Engineering Journal Jobs in Forest Park, IL

Description

The Global Cloud Engineering Leader will be responsible for the overall technical direction for Cloud hosting and automation tools for the company. This role will lead onshore and offshore cloud build and automation resources who are responsible for having a deep understanding of our business strategy, and the creation of a technical capability that enables and accelerates business goals through rapid deployment and scalability of new features and functionalities.

• Lead team’s Cloud Engineering and DevOps implementations and practices as it relates to Azure Cloud Environments and support, application deployments, site reliability and disaster recovery

• Understanding the responsibility, requirements, and efforts to ensure appropriate and required Cyber methodologies in how work is performed and compliance for all areas of responsibility

• Driving Cyber and Compliance as a culture as well as a functional requirement

• Translate design decisions, architecture designs to code for continuous deployment and repeatability

• Establish enterprise-wide cloud standards and associated documentation (naming, tagging, build etc..)

• Establish Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) culture and principles to track and measure health, uptime, availability and performance

• Oversite of daily run work, and overall reduction of technical debt

• Responsible for redundancy and resiliency of all cloud environments globally

• Ensures Engineering team leverages the latest DevOps and Cloud automation tools such as ARM Templates, PowerShell, Terraform, Python and Azure DevOps

• Strong dedication to high quality and standards for your team’s execution

• Not afraid to jump in with the team to help resolve problems and remove blockers in a timely manner.

• Collaborate with other teams on automation strategy and best practices

• Create and document low-level designs, as built and standards

• Collaborate with Solution architecture, Platform engineering, Cyber and Product teams for delivering requirements as defined

• Work within a project management/agile scrum teams in a leading role as part of a wider team

• Utilizes Agile and DevOps Processes and Principles, Crafts CI/CD pipelines; converting builds to use native Azure build pipelines

• Work with the release management team and engineering teams to enhance skills and practices

• Design and maintain automation processes and ensure that all things that should be automated, are automated responsibly with Security, Governance and compliance validations.

• Work with Leadership to develop effective IT solutions based on business needs, issues and drivers.

• Assist with IT strategies to achieve productivity, stability and resilience.

• Prioritize, plan, scope and manage IT projects.

• Approve/initiate change requests, project proposals and maintain architecture and process documentation

• Ensure team adheres to disaster recovery and compliance testing schedules through the year

• Assist in preparing project budgets and schedules.

• Assist in business reengineering efforts and recommend new technologies to meet business demands.

• Monitor project execution to ensure on-time delivery.

Skills

Strategy, automation, Cloud, azure automation, azure

Top Skills Details

Strategy,automation,Cloud,azure automation,azure

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Person specification

• Team management skills – ability to drive cross-functional teams to project goals and timelines

• Communication skills – help align stakeholders, define dependencies and plan efficiently and communicate release schedules, progress, blockers

• Mentorship – Ability to guide, train and coach resources involved in the release and deployment lifecycle.

• Data skills - use data to get insights, inform decisions and reach business KPIs and product metrics important to the business

• Technical skills – Extensive in Cloud Engineering and the Microsoft Well Architected Framework and Cloud Adoption Framework with very specific understanding of landing zones and foundational buildout, Automation, Architecture, and Development

• Azure DevOps Tool administration and configuration

• Certification – Scrum Product Owner/Product Manager certificates preferred

• Product skills – 10 yrs Mix of Cloud/Dev and Leadership Experience

Tooling

• Azure Cloud

• Azure DevOps

• WIZ Security Scanning

• SonarQube

• Terraform

• Ansible

• GIT

• Log Analytics

• Netskope

Experience – Essential

• Strong communication skills

• Ability to quickly pivot as needed and lead a team through multiple projects and competing priorities

• Proven track record in on time/on spec project delivery

• Strong relationship skills and cultural awareness, the ability to work well with people from different disciplines and cultures.

• Ability to be agile, respond positively to change and contribute with an innovative and global mindset.

Experience – Desirable

• 10+ years Cloud Engineering/App Development/Leadership experience

Experience Level

Expert Level

This is a Contract position based out of Chicago, IL.

