Engineering Jobs in Remote Usa, IL

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

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!

Position Summary

The Plant Superintendent is a critical leadership role responsible for the daily execution of precast concrete production. Reporting to the Plant Manager, this individual ensures that all structures are constructed and stripped safely, on schedule, and to the highest quality standards. The Superintendent is a culture-builder who coaches personnel, optimizes workflow through cross-departmental collaboration, and maintains rigorous accountability for budget and inventory goals.

Core Responsibilities

Safety & Work Culture

• Safety Leadership: Serve as the primary advocate for the company Safety Policies and Program, ensuring 100% compliance across all departments.
• Hazard Mitigation: Conduct weekly "Toolbox Talks" and real-time safety audits to ensure all team members operate in the safest manner possible.
• Positive Culture: Lead and coach production personnel, fostering a collaborative environment built on mutual respect, teamwork, and professional development.

Quality & Inventory Accuracy

• Quality Excellence: Ensure all finished products meet or exceed internal standards and meet customers’ expectations working with the QA/QC teams.
• Waste Reduction: Collaborate with Quality Control to track, analyze, and systematically reduce rework and scrap, directly impacting cost control.
• Inventory Oversight: Maintain accuracy in material usage to ensure production schedules remain uninterrupted. Plant Superintendent is completely responsible for finished goods inventory.
• Inventory & Asset Stewardship: Maintain strict accountability for inventory accuracy, ensuring raw materials are tracked correctly and company equipment is operated and maintained to prevent costly downtime.

Efficiency & Cost Control

• Production Scheduling: Partner with the Plant Manager and Production Scheduler to establish and meet daily targets that align with delivery deadlines and budget constraints.
• Workflow Optimization: Lead daily meetings with Crew Leaders to communicate schedules, anticipate bottlenecks, and implement procedural improvements.
• Labor Management: Ensure maximum labor efficiency by assigning personnel to pre-established training, housekeeping, or maintenance tasks during production delays.

Accountability & Improvement

• Performance Metrics (KPIs): Take full ownership of key performance indicators, including daily production targets, labor-hour goals, safety objectives, and other targets.
• Continuous Improvement: Actively participate in production meetings to identify opportunities for process refinement and organizational growth.
• Direct Supervisory Accountability: Hold Crew Leaders and production staff accountable for meeting quality standards, safety policies, efficiency levels, and deadlines; implement corrective actions or retraining when standards are not met.
• Conflict Resolution: Function as the primary point of accountability for resolving personnel issues and workflow bottlenecks on the floor to maintain a high-performing team environment.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Experience: Must have 5+ years of experience in concrete or concrete related products
• Technical Skills: Advanced ability to read and interpret blueprints, project plans, and technical specifications.
• Planning: Proven history in resource allocation, labor management, and project scheduling.
• Leadership: Effective communication and organizational skills with the ability to manage diverse teams in a demanding environment.

·        Proven Leadership: Demonstrated experience in managing teams of 20+ people with a focus on hitting hard deadlines.

·        Problem-Solving: Ability to make high-stakes decisions independently when production delays or quality issues arise.

·        Data Literacy: Ability to interpret production data to identify trends in efficiency or cost overruns.

Physical Requirements

• Stamina: Must be able to stand and walk for at least 8 hours per day in a manufacturing environment. – This is not a desk bound role.
• Coordination: Strong physical strength, balance, and hand-eye coordination required for navigating a production floor.
• Vision: Specific vision abilities required include close, distance, and color vision, as well as depth perception for safety awareness.
• Environment: Must be capable of working in various weather conditions and tolerating exposure to industrial noise and dust.

Starting Salary Range is $80,00

Utility Concrete Products, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

ABSOLUTELY NO SPONSORSHIP OF ANY KIND -- PLEASE DO NOT APPLY -- NO VISAS OR ANY TYPE OF SPONSORSHIP

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.

Job Summary:

Hands-on technician to assist with production troubleshooting and support projects to improve manufacturing methods. Assist manufacturing engineers to address equipment and tooling needs to reduce costs and improve product quality on fans, wheels, blower packages, and corresponding component parts.

