Engineering Jobs in Brookfield, IL

We have an exciting opportunity to work for a global manufacturing firm. The Director of Procurement is responsible for leading the organization's sourcing, purchasing, and supplier management strategies to ensure cost-effective, reliable, and high-quality supply of materials, equipment, and services. This role provides strategic direction and operational oversight of procurement activities while driving supplier performance, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement across the supply chain. The Director of Procurement partners closely with Operations, Finance, Engineering, Maintenance, and Plant Leadership to support production goals, capital projects, and long-term business objectives. Client offers benefits that include: health, dental, vision, short and long term, profit sharing, 401k with a match, PTO and generous bonus. The pay range is $130k-$160k

Recruiter: Connie Stathopoulos

Responsibilities:

Procurement Strategy & Leadership

• Develop and execute a comprehensive procurement strategy aligned with company financial and operational objectives and Corporate Procurement.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the procurement and purchasing team at multiple sites.
• Establish KPIs to measure procurement performance, cost savings, supplier reliability, and service levels
• Drive a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration

Sourcing & Cost Management

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives for raw materials, capital equipment, and outside services
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and long-term supply agreements to achieve cost savings and favorable terms
• Analyze market trends, commodity pricing, and supply risks to inform sourcing decisions
• Identify and implement cost-reduction and value-engineering opportunities without compromising quality or safety

Supplier Management

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and service providers
• Establish supplier performance metrics related to quality, delivery, safety, and responsiveness
• Conduct supplier evaluations, audits, and performance reviews
• Lead supplier issue resolution and corrective action processes

Operational Support

• Ensure timely procurement of materials and services to support uninterrupted production and maintenance activities
• Partner with Operations and Engineering on capital projects, equipment purchases, and plant upgrades
• Support maintenance reliability initiatives through effective MRO and spare parts procurement
• Work closely with Inventory/Stores teams to optimize stock levels and reduce carrying costs

Risk & Compliance

• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including single-source dependencies and market volatility
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, contractual obligations, and applicable regulations
• Support ESG, sustainability, and responsible sourcing initiatives where applicable

Systems & Process Improvement

• Oversee procurement systems, purchasing processes, and approval workflows
• Improve purchasing efficiency through standardization, automation, and data-driven decision-making
• Ensure accurate procurement reporting and spend visibility across the organization

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field required
• 8–12+ years of progressive procurement or supply chain experience
• Minimum 3–5 years in a leadership or management role
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial, or heavy industry environments strongly preferred

Technical & Professional Skills

• Strong negotiation and contract management skills
• Deep understanding of strategic sourcing, supplier performance management, and cost analysis
• Experience with MRO, capital equipment, and production material sourcing
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and procurement software
• Financial acumen with ability to analyze total cost of ownership and budget impacts

Leadership Competencies

• Proven ability to lead teams and influence cross-functional stakeholders
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on operational execution
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

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Maintenance Manager - Hands on

• Maintenance Manager
• Food Manufacturer
• Chicago, IL
• Days, Monday–Friday
• $100,000 – $110,000

A food production company is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Manager. You'll oversee daily maintenance operations, improve equipment reliability, and support a safe, efficient plant. Ideal for a strong, mechanically skilled supervisor looking for a clear step up.

Key Duties:

• Lead and schedule Maintenance Technicians (team of 5) to support production.
• Oversee preventive and predictive maintenance for equipment and facility systems.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and control issues to minimize downtime.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, GMPs, HACCP, and company safety/quality standards.
• Partner with Production, Quality, and Engineering on improvements and upgrades.
• Manage spare parts, maintenance spend, and vendor relationships.
• Maintain accurate work orders and asset histories in the CMMS.
• Support new equipment installs, capital projects, and commissioning.
• Track and report KPIs such as downtime and work order completion.
• Build team capability through training, coaching, and continuous improvement

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of maintenance experience in food manufacturing or a regulated processing environment.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience strongly preferred.
• Solid technical knowledge across mechanical, electrical, PLC troubleshooting, pneumatics, hydraulics, HVAC, and refrigeration.
• Ability to lead maintenance teams and drive equipment performance improvements.
• Experience working in cold environments (freezers/chillers) is a strong plus.

