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• Job Identification 210648436
  
• Job Category Process Improvement
  
• Business Unit Consumer & Community Banking
  
• Locations 10 S Dearborn St, Chicago, IL, 60603, US 3415 Vision Dr, Columbus, OH, 43219, US
  
• Job Schedule Full time
  
• Job Shift Day
  
• Base Pay/Salary Chicago,IL $104,500.00-$195,000.00
  

Performance Consulting isa dedicated internal consulting group that is highly visible and a critical component of our transformation. The teampartners with senior business and functional leaders to re-engineer core components of our business, from diagnostic work and designing innovative, streamlined ways of working, to piloting solutions for furtherscaled execution.We are the driving force behind transformative business strategies that propel the entire organization towards unparalleled operational excellence. Our mission is to redefine industry standards by optimizing end-to-end processes, elevating the customer experience, and fostering a vibrant culture of continuous improvement. By enhancing employee engagement, mitigating risks, and delivering substantial financial benefits, we are committed to shaping a future where innovation and excellence are at the heart of everything we do.

As a Process Improvement Manager at JPMorgan Chase, you will be at the forefront of our business transformation journey, playing a crucial role in reshaping organizational strategy and operating models. Your expertise in business and digital transformation, robotic process automation (RPA), and artificial intelligence tools will be instrumental in driving innovative solutions that redefine how we operate. You will collaborate with senior leaders to map, simplify, and document processes, reducing manual touchpoints and enhancing operational efficiency. Your work will be pivotal in transforming our business, requiring you to exercise initiative and judgment to resolve short-term challenges and propose strategic improvements. You will analyze data, craft compelling narratives to communicate complex ideas, and lead diverse teams to achieve common goals.

Your ability to innovate, adapt to change, and manage tasks effectively will be essential in driving service-delivery improvement and achieving our departmental objectives, ultimately propelling the firm toward a state of operational excellence.

Lead the development and implementation of process improvement initiatives, utilizing advanced data analytics to identify operational inefficiencies, providing impactful recommendations and coaching to client teams as they implement recommendations.

Utilize storytelling skills to effectively communicate complex process improvement strategies and changes to diverse stakeholders, influencing decision-making and fostering understanding.

Collaborate with LOBs and IT teams to evaluate existing technology ecosystems to identify/optimize platforms and tools that align with business objectives and drive digital transformation.

Leverage AI, LLM (Large Language Models), and NLP (Natural Language Processing) tools to aid in providing actionable insights and innovative solutions to complex business challenges

Oversee the end-to-end change management process, from strategic communications to lasting stakeholder impact mitigation, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

Build deep, trust-based advisory relationships with key client stakeholders and senior leaders, ensuring their satisfaction throughout the engagement.

Analyze large quantities of data, apply a range of analytical tools, synthesize insights, and support the development of strategic solutions

Lead one or more client projects, including managing multiple associates across several workstreams and developing team members both formally and informally, including serving as a mentor.

Collaborate with your team to build hypothesis sets, analyses, and roadmaps for solutions.

Manage ambiguity of requests by structuring and scoping complex problems, analyze large quantities of information, apply a range of analytical tools, synthesize insights, and develop strategic and tactical solutions

5+ years of experience in developing and implementing process improvement or re-engineering programs, with a focus on operational efficiency and risk reduction.

Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline, such as Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Management Information Systems (MIS), Industrial Engineering, Data Science or Analytics, and Computer Science.

Demonstrated ability in leading end-to-end change management processes, including strategic communications, influencing others, and mitigating stakeholder impact.

Advanced proficiency in data analytics, with a demonstrated ability to interpret models and make inferences from data to drive continuous improvement (see preferred technology below).

Proficient in the application of artificial intelligence in process improvement initiatives, with a focus on optimizing the performance of AI systems (see preferred technology below).

Proven experience in managing diverse teams, with a focus on fostering an inclusive environment and coordinating work across different parts of a department.

Self-motivated and executes deliverables with speed and precision

A dedicated learner with a strong commitment to skill development and a genuine curiosity for acquiring new knowledge.

