Jobs in Winnebago Illinois

Mercyhealth System in Rockford Illinois is currently seeking board certified/board eligible Family Medicine Physicians to join our excellent team of collaborating Physicians throughout the Rockford Illinois Region!

Opportunity:

• Craft YOUR practice! We support the private practice model as an employed physician.
• Flexible work life balance; 4-4.5 days per week
• Call coverage shared with other Rockford region family medicine physicians.
• No restrictions on procedures, build your practice to your specifications.
• Vast multi-subspecialty referral sources onsite
• EPIC EMR.
• Inquire about additional regional opportunities including primary care and faculty roles.

Qualifications:

• MD/DO Board Certified or Board Eligible
• Residency Trained from an AGGME accredited program.
• The ability to communicate clearly and work as a member of a team.
• Have a passion to make lives better.
• Skilled at providing exceptional care.

Compensation & Benefits:

Mercyhealth offers a highly competitive initial salary guarantee (based on MGMA guidelines) leading to a production-based model after the first year, along with an outstanding benefits package:

• Range $285k-$350k
• Paid CME, malpractice, and licensure
• Relocation assistance and sign on bonus
• Paid membership and medical association dues
• Excellent benefits package including health, dental, vision, disability, and retirement program.
• Day one 403(b) matching.
• Paid parental and care giver leave.
• Non for profit 501c3 organization that qualifies for the Federal Loan Forgiveness program - PSFL.

Community & System Information:

About Mercyhealth:

• Regional health system with 7 hospitals, 85+ primary and specialty care centers in more than 55 communities throughout Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin.

• Over 900 W2 partnered providers & 7,500+ professionals dedicated to compassionate, quality care.

• With over 125 specialty and sub-specialty services, including adult critical care, neonatal intensive care, neurosurgery, heart and vascular care together with WATCHMAN and TAVR, a cancer institute, plastic and reconstructive surgery, robotic surgery, orthopedic surgery, and much more!
• Mercyhealth-Javon Bea Hospital is located just off I-90 in Rockford IL. This facility is an ACS designated Level I Adult Trauma and Comprehensive Stroke Center. The facility is recognized by the State of Illinois as a Regional Perinatal Center and Level III NICU. Our advanced operating and surgery suites, including hybrid operating suites with real-time radiographic capabilities, offer state-of-the-art technology. Coming soon, a NEW Hospital Based Cancer Institute opening early 2025!

About Rockford Illinois:

• Settled on the banks of the Rock River, Rockford is notable for its economic diversification into automotive, aerospace, and healthcare industries, as well as the undertaking of various tourism and downtown revitalization efforts.
• Rockford has been recognized as one of the most affordable housing markets in the nation, less than an hour and a half drive from downtown Chicago and Milwaukee and less than an hour from Madison, Wisconsin.
• Rockford, founded in 1834, has a history rooted in industrial and manufacturing growth, becoming known as the "City of Gardens."
• Rockford is known for various venues of cultural or historical significance, including Anderson Japanese Gardens, Klehm Arboretum, the Coronado Theatre, and the Burpee Museum of Natural History.

Mercyhealth System in Rockford, Illinois is seeking Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Anesthesiologists to join our well-established anesthesia team at Mercyhealth Javon Bea Hospital - Riverside.

This is an opportunity to practice at a Level I Trauma Center with a diverse, high-acuity case mix including trauma, high-risk OB, and orthopedic surgery, while enjoying a predictable weekday schedule with competitive compensation and strong administrative support.

Opportunity Overview:

• Full-time employment at Mercyhealth Javon Bea Hospital - Riverside, a 195-bed, Level I Trauma Center
• Standard schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
• In-house 24-hour call rotation: roughly 1:2.7 days (one weeknight/week and 1-2 weekends/month)
  • Weeknight in-house call: 3:00 p.m.-7:00 a.m. following an 8-hour shift
  • Coverage: trauma or OB
  • Post-call day off for in-house coverage
• Pager call rotation: 2nd, 3rd, and 4th calls with ~20-minute response time
• Moderate call volume
• EPIC EMR

Departmental Scope:

• Provide anesthesia for trauma, high-risk OB (Level III Perinatal Center), orthopedic, and general surgical procedures
• 14 operating rooms, all-hands-on trauma cases
• Comprehensive Stroke Center support
• Collaboration with MDs, CRNAs (primarily for endoscopy suite), surgeons, and multidisciplinary teams
• Participation in quality improvement initiatives and multidisciplinary care planning

Required Skills & Experience:

• MD/DO, board-certified or board-eligible in Anesthesiology
• Recent, well-rounded trauma experience required
• Regional and OB anesthesia experience required
• Ability to provide high-quality anesthesia in a high-acuity, multidisciplinary setting
• Excellent teamwork, communication, and patient-centered approach

Compensation & Benefits:

• Base Salary: $550,000 (General), $630,000 (Cardiac)
• Additional allocation of up to $100K toward student loan repayment and/or sign-on bonus
• Relocation assistance for up to $10,000
• CME, licensure, membership, and medical association dues reimbursed
• Malpractice and tail insurance coverage
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• Paid parental and caregiver leave
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Strategic partnership with a dedicated physician liaison

Community & System Information:

Admitting Hospital:

Mercyhealth Javon Bea Hospital-Riverside is a state-of-the-art tertiary care facility serving Northern Illinois.

Hospital features include:

• ACS-designated Level I Adult Trauma Center
• Comprehensive Stroke Center
• Regional Perinatal Center and Level III NICU
• Advanced operating and surgical suites, including hybrid OR capabilities
• Comprehensive diagnostic center with lab, imaging, and pharmacy services
• Inpatient dialysis
• Cardiac, vascular, peripheral, and neurovascular interventional laboratories

Community & System Information:

About Mercyhealth:

• Regional health system with 7 hospitals and 100+ primary and specialty care centers across more than 65 communities throughout Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin
• Over 1,000 partnered providers and 8,500+ professionals dedicated to compassionate, quality care
• More than 125 specialty and subspecialty services, including adult critical care, neonatal intensive care, neurosurgery, heart and vascular services (WATCHMAN and TAVR), comprehensive cancer services, robotic surgery, orthopedic surgery, and more

About Rockford:

Rockford is the third-largest city in Illinois, situated along the Rock River and recognized for its diversified economy, which includes the automotive, aerospace, and healthcare industries, as well as ongoing tourism and downtown revitalization efforts.

Cultural and recreational highlights include:

Recruitment Contact:
Winny Sadana, BE, MA, MBA, CPRP
Provider Recruiter

815-971-7492

Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs a variety of engineering assignments in developing and implementing production/processing methods and controls to meet quality standards in the most cost-efficient manner.

Troubleshoot manufacturing issues resolving tooling and production process problems while optimizing efficiency and eliminating downtime.

Evaluates process flow and plant layout recommending and implementing improvements and/or modifications in sequence of operations and equipment utilization in order to improve thru-put, reduce labor/manufacturing costs and improve safety.

Develops costs for test production data; prepares technical analysis, recommends production methods and processes required to meet design objectives.

Reviews proposals of outside vendors regarding the purchase of new or modernized production/processing equipment and monitors equipment upgrades and improvements.

Continuously monitors operations to ensure compliance with approved methods and quality standards.

Coordinates and develops manufacturing schedules for projects.

Develops the PFMEA’s control plans and schedules.

Performs line validation and trial run management.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

Strong technical and analytical ability.

Project management and organizational skills preferred.

Manufacturing experience in lean and cell manufacturing, process improvement, and equipment development, equipment buy offs, direct equipment installations, daily support, and debug.

Experience working with customers and sales preferred.

Ability to work with and communicate at all levels of manufacturing environment.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Required

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent experience

A minimum of five (5) years of experience in a manufacturing environment as a mechanical or manufacturing engineer role

Preferred

A minimum of five (5) years of experience in tool and die design.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Primarily sedentary work involving prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working at a computer.

Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing, mouse use, and handling documents.

Visual acuity required to read computer screens, printed materials, and digital devices.

Occasional standing, walking, bending, and reaching within the office environment.

Occasional lifting or carrying of light items such as files, office supplies, or a laptop (typically up to 10–20 pounds).

Regular communication through speaking and hearing in person, by phone, and during virtual meetings.

Quest Global is an organization at the forefront of innovation and one of the world's fastest growing engineering services firms with deep domain knowledge and recognized expertise in the top OEMs across seven industries. We are a twenty-five-year-old company on a journey to becoming a centenary one, driven by aspiration, hunger and humility. We are looking for humble geniuses, who believe that engineering has the potential to make the impossible, possible; innovators, who are not only inspired by technology and innovation, but also perpetually driven to design, develop, and test as a trusted partner for Fortune 500 customers. As a team of remarkably diverse engineers, we recognize that what we are really engineering is a brighter future for us all. If you want to contribute to meaningful work and be part of an organization that truly believes when you win, we all win, and when you fail, we all learn, then we're eager to hear from you.

