Engineering Jobs in Gages Lake, IL
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General Manager
Antioch, IL
$100,000 - $125,000 + 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
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
Evaluate production process, recommend improvements, qualify and conduct vendor management, generate and maintain DMR’s, product specifications, design control files, and CE technical files.
Job Description MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: Manage the development and implementation of methods and procedures for process control, process validation, process improvement, testing, and inspection to ensure that products are ideal and functional.
Design experiments to understand sources of variation affecting products and processes.
Applies statistical process control (SPC) methods for analyzing data to evaluate the current process and process changes.
Design and perform experimental product testing and analysis to maintain quality levels and minimize defects and failure rates.
Generate and analyze reports and defective products to determine trends and lead corrective actions.
Use concepts of probability and statistical quality control to guide decisions.
Direct and collaborate with supplier representatives on quality problems, ensure corrective action implementation (CAPA, SCAR), and contribute to supplier quality improvement programs.
Lead supplier qualifications.
Provide Quality expertise in Product Development, Design Control activities, Risk Management, and CE Technical Files.
Responsible for building appropriate product documentation (e.g.
Device Master Records) in compliance with applicable regulations.
Work with Regulatory Groups and Suppliers to produce 510K submissions, letters to file, etc., as required.
Coordinate product testing with internal and external laboratories as required.
Ensure compliance with domestic and international regulations associated with product lines and processes.
Perform quality reviews of design documentation for compliance with stated requirements, including vendor quality documents and company quality records.
Lead investigations of product and process non-conformances and out-of-specification results and develop effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
Education: Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Math or other related technical field.
Work Experience: At least 2 years of experience in the Quality or Engineering.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities: Experience developing ways of accomplishing goals with little or no supervision, depending on oneself to complete objectives, and determining when escalation of issues is necessary.
Experience using time management skills to prioritize, organize, and track details in order to meet deadlines of multiple projects.
Experience problem solving, overcoming obstacles, and reaching a positive and successful solution through mathematical or systematic operations.
Experience using MS Office Suite products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook ).
Intermediate Skill Level in Microsoft Excel (for example: conditional formatting, tables, formulas, charting) Working knowledge of government and industry quality assurance codes and standards (e.g.
21 CFR 820, ISO13485).
Position requires up to 15% travel.
PREFERRED JOB REQUIREMENTS: At least 2 years of industry experience in Medical Devices, Drugs, and/or fields directly related to the role.
Medline Industries, LP, and its subsidiaries, offer a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.
The anticipated salary range for this position: $79,000.00
- $119,000.00 Annual The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s location, education, experience, skills, and abilities.
This role is bonus and/or incentive eligible.
Medline will not pay less than the applicable minimum wage or salary threshold.
Our benefit package includes health insurance, life and disability, 401(k) contributions, paid time off, etc., for employees working 30 or more hours per week on average.
For a more comprehensive list of our benefits please click here .
For roles where employees work less than 30 hours per week, benefits include 401(k) contributions as well as access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups and the Employee Service Corp.
We’re dedicated to creating a Medline where everyone feels they belong and can grow their career.
We strive to do this by seeking diversity in all forms, acting inclusively, and ensuring that people have tools and resources to perform at their best.
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Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer.
Medline evaluates qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, neurodivergence, protected veteran status, marital or family status, caregiver responsibilities, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Work Location: North Chicago, IL 60064
Assignment Duration: 06 Months (Possible Extension)
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Position Summary: The Laboratory Coordinator will develop and administer various laboratory equipment support functions throughout our organization's R&D sites. This position involves serving as liaison among our organization's internal personnel as well as external organizations, to aid in equipment selection, purchasing (equipment and services), onboarding, calibration/service/repair, and decommissioning.
Background & Context: These functions will be executed with consideration for laboratory needs, as well as quality and cost effectiveness of internal and external service providers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Interface with vendors, OEM, and internal service organizations to address laboratory equipment service needs.
