Engineering Jobs in Palos Park Il Flexible

Overview:

We are seeking a driven, results-oriented sales professional to generate new business and expand OEM and Tier automotive accounts. This role is ideal for a true “hunter” who thrives on building pipeline, winning new opportunities, and growing customer relationships in a competitive environment.

You will work cross-functionally with purchasing, quality, and customer service teams to deliver solutions aligned with customer requirements and company objectives. This role owns the full sales cycle—from prospecting through closing—and plays a key role in driving revenue growth.

Key Responsibilities:

New Business Development

• Proactively identify and develop new business opportunities through outbound sales efforts
• Maintain a strong “hunter” mindset focused on prospecting and expanding the customer base
• Manage the full sales cycle: prospecting, quoting, negotiation, and closing
• Grow assigned accounts while actively pursuing new opportunities beyond existing business

Customer Engagement

• Collaborate with customer purchasing, engineering, and quality teams to define requirements and develop solutions
• Conduct customer meetings, presentations, and plant visits to identify and support new projects

Pipeline & Sales Management

• Maintain an organized and active sales pipeline to track opportunities and forecast activity
• Meet or exceed assigned sales targets and contribute to overall revenue goals
• Document all activity and opportunities within the CRM system

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of B2B sales experience (automotive or OEM preferred)
• Experience selling fasteners and/or C-class components strongly preferred
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets
• Strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Ability to travel up to 30% (including air travel)
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs occasionally
• Ability to stand/walk for extended periods during customer visits

Benefits:

In addition to the compensation package, company benefits include:

• Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match

• Paid Time Off

• Travel/Business Expense Reimbursement

• Short Term Disability

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to take ownership of a growing territory, directly impact revenue, and be rewarded for new business success. If you are a competitive, self-driven sales professional who enjoys building and winning, we encourage you to apply.

About Us:

George Allen Construction is a premier construction firm specializing in both commercial construction and railroad construction projects. With over 45+ years of business, our company has built a great reputation for delivering high-quality, innovative, and sustainable solutions to our clients.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor pre-construction and estimating teams, ensuring efficient service delivery and enhanced performance.
• Oversee and review final bidding processes, subcontractor and supplier pricing, and proposals for negotiated and hard-bid projects.
• Collaborate with the estimating team on final estimates, budgets, and value engineering efforts, creating detailed cost models, budgets, spending forecasts, and schedules.
• Generate competitive proposals for GMP contracts and present information effectively to subcontractors and team members.
• Serve as a liaison between clients, architects, engineers, and other stakeholders, facilitating communication and strategic partnerships.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in commercial or railroad construction estimating.
• At least 3 years of leadership experience overseeing estimating/pre-construction teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Familiarity with construction websites like Building Connected, Blue Book, and iSqFt is a plus.

Why Join Us:

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision insurance, 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off and holidays.
• Great growth possibilities in a stable working environment
• Over 90% repeat clients
• Learn from the best employees with over 1,000 years of cumulative experience

George Allen Construction Company is a diverse, equal-opportunity employer looking to hire individuals who believe integrity, trust, and knowledge are the keys to long-term success. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience. Applicants must be organized and able to prioritize. Must be motivated, proactive, and able to problem solve with strong verbal and written communication skills. Multitasking skills are essential. Please email us if the position interests you, along with your resume and salary expectations.

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• Oversee daily warehouse and fulfillment operations, ensuring high levels of throughput, order accuracy, and on-time shipment performance.
• Monitor operational metrics such as productivity, labor efficiency, and inventory accuracy.
• Implement processes and systems to improve operational reliability and customer delivery performance.
• Ensure all operations are conducted safely and in compliance with company and regulatory standards.
  
  

• Lead and develop warehouse supervisors and operational staff, overseeing a team of approximately 10–15 employees.
• Manage staffing plans, hiring, onboarding, performance management, and workforce planning.
• Establish clear expectations, maintain accountability, and foster a positive and collaborative workplace culture.
• Coordinate staffing resources including temporary labor as needed to support operational demand.
  
  

• Identify operational gaps and lead structured root cause analysis to resolve issues.
• Develop and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, reduce errors, and improve productivity.
• Create, document, and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), workflows, and training materials.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement through data-driven decision making.
  
  

• Oversee the execution of order management across multiple channels including direct-to-consumer, marketplace, and wholesale.
• Ensure proper operation and integration of key systems including warehouse management systems (WMS), shipping platforms, and EDI tools.
• Maintain system integrity and ensure operational processes align with business needs.
  
  

• Manage inventory accuracy and replenishment planning across warehouse locations.
• Coordinate with vendors and suppliers on purchasing, production timelines, and delivery schedules.
• Monitor freight activity and optimize transportation costs.
• Implement inventory controls to reduce shrinkage and maintain accurate stock levels.
  
  

• Monitor operational budgets including labor, fulfillment costs, shipping expenses, and vendor services.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining service quality and operational efficiency.
• Support leadership with operational cost projections and performance reporting.
  
  

• Manage relationships and performance with third-party logistics providers, carriers, vendors, and service partners.
• Ensure service agreements and operational expectations are consistently met.
  
  

• Oversee warehouse layout, equipment planning, and facility maintenance.
• Identify opportunities to improve space utilization and operational flow as the business grows.
• Ensure facilities operate safely and efficiently.
  
