What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Project Engineer – Custom Machinery position at CRG Search?
Are you an Engineer who thrives on owning projects from concept to completion… not just designing parts, but seeing your work come to life on the shop floor?
We’re a small, family-owned company with a global footprint, known for designing and building highly specialized industrial machinery. Our size means your voice is heard, your work is visible, and your impact is immediate. Our reach means you’ll be solving problems for customers around the world.
As a Sr. Project Engineer, you’ll take full ownership of mechanical design and project execution, working across engineering, manufacturing, and quality to deliver high-performance equipment.
- Real ownership – You won’t be a small cog in a big machine
- Global impact – Our equipment is used by customers worldwide
- Hands-on environment – See your designs built, tested, and shipped
- Family-owned culture – Agile, supportive, and focused on long-term success
- Variety of work – No two projects are the same
Responsibilities Include:
- Leading projects from concept through production—on time and within budget
- Designing and developing mechanical assemblies and systems for custom machine platforms
- Creating and releasing 3D models and 2D drawings (AutoCAD Inventor)
- Driving continuous improvement of existing machines and components
- Partner with vendors to optimize designs for cost, manufacturability (DFM), and performance
- Support the shop floor by troubleshooting issues and ensuring smooth builds
- Collaborate cross-functionally with manufacturing, quality, and controls engineering
- Develop and maintain work instructions, SOPs, and technical documentation
- Manage product data and revisions within a PLM system
Requirements Include:
- BSME
- Strong experience in mechanical design for industrial equipment or machinery
- Proven ability to manage projects independently in a fast-paced, hands-on environment
- Expertise in 3D CAD (Inventor preferred) and 2D drafting standards (ASME/ANSI)
- Experience with PLM systems, BOM management, and engineering documentation
- Working knowledge of DFM, Lean principles, and manufacturing processes
- Ability to troubleshoot real-world mechanical issues on the shop floor
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative, problem-solving mindset
Category Code: JN004
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