- Assist R&D personnel with selection and purchase of laboratory equipment and services.
- Provide administrative support throughout equipment lifecycle (onboarding, maintenance/repair, decommissioning).
- Serve as liaison to on-site vendor service personnel.
- Receive incoming work requests and generate workorders on demand.
- Process work orders and contracts within IBM Maximo system to ensure equipment status, service activities, and all cost of ownership expenses are properly documented.
- Maintain equipment warranty and service contract data within Maximo system and Access database.
- Process service contract renewals, including review of equipment reliability histories, determination of insourcing potential, and overall assessment of cost benefits.
- Work with department leadership to develop and refine processes in support of department functions.
Qualifications & Experience:
- College Degree or equivalent experience. A technical degree (Engineering or Science) is preferred.
- Knowledge of basic regulatory requirements, laboratory safety, and GxP.
- At least 2+ years of experience with a variety of laboratory equipment, either having served as a lab analyst, lab equipment service provider, or both.
- Effective written and oral communication skills capable of accommodating a diverse audience.
- Proficient in data entry, analysis, and presentation, particularly within Maximo, Cognos, and SAP environments.
- Attention to detail, strong organization and planning skills.
- Capable of independently developing creative solutions in a fast-paced environment.
- Self-motivated and positive attitude with a great desire to contribute to our success.
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Please apply or call one of us to learn more For further inquiries about this opportunity, please contact our Talent Specialist, Saravana Kumar, at 224-507-1183 Title: Materials Engineer Location: Onsite at Round Lake, IL Duration: 12 Months Only W2 candidates are eligible for this position.
Third-party or C2C candidates will not be considered Description: Responsible for coordinating all activities necessary to complete technical service requests within an agreed-upon timeline.
This includes material testing, extrusion and problem solving.
Requirements Able to operate and interpret data with the majority of the material characterization tools such as DSC, rheometer, TGA, DMA, Tensile tester, hardness tester, GC-MS, HPLC, FTIR, optical, SEM, etc.
No restriction in weight lifting of 50lb or so if needed when working in the extrusion lab for making pellets, film and tubing.
Execute protocols and write reports following procedures.
BS 8 years, MS 5 year, PhD 2 years in material science or engineering, chemical engineering, or equivalent.
Experience working in the medical industry is preferred.
About us: DivIHN, the 'IT Asset Performance Services' organization, provides Professional Consulting, Custom Projects, and Professional Resource Augmentation services to clients in the Mid-West and beyond.
The strategic characteristics of the organization are Standardization, Specialization, and Collaboration.
DivIHN is an equal opportunity employer.
DivIHN does not and shall not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status.
HPLC
Role: MEP Engineer – Capital Projects
Location: North Chicago, IL/Milwaukee, WI/Indianapolis, IN
Duration: 12+Months(Contract#W2)
Client: Pharmaceutical
Objective:
Ensure all mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) installations meet the approved design, performance standards, and regulatory requirements through inspection, verification, and proper documentation.
Key Responsibilities:
Electrical Systems
- Inspect electrical equipment, wiring, and installations to ensure compliance with approved designs and regulations.
- Review instrument calibration certificates and loop testing documents.
- Check instrument air systems, tubing, and junction box installations.
- Verify grounding, bonding, and safety disconnect systems.
- Inspect motor control centers (MCC), variable frequency drives (VFD), and power distribution systems.
- Review electrical documentation and as-built drawings.
Mechanical Systems
- Inspect mechanical equipment and installations to ensure compliance with approved designs and regulations.
- Review mechanical drawings, specifications, and documentation.
- Monitor mechanical construction progress and quality.
- Review mechanical as-built documentation.
Quality & Compliance
- Review design documents, technical drawings, and layouts against project requirements (URS).
- Document construction progress and quality observations.
- Identify and report deviations or non-conformities.
- Inspect damaged materials and report issues.
- Schedule and conduct site inspections.
