Engineering Jobs in Lisle

Vendor Account Manager

Location: Near Oak Brook, IL

Salary: $80,000 – $110,000

A well-established family-owned manufacturer of industrial water chillers and process cooling systems is seeking a Vendor Account Manager to support purchasing operations and supplier relationships. These chillers are used in advanced technology and industrial applications where reliable temperature control is critical.

This role plays a key part in ensuring the organization maintains strong vendor partnerships while keeping materials flowing to support manufacturing schedules. The Vendor Account Manager will work closely with engineering, operations, quality, and inventory teams to manage supplier performance, inventory planning, and purchasing strategy.

The ideal candidate is proactive, organized, and comfortable managing vendors, planning inventory, and coordinating cross-functionally in a manufacturing environment.

This position reports to the Director of Operations.

Key Responsibilities

Vendor Management

• Maintain professional communication with suppliers via phone and email while representing the company’s collaborative culture
• Organize annual meetings with key vendors to maintain strong relationships
• Coordinate discussions between vendors and engineering regarding new and existing components used in the company’s industrial water chiller systems
• Develop a working technical understanding of the parts you purchase and how they support chiller assemblies
• Present vendor scorecard feedback annually and collaborate on performance improvements
• Evaluate supplier performance to determine opportunities for alternative vendors based on quality, pricing, or reliability
• Work with engineering to approve new vendors and components when needed

Inventory & Purchasing Management

• Maintain appropriate inventory levels based on customer forecasts and vendor lead times
• Manage ERP data including safety stock levels and reorder points
• Purchase materials strategically to optimize price breaks, freight efficiency, and warehouse space
• Implement and manage vendor stocking agreements

Project Coordination

• Coordinate supplier-related project meetings
• Communicate project updates to internal teams and vendors
• Escalate schedule risks or delays to the Materials Manager when needed

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing, supply chain, vendor management, or materials planning in a manufacturing environment
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across engineering, operations, and suppliers
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with strong attention to detail
• Experience resolving supplier performance or supply chain issues
• Technical aptitude and comfort working with mechanical components or industrial equipment preferred

Client Overview:

With one of the industry’s best reputations and a consistent pipeline of projects across Chicago, this General Contractor is looking for a Senior Project Manager with 7-20 years of experience as they continue to expand in '26.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of construction projects valued up to $10M+.
• Manage projects from preconstruction through project closeout, ensuring schedule, budget, and quality objectives are achieved.
• Oversee project teams including project managers, project engineers, superintendents, and subcontractors.
• Coordinate closely with architectural and engineering teams within the integrated AEC environment.
• Manage project financials including budgets, forecasting, cost control, and change management.
• Maintain strong client relationships and serve as the primary point of contact throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead project meetings, reporting, and communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, contractual requirements, and company procedures.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of construction project management experience.
• Proven experience delivering complex projects.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• Ability to oversee project financials, schedules, and client relationships.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred.

Job Offer:

• $135,000 - $175,000 salary
• Yearly bonus
• Monthly truck allowance or company vehicle
• Gas gard
• BCBS Healthcare package – cost covered 80% for the employee and family
• 401K company match
• Laptop & company cell phone
• PTO, Sick Days & Floating Days
• Projects only in Chicago – circa 40 miles of downtown
• Commuter benefits

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.

Who We Are As the largest private-sector power producer in the world and the nation's largest producer of clean and reliable energy, Constellation is focused on our purpose: lighting the way to a brilliant tomorrow for all.

We have been the leader in clean energy production for more than a decade, and we are cultivating a workplace where our employees can grow, thrive, and contribute.

Now integrated with Calpine, our portfolio includes 55 gigawatts of capacity from nuclear, natural gas, geothermal, hydro, wind and solar facilities, with the generating capacity to power the equivalent of 27 million homes.

Our culture and employee experience make it clear: We are powered by passion and purpose.

Together, we're creating healthier communities and a cleaner planet, and our people are the driving force behind our success.

At Constellation, you can build a fulfilling career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact.

By doing our best work and meeting new challenges, we can accomplish great things.

Join us in meeting the country's energy needs today and tomorrow.

