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Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on CNC machines, mills, lathes, and other production equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues.
• Troubleshoot CNC control systems
• Conduct regular inspections to ensure equipment performance and reliability.
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to minimize downtime and optimize machine performance.
• Maintain detailed maintenance logs and documentation of all repairs and PM activities.
• Assist with equipment installations, alignments, and calibration.
• Ensure compliance with all safety procedures and company standards.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment; CNC equipment experience required.
• Strong knowledge of CNC control systems
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and technical manuals.
• Proficient in troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and PLC-related issues.

Location: Chicago, IL

Position Type: Full-Time

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Beverage Manager to lead the strategy and performance of the restaurant’s bar operations within a high-end dining concept.

This role is responsible for developing and managing the beverage program, optimizing profitability, and delivering an exceptional guest experience aligned with the brand’s hospitality standards.

The Beverage Manager will oversee the Head Bartender and bar team, ensuring operational efficiency, cost control, and continuous innovation within the beverage offering.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and execute the bar’s financial and operational strategy, analyzing P&L statements, COGS, and beverage sales performance to maximize profitability.

• Lead, evaluate, and mentor the Head Bartender, providing strategic guidance and performance feedback to support efficient daily bar operations.

• Design, optimize, and analyze the beverage program, including menu engineering and pricing strategies, in coordination with the Restaurant General Manager.

• Supervise inventory management, purchasing, and stock control, ensuring accurate documentation and adherence to cost targets.

• Prepare and present financial and operational reports on bar performance, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.

• Ensure that all beverages and guest interactions meet the brand’s service and quality standards, maintaining consistency across shifts.

• Develop and maintain relationships with key beverage suppliers, distributors, and brand partners, negotiating product allocations, pouring contracts, and promotional opportunities.

Qualifications

Education

Technical studies in:

• Bar Management

• Mixology or Cocktail Studies

• Hospitality and Tourism or related fields

Experience

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Bar Manager

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Head Bartender

• Proven experience leading bar teams and managing daily operations

• Ability to perform effectively in dynamic hospitality environments

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong understanding of cocktail preparation, mixology techniques, and beverage service

• Knowledge of wine pairing and beverage program development

• Familiarity with Asian flavor profiles is a plus

• Experience managing cost control, purchasing, and inventory

• Knowledge of Good Food Handling Practices

• Barista skills and international mixology knowledge are a plus

Computer Skills

• User-level proficiency in Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office tools

Languages

• Advanced English required

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation package

• Paid Leave and Paid Sick Leave in accordance with Chicago regulations (up to 80 hours annually)

• Access to a retirement savings program in compliance with Illinois Secure Choice requirements

• Opportunity to lead and develop a creative beverage program in a premium dining concept

• Professional development and career growth within a dynamic hospitality group

Join Our Team

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate beverage professional to lead a dynamic bar program, drive innovation, and deliver exceptional hospitality within a high-end dining environment. If you are driven by creativity, operational excellence, and guest experience, we encourage you to apply.

General Manager

Chicago, IL

[Commutable from: Joliet, Naperville, Plainfield, Bolingbrook, Aurora and surrounding areas]

$100,000 - $135,000 + Profit-Based Bonuses + 401(k) + Medical + Dental + Vision + Leadership Progression Opportunities

Are you an operations leader in the truck or heavy equipment industry looking to lead a large, high-performing dealership?

Do you want to take ownership of an established operation where your focus is on strengthening performance, supporting a large team, and continuing the success already built?

This is an opportunity to lead one of the company’s largest and most established dealership locations. With a team of over 100 employees and strong financial performance, the focus for the incoming General Manager is on maintaining operational excellence and continuing to build on an already successful foundation.

In this role, you’ll oversee service and parts operations while working closely with department managers to ensure the dealership continues to run efficiently and deliver excellent service to its customer base.

This role would suit someone with strong operational leadership experience in the truck, heavy equipment, or fleet space who is comfortable leading large teams and driving high standards across a busy dealership environment.

The Role:

• Oversee daily operations across service and parts departments
• Lead and support department managers across a large team
• Maintain strong operational performance and profitability
• Strengthen processes, training, and team development

The Person:

• Experience within the truck, heavy equipment, fleet, or dealership industry
• Strong operational leadership experience within large teams
• Proven ability to manage service and parts operations
• Strong leadership and team development skills

Key Words: Freightliner, Daimler Truck North America (DTNA), Mack Trucks, Volvo Trucks, Kenworth, Peterbilt, International Trucks, Cummins Engines, Detroit Diesel, PACCAR, Class 8 Heavy-Duty Trucks, Fixed Operations, P&L Responsibility, Revenue Growth, EBITDA, Expense Control, Asset Management, Strategic Planning, Market Penetration, Budgeting & Forecasting, ROI, Inventory Management, Vendor Relations, Compliance, Risk Management, Facility Management, Service Department Operations, Parts Department Management, Warranty Administration, Shop Productivity, Technician Recruitment, Repair Order (RO) Management

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.

