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Aegis is partnered with a growing precision sheet metal fabrication manufacturer in the Chicagoland area that supports OEM customers from prototype through full production. This company operates in a fast-paced job shop environment and prides itself on quality, accountability, and collaboration between engineering and production.

They are seeking a Quality Manager to lead plant-level quality systems and oversee a team of quality technicians.

Daily Responsibilities:

• Own and maintain ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System
• Lead internal, external, and customer audits
• Drive corrective actions (8D, 5 Why, CAPA)
• Manage customer quality communication and complaint resolution
• Oversee inspection processes including blueprint and GD&T interpretation
• Develop and track KPIs related to scrap, rework, and performance
• Mentor and lead a team of 5 quality inspectors
• Partner with production and engineering to resolve manufacturing issues

Requirements:

• 5+ years quality experience within precision sheet metal fabrication
• Strong ISO 9001:2015 experience
• Audit leadership experience
• Root cause analysis expertise
• Leadership experience managing direct reports
• Hands-on manufacturing presence

General Description:

Provides sales and product support to assigned sales agencies and to Sternberg Regional Sales Managers. Position reports to the Manager of Inside Sales.

Essential Functions of the job:

• Manage the day to day Account Management functions which include:

• Quoting

• Order processing

• Pipeline tracking

• Agent support

• Drawing requests

• Photometric requests

• Product support and design advice

• Manage personal workload as well as provide backup for the team when needed.

• Support RSMs as needed.

• Support agents/projects with field visits on occasion.

• Support Director of Inside Sales and VP of Sales Operations with operational feedback and suggestions for improvement within the department.

• Other duties as assigned.

Salary Range: $60,000-$70,000

We are partnering with an industrial solutions company seeking an outside sales manager in the Itasca IL area. The Outside Sales Manager leads and oversees the Illinois outside sales team, driving sales strategy, territory execution, and team performance.

Outside Sales Manager

Location: Itasca, IL

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Range: 75-110K

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute sales strategies to grow revenue and profitability across assigned territories.
• Lead, coach, and manage the outside sales team to achieve performance goals.
• Oversee territory coverage, customer engagement, and new business development.
• Analyze sales performance, identify gaps, and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain key customer and supplier relationships through in-person and virtual meetings.
• Oversee sales activities and set sales targets across assigned territories
• Review budgets, revenue and profit before approving expenses
• Support pricing, contract, and negotiation activities as needed.
• Approve sales-related transactions, expenses, timecards, and commercial exceptions.
• Provide regular, data-driven sales reports and insights to senior leadership.
• Collaborate closely with Inside Sales and ensure compliance with company policies.

Travel:

• Minimum 25% overnight travel
• Domestic travel (Illinois, Midwest, Western regions)
• International travel primarily to Mexico, with possible travel to Canada

Qualifications:

• Proven success in product-based sales with measurable results.
• Experience developing and executing territory sales strategies.
• Prior sales management experience preferred.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and communication skills.
• Automotive or factory automation sales experience preferred.
• Fluent in English; Japanese or Spanish language skills are a plus.
• Proficiency with CRM and reporting tools.
• Valid driver’s license required.

**Please submit your application with a 1-2 page resume. Only qualified applicants will be contacted **

LHH Recruitment Solutions has partnered with a growing organization, and they are seeking a motivated Manufacturing Data & Sales Analyst to join their team. Seeking a data-driven analytics professional who thrives at the intersection of manufacturing operations, business intelligence, and executive decision support. This is a high-impact role for someone who enjoys building insight from the ground up—designing dashboards, automating reporting, owning data integrity, and translating complex information into clear, actionable business outcomes.

Why This Role Stands Out:

• High visibility and direct partnership with senior leadership.
• Opportunity to own and evolve enterprise-level analytics and reporting.
• Manufacturing environment where data truly drives strategy.
• Long-term growth potential in a stable, well-capitalized organization.