How To Apply

• Contact: Mark Watton
• 773-747-7676 or
• If you would like to find out more, simply click apply.

This position is commutable from: Oak Park, Forest Park, Cicero, Berwyn, Maywood, Elmwood Park, La Grange, Westchester, Brookfield, Skokie, Evanston, Lincolnwood, Oak Lawn, Bridgeview, and Burbank

Relevant Job Title: Maintenance Manager, Maintenance Supervisor, Maintenance Superintendent, Maintenance and Engineering Manager, Maintenance Lead

All applicants must live in the USA and be eligible to work and live in the USA. Please note, our client is unable to offer Sponsorship or Visa support for this role.

Due to the sheer volume of applications, we will only contact successful applications. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 10 working days, please deem your application as unsuccessful.

Axion Recruitment is working as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.

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Sr. Process Engineer

Location: Chicago, IL

Comp: $145,000-$160,000

We are looking for a membrane separations experience to join and exciting leader in the dairy This is a full time, hybrid role based in the Seattle, Washington area.

We are looking for experience with:

• B.S. Engineering
• 3+ years dairy production or dairy wastewater treatment
• Sanitary equipment
• 5+ years membrane filtration technology (RO, UF, NF)

What they offer:

• $145k-$160k base
• Performance based bonus
• 401k
• Competitive health benefits

Visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder.

Overview

The Sr Design Engineer will work in a cross-functional that designs, develops, manufactures, and services tankless water heaters, boilers, and other products. Knowledge of building the entire system as well as individual components is preferred.

Build, assemble, test prototypes, and put together the entire system. Hands-on work and prior exposure to castings, sheet metals, O-rings, water & gas manifolds are necessary. Identify, develop, and manage select suppliers with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, and monitor all aspects of the product
• Suggest methods to improve operational efficiency
• Work cross-functionally with different teams and organizations

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent Ability to read and understand designs and schematics
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Ability to multi-task, organize, and prioritize work

Tool & Die Technician

Location: Franklin Park, Illinois

Overview

A manufacturing company in the Franklin Park area is seeking a Tool & Die Technician to support tooling and die maintenance within a production environment. This role is responsible for building, repairing, and maintaining tooling used in metal forming and fabrication processes.

The ideal candidate has experience working with stamping dies, tooling components, and precision machining equipment, and is comfortable troubleshooting tooling issues that impact production efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Build, repair, and maintain tooling, dies, and fixtures used in metal fabrication or stamping operations.

• Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical instructions to support toolroom activities.

• Diagnose tooling issues and perform repairs to maintain proper die function and reduce production downtime.

• Set up and operate toolroom equipment such as mills, lathes, grinders, drills, and related machining equipment.

• Inspect dies and tooling components for wear or damage and perform necessary maintenance or adjustments.

• Use precision measuring tools including micrometers, calipers, and gauges to verify tolerances and specifications.

• Disassemble, clean, and reassemble tooling components using appropriate hand tools and maintenance procedures.

• Support troubleshooting efforts related to tooling issues affecting production equipment.

• Perform routine maintenance on toolroom machinery and equipment.

• Maintain documentation related to tooling maintenance, repairs, and inspection activities.

• Assist with training or supporting junior technicians or apprentices when needed.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment while following company safety policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training or apprenticeship in tool and die or machining preferred.

• Approximately 1–3 years of experience working in tool and die, machining, or toolroom environments.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings.

• Mechanical aptitude and familiarity with machining and tooling equipment.

• Experience operating forklifts, hoists, or cranes in an industrial setting is helpful.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a manufacturing team.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work scheduled shifts in a manufacturing environment.

• Frequent standing and movement throughout the workday.

• Ability to lift or move materials and tooling components up to approximately 70 pounds.

• Work performed in an industrial environment with exposure to machinery, noise, and shop conditions typical of metal fabrication operations.

John Burns Construction is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to assist the Estimating Department in evaluating and pricing current bid opportunities. This person will report to the Director of Estimating and will have the potential to manage a staff of Estimators and Estimate Coordinators in the future.