The pay range for this position is $80.00 - $100.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully remote position.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 19, 2026.

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at .

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

A leading organization in its sector is confidentially seeking a talented and experienced Co-Director of End User Computing to join its team for a 6-month contract-to-hire role in a hybrid capacity in the Chicago area. This pivotal leadership position will share responsibility for overseeing all aspects of end-user support and services, managing a team of managers and their respective teams to ensure seamless IT service delivery across multiple locations. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in managing large-scale IT operations, particularly within the context of mergers and acquisitions, and will be instrumental in driving system integrations and standardizing operational procedures during a period of significant growth and transformation.

• Leadership: Provide strategic direction to the End User Computing team, overseeing managers to foster a culture of excellence and ensure effective end-user support.
• M&A Integration: Lead the integration of IT systems and processes following recent mergers, unifying platforms to create a cohesive IT environment.
• Operational Excellence: Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) and champion the use of the ITSM model and ServiceNow to optimize service delivery.
• Team Optimization: Regularly review and adjust team structure and roles to align with evolving business needs.
• Data-Driven Strategy: Use data and analytics to inform strategic decisions, measure performance, and present recommendations to leadership.
• Technical Oversight: Maintain a strong understanding of the technical environment, including the EPIC EMR system, and provide expert guidance to the team.

This role is onsite 3-4 days a week.

Vendor Account Manager

Location: Near Oak Brook, IL

Salary: $80,000 – $110,000

A well-established family-owned manufacturer of industrial water chillers and process cooling systems is seeking a Vendor Account Manager to support purchasing operations and supplier relationships. These chillers are used in advanced technology and industrial applications where reliable temperature control is critical.

This role plays a key part in ensuring the organization maintains strong vendor partnerships while keeping materials flowing to support manufacturing schedules. The Vendor Account Manager will work closely with engineering, operations, quality, and inventory teams to manage supplier performance, inventory planning, and purchasing strategy.

The ideal candidate is proactive, organized, and comfortable managing vendors, planning inventory, and coordinating cross-functionally in a manufacturing environment.

This position reports to the Director of Operations.

Key Responsibilities

Vendor Management

• Maintain professional communication with suppliers via phone and email while representing the company’s collaborative culture
• Organize annual meetings with key vendors to maintain strong relationships
• Coordinate discussions between vendors and engineering regarding new and existing components used in the company’s industrial water chiller systems
• Develop a working technical understanding of the parts you purchase and how they support chiller assemblies
• Present vendor scorecard feedback annually and collaborate on performance improvements
• Evaluate supplier performance to determine opportunities for alternative vendors based on quality, pricing, or reliability
• Work with engineering to approve new vendors and components when needed

Inventory & Purchasing Management

• Maintain appropriate inventory levels based on customer forecasts and vendor lead times
• Manage ERP data including safety stock levels and reorder points
• Purchase materials strategically to optimize price breaks, freight efficiency, and warehouse space
• Implement and manage vendor stocking agreements

Project Coordination

• Coordinate supplier-related project meetings
• Communicate project updates to internal teams and vendors
• Escalate schedule risks or delays to the Materials Manager when needed

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing, supply chain, vendor management, or materials planning in a manufacturing environment
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across engineering, operations, and suppliers
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with strong attention to detail
• Experience resolving supplier performance or supply chain issues
• Technical aptitude and comfort working with mechanical components or industrial equipment preferred

Hanley, Flight and Zimmerman, LLC (HFZ), a patent prosecution law firm located in downtown Chicago, is seeking engineers with industry experience to train to be patent engineers. As a patent engineer at HFZ, you will use your engineering skills to protect a wide range of cutting-edge technologies for some of the most innovative companies in the world. We work with clients within the automotive and aerospace sectors, telecommunications and software industries, with artificial intelligence and wireless technologies, the oil and gas industry and consumer products, as well as, biomedical devices and instrumentation and valve technologies - to name a few.

Patent Engineers can experience rapid career advancement and pay escalation opportunities by becoming patent agents, and attending a part-time law school program with the goal of becoming a patent attorney. This is an in-office, Chicago-based role with hybrid flexibility. This is not a remote position.

