Engineering Jobs in Downers Grove Illinois

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join a high-impact team developing advanced electronic display and guidance systems for agricultural and construction equipment. This role focuses on modernizing legacy systems by transitioning from Android/Java-based platforms to C++/Qt/QML on Linux.

You will play a key role in designing, developing, and re-architecting embedded software that powers critical machine functions, including autonomous guidance and implement control systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop embedded software applications using C++
• Contribute to the migration of existing applications from Java to C++
• Re-architect system components, including business logic and UI layers
• Develop and enhance GUI applications using Qt/QML
• Collaborate with Systems Engineers to refine requirements and define solutions
• Work on Linux-based embedded systems and device-level development
• Implement object-oriented and multithreaded application design
• Perform unit testing, debugging, and code optimization
• Develop features for vehicle display and guidance systems
• Work with communication protocols such as CAN/LIN for vehicle integration
• Analyze system performance including latency, clock cycles, and data transmission

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in embedded software development
• Strong proficiency in C++
• Experience with Qt and QML for GUI development
• Solid understanding of object-oriented programming and multithreading
• Experience working with Linux-based systems
• Hands-on experience in GUI development
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with CAN or LIN communication protocols
• Background in automotive, agricultural, or heavy equipment systems
• Experience migrating or refactoring legacy systems (e.g., Java to C++)
• Familiarity with real-time systems and performance optimization

Work Environment

• Hybrid work model (2–3 days onsite in Oak Brook, IL)
• Collaborative, fast-paced engineering team
• High visibility role with impact on next-generation product platforms

You will join one of our 45 offices in the US, be part of a committed team of over 1500 professionals, and work in teams and directly with our clients doing work that is shaping the world around us. You will be welcomed into a rapidly growing business and team and empowered to make an impact. You will be valued, cared for, and challenged on your path to becoming a world-class professional consultant and surrounded by leaders who are committed to creating an environment that enables you to realize your own success and fulfillment.

When you join Design Group as a Project Manager, you are joining a team that will challenge you and position you for growth. In this role, you will work with a team of industry experts to help the world's leading companies solve their most difficult problems. You will join our Architecture/Engineering Process Practice and partner with seasoned leaders, technical specialists, and subject matter experts to deliver the highest quality solutions to our clients with consistency and accuracy.

You'll work individually and in teams to support capital projects and implement solutions for our clients. Together, you will help our clients make critical changes to improve their performance and realize their most important goals.

Manage facility MEP design build and design build projects for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, advanced technology (semi-conductor), food & beverage, and industrial operations

Work with engineers, architects, designers, and other technical professionals in the office and at project sites

Lead project execution and design through the entire project life cycle, from concept to construction to start-up activities

Oversee the preparation of plans, specifications, and contract documents

Manage project timelines, budgets, scopes, changes, and risk

Proactively and collaboratively solve design problems

Evaluate project progress and adjust critical path for scope completion and budget adherence

Manage client communications and expectations

Coordinate with local authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs); ensure compliance with building codes

Interface with the construction manager and site manager to resolve design coordination and constructability issues; assist with value engineering efforts

Prepare proposals and participate in sales presentations

Make an impact day-to-day with your skills and expertise, strengthening that relationship with our clients and team

A minimum of ten years of relevant project management and engineering experience executing capital projects covering design development and coordination, specifications development, cost estimation, budget management, change control management, plan check and permit acquisition, creation of construction and contract documents, CQV, and construction administration

Experience with pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device projects (preferred)

A working knowledge of a broad range of engineering disciplines including civil/site work, structural, architectural, mechanical systems (refrigeration, chillers, cooling towers, boilers, hot water, domestic water, compressed air, plumbing, HVAC), and electrical power distribution

Plant engineering experience (preferred)

Project execution experience of projects within an A/E/C design firm

Experience with facility utility design projects for manufacturing and distribution clients

The ability to execute presentations, manage client relationships, and successfully interact with team members

Solid computer skills including Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Project

A willingness to travel for project requirements including installation and start-up activities, client and company sponsored meetings, trainings, industry related seminars, forums, and conventions

A Bachelor of Science in mechanical, civil, structural, or architectural engineering

A professional engineer (PE) licensure or a registered architect (RA) licensure (preferred)

Our culture and commitment to our people is what sets us apart. We foster an environment of mutual respect, integrity, and unconditional interest in the individual and collective success of our professionals. Our model and entrepreneurial mindset offer a rewarding, challenging, and highly flexible path. As a Project Manager, you will build a meaningful and fulfilling career with the support of professional development resources and mentorships including our First Year Experience program, Individual Development Plans, and Career Path resources and tools. You will be surrounded by exceptional talent who will support your development as both a world-class engineer and a highly effective leader.

Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify.Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.

Company: Design Group

Technical Integration Client Account Manager

Naperville, IL | Full-Time | MSP Environment

Are you an IT professional who enjoys working with clients as much as solving technical problems?

We’re looking for a Technical Integration Client Account Manager to help guide our clients’ technology strategy while working closely with our internal technical teams. This role is perfect for someone coming from an MSP, systems engineer, or technical account management background who enjoys being both technical and client-facing.

You’ll act as a trusted advisor, helping clients understand their IT environment, reviewing infrastructure, and ensuring best practices are implemented.

Technical Integration Client Account Manager - What You’ll Do

• Serve as the primary liaison between clients and technical teams
• Conduct IT environment reviews and infrastructure assessments
• Help identify improvements in networks, systems, and documentation
• Translate technical concepts into clear business recommendations
• Assist with client roadmaps and long-term technology planning
• Maintain accurate client documentation and system records
• Support client onboarding and ongoing account management
• Help coordinate small to mid-size infrastructure initiatives

Technical Integration Client Account Manager - What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years in IT support, systems administration, MSP engineering, or technical account management
• Strong understanding of IT infrastructure, networking, and systems
• Experience working directly with clients or stakeholders
• Ability to explain technical topics to non-technical audiences
• Strong communication and organizational skills

Nice to Have

• Experience working in a Managed Service Provider (MSP) environment
• Familiarity with IT Glue, MyITProcess, or similar documentation platforms
• Knowledge of IT best practices, compliance, or cybersecurity fundamentals
• Certifications such as CompTIA A+, Network+, or ITIL

Why This Role

This is a client-facing technical role where you’ll help businesses improve their IT environments while working alongside a strong engineering team. If you enjoy building relationships, reviewing systems, and helping organizations make smarter technology decisions, we’d love to connect.

$90-100Kbase

-Lead regional sourcing activities for new products from concept through launch and ramp-up.

-Engage regional and global suppliers early in the design phase to support DFM, DFC, and supplier-led innovation.

-Support regional sourcing strategy delivery aligned with global category strategies and NPI program requirements.

-Ensure supplier readiness for prototype, pilot, and production ramp within the region.

-In coordination with NA Sourcing Lead, develop and execute regional sourcing strategies aligned with cost, risk, capacity, localization, and sustainability goals.

-Lead regional supply base development to support new technologies, growth, and localization initiatives.

-Drive regional sourcing decisions while ensuring alignment with global sourcing governance.

-Optimize regional footprint through make/buy, nearshore/reshore, and dual-source strategies.

-Monitor regional market trends, labor, logistics, geopolitical risks, and cost drivers.

-Identify, qualify, and onboard regional suppliers to support NPI and long-term business needs.

-Lead RFQs/RFPs, supplier selection, negotiations, and contracting within the region.

-Partner with Quality and Engineering on supplier qualification, PPAP/FAI, audits, and capability assessments.

-Drive supplier performance, capacity planning, and continuous improvement for launch-critical components.

-Own regional piece-price, tooling, and total cost of ownership (TCO) for NPI components.

-Develop should-cost models and regional cost benchmarks.

-Support regional business cases, capital investments, and executive sourcing reviews.

-Deliver cost, margin, and productivity targets while supporting aggressive NPI timelines.

-Serve as the regional sourcing lead on global NPI project teams.

-Align regional sourcing milestones with product development stage-gate processes.

-Coordinate with global category teams to ensure consistency and leverage.

-Lead transition from NPI to sustaining sourcing within the region.

-Identify regional supply risks related to new suppliers, capacity, logistics, and compliance.

-Develop contingency plans, dual sourcing strategies, and launch readiness plans.

-Ensure compliance with regional regulatory, trade, ESG, and ethical sourcing requirements

Qualifications:

-Degree – Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, etc..

-5+ years of professional working experience within a manufacturing/assembly based setting

-Experience working within a new product development, new product introduction, R&D or prototyping based setting

-Experience with strategic sourcing deployment

-Ability to manage a project from concept through to completion for a new supplier/part

Director of Manufacturing Operations

Location: Hybrid / On-site (as required)

Reports to: COO

The Director of Manufacturing Operations is responsible for end-to-end manufacturing execution and scale for DeNova Detect’s life-safety product portfolio. This role ensures that products are built safely, on time, on cost, and in compliance, while building a resilient manufacturing ecosystem capable of supporting rapid growth across retail, commercial, utility, and legislative-driven demand.