Responsibilities:

• Under technical direction, troubleshoot and analyze manufacturing problems and implement corrective actions for high quality, efficient manufacturing solutions.
• Support workflow analysis, work methods, plant and department layouts for improved product flow in production.
• Help identify required tools, jigs and fixtures, or other new or special equipment required for new production or improvements to existing production lines.
• Assist in the development of justifications for the purchase of manufacturing equipment.
• Assist with the installation and debugging of production equipment.
• Update and maintain visual and written work guidelines.
• Update and maintain manufacturing routings.
• Assist in the development of manufacturing infrastructure to integrate or deploy new manufacturing processes.
• Perform time studies and monitor or measure manufacturing processes to identify ways to reduce losses, decrease time requirements, or improve quality.
• Perform other manufacturing tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Associates Degree in Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering Technology. Must have a good mechanical aptitude of general machinery.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to develop data-driven solutions in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in Solidworks or similar 3D modeling package.
• Experience with manufacturing data analysis.
• Experience in Excel is preferred.

Validation Engineer

Contract: 6+ month duration with potential for extensions

Location: Woodstock, IL - ONSITE

Shift: First-shift hours; flexibility to support project timelines required

Industry: Sterile Liquids Manufacturing

Automated Systems, Inc. is seeking a highly capable Validation Engineer to support validation activities for Blow-Fill-Seal (BFS) equipment, with additional scope across compounding and packaging systems.

You will be working within a dynamic CDMO environment specializing in ophthalmic, inhalation, and irrigation products, helping to ensure all systems meet current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), FDA, and client quality expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and execute validation lifecycle documentation (URS, IQ, OQ, PQ) for Blow-Fill-Seal equipment used in sterile liquid product manufacturing.
• Support validation of compounding systems, including mixers, tanks, and associated CIP/SIP systems.
• Perform packaging line validation for sterile fill finish operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (QA, Engineering, Operations) to execute validation deliverables according to project timelines.
• Write and manage change controls, deviations, and CAPAs related to validation activities.
• Ensure all validation work aligns with internal SOPs, regulatory expectations, and customer-specific requirements.
• Assist in audit readiness activities and represent the validation function during inspections or client visits.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying gaps and optimizing validation practices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Pharmacy, or related technical field.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in pharmaceutical or medical device manufacturing.
• 4+ years of direct validation experience, including hands-on protocol generation and execution.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of BFS technology, sterile processes, and related regulatory standards (21 CFR Part 11, EU Annex 1, etc.).
• Experience in CDMO environments and third-party client interactions is preferred.
• Familiarity with ASTM E2500, GAMP 5, and risk-based validation approaches.

Job Title: Electrical Designer

Location: Peoria, IL

Employment Type: Long term

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Designer to support the design and development of off-highway vehicle electrical systems. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience in electrical design and documentation, including 2D/3D drawings, harness routing, enclosure modeling, and BOM creation, with solid exposure to off-highway or heavy equipment applications. This role requires close collaboration with cross-functional and offshore teams to deliver accurate, manufacturable electrical designs.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop detailed electrical design drawings, plans, and diagrams based on design specifications
• Create and maintain 3D models for:
• Enclosure assemblies and installations
• Electrical harnesses, cable routing, and electrical fitment layouts
• Translate sketches, specifications, and verbal instructions into accurate engineering drawings, including:
• Flattened production drawings
• 2D to 3D associative models
• Ensure designs comply with applicable engineering standards, codes, and regulations
• Collaborate with operations and manufacturing teams to identify drawing-related issues
• Work closely with design engineers to clarify design intent and resolve design issues
• Modify and revise drawings based on design changes and engineering feedback
• Create and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) and supporting manufacturing documentation
• Coordinate with multi-disciplinary engineering teams to confirm component locations and develop models for:
• Electrical brackets
• Cable trays
• Enclosures and mounting structures
• Maintain accurate engineering documentation, drawing control, and version management
• Work effectively with offshore engineering teams to support design execution
• Demonstrate strong communication and collaboration skills

Required Skills & Experience

• 5–7 years of experience as an Electrical Designer in off-highway or heavy equipment vehicle design
• Strong experience creating electrical drawings, harness layouts, and installation designs
• Proficiency in:
• SolidWorks
• AutoCAD Electrical
• Experience with 2D/3D drawing association and flattened production drawings
• Knowledge of engineering standards and best practices for electrical design
• Experience creating and maintaining BOMs and manufacturing documentation
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional and offshore teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working on construction, mining, or off-highway equipment
• Familiarity with electrical fitment of brackets, trays, and enclosures
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or related Engineering discipline

Company Overview

The Horsburgh & Scott Company is a leading manufacturer of industrial gears and custom gear drives, boasting nearly 140 years of engineering and manufacturing expertise. Our commitment to quality and innovation ensures that we deliver the highest quality gearing products and services to our customers. To learn more about our Company and capabilities, visit our website at Horsburgh & Scott | Gear Manufacturer and Gearbox Repair.