Key Responsibilities:

Data, Analytics & Reporting:

• Design, build, and continuously enhance dashboards, scorecards, and KPI reporting to support operational and commercial performance.
• Translate raw data into meaningful insights that influence decision-making at the executive level.
• Automate recurring reports and analytics processes to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
• Analyze trends related to revenue, production performance, forecasting, and product initiatives.

Manufacturing & Cross-Functional Partnership:

• Collaborate closely with Operations, Finance, IT, and Commercial teams to align data, metrics, and performance goals.
• Support forecasting, planning cycles, and performance reviews with reliable, actionable analytics.
• Identify risks, opportunities, and performance gaps within data sets and recommend solutions.

Systems & Data Ownership:

• Act as the primary owner of manufacturing and sales-related data systems, ensuring usability, accuracy, and value.
• Lead continuous improvement of reporting tools and system integrations.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to enhance system reporting capabilities.
• Champion data governance, consistency, and best practices across the organization.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Data Science, Analytics, Business Intelligence, or a related field
• Proven experience building and maintaining dashboards, scorecards, and analytics tools.
• Background supporting a manufacturing environment.
• Strong ability to own data end-to-end—from extraction to interpretation to executive presentation.
• Experience automating reporting and analytics processes.
• Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to clearly communicate insights to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Advanced proficiency with Excel, reporting platforms, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Advanced proficiency in SQL, PowerBI, and/or Tableau.
• Experience with IQMS is preferred.
• Strategic mindset with exceptional attention to detail.

Compensation Range: $90,000 - $120,000 + 15% Bonus

Benefits Offered: 2 weeks of vacation, paid sick leave where applicable by state law, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance Vision Insurance, 401K, and Life Insurance.

If you are a passionate Manufacturing Data & Sales Analystlooking for anew and rewarding career, please apply today! You don’t want to miss out on this opportunity!

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ARBA Retail Systems, headquartered near Chicago, Illinois, is a leading provider of Payroll Deduction POS Software. We serve healthcare facilities, corporations, and independently owned retail businesses, offering solutions tailored to sectors such as cafeterias, coffee bars, and retail locations. Our products are built on Microsoft’s .NET SQL framework and leverage cutting-edge Cloud Computing technology to deliver advanced POS applications. By automating transactions, our software helps businesses improve efficiency, increase sales, and enhance profitability across various industries, including healthcare and retail.

We are seeking a full-time Technology Sales Consultant to join our on-site team in Lisle, IL. In this role, you will identify client needs and provide technology-based sales solutions, act as a trusted advisor, and build long-term client relationships. You will be responsible for meeting sales targets, managing customer accounts, and collaborating with internal teams to execute sales strategies. The position also involves presenting ARBA products, recommending tailored solutions, and maintaining a continuous pipeline of potential clients.

• Expertise in Sales Consulting and Consulting, with a solid understanding of assessing client needs and providing tailored solutions
• Strong background in Sales and Sales Operations, with a proven ability to meet and exceed targets
• Experience in Account Management to build and maintain long-term client relationships
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in CRM systems and Microsoft Suite
• Previous experience in the POS or retail technology industry is a plus
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field preferred

Controls Engineer – Automation & Robotics (6 Openings)

Location: Elgin, IL (On-site)

Job Type: Direct Hire | Full-Time

Compensation: $95,000 – $150,000 (up to $160,000 for exceptional experience)

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits starting Day 1 (medical, dental, vision, 401k, stock programs, PTO, holidays)

About the Role

We are expanding our Automation Development team and are seeking Controls Engineers to support the design and build of highly advanced, custom automation and robotic equipment for autonomous vehicle production. This is a hands-on role focused on conceptual, in-house engineered systems—not repetitive builds or catalog automation.

Engineers in this group own projects end-to-end, from early concept and proof-of-principle through programming, debug, factory acceptance testing, and on-site integration. The current flagship project supports a next-generation autonomous vehicle platform, with the first production units already shipped.