Our client is a forward-thinking consultancy at the forefront of technology and innovation, dedicated to empowering organizations to thrive in an ever-evolving digital landscape. Our clients mission is to help businesses harness the power of data and artificial intelligence to drive growth, enhance customer experiences, and optimize operations.

As they enter their next phase of expansion, they are seeking a GenAI Architect to drive cutting-edge AI/ML projects and turn complex data into actionable insights. You’ll thrive in a client-facing, project-based role, leading teams to design, build, and deploy enterprise-scale models across diverse use cases.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams and act as the technical architect on AI/ML initiatives.
• Analyze large, complex datasets and translate them into impactful insights using ML and AI techniques.
• Build, implement, and deploy models into production environments, leveraging best practices across cloud and on-prem solutions.
• Collaborate with clients to define requirements, architect solutions, and present technical recommendations.
• Coach and mentor junior team members while driving project success.

Experience

• Proven track record building large-scale AI/ML solutions in enterprise or consulting environments.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in statistical modelling, analytics, and machine learning.
• Advanced academic background (Master’s in Statistics, Math, Computer Science, or related; PhD is a strong plus).
• Expertise in a wide range of ML and AI techniques: regression models, cluster analysis, predictive modeling, neural networks, deep learning, decision trees, ensemble methods, and more.
• Strong programming skills in Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Hugging Face Transformers, and other ML frameworks for model development and experimentation.
• Deep understanding of NLP fundamentals, including tokenization, embeddings, language modeling, sequence labeling, and text generation.
• Experience with modern AI tooling: LangChain, vector databases, prompt engineering, and large-scale data embedding.
• Solid knowledge of relational (SQL) and non-relational (NoSQL) databases, and distributed systems like Hadoop and Spark.
• Ability to turn complex datasets into compelling, actionable insights using visualization tools (RShiny, Python, Tableau, Power BI, D3.js, etc.).
• Passion for mentoring and leading teams, fostering growth and knowledge sharing.
• Experience managing data workflows: wrangling, exploring, transforming, and analyzing diverse datasets.
• Familiarity with monitoring model performance, tuning, and ensuring high-quality data.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at both technical and business levels.
• Strong curiosity and thought leadership, staying ahead of AI/ML trends and research.
• Experience deploying ML models into production on cloud platforms such as Google Cloud Platform, Azure, or AWS.

Please note, our client is unable to support visa transfers at this stage and can hire US citizens or Greencard holders.

If you feel you have the required skills, please get in touch with a copy of your CV! Or email me directly at

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Lead Product Owner – QNXT Modernization

Location: Remote
Employment Type: Full-Time

Job ID:

About the role

As a Lead Product Owner – QNXT Modernization, you will make an impact by shaping and driving the modernization roadmap for QNXT architecture and operational capabilities. You will be a key contributor within our product organization, working closely with cross‑functional teams—including Product Management, Architecture, DevOps, Engineering, and Consulting—to translate business strategy into actionable product outcomes.

In this leadership role, you will represent the voice of the end user, influence technical and business decisions, and empower Agile teams to deliver high‑value, high‑quality solutions for healthcare payer clients.

In this role, you will:

• Lead and collaborate with peers to define the modernization roadmap for QNXT, ensuring alignment with business use cases and strategic objectives.
• Apply strong technical and business acumen to guide and support multi‑functional teams throughout the product lifecycle.
• Serve as an Agile Product Owner leader, partnering closely with Product Management and technical stakeholders to define and align requirements with customer and internal expectations.
• Act as the voice of the end user, focusing Agile delivery teams on achieving outcomes—not just completing tasks.
• Own and manage the product backlog, refine future deliverables, and adjust the overall product roadmap based on evolving business needs.
• Translate business and technical strategies into execution‑ready user stories, acceptance criteria, and product definitions.
• Clearly articulate team goals, priorities, and product strategy to stakeholders and team members.
• Provide continuous feedback on in‑progress work, clarify requirements, and help remove impediments to maintain momentum.
• Review team deliverables for completeness, quality, and long‑term supportability.
• Collaborate with leadership to determine resource needs required to achieve product goals.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive team culture that encourages innovation, continuous improvement, and self‑organization.
• Mentor Product Owners, Architects, and Engineers, providing guidance and support to strengthen team capability.
• Influence leadership decisions using strong communication, problem‑solving, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Support a culture of continuous learning, development, and knowledge sharing across teams.