  

• Develop operational capacity plans to support company growth initiatives.
• Forecast workforce needs, infrastructure requirements, and operational investments.
• Support operational readiness for new product launches, promotions, and business expansion initiatives.
  
  

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in operations, warehouse management, or supply chain leadership roles.
• Proven experience managing warehouse or fulfillment operations in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience leading teams and managing operational performance metrics.
  
  

• Experience with warehouse management systems (WMS), ERP systems, and shipping platforms.
• Strong understanding of inventory management, logistics, and supply chain processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office or similar business tools for reporting and analysis.
  
  

• Strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to build and develop teams.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze operational challenges and implement effective solutions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across operational and leadership teams.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
  
  

• Improved operational efficiency and productivity across fulfillment and warehouse operations.
• High levels of order accuracy and on-time delivery performance.
• Scalable operational systems and processes that support business growth.
• Strong team engagement, leadership development, and operational accountability.
  
  

LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.

All assignments are at-will and their duration is subject to change.

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.

Key Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

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

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Security Clearance Status:

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. 

The Senior Data Manager identifies all data deliverables made part of a contract and subsequently builds a data track in a Product Data Management (PDM) system. The DM identifies, with help from the Program Office, the appropriate preparers, receive the data within PDM, reviews the data for compliance, solicits and secures appropriate programmatic approval and delivers the information to the customer on time, throughout the lifecycle of the contract.

In addition, DMs are responsible for reviewing sub-tier contractor requirements, building data tracks for supplier submissions, receiving data from various suppliers, and routing for approval and/or incorporation into prime contractor deliverables to the customer as well as securing non-deliverable program work products to be configuration controlled in the PDM system and other related tasking.

This position is in McKinney Texas

What You Will Do

• Reading contracts for understanding of the deliverables
• Working in a PDM system to capture, manage, and track data deliverables and/or receivables
• Coordinating with cross-functional teams to obtain requested data
• Proofreading data for compliance to the requirement(s)
• Managing the data deliverable schedule and providing the data to the customer on-time
• Learning and understanding contractually required markings applied to data
• Running forecast reports and providing them to the appropriate stakeholders
• Providing metrics related to on-time deliveries and outstanding dispositions upon request
• Reviewing and approving sub-tier supplier statements of work for data requirements
• Supporting program meetings and providing training to program personnel and customers and/or suppliers
• Handling and protection of Company Intellectual Property (IP) as well as U.S. government IP and classified information

Qualifications you must have

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years prior relevant experience OR a related Associate’s degree and 4 years of relevant experience OR in absence of a degree, 6 years of relevant experience
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience related to data management and/or equivalent professional experience
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a customer support/service role 

Qualifications We Value

• Knowledge of U.S. government defense contracts
• Knowledge of U.S. government specifications and instructions such as the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), Data Item Descriptions (DIDs), Department of Defense (DoD) Instruction 5230.24 Distribution Statements on Technical Documents, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) (DoD 5220.22-M)
• Collaborate in a team environment
• Self-motivated and detail oriented
• Proven excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills
• Excellent proofreading skills

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
• Relocation Eligibility

Learn More & Apply Now!

• Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.
  • Onsite : Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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Date Posted:

Country:

Location:

Position Role Type:

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

Security Clearance Type:

Security Clearance Status:

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. 

The Senior Data Manager identifies all data deliverables made part of a contract and subsequently builds a data track in a Product Data Management (PDM) system. The DM identifies, with help from the Program Office, the appropriate preparers, receive the data within PDM, reviews the data for compliance, solicits and secures appropriate programmatic approval and delivers the information to the customer on time, throughout the lifecycle of the contract.

In addition, DMs are responsible for reviewing sub-tier contractor requirements, building data tracks for supplier submissions, receiving data from various suppliers, and routing for approval and/or incorporation into prime contractor deliverables to the customer as well as securing non-deliverable program work products to be configuration controlled in the PDM system and other related tasking.

This position is in McKinney Texas

What You Will Do

• Reading contracts for understanding of the deliverables
• Working in a PDM system to capture, manage, and track data deliverables and/or receivables
• Coordinating with cross-functional teams to obtain requested data
• Proofreading data for compliance to the requirement(s)
• Managing the data deliverable schedule and providing the data to the customer on-time
• Learning and understanding contractually required markings applied to data
• Running forecast reports and providing them to the appropriate stakeholders
• Providing metrics related to on-time deliveries and outstanding dispositions upon request
• Reviewing and approving sub-tier supplier statements of work for data requirements
• Supporting program meetings and providing training to program personnel and customers and/or suppliers
• Handling and protection of Company Intellectual Property (IP) as well as U.S. government IP and classified information

Qualifications you must have

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years prior relevant experience OR a related Associate’s degree and 4 years of relevant experience OR in absence of a degree, 6 years of relevant experience
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience related to data management and/or equivalent professional experience
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a customer support/service role 

Qualifications We Value

• Knowledge of U.S. government defense contracts
• Knowledge of U.S. government specifications and instructions such as the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), Data Item Descriptions (DIDs), Department of Defense (DoD) Instruction 5230.24 Distribution Statements on Technical Documents, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) (DoD 5220.22-M)
• Collaborate in a team environment
• Self-motivated and detail oriented
• Proven excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills
• Excellent proofreading skills

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
• Relocation Eligibility

Learn More & Apply Now!

• Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.
  • Onsite : Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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