Engineering Jobs in Hines, IL

Title: Quality Supervisor

Location: Chicago Metro Area

Industry: Metal Manufacturing / Industrial Components

Compensation: $75K – $85K

Position Overview

A growing manufacturing organization in the Chicago metro area is seeking a Quality Supervisor to lead daily quality operations within a production environment. This role will oversee inspection processes, support quality assurance initiatives, and partner with manufacturing and engineering teams to ensure products consistently meet customer and regulatory standards.

This position is ideal for a hands-on quality professional with experience in metal manufacturing or stamping who enjoys working closely with production teams and driving continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise daily activities of the quality department and inspection personnel
• Provide coaching, guidance, and training to quality team members
• Ensure products meet internal specifications and customer requirements
• Support root cause analysis and corrective action initiatives
• Analyze quality and production data to determine product acceptability
• Collaborate with manufacturing and engineering teams to resolve quality issues
• Prepare reports and data summaries for management review
• Support internal and external quality audits
• Maintain quality documentation and inspection records
• Utilize precision measuring tools and inspection equipment to verify product conformance

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing quality role
• Prior experience leading or mentoring quality personnel preferred
• Experience in metal stamping, machining, or metal component manufacturing strongly preferred
• Knowledge of quality core tools (PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA, APQP)
• Ability to read blueprints, GD&T, and piece prints
• Experience using measuring equipment such as calipers, micrometers, and optical comparators
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work cross-functionally with engineering and production teams

Work Environment

This role operates in both an office and manufacturing environment and requires regular interaction with production teams. Occasional travel to customer or supplier locations may be required.

Before applying: Candidates must be located near Chicago, the state of Illinois, or surrounding cities/states.

A global leader in industrial manufacturing and precision technology is seeking a Senior Strategic Account Manager to manage and grow key customer relationships within its packaging equipment division. This role focuses on developing long-term partnerships with some of the organization’s largest strategic customers across the food, beverage, and consumer goods industries. Rather than prospecting for brand-new accounts, this position centers on expanding business within existing enterprise customers, identifying new capital equipment opportunities, and driving strategic growth initiatives.

If you enjoy relationship-driven sales, technical problem-solving, and working closely with manufacturing leaders, this is an opportunity to represent a market-leading technology platform used across some of the world’s largest production environments.

What You’ll Do:

• Manage and grow relationships with strategic enterprise accounts
• Identify opportunities to expand equipment installations across customer manufacturing sites
• Partner with customer engineering, operations, and procurement teams to understand production needs
• Lead strategic account planning and long-term growth initiatives
• Coordinate with internal engineering, service, and product teams to deliver solutions
• Support capital equipment projects from initial opportunity through implementation
• Maintain accurate opportunity tracking and account planning in CRM systems
• Stay informed on industry trends, competitor activity, and evolving manufacturing technologies

What We’re Looking For:

• 5+ years of experience in B2B sales, strategic account management, or business development
• Background selling industrial equipment, manufacturing technology, automation, or capital equipment
• Ability to communicate technical solutions to engineers, plant managers, and operations leaders
• Strong relationship-building and consultative sales skills
• Experience managing complex accounts across multiple locations
• Bachelor’s degree preferred

Travel: This is a field-based role with approximately 50–75% travel, typically involving customer visits throughout the Midwest (near Chicago) and surrounding regions.

Why This Opportunity:

• Work with a market-leading industrial technology platform
• Manage high-value strategic accounts rather than transactional sales
• Strong collaboration with engineering, service, and product teams
• Opportunity to influence major manufacturing operations and production processes
• Competitive compensation with quarterly incentive opportunities and uncapped upside

Summary:

The Strategic Account Manager is directly responsible for “Telling” the clients story in the marketplace and providing a single point of contact for the initial and follow-up customer relationship. The Strategic Account Manager is responsible for the planning and implementation of sales targeted towards existing customers, new customers, and new markets under the supervision of the Sales Manager.

Job Responsibilities:

• Create the customer relationship marketing/sales structure to facilitate greater industry awareness and increase sales through:
• Develop the clients name recognition within the biofuel and biochemical industries.
• Establishes a customer relationship where the Accounts Manager is the one point of contact for customer communications and facilitating the sales process.
• Understand customer's needs; survey needs through the entire marketing and sales process, from pre-relationship through completion of the sale and beyond. Providing continuous point of contact with client.
• Develop Key Performance Indexes (KPI) to determine best practices for lead generation and the sales process for achieving repeatable, sustainable results.
• Act as clients “road warrior” with direct contact throughout the entire biofuels industry.
• Establish and maintain relationships, for the promotion of products and services with new and existing customers.
• Develop and maintain detailed updated customer database (data to include, key contacts, plant location, plant size, major projects in the past, strategic partnership, marketing partners, financials, board member make-up, etc.)
• Develop and implement, and manage sales plans and forecasts, and opportunities to achieve corporate objectives for products and services.
• Determine clients’ needs and provide necessary connections/communication with engineering and service departments.
• Monitor competition activities, sales and marketing activities and update management of changes and new threats or opportunities.
• Meet with key clients regularly, assisting engineering and R&D, maintenance service and sales representative with maintaining relationships.
• Prepare preliminary sales documents, needed to complete/close the sale, (Sales contracts, proposals, presentations, etc.)
• Guide preparation of marketing activity reports and presents to Sales Manager/ Leadership Team.
• Prepare periodic (monthly, quarterly, annually) marketing/sales report showing potential sales, and areas of proposed client base expansion/new project opportunities.
• Represent company at trade association meetings to promote products, technologies and services.
• Assist other departments within organization to prepare manuals and technical publications, ensuring the clients “Story” is consistently represented across all news and media channels.
• Assist Business Development & Marketing Leads with advertising and promotion activities including print, online, electronic media, and direct mail.
• Track all sales cost-related activities and projects future planned costs.
• Assist in developing and managing specific yearly sales budget.
• Oversee and evaluate market research and adjust sales strategy to meet changing market and competitive conditions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and/or equivalent industry experience
• 5+ years of experience
• Strong leadership, time management, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and executing sales strategies
• Solid business acumen with strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to effectively communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong organizational awareness, including understanding company structure, internal dynamics, and industry context.
• Biofuels, biochemical, and/or agricultural business industry knowledge (pulp and paper a bonus)
• Travel of 50%+ is expected.
• Travel expense is reimbursed directly to the employee

Quality Specialist

Elmhurst, IL

Direct Hire

$80-95K yrly

100% Onsite

Join our team as a Quality Specialist. We are looking for a person who has strong communication and organizational skills, as well, as working knowledge of ISO 9001:2015. This role will support the Quality Manager, ensuring processes meet established quality standards.

Responsibilities Include:

• Assist with managing the controlled document library
• Ensure documents are up to date
• Write new documents as needed
• Maintain records
• Act as a gatekeeper for document accuracy
• Help with the Vendor Management Program
• Work with the Materials team to send the new Vendor Questionnaire, when needed
• Monitor vendor performance to enhance service delivery
• Handle escalations as needed pertaining to quality issues
• Complete Internal Audits to improve operational efficiency
• Support the Quality Incident Program (Nonconformity and Corrective Actions)
• Support the quality incident program
• Review data from various inputs to determine trends and where quality incidents should be drafted.
• Perform root cause analysis for quality incidents
• Monitor due dates and corrective actions
• Close quality incidents when corrective action plans have been achieved

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Quality Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field
• 2-5 years of experience in quality assurance, quality control, or process improvement
• Experience with quality management systems and audits
• Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015
• Attention to detail
• Problem solving and analytical thinking
• Good communication and teamwork

TekPro is partnered with a precision machining manufacturer in the Chicago area that is looking to add a Process Engineer to their team. Our client offers modern CNC equipment, a clean and organized facility, and the opportunity to work on complex precision machined components.

This role is ideal for someone with experience in a precision machining environment who enjoys developing manufacturing processes, working with engineering and production teams, and supporting the launch of new parts into production.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing detailed manufacturing process plans for new parts using SolidWorks for modeling and drafting and Visual Manufacturing (ERP) for documentation
• Reviewing customer purchase orders, drawings, and specifications to ensure all requirements are incorporated into the manufacturing process plan
• Ensuring manufacturing process plans comply with all drawing, purchase order, and specification requirements
• Reviewing existing tooling and gage inventory for use in the manufacturing process
• Designing and ordering new tooling when necessary
• Working closely with manufacturing teams to troubleshoot and resolve production issues as they arise
• Supporting continuous improvement of manufacturing processes and production efficiency

If you have experience in manufacturing engineering or process engineering within a CNC machining environment and are interested, apply now to learn more!

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Quality Manager

Must have strong experience in automotive manufacturing quality leadership (IATF 16949 OR TS 16949)