Ability to travel up to 10%

3+ years management consulting experience

Master’s degree in a related discipline, such as Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Management Information Systems (MIS), Industrial Engineering, Data Science or Analytics, and Computer Science.

Familiarity with relevant technology/systems, such as Tableau, Alteryx, Power BI, Salesforce, SAP, Oracle, Python or R, SQL, and JIRA/JIRA Align

Demonstrated ability to drive innovation by developing and applying creative solutions to enhance process efficiency and effectiveness.

Experience utilizing systems thinking to analyze complex processes and identify areas for optimization and integration.

Ability to foster cross-functional collaboration to identify and implement process improvement opportunities across departments.

Chase is a leading financial services firm, helping nearly half of America’s households and small businesses achieve their financial goals through a broad range of financial products. Our mission is to create engaged, lifelong relationships and put our customers at the heart of everything we do. We also help small businesses, nonprofits and cities grow, delivering solutions to solve all their financial needs.

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit ourFAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans

Assistant Project Manager

Construction | Chicago, IL | Hybrid Flexibility

A globally recognized Architecture, Engineering, and Construction firm is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to join their downtown Chicago office. This firm delivers complex, high profile projects across the United States and internationally, with a diverse portfolio including industrial, residential, commercial, education/public, mixed use, and hospitality developments valued up to $200M+.

This role offers the opportunity to support the delivery of large scale projects while working within a fully integrated AEC delivery model alongside architecture, engineering, and construction teams.

The Opportunity

• The Assistant Project Manager will support senior project leadership in the planning and execution of construction projects from preconstruction through completion. This role will assist with coordination across project teams, consultants, subcontractors, and clients to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget.
• You will gain exposure to complex projects across multiple sectors while developing your leadership and project management capabilities within a collaborative AEC environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the planning and execution of construction projects valued up to $200M+.
• Assist in managing projects from preconstruction through project closeout.
• Coordinate with project managers, superintendents, project engineers, and subcontractors to maintain project progress.
• Work closely with internal architectural and engineering teams within the integrated AEC environment.
• Assist with project financial tracking including budgets, cost reporting, forecasting, and change management.
• Help maintain project schedules, documentation, and reporting.
• Support communication between clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Participate in project meetings and assist in tracking action items and deliverables.
• Ensure project documentation complies with safety standards, contractual requirements, and company procedures.

Qualifications

• 2 to 6 years of construction project management experience.
• Experience supporting commercial, mixed use, residential, industrial, hospitality, or institutional construction projects preferred.
• Exposure to projects valued $10M to $100M+.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills.
• Ability to support project financials, schedules, and documentation.
• Excellent communication and teamwork capabilities.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred.

Why Join

• Globally respected Architecture, Engineering, and Construction firm with an international project portfolio.
• Opportunity to work on complex projects across multiple sectors.
• Strong mentorship and career progression toward Project Manager and Senior Project Manager roles.
• Collaborative environment working alongside architecture and engineering teams in an integrated delivery model.
• Downtown Chicago office with a hybrid work schedule with 2 days work from home.

At First Chicago Insurance Company, our employees are our biggest asset! It is our mission to attract and retain intelligent, motivated, ethical employees who strive for excellence and growth, and to keep those employees happy and engaged. We provide the tools and the support our employees need to grow both professionally and personally. We encourage self-improvement and celebrate success by rewarding ideas and results. We realize the strength of teamwork and its ability to join individuals together and push and pull each other, with a synergy that can only be found in groups of good people sharing ideas. Join in on the excitement and become part of our thriving organization!

We are seeking a Statutory Staff Accountant for our growing insurance company located just one mile south of Midway Airport!

