Jobs in Wicker Park Illinois

About the Position:

Our client, a full-service investment bank, is seeking a senior-level capital markets attorney to support the legal team (in Chicago, IL or remote). This role will involve running complex transactions in a thriving, high-growth environment.

Highlights:

• Senior, hands-on role covering structured finance and securitizations

• Strong growth potential

• Startup energy with institutional stability

• Highly collaborative culture

• Remote optional position

• Unlimited PTO

Responsibilities:

• Serve as primary attorney for capital markets transactions, including ABS, CMBS, CLO, and other securitizations

• Lead matters from engagement letter through closing

• Provide legal analysis for deal teams and governance committees

• Advise on FINRA / SEC issues

• Partner closely with Compliance, Operations, and Capital Markets leadership

Required Experience:

• 7-12+ years of capital markets / structured finance experience

• In-house experience at a FINRA-regulated broker-dealer or comparable regulated platform strongly preferred

• Big Law structured finance background a plus

Location:

Chicago, IL or Remote

Compensation:

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $180,000 - $250,000 (plus bonus).

About Us:

McCormack Schreiber Legal Search is Chicago's leading legal search firm. We leverage more than 30 years of experience in the Chicago legal market to assist attorneys and paralegals seeking new opportunities and employers searching for top legal talent.

Machine Field Service Technician Opportunity | Machine Tool/CNC/Automation Equipment | Rockford, Illinois

Malone is hiring a Field Service Technician for a respected and growing company in the machine tool and factory automation industry. With over 30 years of success, this organization is known for its strong culture, employee-focused values, and long-term career growth opportunities.

LOCAL CANDIDATES are strongly encouraged to apply, though relocation assistance may be available for candidates planning to move to a location within an hour from Rockford IL. (Chicago suburbs or southern Wisconsin).

~Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire

~Travel: ~60% (Company van provided)

~Competitive hourly pay ($28.00 – $45.00/hour, based on experience)

~Core hours: 7:00am - 4:00pm (When working onsite/varies when in field)

Why You'll Love It Here:

• Monthly cell phone stipend
• Overnight pay & hazard pay + per diem
• PTO + paid holidays
• Annual Bonus & Profit Sharing
• On-site gym/workout facility
• A stable, employee-focused company culture with a history of long-term careers
• Continuing education/training
• Promote from within, opportunities for advancement!

What You'll Do

• Install, maintain, and repair machine tools and factory automation systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and control system issues.
• Provide on-site and in-field technical service and customer support.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Collaborate with engineering and service teams to ensure equipment reliability.
• Travel to customer sites (approximately 60% - company van provided) , maintaining strong communication and professionalism.

What we are looking for:

• 5+ years of experience as a Traveling Field Service Technician/Engineer.
• Background in machine tools, factory automation, or industrial manufacturing preferred.
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude, with diagnostic and repair expertise.
• Experience working with a wide range of equipment including CNC machines, spindles, manual machines, grinders, chillers repairs, automated equipments, retrofits, rebuilds, installations and more!
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and electrical schematics.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and customer service skills.
• State-issued driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Proficiency with laptops and diagnostic software tools.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel (domestic), including overnight and extended stays away from home.

Join a company that values expertise, invests in its people, and rewards hands-on technical excellence. Apply today!

Malone is an equal opportunity employer

Women who choose to become gestational carriers provide an extraordinary gift to help build a family. Many individuals and couples are unable to carry a pregnancy on their own for medical or personal reasons, and surrogates play a vital role in helping make parenthood possible.

At Gift of Life Surrogacy Agency, we guide and support our carriers every step of the way. If you are considering becoming a surrogate, it is important to understand both the medical process and the emotional journey involved. Our team ensures you are fully informed, supported, and cared for throughout the entire experience.