Candidates are required to have:

- at least two years of engineering-related work experience,

- the desire to become a patent attorney,

- an ELECTRICAL, COMPUTER, BIOMEDICAL and

MECHANICAL engineering undergraduate degree or COMPUTER SCIENCE degree.

- excellent academic credentials, and

- strong analytical and writing skills.

Candidate Preferences:

- candidates with an official LSAT score - a real plus

- candidates with a Patent Office Registration Number - a real plus

Compensation:

• The salary range for this position is $85,000-$105,000. Actual salary will vary and may be above or below this range based on experience.
• Year-end bonus potential – discretionary and based on productivity.
• Comprehensive Benefits Program includes Health, Life and Disability Insurance and available Dental and Vision insurance.
• 401K plan.
• This is an in-office, Chicago-based role with hybrid flexibility.

- Please provide a cover letter, resume, and any/all of your engineering transcripts.

ATTN:

- Bill O'Connor Recruitment Manager. If using LinkedIn Easy Apply, additional documents (transcript, cover letter) can be emailed to (Bill O'Connor)

- Hanley, Flight & Zimmerman, LLC is committed to diversity as a core value of the

firm. We continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and

celebrates the diverse voices of our employees. A diverse and inclusive

workforce enriches our work experience and enhances the value of our legal

services. HFZ is an Equal Opportunity/ M/F/Vet/Disabled Employer.

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.

Fenagh Engineering and Testing provides special inspections, geotechnical engineering, and other materials testing services for a wide array of private and public sector clients.

We are seeking a full time Geotechnical Engineer (PE) to work in our Chicago, IL office.

Illinois PE License is required

Job Description

• Prepare or assist staff to prepare geotechnical reports.
• Respond to geotechnical related requests from job sites.
• Delegate tasks, visits, and activities to staff and project geotechnical professionals.
• Develop relations with Fenagh Geotechnical staff in your region through weekly video meetings and in person visits with each on a quarterly basis.
• Develop relations with other Fenagh Geotechnical Services Managers through weekly video meetings and co attendance at conferences and offices quarterly..
• Develop and recruit geotechnical staff with assistance from all leadership to maintain good work-life balance.
• Provide review of requests for geotechnical proposals and advise on level of effort.
• Comprehend geotechnical proposals by others and prepare schedule of work.
• Prepare marketing writeups for new proposals as requested.
• Manage the progress of active investigations weekly by discussing ongoing steps with staff.
• Attend mandatory pre-drill and post drill meetings with staff and principals as needed.
• Prepare and present trainings to staff (and clients) on geological and geotechnical services.
• Assess risk of field investigations and travel where appropriate for oversight and training.
• Travel may be required to any Fenagh office location, or client location.

Requirements

• IL PE required
• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering.
• 5 plus years of Geotechnical engineering experience.

LUXE Interiors + Design is the definitive voice of the luxury residential design industry. For more than 20 years, we’ve served as a trusted bridge between brands, design professionals and the most affluent homeowners in America’s premier markets.

We tell stories that inspire, spark meaningful relationships and connect the design community—from local visionaries to national icons. We deliver compelling multimedia content and immersive experiences that elevate brands across the luxury design landscape. We don’t just showcase beautiful homes; we transform inspiration into thoughtful brand moments that drive lasting impact.

Role Overview

We are hiring a Homes Editor that will be responsible for cultivating and expanding Chicago's network of luxury interior designers and architects, developing strong, long-term relationships that bring top-tier talent into LUXE’s ecosystem. This role involves sourcing, acquiring, and shaping compelling home features for each market’s six annual issues. Success requires proactive research, on-the-ground scouting, and long-lead project planning, all grounded in trusted partnerships with design professionals. The ideal candidate is deeply connected, highly motivated, and passionate about high-end residential design.

The Homes Editor reports to the Editor-in-Chief and works closely with the Managing Editor to coordinate day-to-day priorities, project timelines, assignments, and deadlines. Regular check-ins ensure smooth execution from feature conception through publication.

