Engineering Jobs in Maywood, IL

Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid 3X a week in office)

Role Overview

NOCD is seeking a talented and versatile Senior Brand Designer to join our creative team. This role is ideal for designers with experience in branding, marketing, art direction, and digital product design. You will help shape the visual identity of NOCD across multiple platforms, from marketing campaigns to mobile and web product experiences, while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to deliver compelling, user-focused designs.

The Senior Brand Designer will take ownership of visual projects from concept to execution, ensuring consistency, quality, and alignment with NOCD's mission. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on creativity, collaboration, and delivering impactful designs in a fast-paced environment.

What You'll Work On

• Design and execute marketing campaigns across digital and print mediums (social media, email, display ads, brochures).
• Develop and maintain branding assets, visual guidelines, and identity systems.
• Lead creative projects, providing strategic art direction and ensuring cohesive visual storytelling.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external agencies/freelancers to align on creative concepts.
• Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity visual designs for web and mobile products.
• Apply user-centered design principles and usability best practices across digital experiences.
• Partner with executives to design polished presentations for investors and partners.
• Contribute ideas in brainstorming sessions to enhance NOCD's brand and product experiences.

Required Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional experience in visual design, marketing design, art direction, or digital product design.
• Strong portfolio showcasing work across branding, marketing campaigns, and digital product design.
• Proficiency with design tools such as Figma and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Experience creating user-centric designs with understanding of responsive design principles and accessibility standards.
• Strong project management skills; ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, able to articulate design decisions and creative concepts clearly.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or a related field.
• Experience in motion graphics or video editing (After Effects, Premiere).
• Familiarity with front-end development (HTML, CSS) or experience working closely with engineering teams.
• Experience with user research, A/B testing, or data-informed design.

About NOCD

At NOCD, we're on a mission to make life-changing mental health treatment accessible to everyone who needs it. OCD is one of the most disruptive and misunderstood conditions, yet the most effective therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)—remains difficult for many to access. We're here to change that at scale.

Born from firsthand experience with misdiagnosis and the challenges of finding proper care, NOCD has grown rapidly since our Series A and continues to expand nationwide. Every feature you ship will help real people access real treatment that can dramatically improve their lives, often within weeks instead of years.

We're building patient-facing platforms and clinical technology that improve outcomes, empower therapists, and shape the future of digital mental healthcare. If you value empathy, ownership, curiosity, and continuous learning, and want your work to have genuine human impact, NOCD is the place to do the most meaningful engineering of your career.

Benefits:

• Mission-driven, collaborative engineering culture
• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)
• PTO based on an accrual system and 11 observed company holidays
• 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave for the primary caregiver, and 6 weeks of fully paid leave for the secondary caregiver, for qualifying full-time employees.
• Chicago office with hybrid flexibility
• Onsite fitness center
• Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusivity

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

Recruiter: Connie Stathopoulos

Responsibilities:

Procurement Strategy & Leadership

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

Sourcing & Cost Management

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

Supplier Management

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

Operational Support

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

Risk & Compliance

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

Systems & Process Improvement

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

Qualifications

Education & Experience

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

Technical & Professional Skills

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

Leadership Competencies

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

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Maintenance Manager - Hands on

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

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

Key Duties:

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

Qualifications:

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

How To Apply

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

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

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

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

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

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

IND2

Sr. Process Engineer

Location: Chicago, IL

Comp: $145,000-$160,000

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

We are looking for experience with:

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

What they offer:

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

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

Overview

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

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

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

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

Tool & Die Technician

Location: Franklin Park, Illinois

Overview

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

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

Key Responsibilities

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Perform routine maintenance on toolroom machinery and equipment.

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

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

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

Qualifications

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

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

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings.

• Mechanical aptitude and familiarity with machining and tooling equipment.

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

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

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work scheduled shifts in a manufacturing environment.

• Frequent standing and movement throughout the workday.

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

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

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

We’re looking for your to do the following:

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

You have:

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

We Have:

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

At Noratel Group, we design and manufacture customised transformers and wound magnetic components that power critical technologies across renewable energy, healthcare, transportation, and industrial automation. For more than a century, Noratel has been trusted for engineering excellence, reliability, and customer-focused solutions that perform where it matters most.

