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Swoon is hiring for our global manufacturing client for a UI/UX Designer opportunity in either Chicago or Peoria, IL. This is a 12-month contract role.
This position is currently hybrid but will eventually transition to full-time onsite, so candidates must be local to the Chicago or Peoria area.
Position Summary
We are seeking a senior-level UI/UX Designer to help shape the end-to-end experience of a complex digital platform focused on monitoring, reporting, onboarding, and operational insights. This role will work closely with product, engineering, and cross-functional stakeholders to design intuitive, scalable user experiences across data-rich workflows and enterprise applications.
Job Duties
- Lead UX/UI design across complex product workflows including monitoring, insights, onboarding, recommendations, and reporting
- Translate business goals, customer needs, and technical constraints into user-centered design solutions
- Create high-fidelity UI designs, interaction models, and prototypes in Figma
- Partner closely with product managers, business analysts, and engineering teams throughout the design lifecycle
- Participate in and lead design reviews with cross-functional stakeholders
- Contribute to and apply enterprise design system standards for scalable, consistent experiences
- Support research and discovery efforts including usability testing, journey mapping, workflow analysis, and customer feedback
- Prepare structured design handoff documentation and collaborate with engineering through implementation
- Help validate final experiences through testing and business acceptance activities
- Promote UX best practices and contribute to continuous improvement across the product design process
If interested in more details, please apply.
IDR is hiring for a 6 Month Contract to Hire Technical Product Owner
Join a leading organization in the data technology sector, where innovation and agility drive success. This fully remote role offers the opportunity to influence key data engineering initiatives, collaborating across diverse teams to deliver impactful digital products. If you're passionate about data solutions, thrive in fast-paced environments, and possess a strong technical acumen, this is your chance to make a difference and grow your career.
Position Overview for the Technical Product Owner:
• Act as a pivotal link between Data Engineering teams and business stakeholders to facilitate successful technology delivery across digital products
• Manage and prioritize data engineering product backlog, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives
• Author user stories and acceptance criteria, leading refinement sessions and sprint planning
• Lead Agile ceremonies including daily standups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives to ensure smooth delivery
• Utilize data and AI tools to analyze issues, optimize workflows, and maintain high quality in product artifacts
Requirements for the Technical Product Owner:
• Proven experience in stakeholder interaction and managing product backlogs in an Agile environment
• Strong documentation skills and the ability to communicate complex technical requirements effectively
• Proficiency with SQL, data engineering processes, and related technologies such as Azure SQL, Data Factory, SSIS, and Azure Data Lake
• Familiarity with Microsoft tech stack and data delivery tools is highly preferred
• Solid understanding of data engineering concepts and successful delivery of technical products
What's in it for you?
• Opportunity to work remotely with flexible hours, supporting a dynamic team that values innovation and autonomy
• Competitive pay rate of $60-68/hr, leading to an annualized salary of approximately $135,000 + 10% STIP
• Be part of a company with a strong focus on data-driven solutions and cutting-edge technology adoption
• Gain hands-on experience with AI-driven processes and advanced data engineering tools
Why IDR?
• 25+ Years of Proven Industry Experience in 4 major markets
• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• Dedicated Engagement Manager who is committed to you and your success
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Award winner 12 years in a row.
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Role - Sr Servicenow Solution Architect
Location—Chicago, IL - Hybrid 6 days in a month
Contract Role
Only W2 profiles
Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Senior Solution Architect – ServiceNow is a senior-level technology leader responsible for setting the strategic vision and architectural direction for the ServiceNow platform across the organization. This individual will define how to best leverage ServiceNow to deliver business value, improve operational efficiency, and reduce total cost of ownership (TCO).
The ideal candidate is a highly skilled technical expert and visionary who can translate complex business requirements into scalable, secure, and sustainable platform solutions. They will drive platform governance, integration strategies, and architecture standards while collaborating with cross-functional teams and other enterprise architects to ensure a cohesive, connected IT ecosystem.
CORE JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Define and lead the ServiceNow platform vision and strategy to align with enterprise goals and evolving business needs.
- Architect end-to-end ServiceNow solutions across modules (e.g., ITSM, ITOM, HRSD, CSM, SecOps, App Engine) ensuring scalability, maintainability, and integration with broader enterprise systems.
- Act as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert on ServiceNow capabilities, platform governance, and architectural best practices.
- Establish and enforce platform standards, guardrails, and frameworks to ensure consistent, secure, and high-quality implementations.
