sharing Program tied to company performance
  • Clear Growth Opportunities within a growing engineering organization
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package (medical, dental, vision, retirement, etc.)
  • Stable yet growth-oriented electrical manufacturing environment
  • Direct exposure to cross-functional leadership and decision-making
  • Salary is 100-110k


Key Responsibilities:


New Product Development (NPD)


  • Lead cross-functional engineering efforts for new product development initiatives.
  • Translate customer, regulatory, and market requirements into technical specifications.
  • Drive design validation, verification planning, and technical risk mitigation.
  • Coordinate with electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing engineering teams to ensure product feasibility.


New Product Introduction (NPI)


  • Manage transition from prototype to production through structured NPI processes.
  • Oversee pilot builds, design for manufacturability (DFM) activities, and process validation.
  • Collaborate with operations to ensure smooth production ramp-up.
  • Support cost modeling, BOM development, and supplier qualification efforts.


Stage Gate / Product Lifecycle Management


  • Guide projects through formal Stage Gate methodology, ensuring deliverables, risk assessments, and financial justifications are completed at each phase.
  • Prepare and present technical updates and gate review documentation to leadership.
  • Track KPIs related to timeline, cost, scope, and quality.
  • Identify and resolve project risks, bottlenecks, and cross-functional conflicts.


Cross-Functional Collaboration


  • Interface with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Sales, and Operations to align technical objectives with business goals.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives related to product performance and manufacturability.
  • Provide technical leadership during design reviews and post-launch performance analysis.



Qualifications:


  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or related discipline preferred).
  • Experience in NPD/NPI within a manufacturing environment.
  • Familiarity with Stage Gate or formal product lifecycle management processes.
  • Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
  • Knowledge of DFM/DFA principles and production ramp methodologies.
  • Effective communicator with cross-functional leadership capability.