We’re looking for your to do the following:

1. Perform detailed evaluation of drawings and specifications to determine the scope of work for subcontractors, vendors, and self-perform activities
2. Manage bid invitations by soliciting subcontractor bids and vendor quotes
3. Prepare subcontractor scopes and complete scope comparisons
4. Generate estimates by quantity takeoff and pricing of work
5. Write contracts and purchase orders
6. Maintain professional working relationships with subcontractors and vendors
7. Generate new bidding opportunities.

You have:

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field of study
2. 7+ years of estimating or construction management experience
3. Background in takeoff and pricing of self-performed work including General Contracting: earthwork, excavation, site utilities, site, and structural concrete, and carpentry. Outside Electrical: street lighting, traffic signals, intelligent transportation systems, underground conduit systems, fiber optics
4. Experience in both Unit Price and Lump Sum bidding
5. HCSS HeavyBid Estimating Software
6. Computer skills including Microsoft Office
7. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
8. Ability to manage multiple concurrent bids and meet deadlines
9. Ability to assess risk
10. Teamwork orientated
11. Strong organizational skills

We Have:

1. A team-based culture that rewards collaboration, problem solving and process improvement
2. A commitment to your professional development
3. Varied career path opportunities across the different disciplines in the company
4. A new, robust enterprise resource planning software solution
5. Great benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401K with company contribution, profit sharing, long-term disability
6. Team outings, and an opportunity to get involved and make a difference with various charities in the community

Project Manager

Location: Burr Ridge, IL

Shift: 1st Shift

Hire Type: Contract to Hire

Pay Rate: $32-38 per hour

Benefits: Full medical coverage, 401(k) with match, PTO, paid holidays, and strong job stability

Sterling Engineering is hiring a versatile Project Manager for a highly stable, growth‑focused manufacturer known for empowering employees, encouraging ownership, and offering meaningful career development. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys wearing many hats, thrives in fast‑moving environments, and wants direct visibility into operations, supply chain, customer relations, and organizational decision‑making.

You’ll join a company where your ideas matter, your problem‑solving skills are valued, and your ability to influence quality, customer satisfaction, and operational success has a direct impact every day.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead projects from initiation through completion while ensuring deadlines, quality standards, and deliverables are met.
• Maintain a high level of attention to detail for all project stages.
• Think quickly, pivot when priorities shift, and resolve issues proactively.
• Manage material levels, ensuring accuracy, quality, and readiness for production.
• Source raw materials and maintain strong vendor relationships to ensure on‑time and high‑quality delivery.
• Serve as a primary technical and service contact for customer inquiries regarding product specs, order status, and pricing

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Manufacturing or metal industry experience is a plus.
• High‑energy, proactive problem solver who can adapt quickly and make sound decisions.
• Experience with SAGE 50 Accounting, Excel, Sortly, and project management tools.
• Proven experience in project management, purchasing, customer service, or material quoting.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Title: Technical Recruiter

Location: Westchester, IL

Salary: $50,000 + Commission

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

Experience: 1-2 years experience in sales or recruiting

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

WHAT ROLE WILL YOU PLAY?

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

RESPONSIBILITIES

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

QUALIFICATIONS

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

WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT?

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

Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier, healthier lives, with love for nature. Together, with our customers, we deliver food innovations, craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions. There's much to learn and many to learn from, with more than 16,000 employees around the world to explore ideas and ambitions with.

In the USA, we develop, market and produce a wide array of solutions from our 25 most innovative sites, based across the country. Stretch your skills, create and get inspiration from passionate colleagues. Every day, your energy, your thirst for knowledge, and your creativity will shape our future, making a positive difference on billions of people. Every essence of you enriches our world. We are Givaudan. Human by nature.

Join us as our next Production Supervisor reporting to our Production Manager. You will provide support by controling and coordinating the production operations within specific area or section of a plant to ensure that intermediate or finished flavor products are delivered according to established production specifications, schedules and quality standards.

Location:Bedford Park, IL

This is a second shift position

Salary expectation based on technical experience: 95,287.00 - 106,463.00 usd

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At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people's lives.You work within an inspiring teamwork culture - where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions and divisions.

Every essence of you enriches our world.Diversity of perspectives fuels innovation and fosters deeper connections with our employees, customers, and partners. At Givaudan, we are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive environment where every individual's voice is valued and has the power to shape our world. Join us in making a difference together.