- Collaborate closely with business and IT stakeholders to gather requirements, assess current state, and design target state solutions.
- Drive platform maturity and innovation by identifying new modules, capabilities, and enhancements aligned with business priorities.
- Lead the evaluation, design, and implementation of new ServiceNow features, upgrades, and integrations.
- Ensure that data models, workflows, and user experiences are consistent, reusable, and optimized.
- Provide technical oversight to development teams and support project delivery across multiple ServiceNow workstreams.
- Partner with other Solution Architects to ensure the ServiceNow platform integrates effectively within the broader enterprise architecture.
- Define and evolve methodologies, processes, and tooling for platform design, delivery, and governance.
- Monitor technology trends, platform roadmaps, and emerging practices to recommend innovative uses of ServiceNow to the business.
REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSIDERATION
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field. Advanced degree or certifications preferred.
- 7+ years of experience in IT architecture, design, and development roles.
- 5+ years of experience architecting and delivering solutions on the ServiceNow platform.
- Deep expertise in multiple ServiceNow modules (e.g., ITSM, ITOM, HRSD, CSM, App Engine).
- Proven experience designing scalable, secure, and maintainable platform architectures.
- Demonstrated success in leading platform strategy, governance, and roadmapping efforts.
- Knowledge of integration patterns and experience with REST, SOAP, MID Servers, and other integration methods.
- Experience working in agile and DevOps environments.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Strong leadership and influencing capabilities, with the ability to drive alignment across diverse teams and levels.
- ServiceNow Certified System Administrator (CSA) and Certified Implementation Specialist (CIS) certifications strongly preferred.
Experience in large-scale enterprise environments; retail or multi-business unit experience is a plus.
Thanks,
Rahul Gupta
Direct : (732) 743-7543
Director of AI
Location: Chicago, IL (Remote Eligible – must be US based)
Salary: $250,000 – 280,000 base + bonus
We’re partnering with a global education technology company undergoing a major transformation from a traditional publisher into a data and AI driven digital learning platform. The organization is investing heavily in AI and advanced data capabilities to deliver personalized learning experiences at global scale.
They are hiring a Director of AI to lead a team of AI researchers and data scientists responsible for developing and deploying advanced machine learning and Generative AI solutions across the enterprise.
The Role:
This is a highly strategic role that combines technical leadership, team management, and hands-on architectural oversight. The Director of AI will help define the long-term AI roadmap while working closely with product, engineering, and business stakeholders to bring production AI systems to life.
What you’ll do:
- Lead and grow a team of AI researchers and data scientists, providing technical mentorship and career development
- Define and execute the AI strategy and roadmap, with a strong focus on Generative AI capabilities
- Partner with product, engineering, and business teams to identify high-impact AI opportunities
- Oversee the design, development, and deployment of production-grade AI and ML systems
- Translate complex technical work into clear insights for both technical and executive stakeholders
- Manage project timelines, priorities, and team resources to ensure successful delivery of AI initiatives
What They’re Looking For
- PhD in Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Computer Science, or a related technical field
- 8+ years of experience in AI, machine learning, or data science
- Proven experience leading teams of AI researchers or data scientists
- Deep expertise in machine learning, AI systems, and Generative AI technologies
- Strong communication skills with the ability to present technical concepts to senior leadership
- Experience collaborating cross-functionally with product, engineering, and business teams
Nice to Have
- Experience deploying Generative AI solutions in production environments
- Experience working in large-scale technology or digital product organizations
- Exposure to education technology or learning platforms
This role offers the opportunity to shape the AI strategy for a global platform impacting millions of learners worldwide, while leading a highly technical team working on cutting-edge machine learning systems.
GSD is seeking a highly skilled and client-focused Solutions Architect to join our growing team in Hanover Park, IL. This role serves as a key technical leader, bridging sales, engineering, and project delivery to design and implement innovative IT solutions.
