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Engineering Project Manager

Elk Grove Village, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 13 Jul 2026

💰 $120,000/yr($90,000/yr – $120,000/yr)

About the role

Job Title: Engineering Project Manager
Position available in: Elk Grove Village, IL
Job Type: Full time

Broetje Automation is the world’s leading expert & OEM in aircraft manufacturing automation and robotics, working with the top names in our industry. Worldwide locations include: Germany, USA, France, United Kingdom, China, and Japan. US locations include: Elk Grove Village (IL), Charleston (SC), Savannah (GA), Wichita (KS), Mobile (AL), Kinston (NC), and Seattle (WA).

Summary: The role of the Engineering Project Manager will be responsible for managing projects from inception through sign-off. The PM will report directly to the Chief Operating Officer. The PM is responsible for the profit and loss of individual projects, completion of projects within specified dates and establishing and maintaining a professional relationship with leadership, subcontractors, and project stakeholders.

Compensation/Benefits:

Salary Range: $90,000 - $120,000
401(k) company match – 6% match, no vesting period
100% paid healthcare premiums (medical, dental, vision), no cost to the employee
Disability plan & group life insurance program
3 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO)
13 Holidays – 10 company holidays & 3 flex holidays
Tuition reimbursement program $10k/yr
International travel opportunities (Germany)

Education & Experience:

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in Business Administration, Management, Operations Management or similar discipline
5+ years’ work experience in a PM role, preferably in machine building/ OEM/ automation background

Qualifications:

Prior experience managing projects for an OEM
PMP preferred
Program / Project management skills with horizontal teams
High-energy, self-motivated, willing to take on responsibilities across functions & team’s boundaries, and drive assigned tasks to closure
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
Ability to work well under tight deadlines and frequently changing priorities

Job Responsibilities:

Provide overall management of projects from concept to completion including planning, estimating, engineering, procurement, design review, construction management, commissioning, and buy-off.
Prepare proposals, assist in presentations, and participate in contract negotiations
Develop and monitor project schedules, manage scope, and control project costs.
Serve as primary point of contact with the client regarding efforts such as client coordination, strategic planning, master scope management, budget finances, subcontracting, project staffing, facility support, and schedule attainment.
Manage all aspects of project communication.
Work closely with the project team to ensure deliverables and services are being provided to client’s satisfaction and that projects are following internal QA/QM guidelines.
Report regularly on progress, cost and schedule metrics, procurement issues, safety or environmental concerns, design questions, potential impacts, and any issues requiring office support.
Must have ability to deal effectively with a wide variety of industry, government and military contracts on project-related matters.