Total Rewards Constellation offers an extensive selection of benefits and rewards to help our employees thrive professionally and personally.

We provide competitive compensation and a wide-range of benefits that support both employees and their families, helping them prepare for the future.

In addition to highly competitive salaries, eligible employees are offered a bonus program, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase program comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits, including robust wellbeing programs disability and life insurance benefits paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick days and much more.

Expected salary range of $128,700 to $143,000, varies based on experience, along with comprehensive benefits package that includes bonus and 401(k).

Primary Purpose of Position Performs advanced regulatory/licensing/technical problem solving and provides analysis/insights in support of department, nuclear plant and fleet regulatory activities.

Responsible for regulatory/technical decisions.

Possesses excellent knowledge in functional discipline and its practical application and has detailed knowledge of applicable industry codes and regulations as well as Constellation licensing and regulatory processes.

Primary Duties and Accountabilities Provide in-depth regulatory/technical expertise to develop, manage and implement regulatory analyses, activities and programs.

Provide regulatory/technical expertise and consultation through direct involvement to identify and resolve regulatory issues.

Provide complete task management of regulatory issues.

Perform regulatory and department related tasks as assigned by supervision Accountable for the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of work ensuring proper licensing basis management and assuring that standard design criteria, practices, procedures, regulations and codes are used in preparation of products.

Perform independent research, reviews, studies and analyses in support of regulatory/technical projects and programs.

Recommend new concepts and techniques to improve performance, simplify operation, reduce costs, reduce regulatory burden, correct regulatory non-compliances, or comply with changes in codes or regulations.

Perform other job assignments and duties as directed by management or pursuant to company policy, including but not limited to emergency response, departmental coverage, call outs, and support of outage activities in positions outside the department.

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent technical degree Minimum of 6 years of professional experience Effective written and oral communication skills Maintain minimum access requirement or unescorted access requirements, as applicable, and favorable medical examination and/or testing in accordance with position duties Preferred Qualifications Previous Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) license/certification degree Advanced technical degree or related Highly seeking previous Nuclear, NRC, Regulatory or Licensing experience d24ad0b8-823f-4e68-a892-2986ccdf7392

Who We Are As the largest private-sector power producer in the world and the nation's largest producer of clean and reliable energy, Constellation is focused on our purpose: lighting the way to a brilliant tomorrow for all.

We have been the leader in clean energy production for more than a decade, and we are cultivating a workplace where our employees can grow, thrive, and contribute.

Now integrated with Calpine, our portfolio includes 55 gigawatts of capacity from nuclear, natural gas, geothermal, hydro, wind and solar facilities, with the generating capacity to power the equivalent of 27 million homes.

Our culture and employee experience make it clear: We are powered by passion and purpose.

Together, we're creating healthier communities and a cleaner planet, and our people are the driving force behind our success.

At Constellation, you can build a fulfilling career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact.

By doing our best work and meeting new challenges, we can accomplish great things.

Join us in meeting the country's energy needs today and tomorrow.

Total Rewards Constellation offers an extensive selection of benefits and rewards to help our employees thrive professionally and personally.

We provide competitive compensation and a wide-range of benefits that support both employees and their families, helping them prepare for the future.

In addition to highly competitive salaries, eligible employees are offered a bonus program, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase program comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits, including robust wellbeing programs disability and life insurance benefits paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick days and much more.

Expected salary range of $152,100 to $169,000, varies based on experience, along with comprehensive benefits package that includes bonus and 401(k).

Primary Purpose of Position Performs advanced regulatory/technical problem solving and provides analysis/insights in support of plant and fleet regulatory activities.

Possesses superior knowledge in functional discipline and its practical application and has excellent knowledge of applicable industry codes and regulations.

Understands interrelations and functions of various organizations (e.g., Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Institute of Nuclear Power Operators (INPO), Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI), North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) etc.) related to nuclear power.

Functions as a leader with recognized level of expertise in the regulatory area and is a subject matter expert.

As a subject matter expert, leads industry trade groups and works with regulatory agencies to influence programs, projects and regulatory decisions.

Develops relationships with key stakeholders and is recognized by peers and supervisors as an expert in his/her respective regulatory area.

