Compensation: $125,000 – $145,000 Per Year
Full Benefits: Yes
Relocation Expenses: Unspecified
Interview Expenses: Unspecified
Location: Chicago, IL
Job Type: Direct Hire
Remote: No Remote
Total Openings: 1
Years Of Experience: 10 years
Guarantee: 60 days

Take the lead in delivering engineering excellence. My client, a national leader in custom-engineered crane
systems for over 60 years, is looking for a sharp, driven Lead Project Engineer ready to own complex projects
from concept to production. If you thrive in a hands-on role blending structural design, FEA, and customer
collaboration—this is your opportunity to lead.

Why You Should Apply

 Competitive base salary: $125,000–$145,000 depending on experience.
 Annual performance bonus opportunities.
 Competitive group medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
 401(k) with company match for long-term security.
 Relocation assistance and generous paid time off.

What You’ll Be Doing

 Lead overhead crane engineering projects from design through production.
 Conduct FEA and stress/strain analysis for performance and compliance.
 Design welded steel structures using SolidWorks and system-level thinking.
 Partner with sales and customers on tailored material handling solutions.
 Support production with hands-on problem solving and manufacturability reviews.
 Mentor junior engineers and shape a high-performance team.

About You

 Be able to do the job as described.
 Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
 Extensive experience in structural steel or heavy fabricated equipment.
 Expert in SolidWorks and structural FEA.
 Comfortable navigating both the shop floor and customer sites.
 Previous experience with crane systems or engineered-to-order products is a plus.