Key Responsibilities

• Source, acquire, and develop high-quality home features for print and digital publication
• Write feature stories on a monthly basis and contribute Front of Book content as needed
• Represent LUXE at regional design events and host gatherings to strengthen brand engagement
• Assign, manage, and edit freelance writers, including oversight of contracts and deadlines
• Edit, fact-check, and compile resources, captions, and supporting materials for stories
• Collaborate with Managing Editor during production through Edit Reads and review cycles
• Cultivate strong professional relationships with architects, designers, builders, and publicists
• Maintain an up-to-date database of design professionals and future prospects
• Distribute feature PDFs promptly after publication
• Support digital content initiatives and other editorial projects as assigned

Who You Are

• A proactive, self-starting editor with strong journalistic instincts
• Passionate and knowledgeable about high-end residential design
• Highly organized, able to manage multiple stories and projects simultaneously
• Excellent writer, editor, and communicator
• Collaborative team player who also thrives independently
• Deadline-driven, detail-oriented, and meticulous in project execution

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in journalism, editorial, PR, or related fields
• Exceptional writing and editing skills
• Strong understanding of interior design and luxury residential markets
• Proven ability to build and maintain professional relationships with designers and architects
• Comfortable working in both team-based and independent environments

This role is 30 hours per week with the ability and willingness to attend evening events, as required.

Mackie Consultants, a leading consultant in Civil Engineering and Land Surveying located in Rosemont, Illinois, has an immediate opening for a Professional Land Surveyor or a Land Surveyor in Training. This managerial position involves experience in all survey related projects. Preparing survey plats, topographies, and boundary surveys. Opportunities include cutting edge technology in survey advancements with laser scanning, robotics, GPS systems, and drone technology.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Committed to manage field work for topographic surveys, subdivision development, IDOT & Tollway projects, heavy highway designs, bridge construction, architectural developments, large topographic surveys, construction layout, and mapping.
• Work with Survey Interns (or train under licensed professionals) to gain insight on the principle and practices of accurate surveying applied to innovative robotic technology, laser scanning, GIS systems, leveling, and measurements.

Key Qualifications:

• Have or working toward Professional Land Surveyor License held in the state(s) of IL, IN, or WI.
• Understanding of topographic and boundary surveys, ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys, subdivisions, construction layout, easement and plats of vacation.
• Flourishes well in a cooperative team environment.
• General knowledge of computer systems & MS Office.
• Enthusiastic positive attitude, with clear communication skills.
• CAD, drafting, and computer systems skills.

Mackie Consultants is a part of The Burke Group (TBG), which is a fast-growing family of 9 civil engineering and land surveying companies offering services throughout the Midwest. We seek out experienced and responsive professionals who are committed to personal service.

Mackie Consultants offers high growth potential and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, life, disability, PTO days as well as an employer matching 401(k) program.

Mackie Consultants, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer It is the policy of Mackie Consultants, LLC to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, changes in marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, or medical or common conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, parenthood, creed, veteran’s status, veteran’s disability and physical or mental disability, citizenship status or unfavorable discharge from the military. Mackie Consultants, LLC intends that all matters related to recruiting, hiring, training, compensation, benefits, promotions, transfers, terminations and layoffs and recalls, as well as all Mackie Consultants, LLC sponsored social and recreational programs, and all treatment on the job, be free of unlawful discriminatory practices.

Title: Technical Recruiter

Location: Westchester, IL

Salary: $50,000 + Commission

Hybrid schedule 3 days on-site/2 work from home

Experience: 1-2 years experience in sales or recruiting

At Sterling, you will be a part of an award winning, employee-owned, technical/engineering recruitment leader. We provide project, contract-to-hire and direct hire staffing support both locally and nationally to a variety of diverse industries which include food, pharmaceutical, transportation, consumer products, energy, oil & gas and many others.

WHAT ROLE WILL YOU PLAY?

