Manufacturing Project Manager (mechanical blueprints, project planning and scheduling)

Company: Talent Search PRO
Location: Crystal Lake
Posted on: February 17, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Candidates must have demonstrated experience in reading and interpreting mechanical blueprints to be considered for this position. A high level of technical proficiency is required, along with the ability to learn and apply knowledge of the company’s products and customer base. An associate degree or higher in an engineering discipline is strongly preferred; however, applicants with equivalent experience in a related technical field may also be considered. The company evaluates applicants based on their skills, qualifications, and relevant experience, rather than solely on previous job titles or positions held. They should have a stable work history. Job Summary We\'re looking for a manufacturing project manager /project engineer who can estimate jobs as well as manage the project once it becomes an order. We\'d expects this person to be capable of handling multiple projects at one time, managing details, P&IDs, schematics, solid follow up, and a can-do attitude. Daily activities include: Writing quotes/estimates/proposals Overseeing the details of manufacturing jobs including engineering, purchasing, material control, quality, and installation Ensuring project comes in on time and on schedule Review of jobs to monitor feedback and data to make improvements on future projects Communicate effectively between all departments as well as customers Making customer contact prior to manufacturing to ensure customer requirements will be met with proposed solutions Resumes with more than 5 years’ experience will get preferential treatment. You must be able to work with minimum supervision and have excellent time management as we have an extremely fast paced environment. Above all you must have high energy and be very driven to produce results. To be successful in this role, you must: Be Highly Driven-we’re looking for a “go-getter”. This is a high intensity, fast paced role and you will need to be self-motivated to keep up with the daily activity. Be Detail Oriented-our projects generally involve many small parts that come together to create a larger project. We need someone who can keep all these details well organized to keep the job always running. Be a Problem Solver-The kind of work we do creates lots potential for trouble shooting. You must be able to find out what happened, and how to fix it with minimal supervision and usually under time constraints. Be Willing to Learn-there’s a lot of new things to learn here and we’re excited to teach them, but you must be willing to study them and understand them thoroughly. Have Good Time Management-this position manages multiple jobs and quotes at the same time. You will need to be able to prioritize and compartmentalize them to avoid being overwhelmed. Be skilled with office software, especially Outlook and Excel. AutoCAD, Solid Works and E-Drawings a plus. We are a custom plastic fabricator building products for handling corrosive air and liquids located in Crystal Lake. Our primary products are ventilation systems for corrosives, tanks, pipe skids, fume scrubbers, plastic duct and fittings, pipe fabrication, and custom components. We will teach you everything you need to know, but we\'ll expect you to be able to quickly learn how our products work and benefit customers. See our website at www.cpsfab.com to learn more about our products. We offer a salary commensurate with experience and competitiveness ion the market. We also have a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, life, vacation, retirement, and company wide bonus. We believe in treating our employees fairly and our overall package will be based on the level you bring to the table.

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