Position Summary

This position is responsible for setting up, and operating vertical turning lathes, boring mills, hobbing, shapers, and grinding machines to machine industrial gearing parts to specific tolerances. The operator is responsible for operating controls, setting offsets, edit programs, some deburring, and performing self-inspection of parts in-process and upon completion for conformance to requirements. The Operator will also use large overhead cranes and other large equipment.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience running Okuma and Puma lathes and mills, highly desirable.
• Minimum of three years' experience on a VTL preferably on a YouJi with a Fanuc control system.
• Capable of programing equipment using the conversational programming system on the machine.
• Experience using Master cam.
• Applicant also must understand best VTL turning practices.
• Experience with manual or CNC boring mills, hobs, shapers, and or grinding machines and proficiency with large-part machining a plus.
• Ability to read and blueprints; with the understanding of geometric tolerancing and dimensioning.
• Must be able to perform own setups, measure parts that consistently result in precision quality parts.
• Large overhead crane experience and move large work pieces.
• Able to edit G and M-codes, trouble shoot jobs and make adjustments as required.
• Strong shop mathematics (trigonometry) aptitude and the ability to use precision measuring instruments (calipers, mics and other gauges).
• Must have the ability to use a feed and speed chart or calculator to determine appropriate feeds, speeds, and depths of cut.
• Understanding of metal properties and appropriate cutting tools.
• Positive attitude required; dependable, self-starter and the willingness to help others.
• Ability to work in a large manufacturing environment and performs well with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.

Thermal Care, part of the PiovanGroup, is a leading manufacturer of process cooling equipment and systems for applications worldwide. As an ISO 9001 certified manufacturer, Thermal Care provides heat transfer equipment for over 50 industries and specializes in meeting the specific needs of our customers by offering both standard and custom designed industrial process cooling solutions. Some of the industries served include plastics, laser, heat treating, food processing, machine tool, plating, anodizing, chemical, die casting, optical coating, and printing.

The Technical Support Specialist (HVAC) actively resolves the day-to-day technical needs of customers by managing problems and solutions. This position will report to the Director of Service and Aftermarket and is located in Niles, Illinois.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Respond to external and internal customers (primarily via phone)
• Understand customer concerns and resolve problematic issues in a professional manner
• Provide after-hours phone support
• Communicate with customers, engineering, sales, and service management
• Troubleshoot and provide suggestions to resolve electrical, mechanical, technical, or industry related issues
• Document events for future reference and create corrective action reports (CARs) as needed

Requirements

• Associate’s degree and/or five (5)+ years of direct work experience without formal education
• Minimum of three (3) years of process cooling experience preferred
• Knowledge of basic PLC ladder logic, AutoCAD drawings, system level controls, refrigerant equipment, pumps, tanks, and piping
• Ability to read and comprehend schematics, wiring diagrams, ladder logic, etc.
• Prior experience in customer service (either face-to-face or over the phone)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must have strong interpersonal skills and provide high-quality customer service

PiovanGroup is a world leader in the development and production of systems for the automation of production processes for the storage, transport and treatment of polymers, plastic, and food powders. The Group is close to its customers, on a global basis, through continuous technical assistance and support from the design phase to the installation and start-up of the system.

Customers, People, Innovation. These are the pillars of our philosophy that have led us to grow in a path that began more than fifty years ago, pursuing our development objectives with honesty, integrity, and transparency.

PiovanGroup offers an outstanding compensation and benefits package including profit sharing, bonus plans, 401(k) with company match, medical insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, health club reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance, and employee referral bonus program.

PiovanGroup is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and offers employment opportunities to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability (except where physical or mental abilities are a bona fide occupational requirement), veteran status, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, HIV-positive status, possession of the sickle cell trait, genetic characteristics, political views, and any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.

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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