As a Technical Recruiter, you are an integral part of our Recruiting Team. This position will partner with Account and Business Development Managers to generate highly qualified candidates for client orders. Management of and delivery on multiple priorities are critical measures of success. This role reports to the Divisional Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identify, contact, and develop relationships with talent using various recruiting tools and methods (job boards, social media, company database, job fairs, networking events, etc.)
• Conduct recruiting activities as required to support delivery efforts and generate placements (sourcing, screening, interviewing, and presenting offers)
• Screen qualified applicants against the job description through initial phone screening followed by face-to-face interviewing
• Present qualified and screened candidates to the hiring managers with summary of job-related qualifications
• Partnering with Divisional Leadership to execute full lifecycle recruitment
• Consistently meet or exceed Key Performance Indicator (KPI) expectations

QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong communication skills; consistent follow up with clients and candidates
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities
• Ability to nurture long-term, mutually beneficial relationships with clients and candidates alike
• Proven ability to grasp technical/technology concepts as it pertains to functional job requirements
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred
• Experience in customer facing career is highly desired

WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT?

• To become an Owner in Sterling Engineering, by earning Stock Ownership annually, as well as company contributions into your 401k!
• To be surrounded by a team who is passionate, loyal, competitive, and driven
• To be rewarded for your individual contributions and recognized for your successes with commissions, quarterly & annual bonuses, trips, and many internal celebrations
• To receive consistent training and professional development
• The ability to create your own career path within a fast-growing organization

Summary:

The Strategic Account Manager is directly responsible for “Telling” the clients story in the marketplace and providing a single point of contact for the initial and follow-up customer relationship. The Strategic Account Manager is responsible for the planning and implementation of sales targeted towards existing customers, new customers, and new markets under the supervision of the Sales Manager.

Job Responsibilities:

• Create the customer relationship marketing/sales structure to facilitate greater industry awareness and increase sales through:
• Develop the clients name recognition within the biofuel and biochemical industries.
• Establishes a customer relationship where the Accounts Manager is the one point of contact for customer communications and facilitating the sales process.
• Understand customer's needs; survey needs through the entire marketing and sales process, from pre-relationship through completion of the sale and beyond. Providing continuous point of contact with client.
• Develop Key Performance Indexes (KPI) to determine best practices for lead generation and the sales process for achieving repeatable, sustainable results.
• Act as clients “road warrior” with direct contact throughout the entire biofuels industry.
• Establish and maintain relationships, for the promotion of products and services with new and existing customers.
• Develop and maintain detailed updated customer database (data to include, key contacts, plant location, plant size, major projects in the past, strategic partnership, marketing partners, financials, board member make-up, etc.)
• Develop and implement, and manage sales plans and forecasts, and opportunities to achieve corporate objectives for products and services.
• Determine clients’ needs and provide necessary connections/communication with engineering and service departments.
• Monitor competition activities, sales and marketing activities and update management of changes and new threats or opportunities.
• Meet with key clients regularly, assisting engineering and R&D, maintenance service and sales representative with maintaining relationships.
• Prepare preliminary sales documents, needed to complete/close the sale, (Sales contracts, proposals, presentations, etc.)
• Guide preparation of marketing activity reports and presents to Sales Manager/ Leadership Team.
• Prepare periodic (monthly, quarterly, annually) marketing/sales report showing potential sales, and areas of proposed client base expansion/new project opportunities.
• Represent company at trade association meetings to promote products, technologies and services.
• Assist other departments within organization to prepare manuals and technical publications, ensuring the clients “Story” is consistently represented across all news and media channels.
• Assist Business Development & Marketing Leads with advertising and promotion activities including print, online, electronic media, and direct mail.
• Track all sales cost-related activities and projects future planned costs.
• Assist in developing and managing specific yearly sales budget.
• Oversee and evaluate market research and adjust sales strategy to meet changing market and competitive conditions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and/or equivalent industry experience
• 5+ years of experience
• Strong leadership, time management, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and executing sales strategies
• Solid business acumen with strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to effectively communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong organizational awareness, including understanding company structure, internal dynamics, and industry context.
• Biofuels, biochemical, and/or agricultural business industry knowledge (pulp and paper a bonus)
• Travel of 50%+ is expected.
• Travel expense is reimbursed directly to the employee

Product Design Engineer

Location: Chicago – Ravenswood Area

Type: Long-Term Contract (1+ Year)

Pay Rate: $38–$48/hour

Are you a detail-driven Product Design Engineer who enjoys refining and improving real-world products? This is an exciting long-term contract opportunity to work on high-impact mechanical products in a regulated environment—where precision, documentation, and thoughtful design updates truly matter.