Gestational Carrier Requirements

To ensure a safe and successful journey for both carrier and baby, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Between 21–39 years old
• U.S. citizen living in a surrogate-friendly state
• Have delivered at least one child and are currently parenting
• No more than two (2) C-sections
• Not receiving government or public assistance (including Medicaid, WIC, SNAP/Food Stamps, or state-funded health insurance)
• No history of pregnancy complications (including gestational diabetes, pre-eclampsia, or pre-term labor)
• No history of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, or major depressive disorder
• Not currently taking medications unsafe for pregnancy (including certain mental health medications)
• Able to travel for medical screening, monitoring, and embryo transfer appointments
• Live a healthy lifestyle free of illicit or recreational drug use
• Have a stable home environment and strong support system

All qualifications will be reviewed in detail during your initial consultation.

Compensation & Benefits

We recognize the commitment, time, and care involved in being a gestational carrier. Compensation includes:

Base Compensation

• $60,000 – $70,000
  (First-time carrier to experienced carrier)

Additional Benefits

• $250 monthly expense allowance
• $500 maternity clothing allowance
• $10,500 for multiple birth
• Up to $10,000 for loss of organs (per contract terms)
• Lost wages (carrier and spouse, if applicable — based on employment verification)
• Travel reimbursement 
• $200 per week for housekeeping (if medically necessary)
• $20 per hour for childcare (if medically necessary)

All medical expenses, legal representation, and services related to the surrogacy journey are covered.

We are hiring remote contributors to review consumer finance content focused on budgeting and money-saving strategies.

Your role will involve reading short financial guidance pieces and providing feedback on their usefulness for people managing tight budgets. You may also identify which tips are the most practical for everyday situations.

This position is ideal for people interested in personal finance, budgeting, or improving financial literacy.

The work is flexible and completed online.

We are seeking individuals to review and provide feedback on everyday money-management tips. This role focuses on common financial challenges such as managing expenses, reducing spending, and making smarter financial choices.

You will review examples of budgeting methods and evaluate practical ideas people use to stretch their income. The goal is to understand which approaches work best for real households.

The work is flexible and fully online. Applicants should have an interest in budgeting, saving money, or improving financial habits.

No formal finance background is required.

We are looking for people who are interested in personal finance and budgeting. In this role you will review practical money-saving strategies and provide feedback on budgeting ideas for everyday households.

You will look at different financial habits, common spending patterns, and simple ways people manage money when budgets are tight. The work is simple and can be done online.

Responsibilities include reviewing budgeting advice, identifying useful money-saving ideas, and sharing your opinion on which strategies are most helpful.

No professional experience is required, but an interest in personal finance, saving money, or budgeting is helpful.

This is a remote opportunity and can be completed from home.

Side Hustles Flexible Work to Earn Extra Cash Looking to make extra money on the side? You dont need to leave your full-time job to do it.

With flexible side hustles, you can earn on your own schedule nights, weekends, whenever it works for you.

Opportunities include: Freelancing (writing, design, tech, etc.) Delivery driving or rideshare Online tutoring or teaching Selling products or crafts online Virtual assistant and remote admin roles Social media or content creation Why It Works: ?? Set your own hours ?? Work from anywhere ?? No experience required for many gigs ?? Turn hobbies and skills into income Whether youre saving for something big or just want more breathing room in your budget, a side hustle can help you get there.

Position Summary

Seeking a solutions-oriented self-starter with strong problem-solving skills. This role is a combination of manufacturing engineering, quality engineering, and continuous improvement. The engineer ensures products meet quality requirements, documents and improves manufacturing processes, supports new product launches, leads root‑cause problem solving, and drives initiatives to improve quality, cost, and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Manufacturing

• Production support activities when issues arise on the manufacturing floor.
• Action engineering change notifications
• Develop, document and maintain assembly and machining processes.
• Support new product introduction activities collaborating with design engineering.
• Recommend and implement new equipment and technology.
• Capital equipment procurement and project management.

Quality

• Ensure compliance with workmanship standards and quality system requirements.
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, inspection methods, and test documentation.
• Lead corrective and preventive action teams.
• Conduct internal audits; verify corrective actions.
• Support new product introduction (control plans and inspection documentation).
• Interface with customers to address quality issues and resolution.