The ideal candidate is both strategic and hands-on—capable of translating business needs into scalable, secure, and well-documented technical solutions while supporting revenue growth and ensuring operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Pre-Sales & Sales Engineering
- Partner with sales leadership to conduct technical discovery and client needs assessments
- Design and present customized solutions across managed services, cloud, security, and infrastructure
- Lead technical discussions in client meetings, proposals, and demonstrations
- Develop scopes of work, including assumptions, constraints, and pricing inputs
- Support RFPs, RFIs, and technical evaluations
Solution Design & Architecture
- Assess client environments, infrastructure, workflows, and security posture
- Design scalable, secure, and cost-effective solutions aligned with MSP best practices
- Architect solutions across on-premises, cloud, hybrid, networking, security, and disaster recovery environments
- Validate solutions against client objectives, compliance requirements, and internal standards
Documentation & Knowledge Management
- Create clear, comprehensive technical documentation, including:
- Solution designs and architecture diagrams
- Statements of Work (SOWs) – technical sections
- Implementation plans and runbooks
- Configuration standards and assumptions
- Ensure all solutions are properly documented and transitioned to support teams
- Maintain documentation within internal systems for scalability and consistency
- Contribute to standard solution templates, service catalogs, and technical playbooks
Client Engagement & Advisory
- Serve as the primary technical advisor during discovery, implementation, and early lifecycle phases
- Communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Build and maintain strong client relationships
- Identify opportunities for optimization, standardization, and future enhancements
Continuous Improvement & Enablement
- Stay current on emerging technologies, cybersecurity trends, and vendor roadmaps
- Maintain and pursue relevant certifications
- Share knowledge and best practices across teams
- Assist in refining service offerings, onboarding processes, and delivery standards
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 10+ years of experience in IT engineering, solution architecture, or technical pre-sales within an MSP or IT services environment
- Proven experience coordinating or leading technical projects
Technical Expertise
- Microsoft 365 and Azure
- Networking and firewall technologies
- Cybersecurity principles and compliance frameworks
- Virtualization (VMware and/or Hyper-V)
- Backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity solutions
- Strong PBX/telephony experience
- Experience creating client-facing technical documentation and project deliverables
- Excellent communication, organization, and time-management skills
Preferred Certifications
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect
Key Competencies
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Consultative, client-first mindset
- Ownership and accountability for technical solutions
- Collaborative and team-oriented approach
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Professional, confident, and solution-driven demeanor
- Willingness to travel locally and perform onsite client assessments and site surveys
The Role:
We are looking for a Director, Environmental Permitting, to lead and scale all environmental functions supporting development, permitting, construction, and operations of on-site power generation to support large data center loads across the U.S.
You will be responsible for leading all environmental strategy, permitting, compliance, and regulatory interface activities for Scale Microgrids Data Center business, providing executive-level oversight of environmental risk management across natural gas generation facilities, data center infrastructure, and electric transmission and distribution assets. You will establish environmental standards, manage agency relationships, oversee consultants, and ensure projects are delivered on schedule and in full regulatory compliance.
This is a leadership role with strategic and operational accountability. Environmental risk can kill a project quietly and expensively, and this role ensures our portfolio moves forward with regulatory certainty, disciplined compliance, and long-term operational stability.
The role reports to our Chief Development Officer, Data Centers, and is based in either our NYC, Ridgewood, NJ, Santa Monica/Oakland, CA, or Chicago offices.
Key responsibilities will include:
Strategic Leadership
- Develop and execute environmental strategies for all projects.
- Identify environmental risks early in project development and integrate mitigation strategies into siting, engineering, and financial modeling.
- Serve as the environmental authority for executive leadership.
- Build and lead the environmental team as the portfolio scales.
Permitting & Regulatory Strategy
- Direct permitting strategy for natural gas generation facilities, data centers, substations, transmission infrastructure, and distribution systems.
- Oversee federal, state, and local environmental permitting, including Clean Air Act permitting (Title V, PSD, minor source permits), Clean Water Act Sections 404 and 401, stormwater and NPDES compliance, wetlands and listed species coordination, cultural resource coordination, and NEPA documentation where applicable.
- Develop permitting schedules aligned with project development milestones.
- Lead negotiations and interface with agencies, including the Department of Environmental Protection, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, and local jurisdictions and water management districts.
Compliance & Operational Oversight
- Ensure compliance across development, construction, and operational phases.
- Establish internal environmental compliance frameworks and reporting systems.
- Oversee environmental audits and corrective action plans.
- Provide guidance on air emissions monitoring, water discharge compliance, waste management, and spill prevention.
Technical Oversight
- Direct environmental due diligence for land acquisition and project development.
- Oversee Phase I and II ESA processes.
- Evaluate site constraints related to wetlands, species, floodplains, and cultural resources.
- Interpret evolving federal and state environmental regulations and advise leadership accordingly.
Cross-Functional Leadership
- Partner with Development, Engineering, Construction, Legal, and Finance teams.