Coordination & Reporting
- Attend project meetings as required.
- Collaborate with engineering, QA, contractors, and suppliers to resolve issues.
- Provide inspection feedback and corrective action recommendations.
- Maintain and share earned value/credit reports with project stakeholders.
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LHH Recruitment Solutions has partnered with a growing organization, and they are seeking a motivated Maintenance Technician – Food Manufacturing (2nd Shift) to join their team. This is a fast-paced, high-volume production environment and is investing in reliable, safety-focused maintenance professionals who enjoy hands-on troubleshooting and continuous improvement. This is an excellent opportunity for a maintenance professional who wants stable hours, modern equipment, and the chance to work in a technically engaging manufacturing setting.
Key Responsibilities:
- Diagnosing and repairing mechanical and electrical issues on food processing and packaging equipment.
- Performing preventive and corrective maintenance on conveyors, mixers, ovens, freezers, pumps, gearboxes, and automated packaging lines.
- Troubleshooting pneumatic and hydraulic systems, including valves, cylinders, regulators, and air systems.
- Supporting electrical systems including motors, VFDs, sensors, control panels, and industrial power distribution.
- Assisting with PLC and HMI troubleshooting, monitoring I/O, and identifying root causes of equipment faults.
- Documenting work completed using a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
- Partnering with Production and Quality teams to minimize downtime and maintain food safety standards.
- Following all safety procedures including lockout/tagout, GMPs, and plant safety policies.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Proven maintenance experience within a food manufacturing environment.
- Exposure to ammonia refrigeration systems in an industrial environment.
- Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
- Experience supporting production equipment in a high-volume setting.
- Ability to read mechanical and electrical schematics.
- Strong safety mindset with hands-on troubleshooting capability.
- Experience with PLC troubleshooting (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar platforms).
- Electrical and controls troubleshooting beyond basic mechanical repair.
- Background in automated food packaging or process manufacturing.
Compensation Range: $37/hr - $48/hr
Work Schedule: 2nd Shift (3:00 pm-11:30 pm)
Benefits Offered: 2 weeks of vacation, paid sick leave where applicable by state law, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance Vision Insurance, 401K, and Life Insurance.
If you are a passionate Maintenance Technicianlooking for anew and rewarding career, please apply today! You don’t want to miss out on this opportunity!
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As a Case Associate, you’ll play a critical behind-the-scenes role ensuring client referrals, billing documentation and case files are processed efficiently and accurately. This is a contract-to-hire Case Associate opportunity where strong performers can grow into long-term positions while building valuable nonprofit and administrative experience.
What’s the job?
- Serve as administrative support for the care coordination team as a Case Associate
- Process new client referrals and prepare case documentation
- Maintain accurate client records and organized case files
- Enter program data and assist with billing and documentation
- Monitor and respond to client inquiries and communication
- Assist with intake and post-assessment administrative tasks
- Review documentation to ensure completeness and compliance
- Coordinate with external partners to resolve billing issues
- Support care coordinators, supervisors and leadership staff
- Participate in trainings and continuous learning opportunities
- High school diploma or GED required
- Associate’s degree preferred
- Prior data entry experience required
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Effective communication and problem-solving abilities
- Comfort handling confidential client information
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced administrative environment
- Billing system experience is a plus
- $17–$18/hour pay
- Contract-to-hire opportunity with long-term potential
- Medical, dental and vision insurance options
- Hands-on experience supporting community programs
- Collaborative team environment with mission-driven professionals
- Great opportunity to build administrative and case coordination experience
LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.
LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends, hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets. LaSalle Network offers temporary Field Employees benefit plans including medical, dental and vision coverage. Family Medical Leave, Worker's Compensation, Paid Leave and Sick Leave are also provided. View a full list of our benefits here: View a full list of our benefits here.
All assignments are at-will and their duration is subject to change.