This role is ideal for Controls Engineers coming from systems integrators or custom machine builders who enjoy variety, ownership, and technically challenging work.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, program, and debug PLC, HMI/SCADA, robotics, servo, and machine vision systems
• Develop control architectures for custom automation and robotic equipment
• Review electrical schematics and contribute to hardware and network architecture
• Perform system bring-up, debugging, validation, and factory acceptance testing
• Collaborate closely with mechanical engineers, assembly teams, and manufacturing
• Support equipment installation and integration at U.S. manufacturing facilities

Travel

• Typical travel averages 10–25% (historically fluctuates by project)
• Travel is limited to 4 U.S. manufacturing locations (California, Texas, Nevada)

Qualifications

• Experience in custom automation, robotics, or systems integration
• PLC programming experience ( Siemens preferred, Rockwell/Allen-Bradley also acceptable )
• Engineers proficient in Rockwell who are open to transitioning to Siemens are strongly encouraged to apply
• Experience with HMI/SCADA platforms (WinCC, Ignition, FactoryTalk, or similar)
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls, Mechatronics, Automation, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Work on fully conceptual, in-house designs with protected intellectual property
• Exposure to cutting-edge autonomous vehicle and robotics technology
• Projects that most automation houses and integrators never get access to
• Strong compensation, Day-1 benefits, and long-term growth potential
• Collaborative engineering culture with high technical standards and visibility

Overview:

Establishes, manages, reviews and maintains production schedules for assigned work center to ensure that the master production schedule is being executed. Analyze work center loads for effective capacity planning, and also ensure accurate inventories by effectively addressing any labor reporting issues. Manage the production meetings and handle inquiries from the sales team. Maintains and reviews shop dispatch list, ensuring completion of manufacturing to meet customer shipping requirements. Answer related inquiries for all levels of the organization. Manage local 3rd party manufacturing suppliers including coordinating and arranging for outsourced work required to complete work requirements. Update and maintain the bills of materials and work requirements within our ERP system. This position has a close working relationship with Sales and Engineering. Guidance may be provided on possible sources of information and methods to complete tasks. Able to meet deadlines and exercise judgment regarding related items.

Core Responsibilities:

• Daily analysis, planning, and review of work center capacity based on requirements loaded by Sales and Master Scheduler.
• Maintain and review dispatch lists targeting customer promise delivery dates.
• Effective sequencing of jobs, processes and assignments to the production floor and interface with shop floor supervisor.
• Communicate with customer service on status of sales orders and estimated completion. Ensure information needed for labeling of finished goods is accurate and correct
• Participate in production meetings and monitor any potential production issues or needs.
• Implement material substitutions as needed, coordinating these with purchasing to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Audit of inventory data as compared to packing slips from material receipts. Corrective action implementation based on issues found.
• Maintain effective communications with internal customers regarding inventory accuracy, engineering changes and shop order closeouts.
• Maintain current knowledge for this position and within the work area through continuing education, subscriptions, certifications, and memberships.
• Participate in related staff, team and/or task group meetings to ensure the continuous improvement of processes, methods, productivity and quality, while reducing costs. Participate in in-house training programs.
• Ensure that all operations are within established guidelines and conform to health and safety standards.
• Conduct a continuous study of internal processed and methods, research new technology and develop proposals for application of such technology for the purposes of cost reduction and process improvement.
• Other duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications:

• Associate Degree with 4-7 years of progressively responsible, directly related experience; or a combination of education and experience equivalent to these. Accuracy is essential to this position.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability (including physical) required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Must possess the ability to read, analyze and interpret business and technical documents, flow charts, budget information, procedure manuals and so on; the ability to prepare required routine reports and correspondence; ability to communicate effectively with others, using skill and diplomacy and have the ability to work with all levels of the organization.
• Requires the ability to work within established health, safety and quality guidelines and the ability to organize the workload and meet deadlines.
• Must possess knowledge and experience in automated systems and terminology and the ability to develop and interpret related reports using spreadsheet, word processing and graphics software. Requires the ability to operate a variety of standard business machines, such as a computer and keyboard, a calculator, telephone, FAX, photocopier and so on.
• Must possess the ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, using whole numbers/decimals and the ability to apply concepts of business math to practical situations and dimensions to production.
• Must possess the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram format. Must possess strong knowledge, understanding and experience in various problem-solving and participatory management techniques.
• Requires the ability to operate a variety of standard business machines, such as a computer and keyboard, a calculator, telephone, FAX, photocopier and so on.
• Must possess the ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, using whole numbers/decimals and the ability to apply concepts of business math to practical situations and dimensions to production.
• Must possess the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram format. Must possess strong knowledge, understanding and experience in various problem-solving and participatory management techniques.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Title: QA (Quality Assurance) Specialist