- Support investor diligence and lender technical reviews.
- Provide environmental risk summaries for board-level presentations.
- Manage third-party environmental consultants and budgets.
Work Environment
- Periodic travel to project locations
- A combination of office, field, and agency engagement responsibilities.
The Ideal Candidate
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Biology, or related field.
- 10+ years of progressive environmental experience in energy, utility, or infrastructure sectors.
- Demonstrated leadership experience managing environmental programs or teams.
- Deep working knowledge of environmental regulations.
- Experience in permitting natural gas generation and electric infrastructure projects.
- Strong understanding of air permitting for combustion turbines or reciprocating engines.
- Experience interfacing directly with federal and state regulatory agencies.
- Proven ability to manage complex, multi-permit development timelines.
- Strong executive communication skills.
Preferred
- Master's degree in environmental or related discipline.
- Professional certification (e.g., P.E., CEP, CHMM).
- Experience supporting data center infrastructure.
- GIS proficiency and ability to interpret spatial environmental data.
- Experience in microgrid or distributed energy development.
Leadership Competencies
- Strategic thinker who understands how environmental decisions impact capital deployment and schedule.
- Calm and decisive under regulatory pressure.
- Able to balance compliance with development velocity.
- High ownership mindset.
- Strong negotiation skills.
- Comfortable presenting to executive leadership and investors.
This is a great opportunity to have a long-term impact on a fast-paced, private equity backed growth business. Some of the core virtues embraced by Scales' employees include:
- Do the Right Thing
- Act Like an Owner
- Hustle
- Demand Results
- Go Together
- Evolve or Disappear
We offer a competitive compensation package and a comprehensive benefits program including medical benefits, paid vacation and holidays, and 401K matching.
About Scale Microgrids
Scale is redefining resilience, with advanced microgrids that go beyond traditional backup power solutions to give businesses the power to adapt and thrive amid all of today's growing energy challenges. As a vertically-integrated provider of turnkey advanced microgrid systems, Scale combines project design, engineering, and execution expertise with microgrid-as-a-service financing to offer our customers systems that are optimized to deliver maximum value from day one while ensuring ultra-reliable operations and fast time-to-power.
Scale is backed by EQT, a firm with ~$250B in assets, bringing a depth of experience, resources, and capital that will enable Scale to continue pursuing our vision of powering the world with distributed energy. The investment enables Scale to own and operate billions of dollars in distributed generation assets. To learn more about Scale Microgrids, please visit .
About EQT
EQT is a leading purpose-driven global investment organization with EUR 246 billion in total assets under management, divided into two business segments: Private Capital and Real Assets. EQT owns portfolio companies and assets in Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Americas and supports them in achieving sustainable growth, operational excellence, and market leadership. To learn more about EQT, please visit .
Scale strives to attract and retain a workforce that reflects the composition of our customer base and communities. We are committed to providing a work environment that provides everyone with equal access and opportunity to contribute and drive meaningful outcomes. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply and will consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
AXISCADES is a leading, end to end engineering solutions and product company. We bring expertise that caters to the digital, engineering, and smart manufacturing needs of large enterprises. With decades of experience in creating innovative, sustainable, and safer products worldwide, AXISCADES delivers business value across the entire engineering life cycle.
Our deep domain expertise and engineering solution portfolio covers the complete product development life cycle from concept evaluation to manufacturing support and certification for the Aerospace, Defence, Heavy Engineering, Automotive, Medical Devices & Industrial Product industries.
AXISCADES is headquartered in Bangalore and has offices across India, North America, Europe and the Asia Pacific region. URL: Subsidiaries
Mistral Solutions: - Solutions- : Network Support Engineer
Location: Decatur, IL (100% Onsite)
Employment Type: Fulltime Permanent with AXISCADES
Job duties:
The Network engineer supports and maintains secure LAN/WAN infrastructure, bridging traditional IT with OT (Operational Technology) for manufacturing plants and connected vehicle systems.
Key responsibilities include ensuring high-speed data connectivity for factory automation, securing data transfers, and minimizing manufacturing downtime.
Core Responsibilities:
Infrastructure Management: Design, configure, and maintain routers, switches, firewalls, and VPNs, specifically securing manufacturing floor networks (OT).
Performance Monitoring: Monitor network performance (LAN/WAN) and proactively address issues to ensure maximum uptime, crucial for automotive assembly lines.