With more than 2,200 employees worldwide, Noratel operates production facilities across Europe, Asia, and North America. One of these is Shape LLC, located in Addison, Illinois, and part of Noratel’s Magnetics Cluster. Shape specialises in mission-critical, custom electrical transformers for demanding equipment manufacturers - combining the strength of a global group with the agility and collaboration of a local team.

Driven by: Passion, Accountability, Customer Focus, Teamwork, and Excellence (PACTE), we foster a workplace where people support one another and consistently strive for high standards.

These values shape how we work every day and they guide the way we build our teams. To support continued operational excellence at our Shape LLC site in Addison, IL, we are now looking for a Procurement Manager who combines structure, ownership, and a hands-on mindset with a collaborative approach.

This is a hands-on, operational role focused on ensuring reliable material availability, strong supplier partnerships, and cost-effective procurement practices that support production continuity.

The successful candidate will be a structured and proactive professional, comfortable managing purchasing workflows, negotiating with suppliers, monitoring inventory, and collaborating closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Finance.

Key Responsibilities

Purchasing & Material Management

• Manage daily purchasing activities, including PO creation, confirmations, follow-up, and delivery tracking
• Ensure timely availability of raw materials, components, and indirect supplies
• Maintain accurate ERP data (pricing, lead times, MOQ, supplier details)
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with Production Planning to avoid shortages or excess stock

Supplier Management

• Act as the primary point of contact for suppliers
• Maintain strong relationships with existing suppliers and identify new sourcing opportunities as needed
• Monitor supplier performance (on-time delivery, quality, responsiveness)
• Support resolution of supply disruptions and quality issues

Cost Control & Negotiation

• Identify and support cost-reduction initiatives through negotiation and improved purchasing terms
• Monitor price developments, market trends, and BOM cost impacts
• Track and report Purchase Price Variance (PPV)

Process, Compliance & Documentation

• Maintain purchasing records, contracts, certifications, quotations, and supplier files
• Ensure compliance with internal procedures and purchasing guidelines
• Support implementation of Kanban or vendor-managed inventory solutions where applicable

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Support Engineering during NPI activities and RFQ/RFP processes
• Work closely with Operations to manage demand variability and supply continuity
• Partner with Finance on invoice discrepancies and supplier payment alignment
• Coordinate with Quality on supplier evaluations and corrective actions

Performance & Reporting

• Track and report key procurement KPIs (OTD, inventory levels, MOQ adherence, PPV)
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on lead time reduction and supply stability
• Provide regular updates to the Director of Operations on risks, shortages, and supplier performance

Qualifications & Skills

• Degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Procurement, or a related field
• 3–5+ years of experience in purchasing or supply chain roles within a manufacturing environment
• Solid understanding of procurement processes and inventory management
• Proven negotiation skills and working knowledge of contracts and commercial terms
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• ERP experience required (Sage 500 is a plus)
• Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail and data accuracy
• Highly organised, dependable, and disciplined in follow-up
• Professional, ethical, and results-oriented

What we offer

• A hands-on procurement role with real ownership and visible impact on daily manufacturing operations
• Employment in a stable, well-established manufacturing company within a global industrial group
• A collaborative site environment, supported by the resources and expertise of the Noratel Group
• Close cross-functional cooperation with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Finance
• A culture driven by clear values (PACTE), accountability, and continuous improvement
• Compensation range of $100,000–$120,000, aligned with role scope and experience
• Healthcare coverage and a Paid Time Off (PTO) plan

At Shape, you’ll find the closeness of a local team with the strength of an international group.

Here, your work will matter - for our people, for our company, and for the industries we serve.

Ready to take ownership of procurement in a hands-on manufacturing environment? Apply today and help shape the future of Shape LLC within the Noratel Group.

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Title: Technical Recruiter

Location: Westchester, IL

Salary: $50,000 + Commission

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

Experience: 1-2 years experience in sales or recruiting

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

WHAT ROLE WILL YOU PLAY?

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

RESPONSIBILITIES

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

QUALIFICATIONS

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

WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT?

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