Location: Hybrid in Itasca, Illinois

Compensation: $70,000

Our client is seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist to join their team! The QA Specialist will be responsible for monitoring Quality Assurance standards and ensuring all industry specific protocols and procedures are compliant and properly carried out.

Responsibilities:

· Evaluate/approve new products as warranted

· Participate in the development of new products and reformulations of existing products

· Establish product monitoring programs for assigned categories

· Monitor products for assigned categories for compliance

· Prepare and participate in competitive product reviews

· Write/maintain/update product specifications

· Capture Brand Standard Intelligence via Product Monitoring protocol and competitive shopping evaluations

· Gather/track/update/store information per established guidelines

· Manage withdrawal/recall situations to gather information needed by the Regulatory team

· Apply superior knowledge during product investigations and problem-solving circumstances, following up to closure

· Provide technical expertise and product knowledge to internal and external customers

· Provide back-up to Senior QA Specialists

· Evaluate/approve new supplier facilities

· Manage vendors related to assigned categories

· All other duties as assigned

This position is eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k).

Quality Specialist

Elmhurst, IL

Direct Hire

$80-95K yrly

100% Onsite

Join our team as a Quality Specialist. We are looking for a person who has strong communication and organizational skills, as well, as working knowledge of ISO 9001:2015. This role will support the Quality Manager, ensuring processes meet established quality standards.

Responsibilities Include:

• Assist with managing the controlled document library
• Ensure documents are up to date
• Write new documents as needed
• Maintain records
• Act as a gatekeeper for document accuracy
• Help with the Vendor Management Program
• Work with the Materials team to send the new Vendor Questionnaire, when needed
• Monitor vendor performance to enhance service delivery
• Handle escalations as needed pertaining to quality issues
• Complete Internal Audits to improve operational efficiency
• Support the Quality Incident Program (Nonconformity and Corrective Actions)
• Support the quality incident program
• Review data from various inputs to determine trends and where quality incidents should be drafted.
• Perform root cause analysis for quality incidents
• Monitor due dates and corrective actions
• Close quality incidents when corrective action plans have been achieved

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Quality Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field
• 2-5 years of experience in quality assurance, quality control, or process improvement
• Experience with quality management systems and audits
• Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015
• Attention to detail
• Problem solving and analytical thinking
• Good communication and teamwork

TekPro is partnered with a precision machining manufacturer in the Chicago area that is looking to add a Process Engineer to their team. Our client offers modern CNC equipment, a clean and organized facility, and the opportunity to work on complex precision machined components.

This role is ideal for someone with experience in a precision machining environment who enjoys developing manufacturing processes, working with engineering and production teams, and supporting the launch of new parts into production.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing detailed manufacturing process plans for new parts using SolidWorks for modeling and drafting and Visual Manufacturing (ERP) for documentation
• Reviewing customer purchase orders, drawings, and specifications to ensure all requirements are incorporated into the manufacturing process plan
• Ensuring manufacturing process plans comply with all drawing, purchase order, and specification requirements
• Reviewing existing tooling and gage inventory for use in the manufacturing process
• Designing and ordering new tooling when necessary
• Working closely with manufacturing teams to troubleshoot and resolve production issues as they arise
• Supporting continuous improvement of manufacturing processes and production efficiency

If you have experience in manufacturing engineering or process engineering within a CNC machining environment and are interested, apply now to learn more!