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Primary back-up for Accounts Payable
• Review daily cash transactions and positive pay
• Report to Management daily cash and money market balances
• Run month-end reports from multiple systems
• Prepare and complete month-end reports for month-end journal entries
• complete the assumed reinsurance month-end journal entries
• Maintain 1099s and complete the annual filing for three companies
• Maintain unclaimed property and complete annual filings for three companies
• Prepare and complete Statutory filings as required
• Assist in filing annual statement and quarterly statements
• Inter-company expense entries and reporting for one company
• Journalize credit card processing statement
• Assist with other projects as needed

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum two years accounting experience
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Strong time management skills
• Proficiency with Excel, Word, Accounting Systems (Sage 100)
• Online state filing experience preferred

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting
• Insurance industry experience preferred

Estimated Salary Range: $18/hr. - $39/hr.*

*Published ranges are estimates. Offered compensation will be based on experience, skills, education, certifications, and geographic location. In addition, starting salary may vary by position depending on whether the position is in-office, hybrid or remote.

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer (Thermal Systems Engineer)

Location: Mossville, IL (onsite)

Duration: 12 months contract with possibility to extend

Pay range: $44/hr to $49/hr on W2 (all inclusive)

Position Summary:

The Senior Thermal Systems Engineer will lead the design, analysis, and development of thermal systems for battery modules. This includes performing CAE, maturing current designs, developing new concepts, and supporting technology advancement to ensure robust, efficient thermal performance.

Key Responsibilities

Thermal System & Product Design

• Lead the design and development of battery module thermal systems and associated components.
• Conduct CAE simulations using tools such as FlowEFD, Ansys, or Star‑CCM+.
• Mature ongoing thermal system designs to drawing release and final production.
• Develop new thermal concepts and drive continuous improvements across the product lifecycle.

Project Ownership

• Take extreme ownership of assigned components—from initial concept through design, manufacturing, validation, and production release.
• Ensure high‑quality, reliable designs that meet performance and safety requirements.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Partner daily with the battery module and battery system engineering teams.
• Support new technology development initiatives and integration efforts.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Engineering, or a related discipline
• (Master’s degree acceptable with 6+ years relevant experience)
• 8+ years of industry experience in mechanical or thermal system design

Strong background in:

• Battery module/pack thermal design
• Thermal system integration
• CAE tools: FlowEFD, Ansys, Star‑CCM+
• No two‑year degrees accepted
• Internships do not count as part of required experience
• Experience in similar roles such as Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Additional Technical Requirements

Required

• Thermal engineering fundamentals
• Mechanical engineering principles

Desired

• Experience in battery technologies and advanced energy storage systems
• Understanding of manufacturing processes for thermal components

Soft Skills

• Strong team player with a collaborative mindset
• Highly self‑motivated and proactive
• Willingness to take ownership and drive projects to completion

Role: Java Solution engineer Architect

Skills: Core Java, Azure (Public Cloud), AI-assisted development tools (GitHub Copilot, etc.)

Experience: 15 + Years

Location: Chicago

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Java Solution engineer Architect who brings more than traditional development capability—someone with a core engineering mindset, strong independent problem‐solving skills, and the ability to influence and uplevel an existing team. This role is central to our transformation journey to modernize legacy systems and move toward an autopilot engineering model. The ideal candidate is not an "order-taker" but a Better Engineer—someone who can diagnose issues, architect solutions, and drive modernization without needing step-by-step direction.

Job Description:

Tech Stack: Core Java, Azure (Public Cloud), AI-assisted development tools (GitHub Copilot, etc.)

Transformation & Coaching

• Assessment & Roadmap Creation:
• Evaluate the current technology landscape, identify gaps, and shape the transformation roadmap for modernization.
• Culture Change Agent:
• Break entrenched "comfort zone" patterns across a team with 10+ year legacy experience.
• Mentor team members and interns on modern engineering practices, automation-first thinking, and cloud-native principles.
• AI Adoption Leader:
• Promote and operationalize the use of GitHub Copilot and other AI tools for:
• Unit test generation
• Code reviews & optimization
• Issue impact diagnosis
• Development efficiency

Technical Leadership & Delivery

• Self-Sufficient Execution:
• Build systems independently without needing detailed "how-to" instructions. Should naturally handle engineering essentials such as timeouts, retries, dead letter queues, error handling, and resiliency patterns.
• Hands-on Development:
• Write high‐quality Java code while enhancing CI/CD pipelines, improving automated testing, and increasing code coverage.
• Cloud & Infrastructure Ownership:
• Drive Azure-related engineering tasks including IAM, horizontal/vertical scaling, monitoring, and Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform).
• Operate with a philosophy of application teams owning their infrastructure.

