Jobs in Norridge, IL

• Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes for a variety of products.
• Collaborate with design and engineering teams to ensure design-for-manufacturing (DFM) principles are applied.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve production issues to maintain quality and schedules.
• Support process validation, equipment qualification, and new product introduction (NPI) activities.
• Analyze production data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Develop and maintain work instructions, standard operating procedures, and process documentation.
• Participate in Lean Manufacturing initiatives and continuous improvement projects.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards (ISO, OSHA, or industry-specific standards).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering or process improvement in a production environment.
• Experience with process design, workflow optimization, and troubleshooting production issues.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.

Title: Account Executive

Salary: $70k-$80k/yr

Expected annual compensation $100k+ uncapped

Schedule: 100% on-site in Westchester, IL (hybrid eventually)

Join a company ranked in the Top 2% nationwide by both clients and employees for more than seven years, and recognized as Best of Staffing for Internal Employee Satisfaction.

Sterling Engineering is growing fast, and we’re looking for a motivated Account Executive to join our team at our corporate office in Westchester, IL with a focus on expanding our Energy and Infrastructure client base.

What Role Will You Play

As an Account Executive, you’ll be a core part of our business development team, focused on growing new relationships and expanding existing accounts within the Energy and Infrastructure space. You’ll identify opportunities, open doors, and position Sterling as a long-term staffing partner for engineering and technical talent. This role reports to the Business Unit Manager and works closely with recruiting leadership to drive results.

Key responsibilities include:

• Identify, initiate, and secure new business within Energy and Infrastructure markets
• Build prospect lists, execute outreach strategies, and generate new accounts
• Develop strong relationships with decision makers and hiring leaders
• Learn and understand technical roles and workforce needs in regulated and project-driven environments
• Use sales tools such as social media, internal databases, networking events, and cold calling
• Conduct in-person and virtual business development meetings and presentations
• Maintain persistence in prospecting and consistently hit performance goals
• Negotiate staffing agreements and partnership programs
• Manage accounts strategically through market insight, communication, and long-term planning
• Partner with recruiting teams to screen and present qualified candidates
• Present talent to hiring managers with clear summaries and recommendations
• Stay organized while managing multiple priorities
• Travel locally to meet with clients and leadership teams
• Grow accounts organically through referrals and expansion opportunities

What We’re Looking For

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Competitive, driven mindset with a love for business development
• Comfort learning technical and engineering concepts
• Consistent follow-up and professionalism with clients and candidates
• Honest, consultative closing and negotiation skills
• Bachelor’s degree or comparable experience preferred
• Experience selling into Energy, Infrastructure, utilities, construction engineering, or industrial markets is a big plus

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.

Financial Highlights – Enjoy an Immediate Pay Raise and Professional Growth!

$10k Fast Start Bonus Per Month for 12 months, $120k First Year, requires one new commercial account with at least 250 employees, every two weeks.

$2,500 First Week Training Pay for the first five training days.

$500 per virtual appointment bonus with food with no bonus limit.

Up to $1500 per week for meeting minimum call and one qualified onsite appointment.

200% of the profit margin for the first 90 days of orders shipped.

40% to 59% of the profit margin after 90 days

Up to $10k new client account credits

Up to $5k new account donation credits

Up to $400 of gift cards for business building activities

GHA Technologies, Inc. has become the #1 Employee-Owned Value-Added Reseller in America. Past rewards have included #1 Microsoft Western Region VAR, #1 fastest growing company in Arizona, #69 on the CRN Solution Provider 500, #15 2018 CRN Fast Growth 150 List.

We sell the latest AI technologies from Nvidia, Dell, HP, Microsoft, Google, Cisco, Lenovo, Apple, VMWare, Adobe, APC, IBM, Nutanix, EMC, Pure Storage, Samsung, Intel, Eaton, and all the hottest AI and Green Data Center, Virtualization, Energy Conservation, Cloud, Storage, Security, Wireless, SD Wan, Video, Identification, and Power Technologies! We also specialize in mission critical product procurement and integration services for some of the largest Corporate, Government, and Education clients in America! Our client base is a who's who of corporate America!

GHA employee owners will receive stock shares every year on top of our industry’s leading commissions, bonuses, and promotional offerings!

