Engineering Journal Jobs in Taylor Ridge Illinois

General Summary

As the Director of Maintenance, you will be the on‑site authority guiding all maintenance and service operations to ensure aircraft are safe, airworthy, and ready for flight. You'll oversee maintenance activities in full alignment with FAA regulations, the Quality Control Manual (QCM), the Repair Station Manual (RSM), and all approved maintenance data. Your leadership ensures every aircraft is maintained and released to service in full compliance with 14 CFR Part 145.

In this pivotal role, you will provide the strategic direction, hands‑on leadership, and regulatory accountability that keeps our maintenance organization operating at peak performance. You'll lead and mentor maintenance teams, oversee maintenance planning, and drive the daily execution of service operations at your assigned location-all while fostering a culture of safety, quality, and operational excellence.

Primary Responsbilities

Regulatory & Airworthiness Oversight

• Ensure compliance with 14 CFR Part 145, Repair Station Manual, Quality Manual, and applicable FAA guidance.
• Ensure maintenance is performed using approved technical data and proper procedures.
• Ensure proper execution of return-to-service documentation.
• Support FAA, customer, and third-party audits and ensure corrective actions are implemented and sustained.
• Coordinate with Quality and Engineering on regulatory interpretation and compliance matters.

Maintenance & Service Execution

• Direct all maintenance, inspection, repair, and modification activities at the site.
• Ensure effective planning, sequencing, and control of maintenance work.
• Ensure personnel, tooling, facilities, and materials are adequate for assigned work.
• Conduct daily production oversight to ensure safe, compliant, and timely execution.

Safety Management

• Promote and enforce a safety-first culture in accordance with the company Safety Management System (SMS).
• Ensure hazards, incidents, and near misses are reported and addressed.
• Support investigations and corrective actions related to maintenance events or deviations.

Personnel & Training

• Ensure maintenance personnel are properly trained, qualified, and authorized to perform assigned tasks.
• Ensure compliance with training, certification, and recurrent qualification requirements.
• Provide leadership, direction, and accountability to maintenance supervisors and staff.

Operational Performance

• Monitor and manage performance related to schedule adherence, labor utilization, and rework.
• Identify and address operational constraints impacting compliance, safety, or delivery.
• Support coordination with Planning, Parts, Quality, and Customer Experience functions.

Top Candidates Will Possess

• Bachelor's degree in Aviation Management, Business or related field preferred
• Minimum 10 years aircraft maintenance experience
• Minimum 5 years in a maintenance leadership role within a Part 145 environment
• FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certificate required
• Deep understanding of business aviation airframes, powerplants, and diagnostics
• Strong working knowledge of FAA Part 145 (and Part 91/135 interfaces), safety management systems, and quality assurance principles
• Ability to troubleshoot complex maintenance issues and guide teams through efficient, compliant resolutions
• Proficient in planning, workflow optimization, scheduling, and resource allocation
• Strong communicator capable of translating technical issues into clear, customer‑friendly information
• Builds trust with aircraft owners, operators, and OEMs through transparency and exceptional service delivery
• Drives long‑range planning, departmental budgeting, capacity forecasting, and capability development
• Identifies new service opportunities, efficiencies, and technology integrations to keep the MRO competitive
• Inspires, coaches, and builds high‑performing maintenance teams
• Demonstrates calm, confident decision‑making in high‑pressure operational environments

Work Details

• Shift: 2:30 PM – 11:00 PM (2nd Shift)
• Overtime: Potential overtime, including Saturdays

Role Overview

You will lead a production workforce to meet distribution and production schedule priorities while ensuring safety, quality, delivery, and efficiency targets are achieved. This role serves as the key link between shop-floor employees and management.