Operational Excellence

• Documentation & Knowledge Sharing:
• Transition knowledge from individuals to scalable, documented, and automated processes; establish best practices and engineering playbooks.
• Resiliency & Scalability Engineering:
• Architect broadly stable systems that minimize production issues and increase platform reliability.

The Aspen Group (TAG) is one of the largest and most trusted retail healthcare business support organizations in the U.S., supporting over 23,000 healthcare professionals and team members at more than 1,150 locations across 48 states. Our five supported healthcare practices operate under the brands Aspen Dental, ClearChoice, WellNow, Chapter Aesthetic Studio, and Lovet. We’re committed to enabling healthcare professionals to focus on patient care while we handle the business operations that support them.

As part of our continued investment in data and AI-driven innovation, we are expanding our machine learning capabilities across predictive analytics, optimization, and intelligent decision systems — while gradually incorporating modern Generative AI technologies where they create measurable business value.

We are seeking an Applied Machine Learning Engineer to design, build, and deploy production-grade machine learning systems across the healthcare enterprise.

This is a hands-on engineering role focused primarily on predictive modeling, optimization systems, decision engines, and scalable ML infrastructure. The ideal candidate combines strong modeling expertise with production engineering and MLOps experience.

In addition to traditional ML, this role will have opportunities to explore and implement Generative AI and LLM-powered capabilities as part of TAG’s evolving AI roadmap.

This role works in close partnership with Enterprise IT and Platform Engineering to ensure production-grade reliability and scalability.

Essential Responsibilities

Machine Learning Development & Modeling (Primary Focus)

• Design, develop, and deploy predictive models and ML algorithms to address business challenges such as: Schedule Optimization, Propensity Segmentation, Demand Forecasting, and Pricing
• Conduct experimentation, feature engineering, and hyperparameter tuning to improve model performance in collaboration with data scientists
• Implement advanced modeling techniques including tree-based methods, deep learning, and optimization algorithms.
• Translate business requirements into scalable ML solutions in partnership with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Take ownership of model performance from experimentation through production monitoring.

MLOps & Production Engineering (Core Expectation)

• Build scalable, secure, production-grade ML pipelines using modern cloud-native technologies.
• Contribute to implementing distributed training workflows, batch and real-time inference systems, and low latency serving architectures
• Deploy models via APIs and integrate with enterprise applications.
• Leverage Google Cloud Platform (GCP), including Vertex AI, BigQuery, Kubernetes, Cloud Run, Dataflow, and Pub/Sub.
• Implement CI/CD workflows for ML lifecycle management within defined architecture
• Ensure reproducibility, versioning, and governance of models and features.

Monitoring, Reliability & System Optimization

• Define and track key performance metrics for deployed models.
• Implement monitoring frameworks (e.g., Vertex AI Model Monitoring, logging, drift detection).
• Analyze model behavior in production and proactively improve reliability and performance.
• Collaborate with platform and infrastructure teams to ensure models meet scalability and compliance requirements.

Emerging AI Capabilities (Growth Area)

• Contribute to the development of LLM-powered solutions where appropriate (e.g., knowledge retrieval, decision-support copilots).
• Support implementation of Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines using BigQuery and Vertex AI.
• Assist in experimentation with agent-based workflows and modern orchestration frameworks as part of TAG’s evolving AI initiatives.
• Stay current with advancements in Generative AI and evaluate their practical application to enterprise healthcare use cases.

Collaboration & Mentorship

• Work cross-functionally with Product, Platform, Data and Software Engineering teams
• Create clear documentation for models, pipelines, and systems.
• Promote engineering best practices across data science and analytics teams.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of TAG’s ML platform capabilities.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, data science, engineering, or related technical field with 3-5 years of experience in machine learning engineering, data science, or related technical role.
• Strong proficiency in Python and ML frameworks (Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch, etc.).
• Experience building and deploying production-grade ML systems at scale.
• Strong hands-on experience with: Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Vertex AI (training, pipelines, deployment, monitoring), BigQuery and data warehousing
• Experience with distributed systems, model deployment, and API development.
• Solid understanding of software engineering principles and system design.