This role is ideal for an engineer who thrives on modifying and enhancing existing designs based on testing and validation feedback rather than early-stage concept development. You’ll play a key role in strengthening product performance, reliability, and compliance.

What You’ll Do

• Modify and improve existing mechanical designs using SolidWorks
• Update engineering drawings, revisions, and controlled documentation
• Apply Design Control principles throughout the product lifecycle
• Support product updates driven by testing, validation, and prototyping results
• Work with mechanical assemblies featuring moving parts such as springs, collapsible mechanisms, and precision components
• Ensure compliance within a regulated industry environment

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years of mechanical/product design experience
• Strong proficiency in SolidWorks (this is a must-have)
• Experience designing plastic parts and mechanical assemblies
• Solid understanding of engineering drawings and revision control
• Working knowledge of Design Controls
• Medical device experience and ISO 13485 familiarity preferred
• Experience in other regulated industries (aerospace, defense, etc.) is also highly valued

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Long-term, stable contract assignment (1+ year)
• Competitive hourly compensation
• Full employee benefits package including:
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Three medical plan options
• Dental and vision coverage
• 401(k)
• Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan

If you’re a hands-on mechanical engineer who enjoys improving complex products in a structured, quality-driven environment, this role offers the stability, technical challenge, and professional growth you’re looking for—right in the Ravenswood area of Chicago.

Description

Ready for more than just a job? Build a career with purpose.

At Lactalis in the USA, we're committed to providing meaningful opportunities for our people to learn, grow, and thrive-whether you're just starting your journey with us or looking to take the next step in your career. From day one, we offer the tools and support to help you succeed.

As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Each day, we're proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together.

In the US, we proudly offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, including Galbani Italian cheeses and ricotta, President specialty cheeses and butters, Kraft natural and grated cheeses, Breakstone's cottage cheese, Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond cheddar, and Parmalat milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes siggi's, Stonyfield Organic, Brown Cow, Oui, Yoplait, Go-Gurt, :ratio, Green Mountain Creamery, and Mountain High, along with a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun, Gopi, and Arz.

At Lactalis, we live by our core values-Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. We foster a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone's unique background and ideas are valued.

Even if you don't meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We want to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how your EXPERTISE can help us shape the future of dairy.

From your PASSION to ours

Lactalis USA, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Sr. Process Engineer based in Chicago, IL.

The Sr. Process RSPC, Cheese & Powder Project Manager is responsible for managing and leading projects related to the RSPC's areas and the process manufacturing of our cheeses and powder products, from design to full implementation and support the plant production and quality operations. Working with Operations, Research and Development, the Project Manager will be responsible for optimizing the various production systems, which directly and indirectly support the manufacturing process by implementing new process or modifying actual process. Will be involved with existing and new processes in the company.

Travel will be required up to 50% of the time to plants based in NY, WI, CA, ID, NH, VT, AZ, TN & MI or to manufacturers/vendors site locations nationally and internationally.

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

• Develop drawings, scopes of work, budgets and timelines as needed to prepare a project for submittal.
• Source vendors, negotiate and acquire quotes for project investments.
• Source, negotiate and acquire quotes for budgetary needs
• Manage projects.
• Track projects cost and maintain them within budget.
• Coordinate project review meetings to include setting them up, keeping meeting notes, and reporting out results to key stakeholders.
• Manage principles for the effective execution of projects.
• Work cross-functionally to ensure projects meet the needs of all key stakeholders to include but not be limited to Quality, Food Safety, Planning, Operations, and Maintenance.
• Attend Factory Acceptance Tests as required to validate equipment purchases.
• Lead and assist in the development of the annual capital budget.
• Travel and / or extended or off work hours may be required based on project needs.
• This description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
• To fulfill these responsibilities, tools such as a computer, phone or, and / or allowance(s) may be provided.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these Essential Duties and Responsibilities.

Requirements

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

Education

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or chemical engineering.