Position Overview

The Quality Manager leads the site’s quality function and ensures that products consistently meet internal standards and customer requirements. This role is responsible for managing quality personnel, driving continuous improvement initiatives, supporting production teams, and maintaining compliance with applicable quality systems and industry standards. The position works cross-functionally with operations, engineering, and leadership to maintain product integrity and address quality-related concerns throughout the manufacturing process.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the plant’s quality team by providing guidance, training, and ongoing performance feedback to ensure departmental goals are achieved.
• Direct daily quality activities including product inspections, issue resolution, and verification that manufactured products meet required specifications.
• Review and coordinate responses to customer and internal corrective actions, ensuring appropriate investigation, documentation, and follow-through.
• Analyze quality and production data to identify trends, investigate root causes, and support improvements to manufacturing processes.
• Partner with manufacturing and engineering teams to resolve product quality issues and improve overall process capability.
• Evaluate finished products and production processes to determine compliance with specifications, standards, and customer expectations.
• Investigate testing or measurement concerns by verifying calibration and functionality of inspection equipment and coordinating necessary corrective actions.
• Organize and interpret inspection results, historical quality data, and production records to support problem solving and decision-making.
• Communicate quality performance metrics through reports, charts, presentations, or other analytical tools for leadership review.
• Maintain and support the organization’s quality management system by ensuring policies, procedures, and documentation remain current and effective.
• Facilitate meetings or discussions focused on quality improvement initiatives, corrective actions, and process performance.
• Participate in internal and external quality audits and assist with follow-up actions to address findings or recommendations.
• Utilize a variety of inspection and measurement tools including micrometers, calipers, optical comparators, and related quality equipment.
• Maintain accurate documentation and records associated with quality activities and compliance requirements.
• Promote a clean, organized, and safe working environment while following company policies and operational procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as needed to support operational and business objectives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional technical training or education related to quality, manufacturing, or engineering preferred.
• Previous experience in a quality leadership or supervisory role within a automotive manufacturing environment.
• Background in metal stamping, precision manufacturing, or similar industrial production processes is strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of industry quality methodologies and core tools such as PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC, and APQP.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, technical drawings, GD&T, and product specifications.
• Proficiency using inspection and measurement equipment including calipers, micrometers, optical comparators, and vision systems.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate data, identify trends, and drive corrective actions.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments and clearly convey quality expectations.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Position operates in both office and manufacturing environments.
• Requires the ability to stand, walk, bend, and move throughout a production facility.
• Use of hands and visual inspection tools required during portions of the workday.
• Occasional exposure to moving machinery or industrial equipment.
• Ability to travel periodically to customer or supplier locations when required.

The Senior Procurement Analyst will support and execute data-driven sourcing strategies for consumable and expendable (C&E) materials, rotable and repair components for different business groups within the company. This role sits at the intersection of sourcing, analytics, and supply planning leveraging supplier data, forecasting outputs, and inventory planning concepts to inform sourcing decisions.

The ideal candidate has prior hands-on sourcing and contracts experience and is comfortable working with spend management software such as Coupa, SAP Ariba and Zycus, forecasting tools, and BI tools such as Domo, Power BI and Tableau, to support supplier strategy and sourcing decisions in a fast-paced environment.

What you will be responsible for:

• Own direct strategic sourcing for MRO materials and repair services, translating forecast demand and supply plans into multi-year sourcing strategies rather than transactional buying.
• Lead and support RFQs/RFPs, supplier negotiations, and award recommendations, ensuring alignment with cost targets, capacity constraints, quality requirements and contractual terms.
• Evaluate sourcing options using a Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) lens cost, lead time, MOQ, validity to support informed supplier selection decisions.
• Interpret outputs from internal forecasting tools and historical demand data to inform direct sourcing strategies, supplier capacity discussions and volume-based or long-term agreements.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of time-series concepts such as trend, seasonality, variability and forecast error.
• Apply a practical understanding of supply chain planning concepts safety stock, reorder point (ROP), lead time variability, and service levels - to evaluate sourcing options and understand their implications for cost, availability, and supplier strategy.
• Use SQL to extract and analyze spend, demand, pricing, lead time, and supplier performance data from ERP and planning systems.
• Use Python for data analysis, automation, and modeling related to pricing trends, demand variability, and sourcing scenarios.
• Develop and maintain BI dashboards (Power BI, Tableau, or similar) to track KPIs including cost savings, supplier OTD, contract coverage, pricing compliance and contract performance.
• Translate analytical insights into clear, actionable recommendations for sourcing and operations leadership.
• Monitor supplier performance against cost, quality, delivery, turnaround, and capacity commitments.
• Identify risks related to forecast volatility, long lead times, single-source suppliers, and constrained repair capacity.
• Support supplier performance reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work closely with Maintenance, Planning, Engineering, Quality, and Finance teams to align sourcing with operational and customer requirements.
• Assist with contract reviews, pricing agreements, and service-level terms informed by forecasted volumes.
• Ensure sourcing activities comply with FAA, EASA, AS9110, and internal quality standards.
• Maintain sourcing documentation to support audits and customer requirements.
• Adhere to ethical sourcing and procurement policies.