This leader serves as the operational bridge between engineering, supply chain, quality, regulatory, and commercial teams, translating product strategy into reliable, scalable production.

Core Responsibilities

Manufacturing & Production Leadership

• Own global manufacturing strategy across internal and contract manufacturing partners
• Establish and manage production plans aligned with sales forecasts and launch timelines
• Ensure consistent achievement of cost, quality, delivery, and yield targets
• Lead capacity planning to support demand surges driven by retail promotions, legislation, or national media exposure
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies

Contract Manufacturer & Supplier Management

• Select, onboard, and manage contract manufacturers (CMs) and key component suppliers
• Negotiate manufacturing agreements, pricing, lead times, and service-level expectations
• Implement performance scorecards for CMs and suppliers (OTIF, quality, cost, responsiveness)
• Conduct regular audits and business reviews to ensure compliance and risk mitigation

Quality, Compliance & Regulatory Readiness

• Ensure manufacturing processes comply with all applicable standards and certifications, including:
• UL /ETL (as applicable)
• State and federal life-safety regulations
• Partner with internal teams to support certifications, audits, and change control
• Ensure all NCE Quality Control metrics are met or exceeded
• Implement continuous improvement process for quality and manufacturing
• Own manufacturing-related corrective actions (CAPAs), root cause analysis, and preventive controls

New Product Introduction (NPI) & Scale-Up

• Lead manufacturing readiness for new product introductions from pilot builds through mass production
• Partner with Engineering on DFM/DFA, tooling decisions, and test strategies
• Establish production validation, ramp-up plans, and early yield stabilization

Cost Management & Margin Expansion

• Drive COGS reduction initiatives without compromising safety or quality
• Optimize labor, materials, tooling, and logistics costs
• Support margin expansion initiatives tied to volume growth and supplier consolidation

Risk Management & Business Continuity

• Identify and mitigate manufacturing risks (single-source suppliers, geopolitical risk, capacity constraints)
• Develop contingency plans for supply disruptions, demand spikes, or quality events
• Support inventory strategy decisions in collaboration with Supply Chain and Finance

Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Serve as a key operational voice in executive planning and growth discussions
• Collaborate closely with our Japan Engineering Team, Sales and Marketing

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or related field
• 10+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing operations, preferably in:
• Consumer electronics
• Life-safety, IoT, or regulated hardware products
• Proven experience managing contract manufacturers and global supply partners
• Strong working knowledge of regulated manufacturing environments
• Demonstrated success scaling production in high-growth environments

Preferred

• MBA or advanced degree
• Experience with UL-listed or safety-critical products
• Lean Six Sigma certification
• Experience supporting national retail or utility-driven distribution models

This role is critical to DeNova Detect’s ability to save lives at scale. As demand grows through retail expansion, legislative adoption, and national awareness campaigns, the Director of Manufacturing Operations ensures that every product shipped meets the company’s promise of safety, reliability, and trust.

Job Posting: VDC Technician

Starting Salary Range: $55,000 - $62,000

Reports to: Director of Engineering and Design

Location: Woodridge, IL

AMS Industries, Inc. is a leading mechanical contracting firm serving the commercial, industrial, refrigeration, and nuclear industries (PMT). With over 60 years of experience, AMS has grown from a small refrigeration contractor into a multi-discipline, multi-market MEP contractor with more than 1,000 employees. We are committed to delivering exceptional service to our clients, investing in the development of our people, and strengthening the communities we serve.

Located at our Woodridge, IL facility and reporting to the Director of Engineering and Design, the VDC Technician will support project teams through the development, coordination, and management of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) deliverables. This role plays a critical part in ensuring project accuracy, coordination across trades, and the successful execution of design and construction documentation. The VDC Technician will collaborate closely with engineering, project management, and field teams to produce coordinated models, drawings, and digital project documentation.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare Permit and Design Documents.
• Prepare Shop Drawings through careful project coordination.
• Prepare As-built Documents.
• Visit jobsites for Coordination.
• Attend project coordination meetings.
• Collaborate with the project management team and field staff on project requirements and ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Support design team on project work through modeling and adherence with project standards.
• Lead project coordination meetings, as required by contract.
• Manage and distribute coordinated digital documents to the project team.
• Link BIM to project Construction Administration Phase for submittals, construction models, shop drawings and schedules.
• Create Revit assemblies in response to project needs.
• Provide support for electronic file submissions.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED required; college degree preferred.
• 5 years of VDC experience.
• Proficiency in the Autodesk suite of construction platforms including AutoCAD, Revit and Navisworks.
• Experience in construction or trade experience a plus.
• Experience in reality capture and point cloud processing a plus.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to work independently, a self-starter who is both goal-oriented and customer-oriented.