Preferred

• Experience with optimization algorithms or decision-support systems.
• Familiarity with MLOps tooling (Airflow, MLflow, Kubeflow, etc.).
• Exposure to Generative AI, LLM-based systems, or RAG architecture.
• Familiarity with Kubernetes, Cloud Run, Dataflow, Pub/Sub.
• Experience in healthcare or regulated environments.
• Familiarity with responsible AI and governance best practices.

*This role is onsite 4 days/week in our Chicago office (Fulton Market District)

• A generous benefits package that includes paid time off, health, dental, vision, and 401(k) savings plan with match

Job Summary

The Design Engineering Manager (DEM) performs a variety of management, design, and drafting activities including structural analysis and design, preparing fabrication and installation drawings for construction projects, material order and project management. The DEM will take a construction project from start to finish for all engineering-related activities. The DEM reports to the Executive Vice President and should have the potential of working into a senior manager role.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis and prepare design analyses on concrete foundations, towers, bridges, hanger systems, and other structural elements of a construction project.

• Prepare dimensional drawings, installation drawings, and site layout drawings.

• Conduct surveying and layout at construction projects.

• Direct other engineers through projects.

• Work directly with and aid in managing the manufacturing shop processes.

• Review blueprints, plans, specifications and other customer documentation.

• Works on guidelines for installation drawings, which meet and exceed the customer’s requirements (bid and submittal phase). Implement these requirements on drawings prepared for the customer.

• Serve as an information source on planning and design of equipment installations.

• Maintain notes, design calculations and other documentation (e.g. drawings, bill of materials, list of design parameters, and /performance guarantees) for future reference.

• Work with customers and their representatives to determine project needs, requirements, and ensure timing of all required engineering-related activities meet the project schedule.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering (structural focus) and at least 5 years (preferred 10) experience in the structural engineering and drafting field.

• PE or SE license preferred.

• Surveying education and/or experience preferred.

• Parts or structures modeling and detailing experience using SolidWorks software preferred.

• Experience using AutoCAD 2D design software preferred.

• Experience in equipment and site layout for construction projects preferred.

Specialized Knowledge and Abilities

• Excellent communications skills: interpersonal, listening, oral, and written.

• Skilled in PC usage and associated software including structural analysis software and Microsoft Office.

• Able to generate layout drawings from sketches and specifications.

• Able to work with minimal supervision, efficiently schedule and manage time along with others’ time.

The DEM must be able to concentrate for extended periods of time paying close attention to detail. The DEM’s work environment does not require much physical movement. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit.

Salary and Benefits

• $110,000 - $140,000 annual salary
• $20,000 - $45,000 annual bonus based on company profits
• 15 Days of PTO & 9 Paid Holidays; PTO accrual increases every year
• Health Insurance
• Dental, Vision and Short Term Disability Insurance Plans available
• 401K Plan with 100% employer match up to 3% and then 50% employer match of the employee contribution up to 5%
• $25,000 life insurance poilicy with additional life insurance available

This position is an office environment located in Bradford, IL. There will be occasional site trips to construction projects required. The full-time position requires successful completion of the following: Pre-Employment drug screening and Pre-Employment background screening. Send resumes to

Chicago, IL – Cost Estimator (Civil Engineering Background Required)

We are partnering with a leading Owner’s Representative and construction Consultancy firm in Chicago seeking an experienced Cost Estimator with a strong civil engineering background.

This position supports complex capital programs across infrastructure, ground-up developments, core & shell, tenant improvements, and refurbishments. Across sectors, including but not limited to: Government, Education, Retail, Hospitality, Life Sciences, Entertainment, and Infrastructure.