Key Responsibilities

1. Team Leadership & Supervision

• Lead and manage a wage workforce to meet operational goals
• Act as the primary liaison between production staff and management
• Drive employee engagement and maintain a positive work environment
• Monitor performance and take corrective/disciplinary actions when required

2. Safety & Compliance

• Promote a strong safety culture through regular communication
• Drive participation in safety and ergonomic risk assessments
• Ensure timely reporting and resolution of near-miss incidents
• Enforce company safety policies and procedures

3. Production & Operations Management

• Execute and monitor production plans
• Troubleshoot production and workmanship issues
• Ensure products meet or exceed quality standards
• Supervise daily production, maintenance, and/or warehouse operations

4. Continuous Improvement (CI)

• Lead Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives and activities
• Apply CI methodologies such as 5S
• Identify and resolve process inefficiencies to improve performance and reduce costs

5. Training & Development

• Ensure employees are properly trained and equipped
• Provide clear work instructions and guidance
• Support skill development across the team

6. Cross-Functional Coordination

• Collaborate with supply management, engineering, operations, and HR
• Support organizational goals through effective communication across departments

7. Cost & Asset Management

• Manage departmental budgets and control costs
• Plan maintenance to maximize equipment uptime and utilization

Required Qualifications

• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Experience in manufacturing or warehouse operations
• Proven team leadership experience
• Ability to work cross-functionally
• Flexibility to work different shifts if required

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

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Recruiter Details:

Name: Deepak Verma

Email:

Internal Id: #26-06189

Job Title: Director of Maintenance

Location: Milan, IL

Job Summary

The Director of Maintenance serves as the on-site leader responsible for overseeing all aircraft maintenance and service operations to ensure aircraft safety, airworthiness, and operational readiness. This role ensures that all maintenance activities are performed in full compliance with FAA regulations, the Repair Station Manual (RSM), the Quality Control Manual (QCM), and approved maintenance documentation.

As a key leader within the organization, the Director of Maintenance provides strategic direction, operational leadership, and regulatory oversight to maintain high standards of performance and compliance. This position is responsible for leading and developing maintenance teams, overseeing maintenance planning, and ensuring efficient day-to-day service execution while promoting a strong culture of safety, quality, and operational excellence. All operations must align with the requirements of 14 CFR Part 145.

Key Responsibilities

1. Regulatory & Airworthiness Oversight

• Ensure full compliance with 14 CFR Part 145, the Repair Station Manual, Quality Manual, and all applicable FAA regulations and guidance.
• Verify that maintenance activities are performed using approved technical data and established procedures.
• Ensure accurate completion of return-to-service documentation.
• Support FAA, customer, and third-party audits, and ensure corrective actions are effectively implemented and sustained.
• Collaborate with Quality and Engineering teams on regulatory interpretations and compliance requirements.

2. Maintenance & Service Operations

• Oversee all maintenance, inspection, repair, and modification activities conducted at the facility.
• Ensure proper planning, coordination, and control of maintenance tasks.
• Confirm that personnel, tools, facilities, and materials are sufficient to support maintenance activities.
• Provide daily oversight of production operations to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with regulatory requirements.

3. Safety Management

• Promote and maintain a safety-focused culture aligned with the organization’s Safety Management System (SMS).
• Ensure hazards, incidents, and near-miss events are reported and addressed appropriately.
• Support investigations and corrective action processes related to maintenance incidents or operational deviations.

4. Personnel Leadership & Training

• Ensure maintenance personnel are properly trained, qualified, and authorized to perform assigned responsibilities.
• Monitor compliance with training programs, certification requirements, and recurring qualification standards.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and accountability to maintenance supervisors and team members.

5. Operational Performance Management

• Track and manage operational performance metrics such as schedule adherence, labor efficiency, and rework levels.
• Identify operational challenges that may impact safety, compliance, or delivery schedules and implement corrective measures.
• Coordinate with Planning, Parts, Quality, and Customer Experience teams to support efficient maintenance operations.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Management, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum 10 years of aircraft maintenance experience.
• At least 5 years of leadership experience within a Part 145 maintenance environment.

Certifications:

• FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certificate required.

Technical Expertise & Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of business aviation aircraft structures, powerplants, and diagnostic processes.
• Strong understanding of FAA Part 145 regulations and interaction with Part 91 and Part 135 operations, along with safety management systems and quality assurance practices.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex maintenance issues and guide teams toward efficient, compliant solutions.
• Proficiency in maintenance planning, workflow optimization, scheduling, and resource management.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical issues into clear and customer-focused information.
• Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships with aircraft owners, operators, and OEM partners through transparency and exceptional service delivery.