Continuous Improvement

• Develop standardized work and process improvements.
• Promote waste reduction and best practices across the plant.
• Evaluate and optimize assembly and machining process.
• Lead cost‑reduction projects.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, or related field.
• 3+ years of engineering experience.
• Hands‑on assembly, machining, tooling, and fixturing, experience.
• Knowledge of ISO quality systems, Lean, and Six Sigma.
• Experience working with customers and suppliers.
• Strong root‑cause analysis and statistical analysis skills.
• 3D modeling / 3D printing

Preferred Certifications

• Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt
• ASQ CQE
• Internal Auditor certification.

LHH Recruitment Solutions has partnered with a growing organization, and they are seeking a motivated Continuous Improvement Manufacturing Engineer to join their team. This role is ideal for an engineer who thrives in hands‑on operations, enjoys improving processes, and values being the primary technical authority within the manufacturing function.

In this position, you’ll work closely with the Director of Manufacturing, serving as the sole Manufacturing Engineer on site—empowering you with significant ownership, autonomy, and the opportunity to make visible, meaningful improvements across the plant.

This is a key engineering role responsible for optimizing production processes, improving workflow efficiencies, and supporting daily plant operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary engineering resource for all production and process improvement initiatives.
• Partner with operations leadership to identify inefficiencies and implement practical, sustainable improvements to workflow, throughput, and production quality.
• Analyze manufacturing data to troubleshoot issues, eliminate waste, reduce downtime, and improve yield.
• Lead and support continuous improvement projects (Lean, 5S, workflow redesign, process optimization, root‑cause analysis, etc.).
• Develop process standards, best practices, and documentation to strengthen consistency and reliability across the plant.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally to drive performance improvements in safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Provide hands‑on support in a production environment, engaging directly with operators, technicians, and leadership.
• Assist with environmental and process‑related reporting requirements as needed.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a related field.
• 1+ year of proven manufacturing engineering experience.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities with a hands‑on approach.
• Experience supporting production environments, troubleshooting processes, and driving operational improvements.
• Exposure to chemical processes, plating, fluid systems, or similar environments.
• Familiarity with Lean methodologies, continuous improvement tools, or process optimization strategies.
• Working knowledge of software such as Microsoft Office, CAD platforms, or similar engineering tools.
• A self‑starter who enjoys autonomy and can lead initiatives independently.
• Clear, confident communicator who enjoys engaging with individuals at all levels of the organization.

Compensation Range: $65,000 - $75,000

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 Continuous Improvement Manufacturing Engineerlooking 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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OSP Design Engineer

Stratus Construction is currently hiring an experienced OSP Design Engineer. As a DE, you will play a crucial role in our process, designing our all-fiber network and deployment to our customers.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Design and develop outside plant (OSP) network infrastructure
• Perform field surveys, site walks, and feasibility assessments to identify the best routing for customer deployments
• Create and review engineering plans, drawings and SOW
• Manage construction schedules, budgets, and compliance with industry standards and safety regulations
• Collaborate with project managers, vendors, and contractors to ensure project milestones are met
• Conduct quality checks and ensure that all OSP installations meet company and client standards
• Schedule survey dates, construction builds and fiber pulls
• Engineer and collaborate with IDOT, Counties, Towns and municipalities for legal mandate/improvement work
• Track Stratus’s material inventory
• Understanding of permitting, right-of-way, Easements and utility coordination processes
• Experience with ARC/GIS, AutoCAD and Google Earth
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, splice schematics, and fiber test results
• Ability to manage Emergency outages for Stratus’ structure
• Understanding of Telecommunications infrastructure. Including Fiber backbone, fiber distribution, vaults, manholes and all types of duct
• General construction knowledge
• Process revision requests, cost change approvals and as-built redlines for record compliance
• Possess strong professional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Problem-solving skills, including the ability to read, understand, interpret, input, and analyze data
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks
• Ability to communicate daily progress status to reporting manager
• Ability to create, schedule and finish tasks unsupervised on your own

Experience and Education:

• Associate’s degree in Engineering, Telecommunications, or related field preferred
• 5+ years of experience in OSP engineering

Job Type: Full-time:

Pay: $55,000 - $85,000 (Based on experience)

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: North Illinois