Trains, mentors and coaches' station and corporate regulatory personnel, and develops and provides training as appropriate.

Primary Duties and Accountabilities Perform advanced regulatory and technical tasks and provide insights in support of plant and fleet regulatory activities.

Provide initial or complete task management of regulatory issues.

Assure all regulatory products prepared or overseen are in accordance with applicable procedures, licensing basis, industry codes, standards, and all regulatory requirements.

Provide regulatory/technical expertise and leadership through direct involvement to resolve regulatory issues in assigned programs and other regulatory areas, as necessary.

Perform independent and in-depth research, reviews, studies and analyses to develop, manage and implement regulatory activities, related to plant safety, reliability, maintainability, and availability ensuring compliance to site's needs, regulatory requirements, and corporate policies.

Provide industry leadership and interface directly with regulatory decision-makers and support staff to influence and drive regulatory decisions and policies consistent with Constellation's goals Train and mentor corporate and station regulatory personnel and other functional areas in subject matter areas of expertise Provide strategic recommendation on technologies and techniques to improve performance, simplify operation, reduce costs, reduce regulatory burden, correct regulatory non-compliances, or comply with changes in codes or regulations.

All other job assignments and/or duties pursuant to company policy or as directed by management to include but not limited to: (Emergency Response duties and/or coverage, Department duty coverage and/or call out, and positions outside of department in support of outage activities etc.).

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent technical degree Minimum of 10 years of professional relevant nuclear power or North America Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) professional experience and exceptional performance Superior regulatory/technical expertise in a specific area (e.g., licensing actions, reportability, performance improvement, etc.) and recognized regulatory resource (internal/external) Strong written and oral communication skills Approval of VP Licensing & Regulatory Affairs required to obtain this classification (and recommendation of Sr.

Manager Licensing /Director-Licensing/Regulatory Assurance Manager and Site Vice President, as applicable) Maintain minimum access requirement or unescorted access requirements, as applicable, and favorable medical examination and/or testing in accordance with position duties Preferred Qualifications Previous Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) license/certification Advanced technical degree or related coursework Highly seeking previous Nuclear, NRC, Regulatory or Licensing experience d24ad0b8-823f-4e68-a892-2986ccdf7392

Outside Sales Representative – West Chicago, IL

Team360 Staffing

About the job

A leading manufacturer in the refrigeration components industry is seeking a Sales Manager to drive growth in refrigeration component sales across multiple markets. This important hands-on role involves developing and managing key client relationships and expanding sales of energy-saving refrigerant components.

The ideal candidate will work closely with customers to understand their refrigerant management needs and recommend appropriate technical solutions.

If you care about the environment and want to make a meaningful impact while contributing to the success of a growing organization, this is a great opportunity to do so.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sales strategies to expand market share and achieve sales goals.
• Coordinate projects with internal technical and engineering teams.
• Identify new business opportunities through lead generation, cold calling, and networking within target industries.
• Manage and visit key accounts to ensure customer satisfaction and retention.
• Conduct technical sales presentations and perform cost-savings calculations for clients.
• Utilize CRM software such as Salesforce to track sales activities, forecast performance, and analyze market trends.
• Negotiate contracts and pricing agreements with clients to secure profitable deals while maintaining strong customer relationships.
• Develop and maintain sales forecasts for key clients.

Requirements

• 10+ years of proven experience in inside and outside sales in the refrigeration industry with a track record of meeting or exceeding targets.
• Strong management skills with previous experience leading a sales team or managing territories.
• Experience in business development including cold calling, direct sales, and territory expansion is a plus.
• Proficiency with CRM software such as Salesforce or similar platforms.
• Excellent negotiation skills combined with strong customer service orientation to build long-term client relationships.
• Ability to analyze market data to identify opportunities for upselling and product demonstrations that drive revenue growth.
• Knowledge of retail sales environments or inside/outside sales channels is advantageous.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to deliver compelling presentations and lead negotiations effectively.
• Familiarity with marketing strategies that support lead generation efforts within B2B markets.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Join a company committed to designing and manufacturing components that support environmental sustainability while contributing to the future of the refrigeration industry.