General Summary

As the Director of Maintenance, you will be the on‑site authority guiding all maintenance and service operations to ensure aircraft are safe, airworthy, and ready for flight. You'll oversee maintenance activities in full alignment with FAA regulations, the Quality Control Manual (QCM), the Repair Station Manual (RSM), and all approved maintenance data. Your leadership ensures every aircraft is maintained and released to service in full compliance with 14 CFR Part 145.

In this pivotal role, you will provide the strategic direction, hands‑on leadership, and regulatory accountability that keeps our maintenance organization operating at peak performance. You'll lead and mentor maintenance teams, oversee maintenance planning, and drive the daily execution of service operations at your assigned location-all while fostering a culture of safety, quality, and operational excellence.

Primary Responsbilities

Regulatory & Airworthiness Oversight

Ensure compliance with 14 CFR Part 145, Repair Station Manual, Quality Manual, and applicable FAA guidance.

Ensure maintenance is performed using approved technical data and proper procedures.

Ensure proper execution of return-to-service documentation.

Support FAA, customer, and third-party audits and ensure corrective actions are implemented and sustained.

Coordinate with Quality and Engineering on regulatory interpretation and compliance matters.

Maintenance & Service Execution

Direct all maintenance, inspection, repair, and modification activities at the site.

Ensure effective planning, sequencing, and control of maintenance work.

Ensure personnel, tooling, facilities, and materials are adequate for assigned work.

Conduct daily production oversight to ensure safe, compliant, and timely execution.

Safety Management

Promote and enforce a safety-first culture in accordance with the company Safety Management System (SMS).

Ensure hazards, incidents, and near misses are reported and addressed.

Support investigations and corrective actions related to maintenance events or deviations.

Personnel & Training

Ensure maintenance personnel are properly trained, qualified, and authorized to perform assigned tasks.

Ensure compliance with training, certification, and recurrent qualification requirements.

Provide leadership, direction, and accountability to maintenance supervisors and staff.

Operational Performance

Monitor and manage performance related to schedule adherence, labor utilization, and rework.

Identify and address operational constraints impacting compliance, safety, or delivery.

Support coordination with Planning, Parts, Quality, and Customer Experience functions.

Top Candidates Will Possess

Bachelor's degree in Aviation Management, Business or related field preferred

Minimum 10 years aircraft maintenance experience

Minimum 5 years in a maintenance leadership role within a Part 145 environment

FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certificate required

Deep understanding of business aviation airframes, powerplants, and diagnostics

Strong working knowledge of FAA Part 145 (and Part 91/135 interfaces), safety management systems, and quality assurance principles

Ability to troubleshoot complex maintenance issues and guide teams through efficient, compliant resolutions

Proficient in planning, workflow optimization, scheduling, and resource allocation

Strong communicator capable of translating technical issues into clear, customer‑friendly information

Builds trust with aircraft owners, operators, and OEMs through transparency and exceptional service delivery

Drives long‑range planning, departmental budgeting, capacity forecasting, and capability development

Identifies new service opportunities, efficiencies, and technology integrations to keep the MRO competitive

Inspires, coaches, and builds high‑performing maintenance teams

Demonstrates calm, confident decision‑making in high‑pressure operational environments

Instructions

Relocations assitance is there for this role

• Be responsible for leading a wage workforce to accomplish the safety, quality, delivery, and efficiency goals through Continuous Improvement (CI) plans and activities.

• Ensure that assigned personnel have appropriate training, work instruction and tools to successfully do their job.

• Lead safety through regular safety communications, driving engagement in the CI Safety and Ergonomic Risk Assessment process, prompt near miss reporting with a focus on quick, thorough safety corrective actions.

• Monitor Production Plans, troubleshoot workmanship problems, and generally supervise production activities to ensure that manufactured products meet or exceed all established quality requirements.

• Lead employee engagement activities, while establishing a positive employee environment through communications, feedback and overall guidance.

• Monitor individual/group performance and take corrective action including discipline, as needed and respond to complaints to ensure the Company and employees adhere to policies, practices, procedures, and work rules.

Requirements-

• High school diploma
• Supervisory experience in production environment.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications.
• Ability to work 2nd and 3rd shift

Job Title : Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) Category / Component : Officer • Active Overview Design, regulate, and oversee the Navy's nuclear propulsion program, including reactor design, fleet operations, and eventual defueling and decommissioning of nuclear powered ships and submarines from Naval Reactors Headquarters and associated Department of Energy laboratories and shipyards.