Work model:

We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring regular presence in Mesa, AZ. Regardless of working arrangement, we support a healthy work–life balance through our wellbeing programs.

Working arrangements are accurate as of the posting date and may change based on business or client needs.

What you need to have to be considered

• Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Sciences, Computer Science, or a related field (post‑graduate degree a plus).
• 5–6 years of experience in software development, architecture delivery, or technical product ownership.
• 5–6 years of experience motivating and influencing technical or business teams as a lead.
• 5–6 years of experience within the healthcare payer industry.
• Strong servant leadership approach, with the ability to inspire teams and drive meaningful outcomes.
• Proven ability to translate technical goals and architectural strategies into business and operational value.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Deep understanding of Agile principles, methodologies, and practices.

These will help you stand out:

• Experience with SAFe or other scaled Agile frameworks.
• Experience using Agile tools such as Azure DevOps.
• Prior experience in healthcare payer administration or healthcare software development.
• Experience working with Product Owners across multiple teams.
• Knowledge of QNXT or similar healthcare administration platforms.
• Experience or familiarity with:
  • Azure services / infrastructure
  • .NET, C#, ASP.NET, Angular
  • MS SQL
  • Kafka / AMQP
  • Cloud PaaS / SaaS solutions
  • Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform
  • Large‑scale system architecture (full‑stack supportability)
  • Identity & Access Management (OIDC)
  • REST APIs, microservices
  • CI/CD automation
• Strong analytical and critical‐thinking abilities, with the ability to guide teams toward solving complex problems.
• Ability to coach and influence in multicultural and cross‑functional environments.

Salary and Other Compensation:

Applicants will be accepted till 3/20/2026

Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

*Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*

The annual salary for this position will be in the range of $113K-$132K depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.

Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Our strength is built on our ability to work together. Our diverse backgrounds offer different perspectives and new ways of thinking. It encourages lively discussions, creativity, productivity, and helps us build better solutions for our clients. We want someone who thrives in this setting and is inspired to craft meaningful solutions through true collaboration.

If you are content with ambiguity, excited by change, and excel through autonomy, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply Now!

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Job Title : GIS Specialist (Hybrid/Exp in utilities/oil/gas/power Industry preferred)

Job Description :

Seeking a GIS Analyst that will develop an understanding of current data state, workflows and processes and develop solutions for integrations, transformations, and deliverables.

This will include GIS data analysis, data mining, technical support, and database maintenance to meet internal and external customer requirements.

• Requires demonstrated ability to solve complex problems and recommend the best track for data development and processing.
• Project work will involve process improvement, quality control, data creation from spatial and tabular sources, conversion, migration, and maintenance.
• Bachelor’s degree in geography (GIS), engineering, computer science, or related field and 3+ years experience in industry standard GIS.
• GIS certificate and 3 years of related work experience in lieu of a degree in related discipline
• 1+ years in a utility or pipeline GIS

Job Responsibilities:

• Proficiency with linear referencing techniques and concepts is highly recommended
• Knowledge of the Utility and Pipeline Data model (UPDM) is highly recommended.
• Technical project tasks, including database design, advanced GIS analysis and modeling
• Performs data mining activities to meet customer requirements/specifications
• Provides specialized queries, maps and reports to meet customer requirements/specifications
• Performs application testing and documentation of defects
• Interfaces with users; documents requested/needed changes
• Identifies new GIS technologies/processes/applications to improve inter-/intra- departmental functions
• Creates and maintains existing automated processes using Model Builder/Python scripting or other tools
• Processes, prepares and converts data to enter into GIS from a variety of data formats •
• Analyzes current business processes and recommends best practice solutions • Perform QA/QC on version data that pushes to the production environment Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Esri ArcGIS Pro – advanced proficiency
• Esri ArcGIS 10.2x – advanced proficiency
• Linear referencing - advanced proficiency
• MS Office suite (Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio) – advanced proficiency
• FME by Safe Software – intermediate proficiency
• Esri ArcGIS Enterprise – intermediate proficiency
• Utility Network – intermediate proficiency
• Model Builder – intermediate proficiency
• Python – intermediate proficiency
• SQL RDBMS – intermediate proficiency
• AutoCAD/CADD – basic proficiency
• Visual Basic/VBA – basic proficiency
• SharePoint – basic proficiency
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent geoprocessing and spatial analysis skills
• Strong requirements review, analytical, and problem solving skills
• Application testing script development and performance of testing
• Ability to quickly learn and apply new technologies
• Ability to function independently and as a team member
• Ability to handle multiple assignments and changing priorities •
• Ability to work effectively with limited direct supervision Travel (Up to...): 5%

We are currently working with a growing consulting organization that is looking to bring on an Azure Databricks Architect to support a large-scale modern data platform initiative.