Position Overview

The Cost Estimator will play a critical advisory role, supporting clients from project inception through completion. This individual must be highly analytical, methodical, data-driven, and comfortable operating in a client-facing consultancy environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare conceptual, schematic, and detailed cost estimates
• Develop and manage project budgets from early design through closeout
• Perform quantity take-offs and cost benchmarking
• Review drawings and collaborate closely with architects and consultants
• Evaluate contractor bids and change orders
• Conduct value engineering and cost risk analysis
• Deliver professional cost reports and presentations to clients

Required Qualifications

• Civil Engineering degree or strong civil/infrastructure background
• Experience within an Owner’s Representative or Consultancy environment preferred
• Infrastructure project expertise highly desirable
• Full construction lifecycle exposure (preconstruction through closeout)
• Strong communication and client-facing capabilities
• Highly organized, professional, and commercially astute

This is an in-office role. Candidates must be based in Chicago.

Compensation & Benefits

• 401(k)
• Medical and Dental Insurance
• Generous PTO
• Discretionary Bonus
• Salary truly dependent on expertise and experience

Process Engineer – High-Speed Manufacturing (CPG / Beverage)

Location: Alsip, IL

Compensation: $115,000–$144,000 base + up to 10% bonus

Shifts Available:

• 1st: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
• Industry: Food & Beverage | CPG | High-Speed Manufacturing

The Opportunity

This is a newly created Process Engineer role with one of the most stable and recognizable manufacturers in the Midwest. The company operates a large, recently renovated production facility and continues to reinvest heavily in automation, technology, infrastructure, and—most importantly—its people.

If you’re a Process Engineer who thrives in highly automated, fast-paced environments and enjoys driving continuous improvement on the plant floor, this is a chance to make a real impact while building a long-term career with a company known for job security, upward mobility, and internal growth.

There are three openings (one per shift) due to expansion.

Why Engineers Stay Here

• Extremely stable business with no shortage of work
• Strong track record of internal promotion at both plant and corporate levels
• Ongoing investment in automation, equipment upgrades, and technology
• Large, modern facility with multiple high-speed production lines
• Collaborative, team-first culture—even within a union environment
• Ability to influence a wide range of stakeholders across operations

What You’ll Be Doing

Process Ownership & Continuous Improvement

• Serve as the subject matter expert for manufacturing processes across assigned production lines
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, throughput, cost reduction, and KPI performance
• Apply Lean and data-driven methodologies to reduce variation and improve process capability

Plant Floor & Cross-Functional Leadership

• Partner closely with Production, Maintenance, Quality, and Engineering teams
• Influence hourly production teams and plant leadership without direct authority
• Support process adjustments, centerlining, and process control plans

Data, Automation & Optimization

• Analyze equipment efficiency, material usage, and process performance
• Apply statistical tools (SPC, capability studies, variation reduction) to guide decisions
• Support automation upgrades and equipment improvements (no new line commissioning planned)

Flexibility & Support

• While assigned to a primary shift, provide occasional off-shift support as issues arise—especially during peak summer production months

What We’re Looking For

Highly Preferred

• 4–8+ years of Process Engineering experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment
• Background in food & beverage, bottling, CPG, pharmaceutical, or chemical manufacturing
• Strong understanding of automated production lines (bottling, packaging, blow molding, etc.)
• Engineering degree (Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechatronics preferred)
• Comfortable spending time on the plant floor and working cross-functionally

Nice to Have

• Lean Six Sigma or project management certification
• Experience working in a union manufacturing environment
• SAP or similar ERP system experience

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Strong influencer who can connect with both hourly operators and leadership
• Data-driven problem solver with a hands-on mindset
• Comfortable operating in a large, fast-moving plant
• Flexible and willing to support off-shifts when needed
• Looking for long-term stability with room to grow

Interview Process

1. Recruiter phone screen (30 min)
2. Hiring Manager video interview (30 min)
3. Panel video interview with leadership (60 min)
4. On-site interview & plant tour

Why This Is a Career Move

This is not a “project-only” engineering role. You’ll have ownership, visibility, and influence inside a major manufacturing operation—while working for a company that offers long-term security, competitive pay, bonuses, and advancement opportunities.