The achievers and courageous challenge-crushers we seek, have the following characteristics and skills:

What You Will Do:

• Provide support for managing the transition of products from development to production. The products would include air turbine starters, gearboxes, and blowers.
• Function as the Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead for the “Produce to Deliver” phase of programs, driving actions and setting priorities for the team in order to meet customer delivery milestones.
• Collaborating with cross-functional organizations, including engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers, to ensure operational readiness
• Identify supply chain and operations risks and drive risk mitigation plans.
• Help drive industrial recoveries as needed in the supply chain, including but not limited to finding alternate sources, driving rate readiness reviews with critical suppliers, etc.
• Ensure all quality-related items for products are complete and documented to meet established quality standards.
• Create and manage the Industrial Plan for development programs.
• This includes tracking schedules and progress for vendors and customer plant sites to ensure flawless on-time delivery.
• Also includes regular updates to management.

What You Will Bring:

• BA or BS technical degree with 2-3 years' experience preferred
• AS or comparable 2-year degree with 5-8 years’ experience with new product introduction
• SAP experience preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Experience managing complex, multi-disciplinary projects from start to finish.
• Excellent communication skills are essential for planning requirements, managing schedules, and keeping cross-functional partners informed

Pay Range: $74,000 - $78,000 a year

Compensation decisions are made based on factors including experience, skills, education, and other job-related factors, in accordance with our internal pay structure. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, paid time off, and retirement plan.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance
• Short/Long Term Disability

Work Requirements: This role is considered an on-site position located in Rockford, IL.

• You must be able to commute to and from the location with your own transportation arrangements to meet the required working hours.
• Shop floor environment, which may include but not limited to extensive walking, and ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

Travel requirements: Due to the nature of the work, 0% of travel is required.

Citizenship requirement: Due to the nature of the work, U.S. citizenship is required.

Manufacturing Technical Specialist

Location: Rockford, IL

Hire Type: Contract (12 months with strong potential for conversion)

Pay Range: $27–$40/hour (based on experience)

Sterling Engineering is partnering with a leading aerospace manufacturer in the Rockford area to hire a Manufacturing Technical Specialist. This role supports production operations in a high-quality, precision manufacturing environment and is ideal for someone with strong troubleshooting skills, mechanical aptitude, and hands-on manufacturing experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Support daily production operations by executing and maintaining manufacturing processes
• Troubleshoot production and quality issues and assist with implementing corrective actions
• Review and interpret engineering drawings, BOMs, and specifications
• Work closely with production teams to resolve operational challenges and improve efficiency
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives and updates to standardized work procedures
• Support Lean manufacturing practices and process improvement efforts
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures and quality standards

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in manufacturing, production support, or a technical operations role
• Hands-on experience with manufacturing processes such as CNC machining, precision assembly, or production testing
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints (GD&T preferred)
• Experience troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, or production-related issues
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing principles or continuous improvement initiatives
• Experience working in a regulated environment (ISO 9001 or similar) is a plus

1st or 2nd shift available

SUMMARY

Program, set up and operate Star Swiss Style CNC lathe and Haas Live Tooling Lathes.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Verifies that all product produced meets customer specifications and is in accordance with Company quality standards.

• Programs, performs set-up and operates CNC lathes.
• Operates variety of machines when needed.
• Reads blueprints and gages.
• Provides assistance to co-workers as needed, in the spirit of teamwork, with the goal of meeting or exceeding customer requirements.
• Supports and promotes a team environment.
• Meets or exceeds all production and quality standards.
• All other duties as assigned by a supervisor.

REQUIRED

• Education/Training: High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience/Skills: 1 year of CNC Swiss Lathe programming, set-up and operating experience.

Embedded Software Engineer

Position: Fulltime

Location: Rockford, Illinois

Duration: Long term

Job description:

Hands on experience with DO-178B/C, DO-330.

Hands on experience with programming in C.

Hands on Experience in programming in C | Python | shell script

Hands on Experience in embedded software development adhering to aerospace standards DO178B/C, Reviews and Testing.

• Knowledge on MATLAB and related tool

• Experience in preparing planning documents and Requirement analysis

• Experience in using IDE: Visual Studio Code | Microsoft Visual Studio

• Expertise in using IBM DOORS | Siemens Polarion

• Responsible for understanding the requirements and implementation.

• Responsible for updating traceability matrix between requirements and implementation.

• Involve in Change Request analysis, Correction and Verification Activities.

• Coordinating with cross functional teams for Development and Verification activities.

• Conduct high-level requirements reviews, software design reviews and code reviews using Polarian.

• Responsible for performing Design Review and updating the Design.