This role is fully remote, however the consultant must be based in the Chicago area in order to collect company equipment on day one.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture and design of enterprise data platforms built on Azure and Databricks

• Design scalable Lakehouse architectures using Databricks, Delta Lake, and Azure Data Services

• Work closely with engineering teams to guide implementation of best practices across data engineering, performance optimization, and cost management

• Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical architecture

• Provide technical leadership across ingestion frameworks, orchestration, and data governance

• Support modernization of legacy data platforms into cloud-native architectures

Required Experience

• Extensive experience designing and implementing Azure Databricks solutions

• Strong background in Azure data ecosystem (ADLS, ADF, Synapse, etc.)

• Deep understanding of Lakehouse architecture and Delta Lake

• Experience building scalable data pipelines and distributed data processing frameworks

• Strong stakeholder communication and architecture leadership experience

• Previous consulting or client-facing delivery experience is highly desirable

Nice to Have

• Databricks certifications

• Experience with Unity Catalog, MLflow, or Databricks Serverless

• Experience supporting AI/ML workloads on Databricks

Senior Project Manager (2 Openings)

Remote | 50% Travel (U.S. & Mexico)

Total Cash Comp: $160K–$200K (Base up to $165K + 20% Bonus)

We are seeking two Senior Project Managers to lead large-scale industrial manufacturing projects across North America. These are high-visibility roles overseeing complex initiatives ranging from $1M–$35M in scope.

Location: Fully remote, with strong preference for candidates based near a major airport hub — Chicago (Northbrook preferred), Atlanta, Northern NJ, Charlotte, Dallas, Houston, or Los Angeles.

Travel: ~50% (U.S. & Mexico). No extended weekend stays expected.

Role Overview

Bilingual Senior Project Manager (Spanish Required)

One hire must be fully bilingual (near-native Spanish & English) and will lead significant consolidation initiatives in Mexico, including plant combinations, regulatory/permitting coordination, workforce transitions, and operational ramp-ups.

This individual will interact with government officials and executive leadership and must operate confidently in politically sensitive environments.

Senior Project Manager – North America Focus

Leading U.S.-based initiatives including:

• Plant closures & consolidations
• CapEx projects
• Equipment decommissioning/commissioning
• Asset transfer & reclamation
• Greenfield & brownfield operations

Both roles may manage 3–4 projects simultaneously and require strong executive presence combined with hands-on plant engagement.

What We're Looking For

• 7–10+ years of Project Management experience in industrial manufacturing
• Experience managing large, complex projects ($1M–$35M)
• Background in plant shutdowns, asset transfers, commissioning, M&A integration
• Exposure to regulatory, environmental, workforce, and real estate complexity
• Ability to operate at both plant floor and executive levels
• Preferred backgrounds: automotive, metal forming/welding/fabrication, plastics (injection molding 200–400 ton, blow molding), or heavy industrial environments.

Our global Tech client is seeking a fully remote Communications Designer to join their team for the next 5+ months, 40 hours/week.

Role Summary
This role focuses on creating high-quality visual design solutions across brand, product, and marketing experiences. The ideal candidate brings a strong design portfolio showcasing product, branding, and communication design capabilities. You will ideate concepts, build visual identity systems, collaborate cross-functionally, and refine design work based on creative direction. The role requires excellent communication, strong craft, and the ability to work independently on multiple high-caliber projects.

Top Must Have Skills

A portfolio demonstrating product, branding, and communication design experience
Strong presentation, interpersonal, and communication skills
Proficiency with creative and production tools including Figma, Illustrator, Photoshop, and After Effects

Experience with AI tooling such as Claude Code, Figma Make, Weavy, and NanoBanana (nice to have)
Experience with design systems and working closely with product teams
Experience in 3D design, prototyping, and motion/animation is a plus
Bachelor's degree

Ideate visual concepts and refine design work based on creative direction
Develop visual identity platforms, systems, typography, color palettes, illustration, and iconography
Extend brand expression systems into interactive digital experiences
Concept, prototype, and execute brand and marketing experiences within product
Clearly articulate strategic thinking and design decisions to diverse partners
Provide and solicit feedback from UX design peers to support high-quality product development
Collaborate daily with engineering, content, research, marketing, and data science teams from concept to launch
Work independently on multiple projects simultaneously, maintaining timelines and demonstrating progress
Proactively identify and lead projects that span multiple teams, including facilitating or co-facilitating design sprints and workshops

In this position, you may have access to client or customer systems, confidential and/or proprietary information or data.

Benefits