Experience

• 5+ years' experience working on capital expenditure projects as project manager,
• Food Industry required,
• Dairy process preferred,
• Minimum of 5 years of USDA or FDA regulated plant experience supporting manufacturing and utilities

Specialized Knowledge

• Microsoft Office, Advanced Excel skills; macros, pivot tables, AutoCAD (equipment & P&ID dwg)

Skills / Abilities

• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to audit, investigate and improve manufacturing process machinery,
• Effectively communicate to internal and external customers,
• Prioritization, organization, time management, and follow-up skills,
• Continuous improvement mindset,
• Ability to work with minimum supervision,
• Ability to travel to plant and machine manufacturers sites nationally and internationally.

At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one. We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement. Join us and grow your career.

Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities.

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.

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

Construction Project Manager — Chicago, IL (On-site)

Scale Construction Inc. | 35+ years building Chicago with safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

What you’ll do

• Own projects from precon through closeout—schedule, budget, and quality.
• Coordinate subs, suppliers, and design partners; drive RFIs, submittals, and change orders.
• Lead site walks and OAC meetings; keep stakeholders aligned on scope, cost, and timeline.
• Enforce safety standards and QC; proactively remove roadblocks.
• Track cost/schedule performance; prepare progress reports and forecasts.

What you bring

• 3–5+ years in construction project management (commercial/industrial preferred).
• Strength with budgets, schedules, and contracts; field and GC coordination.
• Clear communication and team leadership.
• Proficiency with construction tools (e.g., Procore, Bluebeam, MS Project).
• Bachelor’s in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related.

What you’ll get

• Compensation: [$75,000–$120,000 base + bonus DOE]
• Benefits: 401(k) with company contribution; medical, dental, vision; HSA; paid time off.
• Work: Full-time, Mon–Fri; projects across Chicagoland; owner-operated, growth-minded team.
• Growth: Training, mentorship, and clear advancement paths.

About Scale Construction

• Owner-operated on Chicago’s Near South Side, delivering high-quality work safely, on schedule, and cost-effectively for 35+ years through enduring client partnerships.

About Us

Clayco is a full-service, turnkey real estate development, master planning, architecture, engineering, and construction firm that safely delivers clients across North America the highest quality solutions on time, on budget, and above and beyond expectations. With $7.6 billion in revenue for 2024, Clayco specializes in the "art and science of building," providing fast track, efficient solutions for industrial, commercial, institutional, and residential related building projects.

About CRG

CRG is a privately held real estate development and investment firm with deep expertise in industrial, office, student housing, land, and data center assets. Since 1993, we’ve developed over 220 million square feet across 12,500 acres, representing more than $14 billion in value. The firm serves clients and investors from headquarters in Chicago and St. Louis, and regional offices in Seattle, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Philadelphia, and Atlanta. CRG manages $2.3 billion in real estate assets across institutional joint ventures and four fund vehicles with over $500 million in AUM. As part of Clayco, a nationally recognized, vertically integrated real estate and construction enterprise, CRG combines the strength and scale of an industry leader with the agility of an entrepreneurial platform.

The Role We Want You For

The Director of Construction is responsible for serving as the main point of contact overseeing the execution of ground-up student housing developments from preconstruction through closeout and stabilization handoff. The Director of Construction will run the owner/architect/contractor meetings, provide answers on behalf of ownership and keep the project team on task including pay application reviews, change order reviews, RFIs and submittals. This role oversees budgets, schedules, contracting strategy, quality, safety, and project controls across a portfolio of active projects, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery aligned with the company’s design standards, brand, and operational requirements for student move-in.

This leader coordinates internal stakeholders (Development, Design, Finance, Asset Management, Operations/Property Management, Leasing/Marketing) and external partners (GCs, architects, engineers, consultants, municipalities, utilities) to de-risk delivery and drive predictable outcomes.