Due to continued growth and capacity expansion, Fischer Paper Products is currently seeking a full-time Manufacturing Operations Director to join our team. This role will work onsite full-time at our newly built headquarters in Antioch, IL.
This position will report directly to the President/Owner and will cover a broad base of responsibilities within a modern manufacturing environment. In this role, you will collaborate with fellow management team members to foster a strong, unified culture of synergy and cross-functional teamwork. You’ll get to take the business strategy and cascade it down with hands-on oversight of production, quality, safety, maintenance, engineering, supply chain, warehouse, and facilities.
This is a career-transforming opportunity for an individual who is passionate about developing teams, processes, systems, and growing together towards success!
Who We Are
With a 53-year history, Fischer Paper Products is a family company with more than three generations of experience in manufacturing and supplying high-quality, food-safe paper packaging to nationally recognized customers in the foodservice industry.
Focused on building our future together, Fischer Paper Products is positioned for exciting growth – for the company and each of our 140 team members. We are a people-first organization with plans to grow to 200 team members over the next 3-5 years.
Our purpose is to be a trusted employer and supplier of choice, by doing what’s right for our team, our customers, and our community.
You will enjoy it here if you…
- Believe in the value of building strong working relationships
- Thrive in a high-growth and changing environment
- Delight in daily interactions with all levels of employees – in the office and on the production floor
- Are a fair and equitable leader who likes to help others succeed
- Find satisfaction in fostering engagement, cohesion, and personal connection
- Are passionate about establishing people, process, and technology structures for sustainable growth
- Love understanding how things work – and making them better
Position Overview
- Lead and assist with continuous growth year after year, through innovative solutions delivered in a repeatable, scalable, and cost-effective manner.
- Manage and improve KPIs surrounding safety, quality, cost, delivery, and people.
- Overall responsibility for manufacturing budgets, capital expenditures, and financial performance.
- Utilize financial systems to manage cost standards, BOM’s, actual vs. estimated job cost, and to provide timely and accurate financial reports and cost controls.
- Drive improvements in supply chain; including demand planning, inventory, logistics, S&OP process, etc.
- Lead partnership and learning between departments and ensure best practices are implemented.
- Develop and implement operations strategies that improve execution and provide additional value to customers in a cost-effective manner.
- Devise and execute structural changes needed to ensure success; including staffing, scheduling, capacity planning, and asset utilization.
- Work cross-functionally to support the processes for qualifying new business, developing new products, approving new raw material suppliers, resolving customer complaints, and improving the customer experience.
- Actively seek ways in which to act as a role model; guiding, developing, and mentoring others within the Operations Department.
- Managerial responsibilities to include hiring, onboarding, training, coaching and developing; planning, assigning and directing work; performance management.
- Oversight of driving excellence in Food Safety and OSHA compliance, preventive maintenance, facilities housekeeping and sanitation, and overall representation of Fischer's brand image.
- Foster a high-performance culture of learning, growth, transparency, engagement, and inclusion.
Essential Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field
- Recent experience in the paper, packaging, printing, or converting industry required
- 10+ years of progressive manufacturing operations experience
- 7+ years of management experience
- 5+ years leading cross-functional teams to drive transformational improvements
- Strong team development, change management, and facilitation skills
- PMP Project Management certification preferred
- Six Sigma or Lean manufacturing certifications preferred
- Proven success driving lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
- Expertise in ERP systems, business intelligence tools, and analytical skills
- Demonstrated business partner and leadership skills with ability to scope and understand business needs and define and implement solutions
- Track record of building organizational synergies and aligned teams
- Professional, positive, and people-oriented approach
- Self-motivated team player with the ability to work on own initiative
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a collaborative leadership style
What We Offer
- Strong potential career advancement in the short and long-term
- A friendly, business casual work environment
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance + company sponsored Medical Reimbursement Program + 401(k) with employer matching + additional life and well-being offerings
- Anticipated base salary range for this position is $150,000 – $200,000 annually
If you're a hands-on leader who thrives on collaboration and is passionate about operational excellence — we want to hear from you!
