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The ideal candidate will have experience in machine design, project management, customer support, and heavy equipment applications.\n\nJob Duties:\nDevelop estimates and technical proposals for engineered equipment projects\nDevelop product pricing models and provide technical support to the sales team for new projects\nDevelop project scope and specification documents and monitor project scope compliance\nLead project kick-off meetings and communicate project requirements and deliverables to team members\nManage customer project status communications throughout project execution\nCoordinate with engineering, procurement, and production control to ensure timely completion of critical project milestones\nManage drawing packages and technical documentation submittals with customers\nSchedule and facilitate project closeout meetings, including Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) and Post-Action Reviews (PARs)\nReview customer specifications and ensure compliance, clarification of requirements, exceptions, and delivery expectations are addressed\nSupport customer service activities and assist with warranty-related issues\nParticipate in product development initiatives and continuous product improvement efforts\nMaintain project documentation and records using SolidWorks PDM and IFS ERP systems\nTravel domestically and internationally for equipment startup, commissioning, and troubleshooting activities as needed\n\nQualifications:\nBachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent\nMinimum of 10 years of experience in structural, mechanical, and hydraulic machine design\nStrong project management experience\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills\nStrong customer service orientation\nAbility to manage multiple priorities and work within demanding deadlines\nAbility to work effectively as both a team member and team leader\nProficiency with SolidWorks 3D CAD (2005 or newer)\nExperience with heavy machinery design\nAbility to travel up to 10% as required\n\nQualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.","company":"Sterling Engineering","rawCompany":"sterling engineering","city":"Monee","state":"IL","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-30T23:45:36.060Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2141.00","title":"Mechanical Engineers","slug":"mechanical-engineers"},{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"},{"code":"17-2021.00","title":"Agricultural Engineers","slug":"agricultural-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"333248","title":"All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-industrial-machinery-manufacturing"},{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"code":"333120","title":"Construction Machinery Manufacturing","slug":"construction-machinery-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Design Engineer","description":"Title: Design Engineer\nLocation: Near Monee, IL\nHire Type: Direct Hire\nCompensation: $100k/yr. – $130k/yr.\nBenefits: Insurance (Health, Medical, Dental), PTO, Paid Holidays, and more!\nMust have Skill Set: SolidWorks (PDM), Hydraulic/Pneumatic/Electrical System Design, ERP Systems (IFS preferred), BOM Development.\n\nWe are seeking an Applications Engineer to serve as the technical bridge between sales and engineering teams while supporting engineered equipment projects from proposal through completion. 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