Heavy Duty Account Manager – Tier 1 Supplier

We’re helping a Tier 1 automotive supplier add an Account Manager supporting Heavy Duty and Commercial Vehicle OEM business.

This role will manage key customer relationships while supporting current programs and identifying new opportunities with truck and commercial vehicle manufacturers.

What you’ll be doing

• Manage relationships with purchasing and engineering teams at Heavy Duty OEMs

• Support RFQs, pricing discussions, and program launches

• Coordinate internally with engineering and operations teams

• Identify opportunities for future commercial vehicle programs

Ideal background

• Experience supporting commercial vehicle or heavy-duty OEM customers

• Tier 1 supplier experience

• Sales or account management background in automotive or trucking

If you have experience supporting commercial vehicle customers and are open to hearing about new opportunities, please send resume to

Overview:

Establishes, manages, reviews and maintains production schedules for assigned work center to ensure that the master production schedule is being executed. Analyze work center loads for effective capacity planning, and also ensure accurate inventories by effectively addressing any labor reporting issues. Manage the production meetings and handle inquiries from the sales team. Maintains and reviews shop dispatch list, ensuring completion of manufacturing to meet customer shipping requirements. Answer related inquiries for all levels of the organization. Manage local 3rd party manufacturing suppliers including coordinating and arranging for outsourced work required to complete work requirements. Update and maintain the bills of materials and work requirements within our ERP system. This position has a close working relationship with Sales and Engineering. Guidance may be provided on possible sources of information and methods to complete tasks. Able to meet deadlines and exercise judgment regarding related items.

Core Responsibilities:

• Daily analysis, planning, and review of work center capacity based on requirements loaded by Sales and Master Scheduler.
• Maintain and review dispatch lists targeting customer promise delivery dates.
• Effective sequencing of jobs, processes and assignments to the production floor and interface with shop floor supervisor.
• Communicate with customer service on status of sales orders and estimated completion. Ensure information needed for labeling of finished goods is accurate and correct
• Participate in production meetings and monitor any potential production issues or needs.
• Implement material substitutions as needed, coordinating these with purchasing to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Audit of inventory data as compared to packing slips from material receipts. Corrective action implementation based on issues found.
• Maintain effective communications with internal customers regarding inventory accuracy, engineering changes and shop order closeouts.
• Maintain current knowledge for this position and within the work area through continuing education, subscriptions, certifications, and memberships.
• Participate in related staff, team and/or task group meetings to ensure the continuous improvement of processes, methods, productivity and quality, while reducing costs. Participate in in-house training programs.
• Ensure that all operations are within established guidelines and conform to health and safety standards.
• Conduct a continuous study of internal processed and methods, research new technology and develop proposals for application of such technology for the purposes of cost reduction and process improvement.
• Other duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications:

• Associate Degree with 4-7 years of progressively responsible, directly related experience; or a combination of education and experience equivalent to these. Accuracy is essential to this position.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability (including physical) required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Must possess the ability to read, analyze and interpret business and technical documents, flow charts, budget information, procedure manuals and so on; the ability to prepare required routine reports and correspondence; ability to communicate effectively with others, using skill and diplomacy and have the ability to work with all levels of the organization.
• Requires the ability to work within established health, safety and quality guidelines and the ability to organize the workload and meet deadlines.
• Must possess knowledge and experience in automated systems and terminology and the ability to develop and interpret related reports using spreadsheet, word processing and graphics software. Requires the ability to operate a variety of standard business machines, such as a computer and keyboard, a calculator, telephone, FAX, photocopier and so on.
• Must possess the ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, using whole numbers/decimals and the ability to apply concepts of business math to practical situations and dimensions to production.
• Must possess the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram format. Must possess strong knowledge, understanding and experience in various problem-solving and participatory management techniques.
• Requires the ability to operate a variety of standard business machines, such as a computer and keyboard, a calculator, telephone, FAX, photocopier and so on.
• Must possess the ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, using whole numbers/decimals and the ability to apply concepts of business math to practical situations and dimensions to production.
• Must possess the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram format. Must possess strong knowledge, understanding and experience in various problem-solving and participatory management techniques.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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