Construction Manager
Location: Lake County, IL (on-site)
Employment Type: Contract (potential for long duration through construction, commissioning, and turnover)
Position Summary
ASI is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to support a major API manufacturing expansion at a large, highly regulated pharmaceutical campus in Lake County, IL. This role is the on-site leader responsible for day-to-day execution: coordinating contractors and trades, enforcing safety and quality expectations, aligning field activities with the Architect/Engineer (A&E) and client stakeholders, and driving timely installation of API synthesis equipment, utilities, and facility systems in an active manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
Field Execution & Trade Coordination
- Direct and coordinate daily work activities for multiple subcontractors/trades (civil, structural, architectural, mechanical/HVAC, piping, electrical, controls, fire protection, insulation, etc.).
- Lead field planning: workface planning, daily/weekly look-ahead, constraint removal, and sequencing to maintain productivity and schedule.
- Verify field readiness (access, permits, drawings, materials, LOTO boundaries, etc.) and keep crews working efficiently.
Safety Leadership
- Champion a strong safety culture consistent with client and contractor programs (OSHA/site rules).
- Conduct job hazard analyses (JHAs), pre-task plans, toolbox talks, and field safety audits; stop work when conditions are unsafe.
- Coordinate safe work in operating areas (permits, hot work, line break, confined space, energized work, LOTO).
Construction Quality & Technical Oversight
- Ensure construction is executed per drawings, specifications, codes/standards, and approved submittals.
- Review/verify installation quality for process equipment and GMP utilities (e.g., purified water, clean steam, process gases, vacuum, chilled water/steam/condensate, wastewater/neutralization—project dependent).
- Support punchlist management, deficiency resolution, and field verification/inspection readiness.
Interface Management (Owner / A&E / Contractors)
- Coordinate construction execution with the A&E team: field design clarifications, constructability issues, and redlines/as-builts.
- Participate in coordination meetings, pull planning sessions, and progress reporting (schedule updates, constraint logs, productivity blockers).
- Communicate clearly and early when scope, schedule, access, or design constraints threaten field progress.
Equipment & Package Expediting
- Track critical equipment/package readiness (FAT/SAT support as required, delivery schedules, staging, rigging plans, installation prerequisites).
- Coordinate receiving, laydown, preservation, and turnover documentation for API synthesis equipment and supporting systems.
Turnover, Commissioning Support & Documentation
- Drive system walkdowns and turnover boundaries (systems/areas), supporting mechanical completion packages and turnover to commissioning/CQV.
- Coordinate vendor support in the field (start-up oversight, issue resolution, closeout).
- Maintain accurate field records: daily reports, installed quantities, progress photos, redlines, punch list status, and turnover artifacts.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of on-site construction field engineering/supervision experience in pharma, biotech, chemical process, or other regulated industrial environments.
- Demonstrated experience coordinating multiple trades and contractors on fast-moving projects.
- Working knowledge of GMP/GDP expectations for construction in/near regulated manufacturing areas (material control, cleanliness, change control awareness, turnover discipline).
- Strong safety mindset and familiarity with typical industrial permit-to-work processes.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with API chemical synthesis facilities and/or process equipment installation (reactors, filter/dryers, centrifuges, solvent handling, contained transfer, etc.).
- Familiarity with ISPE Baseline concepts, ASTM E2500 mindset, commissioning/qualification interfaces, and turnover best practices.
- Experience working on projects involving advanced manufacturing/automation integrations (PCS/DCS/DeltaV/PLC/SCADA—platform varies by site).
Skills & Attributes
- High field presence: proactive, decisive, calm under pressure, strong situational awareness.
- Strong coordination and documentation habits (punch lists, turnover packages, daily reports).
- Ability to communicate effectively with trades, project management, engineering, quality, EHS, and operations.
- Bias for action: removes blockers, escalates appropriately, and keeps the schedule moving.