What we offer:

• Health Insurance and ESOP (Employee owned) package.
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) with Medical PPO
• FSA and Dependent Care
• 401K Matching
• Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave
• Generous PTO roll-over policy
• Social events and outings throughout the year

John Burns Construction is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to assist the Estimating Department in evaluating and pricing current bid opportunities. This person will report to the Director of Estimating and will have the potential to manage a staff of Estimators and Estimate Coordinators in the future.

We’re looking for your to do the following:

1. Perform detailed evaluation of drawings and specifications to determine the scope of work for subcontractors, vendors, and self-perform activities
2. Manage bid invitations by soliciting subcontractor bids and vendor quotes
3. Prepare subcontractor scopes and complete scope comparisons
4. Generate estimates by quantity takeoff and pricing of work
5. Write contracts and purchase orders
6. Maintain professional working relationships with subcontractors and vendors
7. Generate new bidding opportunities.

You have:

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field of study
2. 7+ years of estimating or construction management experience
3. Background in takeoff and pricing of self-performed work including General Contracting: earthwork, excavation, site utilities, site, and structural concrete, and carpentry. Outside Electrical: street lighting, traffic signals, intelligent transportation systems, underground conduit systems, fiber optics
4. Experience in both Unit Price and Lump Sum bidding
5. HCSS HeavyBid Estimating Software
6. Computer skills including Microsoft Office
7. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
8. Ability to manage multiple concurrent bids and meet deadlines
9. Ability to assess risk
10. Teamwork orientated
11. Strong organizational skills

We Have:

1. A team-based culture that rewards collaboration, problem solving and process improvement
2. A commitment to your professional development
3. Varied career path opportunities across the different disciplines in the company
4. A new, robust enterprise resource planning software solution
5. Great benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401K with company contribution, profit sharing, long-term disability
6. Team outings, and an opportunity to get involved and make a difference with various charities in the community

Client Overview:

With one of the industry’s best reputations and a consistent pipeline of projects across Chicago, this General Contractor is looking for a Senior Project Manager with 7-20 years of experience as they continue to expand in '26.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of construction projects valued up to $10M+.
• Manage projects from preconstruction through project closeout, ensuring schedule, budget, and quality objectives are achieved.
• Oversee project teams including project managers, project engineers, superintendents, and subcontractors.
• Coordinate closely with architectural and engineering teams within the integrated AEC environment.
• Manage project financials including budgets, forecasting, cost control, and change management.
• Maintain strong client relationships and serve as the primary point of contact throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead project meetings, reporting, and communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, contractual requirements, and company procedures.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of construction project management experience.
• Proven experience delivering complex projects.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• Ability to oversee project financials, schedules, and client relationships.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred.

Job Offer:

• $135,000 - $175,000 salary
• Yearly bonus
• Monthly truck allowance or company vehicle
• Gas gard
• BCBS Healthcare package – cost covered 80% for the employee and family
• 401K company match
• Laptop & company cell phone
• PTO, Sick Days & Floating Days
• Projects only in Chicago – circa 40 miles of downtown
• Commuter benefits

Project Manager

Location: Burr Ridge, IL

Shift: 1st Shift

Hire Type: Contract to Hire

Pay Rate: $32-38 per hour

Benefits: Full medical coverage, 401(k) with match, PTO, paid holidays, and strong job stability

Sterling Engineering is hiring a versatile Project Manager for a highly stable, growth‑focused manufacturer known for empowering employees, encouraging ownership, and offering meaningful career development. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys wearing many hats, thrives in fast‑moving environments, and wants direct visibility into operations, supply chain, customer relations, and organizational decision‑making.

You’ll join a company where your ideas matter, your problem‑solving skills are valued, and your ability to influence quality, customer satisfaction, and operational success has a direct impact every day.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead projects from initiation through completion while ensuring deadlines, quality standards, and deliverables are met.
• Maintain a high level of attention to detail for all project stages.
• Think quickly, pivot when priorities shift, and resolve issues proactively.
• Manage material levels, ensuring accuracy, quality, and readiness for production.
• Source raw materials and maintain strong vendor relationships to ensure on‑time and high‑quality delivery.
• Serve as a primary technical and service contact for customer inquiries regarding product specs, order status, and pricing

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Manufacturing or metal industry experience is a plus.
• High‑energy, proactive problem solver who can adapt quickly and make sound decisions.
• Experience with SAGE 50 Accounting, Excel, Sortly, and project management tools.
• Proven experience in project management, purchasing, customer service, or material quoting.

Qualified 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.