The Specifics of the Role

• Partner with Development and Design to translate underwriting assumptions into executable construction plans, budgets, and schedules.
• Lead GC/CM selection strategy (RFPs, interviews, scope leveling, bid analysis, buyout approach, qualifications).
• Develop and validate GMPs, construction schedules, logistics plans, and phasing strategies tailored to student housing turnover requirements.
• Manage constructability, value engineering, and scope alignment with brand standards and operational needs (durability, unit turns, amenity performance, life-safety, access control).
• Identify long-lead items and procurement risks early; drive early releases and supply chain strategies.
• Direct all construction activity across assigned projects, typically via third-party GCs/CMs, ensuring compliance with contract documents and company standards.
• Own project controls: schedule adherence, cost forecasting, change management, contingency governance, pay apps, and monthly reporting.
• Lead OAC cadence and executive-level project reviews; escalate risks with clear mitigation plans.
• Review and approve change orders, RFI impacts, submittals (as appropriate), and claims strategy in collaboration with Legal/Finance.
• Maintain strong field presence during critical phases (sitework, structure, enclosure, MEP rough-in, interior build, commissioning, punch, turnover).
• Establish project budgets and cost codes aligned with the company’s reporting standards; manage cash flow and forecast accuracy.
• Implement rigorous change control, ensuring scope clarity and protecting underwriting.
• Proactively manage entitlement/utility/municipal risks with Development and project teams.
• Coordinate insurance, bonding, safety compliance expectations, and risk transfer provisions.
• Enforce quality assurance processes: mockups, benchmarks, inspections, and punchlist discipline.
• Ensure all projects adhere to life-safety, accessibility, and code requirements; support commissioning and systems training.
• Champion jobsite safety culture and performance expectations with GC partners.
• Lead turnover strategy designed around student move-in deadlines (tight punch windows, phased turnover, furniture/FF&E coordination if applicable).
• Coordinate commissioning, inspections, CO/TCO, life-safety certifications, access control integration, and as-builts/O&M delivery.
• Drive closeout completion: warranty tracking, lien waivers, final accounting, and lessons learned.
• Lead, mentor, and develop Project Managers / Owners Reps (as applicable).
• Build a high-performing vendor network (GCs, MEP subs, consultants) and maintain preferred partner relationships.
• Standardize best practices, reporting templates, and construction playbooks across the portfolio.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Finance, Business, Design, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field
• 4–8+ years of experience in real estate development, preferably with student housing or multifamily projects
• Proven experience managing ground-up development projects exceeding $50MM+ in total cost
• Strong understanding of zoning, entitlements, construction processes, and design, development and finance
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and real estate financial modeling
• Excellent project management, communication, and negotiation skills

Some Things You Should Know

• This position is based in Chicago, IL.
• We work on creative, complex, award-winning, high-profile jobs across the United States.
• The pace is fast!

Why Join Clayco and CRG?

• Join a mission-driven, entrepreneurial team backed by Clayco’s national platform.
• Gain visibility and impact at the highest levels of leadership.
• Be a part of landmark real estate projects across the U.S.
• Work in an innovative culture that values speed, integrity, and excellence.
• 2025 Best Places to Work – St. Louis Business Journal, Los Angeles Business Journal, and Phoenix Business Journal. 2025 ENR Midwest – Midwest Contractor (#1).
• 2025 ENR Top 100 Design-Build Firms – Design-Build Contractor (Top 5).
• 2025 ENR Top 100 Green Contractors – Green Contractor (Top 3).
• 2025 ENR Top 25 Data Center Builders – Data Center Contractor (Top 3).
• RE Journals: 2023 Developer of the Year.
• RE Journals: #1 Midwest Developer (2020 & 2021), Top 4 Midwest Developer (2022–2024).
• : Industrial Influencer (2021, 2022 & 2024).
• : Multifamily Influencer (2023 & 2024).
• Crain’s Chicago Business, NAIOP, , Student Housing Business, , Connect CRE, RE Journals: Award-winning leadership and rising stars across multiple disciplines.

Benefits

• Discretionary Annual Bonus: Subject to company and individual performance.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package Including: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401k, generous PTO and paid company holidays, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs and more!

Compensation

• The salary range for this position considers a wide range of factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: Education, qualifications, skills, training, experience, certifications, internal equity, and location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The Clayco Nationwide salary range for this position is approximately $110,000 - $140,000 +/- annually (not adjusted for location).