• Verify the disposition of software problem reports

• Responsible for understanding the CR Development and Verification Activities.

• Configuration management experience using SVN

Qualifications/Experience Needed:

Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM).

Knowledge of aircraft or electronic systems.

Effective oral/written communication skills (including technical writing).

• Hands on Experience in programming in Embedded C , Python.

Responsible for the design, development, and testing of electrical control systems for sheet metal fabrication machinery. This role ensures the full-function operation of equipment by managing electrical schematics and software updates for the company's software platform.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Draw/design electrical schematics.
• Responsible for software updates on our machine’s controls.
• Assist and support the Service Department with software problems.
• Update and write documentation related to the electrical and software side of our machines.
• Help with the drafting of our machine’s manuals.
• Development of little software/electrical projects.
• Project Development: Lead small-scale electrical and software development projects to enhance machine functionality or improve manufacturing efficiency.
• Electrical Design & Schematics: Create, develop, and update detailed electrical schematics and wiring diagrams for new and existing machinery.
• Engineering Change Notices (ECN): Manage the ECN process for electrical components and software, documenting all modifications and ensuring version control across machine lines.
• Software Management: Oversee software updates for machine controls, ensuring the CNC system operates with the latest feature.
• Technical Service Support: Assist the Service Department in diagnosing and resolving complex software and electrical issues.
• Documentation & Manuals: Author and maintain technical documentation related to electrical specifications and software guides; contribute to the drafting and updating of machine operation manuals.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Education/Training: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Control Engineering or Mechatronics Program
• Experience/Skills: Highly detailed and organized

Position Summary: Mon-Friday 8a-5p

The Quality Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of product quality, inspection, documentation, and compliance within our manufacturing environment. This is a hands-on role requiring extensive involvement in daily inspection activities, PPAP documentation, gage management, corrective actions, and calibration systems. The ideal candidate has experience in fastener or screw manufacturing and understands the unique requirements of cold heading, secondary operations, and customer-specific standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Quality Control & Inspection

• Perform and oversee hands-on dimensional and visual inspections using micrometers, calipers, ring gages, pin gages, optical comparators, and other measurement tools.
• Maintain inspection records, lot traceability, and required documentation.
• Train and guide operators on basic inspection methods and quality expectations.

Quality Management System

• Lead corrective action processes (8D, root cause analysis, containment, verification).
• Maintain and improve quality procedures, work instructions, and internal audit processes.
• Manage customer complaints, non-conformances, and internal quality alerts.

PPAP & Documentation

• Prepare and submit PPAP packages including FMEAs, control plans, process flows, capability data, and submission documentation.
• Work directly with customers on quality requirements, approvals, and ongoing performance metrics.

Gage & Calibration Management

• Oversee all gage calibration activities and maintain calibration records.
• Maintain gage R&R studies and ensure appropriate measurement controls.
• Manage gage inventory, replacement schedules, and certification tracking.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Work closely with production, engineering, and shipping to ensure adherence to quality standards.
• Lead quality-related meetings and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support training and development of inspection staff and operators.

Requirements:

• Experience in fastener, screw, or precision component manufacturing (REQUIRED).
• Strong hands-on inspection skills and familiarity with common measurement tools.
• Working knowledge of PPAP, APQP, FMEA, control plans, and capability studies.
• Experience with gage calibration management and gage R&R.
• Ability to lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Strong documentation and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• No degree required; relevant experience in fastener manufacturing is essential.

What We Offer:

• Competitive hourly pay:
• Stable Monday–Friday schedule
• Small-team environment where your impact is seen daily
• Opportunity to modernize quality processes and lead change
• Long-term growth potential as the company expands

Our priority is to make sure we hire safe drivers that care about the service provided to the community. As a driver with us the minimum responsibilities are:

• Safely operating a garbage truck on specified routes to collect solid waste.

• Reading route sheets and service each customer identified on the sheet or assigned by the dispatcher.

• Performing routine post and pre route inspections on vehicles such as checking fluids, safety equipment, and tires.

• Having professional and courteous interactions with our customers when needed.

• Perform other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

What we need from you:

• Valid Class A or B CDL

• Clean driving record

• 1 year of local route driving experience

Pay

$25-26/hr depending on experience

What youll get from us:

• Competitive Compensation

• 401(K) with company match; let us help you save for your future

• Healthcare; Medical, Dental, Vision

• Perks, perks, perks! Employee Assistance Mental Health Program, Emergency Travel Assistance, Prepaid Legal Plan, Scholarship Opportunities for kids, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Relief Fund

• Insurance: Life, Short Term/Long Term Disability

Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.

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