Mission critical, online, vast E Commerce distribution network coast-to-coast warehouse locations support just-in-time delivery.

Super convenient, orders placed by 9:00 p.m. EST (8:00 p.m. CST) can be received the next morning for in-stock items.

Secure, 24-hour access to your own personal portal customized with special pricing on more than 2 million top selling products from 3,500 manufacturers in the USA and across the globe.

We are currently HIRING experienced Sales Professionals nationwide with a minimum of three years direct technology sales experience.

We offer a highly lucrative earnings and benefits package with top salespeople earning between $96,000 to $2,000,000 annually. W-2 Employment, Medical, Dental, and HSA Benefits, 401K Retirement Plan, and GHA company stock ownership (ESOP) plan.

Please email your resume to and schedule a strictly confidential interview.

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Title: Account Executive (Life Science)

Salary: $70-$90k/yr expected annual compensation $100k+ (uncapped)

Schedule: 100% on-site in Westchester, IL (hybrid eventually)

Join a Company Ranked in the Top 2% companies nationwide by Clients & Employees for the past 7+ Years – Also Ranked as Best of Staffing for Internal Employee Satisfaction making us a best staffing company to work for.

We are rapidly growing and looking for a highly motivated Recruiting Account Executive to help expand our Life Sciences Division and pharmaceutical and medical device client base as part of our employee-owned organization in Westchester, IL

WHAT ROLE WILL YOU PLAY?

This role will play a key part in the continued expansion of Sterling’s Life Sciences Division, supporting the growth of our pharmaceutical and medical device client base. We are looking for someone excited by building new relationships, opening doors within regulated industries, and helping scale a high-impact vertical within an already successful organization.

You’ll work with leadership to identify emerging opportunities, penetrate target accounts, and bring Sterling’s technical recruiting expertise to companies developing life-changing products and technologies.

• Drive new business within Sterling’s Life Sciences vertical, with a focus on pharmaceutical and medical device organizations
• Develop strategic relationships with decision makers in regulated manufacturing, R&D, quality, medical device, and engineering environments
• Develop prospect lists, execute a marketing plan, and generate new business.
• Proven ability to grasp technical/technology concepts as it pertains to functional job requirements
• Identify and engage with client contacts using sales tools and methods (social media, company database, networking events, cold calling, etc.)
• Conduct business development activities as required to promote Sterling’s service offerings through office visits, presentations and overall communication
• Persistence in prospecting activities and maintain or exceed expected key performance indicators (KPI’s)
• Negotiate mutually beneficial staffing agreements and partnership programs
• Consistently meet or exceed assigned Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Driven by the hunt - demonstrate energy, competitiveness, and tenacity
• Consistent follow up and communication with clients and candidates
• Closing and negotiating skills built on honesty and integrity
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to travel and present to all levels of leadership
• Ability to grow accounts organically through referrals and new business development
• Bachelor’s degree or comparable experience preferred

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.

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 **

• Completing assigned disease state and product training, upon approval, within required timeframes to set the standards, developing a comprehensive understanding of the market, disease state, clinical information, and core selling messages
• Pre-approval territory preparation, including data gathering, and subsequent transfer to field representation
• Post-approval individual virtual territory sales ownership of goals via Sales and MBOs
• Deliver review committee approved education-focused messages, as well as the assigned therapeutics area disease-state information to selected HCPs.
• Partner with existing Shionogi employees to build and execute approved business plans.
• Enhance HCP awareness of Shionogi’s product(s) and clinical data, equip HCPs with appropriate tools to facilitate a robust clinical conversation, enabling them to teach their patients about the assigned therapeutic area.
• Increase awareness of the assigned therapeutic area and build HCP trust, knowledge, and confidence in identifying possible treatment gaps in appropriate patient groups.
• Expected to achieve call activity and adherence goals, as well as brand performance objectives set forth by the Client compliantly and effectively
• Ensure that any sample and literature requests are generated accurately and perform appropriate follow up and investigation on shipments as needed
• Maintain database entries on targeted customer calls including attempts, product discussions, literature requests, and sample requests, if any
• Provide feedback and recommendations to team leadership on areas and opportunities for improvement
• Comply with all company, PDMA, compliance and regulatory policies and guidelines
• Work independently from "remote" home office
• Cultivate assigned virtual territory & be accountable for measurable results
• All other duties as assigned
  