If you’re a Process Engineer looking to step into a high-impact role at a best-in-class manufacturing facility, this is a rare opportunity worth exploring.

Company Description

ITW Electronic Component Solutions is a global leader, comprised of distinguished brands specializing in unique product technologies for various industries. These industry-leading brands provide innovative solutions to key markets, reinforcing ITW as a trusted name in electronic component solutions worldwide. The ITW ECS group includes ITW Formex, ITW Linx, and ITW Lumex, all of which contribute to the development of cutting-edge technologies across global markets.

The Buyer/Planner is responsible for planning and scheduling production activities while managing the procurement of raw materials, components, and services required for the ITW ECS business units. This role ensures that production schedules, material availability, and supplier performance align to meet customer demand, maintain optimal inventory levels, and support overall operational efficiency. This is a full-time, onsite position in Bartlett, IL. Only local candidates will be considered.

Key Responsibilities

Production Planning & Scheduling

• Develop, maintain, and adjust production schedules based on customer demand, forecasts, and capacity constraints
• Coordinate daily production planning activities with operations, ensuring labor, equipment, and materials are properly allocated
• Monitor work‑in‑process and finished goods levels to ensure on‑time order completion
• Communicate schedule changes or risks to operations, customer service, and leadership

Material Planning & Inventory Management

• Maintain accurate material requirements planning (MRP) within the ERP system
• Ensure adequate inventory levels are maintained to meet production schedules while minimizing excess or obsolete stock
• Conduct root‑cause analysis on shortages, delays, or inventory inaccuracies and implement corrective actions
• Track safety stock levels and update planning parameters as needed

Purchasing & Supplier Management

• Source, select, and purchase raw materials, components, and indirect supplies in alignment with production needs
• Manage supplier relationships and monitor vendor performance.
• Track and publish critical supply chain metrics, including customer and supplier on-time delivery.
• Follow up on open purchase orders, expedite materials when needed, and resolve delivery or quality issues
• Maintain accurate vendor records and purchasing data in the ERP system

Capacity & Resource Planning

• Analyze production capacity, equipment constraints, and labor availability to ensure feasible schedules
• Recommend adjustments to staffing levels, shift schedules, or outsourcing when required to meet demand
• Partner with engineering on new products, engineering changes, and phase-outs

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Coordinate with procurement, operations, engineering, customer service, and quality to maintain smooth production flow
• Communicate proactively regarding material constraints, schedule risks, and priority changes
• Support S&OP processes by providing data on capacity, demand, inventory, and supplier performance

Continuous Improvement

• Implement Lean, Six Sigma, or other process improvement initiatives to enhance material flow and scheduling accuracy
• Improve planning tools, part parameters, and forecasting methods
• Participate in cost-reduction efforts through sourcing, inventory optimization, and process efficiencies

Minimum Required Skills and Education

• High School Diploma required
• 3 years of experience in production planning, materials management, or purchasing in a manufacturing environment
• Prior experience with ERP/MRP systems
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Proficiency with Excel and planning tools
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, capacity planning, and inventory control principles
• Ability to speak, read, and write in English

Preferred Skills and Education

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business or related field
• Experience with Epicor ERP preferred

Work Conditions

• Primarily office environment, but may require periodic walking throughout the facility to coordinate with production, shipping, and warehouse teams

This is a full-time, onsite position in Bartlett, IL. Only candidates local to the Chicago area will be considered.

Compensation range: $30-$32 per hour

Why ITW ECS?

Here’s what we offer to help you build the future you want:

• Generous Retirement Benefits – 401(k) match PLUS an additional retirement contribution to help you plan for the future.
• Paid Time Off – Paid holidays, sick days, and vacation time to take time for what matters.
• Company-Paid Insurance – Life, AD&D, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability insurance to give you peace of mind.
• Family-Friendly Benefits – 4 weeks of paid parental leave and adoption reimbursement to support your family journey.
• Education Assistance – tuition reimbursement because we believe in investing in your personal and professional development.

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. 

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.