Security & Compliance: Implement network security measures (firewalls, IDS/IPS, 802.1X) to protect proprietary manufacturing data.
System Upgrades: Perform network maintenance, firmware updates, and patches to prevent system vulnerabilities.
Collaboration & Support: Work with IT teams, vendors, and engineers to integrate new technology and support automated systems.
Documentation: Maintain accurate documentation of network diagrams and configurations
"We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status\".
Carle Health is seeking Pediatric Audiologist to join the Expanding Children's Hearing Opportunities (ECHO) program in Urbana, Illinois. The ECHO team includes professionals in Audiology, Speech Language Pathology, deaf education, and Otolaryngology, who work together to support children who are deaf or hard of hearing and their families. ECHO encompasses two programs; the Pediatric Hearing Center and the Carle Auditory Oral School.
Opportunity Details
- The ECHO program is unique in that it offers comprehensive services for children who are deaf and hard of hearing in a single, dedicated location. Founded in 1987, the ECHO program was the first cochlear implant program offered in the state of Illinois and has played a fundamental role in the field of pediatric hearing care
- Our Pediatric Audiologists provide a full range of comprehensive diagnostic and rehabilitation services, including diagnostic assessment, ABR testing, hearing aid and BAHS fitting, cochlear implant evaluation and programming, and CAPD assessment.
- Join a collegial team with 4 Audiologists, 7 Speech and Language Pathologists, 2 ENT Physicians, and an Advanced Practice Provider
- Participation in interdisciplinary ECHO team meetings
- Assist with provision of educational and community outreach
- Caseload depends on clinical skills, experience, and interest
- Supervision, instruction, and evaluation of Audiology graduate students
- Opportunities for continuing education are available onsite and offsite
- Excellent benefits package: health/dental/life insurance, 403-B plan with employer match, LTD, relocation allowance, CME allowance and paid malpractice insurance with tail insurance coverage
Candidate Requirements:
- Doctorate or Master's degree in Audiology
- Experience with hearing aids and implantable technology preferred
- New grads welcome to apply
- Eligible for Illinois Audiology Licensure
- Current Illinois Audiologist license; if an applicant is licensed in Audiology under the laws of another state and presents proof of application for IL licensure, they may practice for a period of 90 days from the date of application
- New grads must present proof of application for IL licensure, they may practice for a period of 60 days from the date of application under supervision upon hire
- ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-A) within 1 year, required to be able to train and precept Audiology students
- Basic Life Support certification
About Our Community
Globally connected, innovative and culturally rich, Champaign-Urbana is centrally located to Chicago, Indianapolis and St. Louis and is home to one of the world's great public research universities - the big Ten University of Illinois. With ease of transportation, excellent schools and affordable housing options, our community features the friendliness and advantages of a smaller town while offering the dining, arts, sports, and entertainment options found in a much larger city.
About Us
Find it here. Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health. Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We've grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We're developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world's first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet designations, the nation's highest honor for nursing care. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.
Compensation and Benefits
Sign-on Bonus Available!
Work in a diverse work environment that offers individuals the ability to interact with clients/patients in both mental and addiction recovery environment. Work as a member of a multidisciplinary team in providing assessment, psychoeducational classes, individual, family and group therapy to patients needing substance abuse and/or dual diagnosis treatment at Carle BroMenn Addiction Recovery Center. Work collaboratively with hospital staff, providing liaison activities such as providing treatment options that fits patients' needs. Assists discharge resource team in coordinating transfers to outside substance abuse facilities. Provides short term therapy for patients with addiction and/or mental health disorders.
Qualifications
License/Certifications:
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR); Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
Education:
Master's Degree: Social Work; Master's Degree: Related Field; Master's Degree: Psychology; Master's Degree: Counseling
Other Knowledge/Skills:
Substance abuse treatment
Responsibilities
Provides psychosocial assessments, individual, family and group therapy to inpatients, PHP and IOP as required by schedule.Provided psychoeducational groups to inpatient, PHP and IOP as required by schedule.Addresses clinical case disposition assignments including patient transfers, referrals and discharges.Completes assessments, treatment plans and progress notes for all assigned patients.Participates in or provides clinical information regarding patients at treatment team meetings.Provides ongoing therapy services for patients, using techniques and interventions appropriate to the patients needs.Works with patient to develop treatment plan, including specific goals and objectives to be addressed in treatment.Completes appropriate documentation in medical record within timeframes established by departmental policy.With permission of patient, provides communication back to referring providers about patient diagnosis, treatment plan, and progress.Meets with Treatment Team at least weekly t, indivually and /or in groups, to review clinical care of patients currently receiving care.Evaluates quality of patient and family support network in the community.Provides psychosocial assessments and treatment to patients related to substance use disorder and discharge planning. Consultation with multidisciplinary treatment team members in all areas of the hospital on the assessment, treatment and discharge planning of patients with substance use disorder problems. Informs RNs, Leadership, physicians of pertinent clinical information obtained via individual/group therapies or psychosocial assessments.