What you need to be successful in this role:

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business, Engineering, Data Analytics or related fields.
• 3-5 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement or supply chain roles.
• Prior hands-on sourcing experience is required (RFPs, supplier negotiations, supplier selection).
• Working knowledge of forecasting concepts and supply chain planning fundamentals (e.g. safety stock, ROP, EOQ, lead time variability and service levels).
• Experience using spend management software (Coupa, SAP Ariba, Zycus).
• Experience using or supporting demand planning/forecasting and inventory planning tools
• Experience using BI tools (Domo, Power BI, Tableau)
• Strong proficiency in SQL for data extraction and analysis.
• Working proficiency in Python for data analysis and automation.

Preferred:

• Master's degree preferred. Experience in aviation MRO, aerospace aftermarket, or similarly regulated environments.
• Familiarity with MRO ERP and Planning Systems (AMOS, Ramco, Trax, SAP, Oracle).
• Familiarity with FAA, EASA and AS9110 quality requirements.
• Professional certification (CPSM, CSCP, CIPS) a plus.

The rewards of your career at AAR go far beyond just your salary:

• Competitive salary and bonus package
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Generous paid time off program
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility. The environmental characteristic for this position is an office setting. Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional business environment. AAR provides accommodation in accordance with applicable laws through all stages of the hiring process. If you require accommodation for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please advise Human Resources.

Compensation:

The anticipated salary range for this position is $85,000 to $99,000 annually. This range reflects the base salary for candidates who meet the requirements of the role, including experience, education, and location. [In addition to base pay, this role is eligible for a bonus.] AAR offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/dental/vision/life/and AD&D insurance, 401(k) savings plan with employer match, paid time off and holiday pay, as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.

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Precision CNC Machinist

Location: On-site near Chicago, IL and Rockford, IL

Industry: Aerospace & Advanced Manufacturing

Employment Type: Full-Time (Direct Hire)

Compensation: $28.00–$35.00 per hour + 10% 2nd Shift Premium for evening schedule

Benefits: Full suite of benefits including health insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays, PTO, and bonus opportunities.

Shifts Available: (Overtime available, with typical workweeks around 50 hours)

• 1st Shift: 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• 2nd Shift: 4:00 PM – 2:30 AM

A rapidly growing aerospace and precision manufacturing company is expanding operations and adding cutting-edge CNC machining capabilities at its facilities in the Chicago and Rockford areas. We’re seeking experienced Precision CNC Machinists to join a team focused on innovation, quality, and craftsmanship in high-specification manufacturing environments.

This role provides the chance to work with the latest multi-axis machining technologies and contribute to mission-critical components in aerospace, defense, and high-performance applications. If you're a setup-proficient machinist with strong attention to detail and experience working with tight tolerances, this opportunity is a strong match.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set up and operate 4- and 5-axis vertical milling machines from raw material through final part.
• Work with aerospace-grade materials including stainless steel, titanium, alloys, and high-performance plastics.
• Read and interpret complex engineering blueprints and GD&T symbols to ensure precision manufacturing standards.
• Modify and manipulate G-Code programs on Fanuc CNC machines.
• Design and adjust fixtures as needed to optimize machining performance.
• Maintain high standards of safety, cleanliness, and quality in a high-tech production environment.

What Sets This Role Apart:

• Be part of a high-growth team adding brand-new, state-of-the-art CNC machines.
• Clean, climate-controlled facility focused on quality, safety, and operator comfort.
• Join a dynamic team that values your expertise and work ethic, where collaboration fuels success
• Clear growth path and long-term stability in a high-demand industry.

What You Bring:

• Familiar with complex CNC milling setups
• Experience in industries like aerospace, defense, or precision manufacturing
• Advanced knowledge of GD&T, blueprint reading, and part inspection.
• Fanuc machine control experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to program or modify G-code and perform first-article inspections.
• Strong troubleshooting, fixture design, and machine optimization skills.

About Blue Signal:

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Core Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field
• 10+ years of progressive Quality leadership experience
• Deep expertise in AS9100

Preferred Requirements:

• MBA degree
• Global or multi-region quality leadership experience.

The successful candidate will lead enterprise-wide quality systems, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement across its manufacturing sites. This executive role is responsible for defining and executing a division-level quality strategy, ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory and customer standards, and driving measurable improvements in internal quality performance, supplier quality, and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities:

• Define and execute an enterprise-wide quality strategy and multi-year roadmap aligned with business objectives.
• Lead quality system execution and regulatory compliance across multiple manufacturing sites, ensuring audit readiness and effective corrective action.
• Drive measurable reductions in internal defects, customer escapes, and supplier nonconformances while improving delivery performance.
• Lead, develop, and retain high-performing quality leaders and teams across the organization.
• Serve as the senior quality interface for customers, suppliers, and regulatory bodies.
• Embed continuous improvement and accountability using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies while managing quality KPIs and resources.
• 30-40% travel

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