  

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• 2 + years sales experience in an outbound Virtual/Tele-sales or field sales role preferably with a healthcare or pharma emphasis
• Launch experience is a plus
• Strong sales aptitude on a highly competitive market, documented sales results, and a rich understanding of the total office call
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software especially Word, Excel and Outlook required with the ability to learn new software as needed
• Excellent communication & rapport building skills
• Ability to learn complex medical topics that will include patient assistance programs, pharmacy and insurance/market access landscapes, and adhere to established compliance guidelines
• Aptitude and confidence to converse with physicians, as well as all levels of medical office staff
• Stable internet connection adequate to support voice over VoIP calls and virtual call platforms
  
  

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!

LHH is a leader in permanent recruitment—and in the placement of top talent. Our areas of specialty include office administration, customer service, human resources, engineering, and supply chain and logistics. Please feel to check us out and apply for other opportunities if this role isn’t a perfect match.

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Position Description:

The Quality Manager will lead and oversee the Quality function at the Morton Grove site, ensuring compliance with GMP regulations, global quality standards, and customer expectations. This role will manage a team of Quality professionals and work closely with cross-functional departments to support the delivery of high-quality clinical and commercial batches.

The ideal candidate brings strong leadership skills, a solid understanding of CDMO business dynamics, and hands-on experience with clinical GMP manufacturing environments.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the Quality Assurance and Quality Control teams at the site, as well as working with Global Regulatory Affairs for RA topics.
• Ensure compliance with GMP regulations, global quality standards, and customer requirements for API manufacturing.
• Oversee batch release activities, including review and approval of clinical and commercial GMP batches.
• Develop, implement, and maintain Quality Systems (deviations, CAPA, change control, investigations, audits, etc.) to ensure a state of continuous compliance and inspection readiness.
• Act as the primary quality contact for clients, regulatory authorities, and internal stakeholders for the site.
• Support regulatory inspections and client audits; ensure timely and effective closure of observations.
• Collaborate closely with Operations, Engineering, Regulatory Affairs, and Project Management to support manufacturing and technology transfer activities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality performance and operational efficiency.
• Manage and develop the Quality team through effective leadership, training, and performance management.
• Contribute to the site’s strategic planning as part of the site leadership team.

Experience & Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in chemistry, Pharmacy, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• Proven experience in a CDMO environment, working with multiple customers and projects.
• Strong experience with clinical GMP batch manufacturing and release.
• Previous experience managing and developing teams.
• In-depth knowledge of ICH guidelines, GMP regulations (e.g., EU GMP, US FDA), and regulatory expectations.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Quality roles within the pharmaceutical or chemical API industry.

Title: Quality Supervisor

Location: Chicago Metro Area

Industry: Metal Manufacturing / Industrial Components

Compensation: $75K – $85K

Position Overview

A growing manufacturing organization in the Chicago metro area is seeking a Quality Supervisor to lead daily quality operations within a production environment. This role will oversee inspection processes, support quality assurance initiatives, and partner with manufacturing and engineering teams to ensure products consistently meet customer and regulatory standards.

This position is ideal for a hands-on quality professional with experience in metal manufacturing or stamping who enjoys working closely with production teams and driving continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise daily activities of the quality department and inspection personnel
• Provide coaching, guidance, and training to quality team members
• Ensure products meet internal specifications and customer requirements
• Support root cause analysis and corrective action initiatives
• Analyze quality and production data to determine product acceptability
• Collaborate with manufacturing and engineering teams to resolve quality issues
• Prepare reports and data summaries for management review
• Support internal and external quality audits
• Maintain quality documentation and inspection records
• Utilize precision measuring tools and inspection equipment to verify product conformance

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing quality role
• Prior experience leading or mentoring quality personnel preferred
• Experience in metal stamping, machining, or metal component manufacturing strongly preferred
• Knowledge of quality core tools (PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA, APQP)
• Ability to read blueprints, GD&T, and piece prints
• Experience using measuring equipment such as calipers, micrometers, and optical comparators
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work cross-functionally with engineering and production teams

Work Environment

This role operates in both an office and manufacturing environment and requires regular interaction with production teams. Occasional travel to customer or supplier locations may be required.

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!