About Us
Find it here.
Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health.
Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We've grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We're developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world's first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet designations, the nation's highest honor for nursing care.
We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information:
Compensation and Benefits
Position Title: Director of Manufacturing
Reports to: Head of Operations
Role Description
The Director of Manufacturing will play a pivotal role in overseeing and managing the daily operations of the manufacturing facility. This individual will be responsible for planning, directing, coordinating, and ensuring the smooth operation of all activities within the plant, with an emphasis on maintaining high productivity, efficiency, safety, and the highest quality standards. The Director of Manufacturing will collaborate with various departments, which include Product Development, Marketing and Accounting, in support of all commercial and financial objectives. Departments under Director of Manufacturing’s direct leadership include production, quality control, maintenance, and logistics.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Strategy
• Lead and mentor a cross-functional team of engineers, technicians, and production staff in eyewear frame manufacturing to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve product quality, process capability, and manufacturing efficiency.
• Partner with design and product development team to transition new frame designs into scalable, stable production.
• Manage day-to-day operations of in-house frame manufacturing.
• Manage capital projects and equipment upgrades to enhance production capabilities and support scaling initiatives.
• Champion a culture of craftsmanship, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Product Engineering & Product Development Support
• Develop industry standards and provide DFM (Design for Manufacturability) feedback during early design phases, influencing materials, tolerances, and construction methods for new eyewear frames.
• Translate product design into production-ready engineering documentation, including drawings, BOMs, specifications, and process routings.
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineers and product designers to develop innovative solutions for frame construction, hinge integration, and surface finishing.
• Assist in the technical training of product development and production staff on new materials and processes.
• Document, standardize, and improve processes across machining, shaping, assembly, and finishing operations.
• Introduce and sustain lean manufacturing principles to reduce waste, improve quality, and shorten lead times.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for process and product issues.
• Maintain equipment capability and recommend capital investments in manufacturing technology. • Implement measurement and inspection methods for critical-to-quality features. Operational Excellence
• Develop metrics for yield, cycle time, and productivity to develop consistent, manual master planning for more predictable production throughput.
• Coordinate with supply chain and vendor partners on components and outsourced processes (e.g., plating, coatings, laser engraving).
- Team Leadership: Successfully manages the manufacturing, quality control, and industrial design teams, comprised of a skilled labor pool of exempt and non-exempt employees. Direct and lead the team with clear priorities and goals in support of broader business initiatives and to ensure quality, efficiency and collaboration at all times. Actively develops supervisors and leads to engage and motivate the workforce. Provides ongoing training/support for continuous skill development.
- Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement: Continuously evaluate existing processes to enhance output; leverage industry expertise as well as manufacturing background to implement the most efficient manufacturing solutions for eyewear production. Identify and implement new technologies, and systems to enhance resource use and streamline operations. Constantly strive to improve the operation in support of business goals and market needs (quality, cost, efficiency, timeliness etc.)
- Equipment & Machinery Oversight: Strong knowledge of specialized equipment and machinery, with the ability to diagnose, repair, and source parts, especially in collaboration with the Maintenance Manager.
- Cross-Department Collaboration: Work closely with executive leadership and other departments to achieve organizational goals and ensure operational efficiency. Key stakeholders include Product Development, Finance, Sales, Marketing, Purchasing
- Alignment with Business Plan: Work closely with key stakeholders to ensure manufacturing plans meet the expectations of the business (ie: COGS, timing, quality etc).
- Budget Mgt and Cost Control: Establish appropriate annual plans and budgets in support of production forecasts and actively manage labor and raw material costs to ensure targets are met. Sets the foundation for growth, scalability and profitability in the manufacturing center.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Logistics, Engineering, or other industry-related field required; MBA preferred At least ten years of manufacturing experience
- Prior experience leading teams and managing complex initiatives
Position Details
- Full-time onsite position based at our Vernon Hills, IL Headquarters