Key Responsibilities Provide technical direction in areas such as reactor and fluid systems design, reactor physics, materials development, component design for steam generators, pumps, and valves, instrumentation and control for reactor and propulsion plants, testing and quality control, radiation shielding, and chemistry and radiological controls; review designs and analyses from laboratories, shipyards, and industry partners; coordinate with fleet units to ensure safe and reliable nuclear plant operation.

What to Expect Assume significant technical responsibility early in your career as part of a lean headquarters staff; work primarily in an analytical and oversight role rather than operating plants at sea; balance long term engineering projects with time sensitive fleet and shipyard issues; frequent coordination with senior civilian engineers, naval officers, and technical teams; high expectations for attention to detail, judgment, and written and oral communication.

Work Environment Work mainly at Naval Reactors Headquarters in the Washington, District of Columbia area with regular engagement with Department of Energy laboratories, nuclear training sites, shipyards, and nuclear powered ships and submarines; office based work that includes document reviews, technical meetings, inspections, and site visits rather than day to day shipboard watchstanding.

Pathways, Training & Advancement Officer commissioning through programs such as Officer Candidate School or the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program followed by a structured technical qualification program at Naval Reactors; rotational exposure to laboratories, prototypes, shipyards, and fleet support issues; progressive responsibility leading projects and becoming a subject matter expert, with opportunities for professional military education and advanced graduate study in technical fields.

Entry through the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program for qualified college students and recent graduates, or selection via Officer Candidate School for those who already hold qualifying degrees; all applicants must meet Nuclear Propulsion Program academic and technical screening standards in addition to general officer commissioning requirements.

Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.

Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.

Additional qualifications for this job may include: Completion of a rigorous technical degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or a closely related field that includes strong backgrounds in calculus and physics; outstanding academic record, particularly in technical coursework; United States citizenship and eligibility for a high level security clearance; strong technical aptitude and comfort with detailed analytical work.

Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.

Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.

Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.

Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.

Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.

Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.

Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.

It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.

Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.

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

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

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

No formal finance background is required.

SonderMind is a leading mental health care platform revolutionizing therapy services by empowering licensed mental health therapists to deliver exceptional care with cutting-edge, AI-powered tools. We are seeking compassionate and highly skilled clinicians to join our expanding network, offering the flexibility to manage your own practice, bring your existing clients, and benefit from steady referrals.

At SonderMind, we believe there can’t be mental healthcare without mentally-strong clinicians. Our platform is designed to outsmart burnout and streamline your workflow, allowing you to focus on what matters most—your clients. We are committed to fostering relationship-driven care, providing ethically grounded, human-first tools that enhance outcomes and reduce administrative burdens.

Benefits of Joining SonderMind:

• Flexibility: Enjoy the freedom to set your own working hours and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Sessions can be conducted via telehealth or in-person.
• Free and stress-free credentialing with major insurers: We have streamlined the credentialing process and handle all the hard stuff for you so that you can expand your practice by accepting insurance from major payors in your state in weeks, not months.
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• Referrals and Practice Support: Seamlessly onboard your existing clients while receiving new referrals. Benefit from thoughtful client matching to personalize your caseload, with support from a dedicated account manager to help you grow your practice across various specialties.
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• Innovative AI-Powered Tools: Outsmart burnout and focus on what matters most—your clients. Our secure, clinically-developed AI tools eliminate administrative tasks and keep clients engaged between sessions. This includes:
  • AI Notes: Auto-generates editable, insurance-compliant clinical notes, saving you time and reducing documentation burden.
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Requirements:

• Master's degree or higher in counseling, psychology, social work, or a related field.
• Must be fully licensed by the State Board to provide therapy independently and without supervision (e.g., LPC, LCSW, LMFT, LMHC, LCPC, LCSW-C, LISW, or LP).

Pay: $77-$96 per hour. Pay rates are based on the provider license type, session location, and session types.

*Please note that SonderMind does not provide office space; therapists are responsible for securing their own location for in-person sessions, but we can help connect you with other SonderMind therapists looking to share space.