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Position: Estimator – Manufacturing (Sheet Metal & Machining)
Salary: 55,000 - $80,000
Location: Naperville, IL
Monday - Friday - 8 am - 5 pm
Position Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented Estimator to support our high-precision metal manufacturing operations. This role is responsible for developing accurate cost estimates and preparing competitive proposals for custom-manufactured components used in Electric Vehicles (EV), Aerospace, and Power Generation applications.
The Estimator will collaborate closely with Engineering, Production, customers, and suppliers to ensure accurate pricing, efficient process planning, and timely project execution.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive cost estimates for custom manufacturing projects
- Create detailed process routings and establish estimated production timelines
- Calculate material layouts, usage, and required outside services
- Prepare and submit formal proposals for customer review
- Partner with the Engineering and Production teams to validate processes and costs
- Communicate directly with customers and suppliers regarding specifications, scope, and deliverables
Services quoted may include Laser Cutting, Stamping, Notching, Machining, Fabrication, Welding, and Assembly.
Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum 2 years of experience in manufacturing (Estimating, Inside Sales, CNC Operations, Stamping, Industrial Engineering, or Fabrication preferred)
- Strong knowledge of machining and sheet metal fabrication processes
- Associate degree preferred
Skills & Competencies
- Ability to interpret mechanical drawings and read blueprints
- Strong mathematical aptitude and attention to detail
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and Outlook
- Working knowledge of MRP and database systems
- Experience using micrometers and other precision measuring tools
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
Benefits
- 401(k) with company match
- Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
To be considered for this opportunity, please reach out to Trova Advisory Group by sending an email to with your resume, the position you are applying for, and a brief introduction.
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About Trova Advisory Group
Trova Advisory Group specializes in delivering a comprehensive array of staffing solutions tailored to meet the diverse needs of businesses across various sectors. Our expertise spans clerical, administrative, financial, and professional roles, offered through flexible arrangements including temporary placements, temp-to-hire options, and direct hire services. With a keen understanding of the dynamic demands of today's workforce landscape, we pride ourselves on providing top-tier talent solutions that empower organizations to thrive and succeed in a competitive market environment.
Trova Advisory Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic or group status.
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Trova Advisory Group offers a comprehensive benefits package offering Medical and Dental benefit options to all eligible employees.
LHH Recruitment Solutions has partnered with a growing organization, and they are seeking a motivated Mechanical Engineer – Injection Molding Manufacturing to join their team. This opportunity offers the chance to make a meaningful impact across design, manufacturing, and new product introduction while working closely with cross-functional teams, vendors, and customers. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys seeing designs move from concept to production and who brings strong manufacturing knowledge, technical curiosity, and a continuous-improvement mindset.
Key Responsibilities:
- Designing and developing mechanical components, sub-assemblies, and complete products using 3D and 2D CAD tools in SolidWorks.
- Creating and maintaining engineering documentation including drawings, specifications, and bills of materials.
- Supporting new product development (NPD) initiatives, from concept through production launch.
- Collaborating with manufacturing, quality, and operations teams to resolve design or production challenges.
- Partnering with external vendors and suppliers to evaluate manufacturability, tooling, and process capability.
- Driving design validation activities through prototyping, testing, and iterative improvement.
- Participating in structured design reviews and risk assessments such as DFM, DFMEA, and tolerance analysis.
- Supporting engineering change activity and ensuring design intent is maintained throughout production.
- Contributing to continuous improvement efforts related to quality, cost, and manufacturability.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
- 5+ years of mechanical engineering experience within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong working knowledge of manufacturing processes, including powder coatings, castings, stampings, injection molding, sheet metal fabrication, extrusions, and/or packaging processes.
- Advanced proficiency with SolidWorks.
- Hands-on experience working with prototypes, suppliers, and customers.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
- Exposure to or hands-on experience with 3D printing / additive manufacturing.
- Experience supporting products in regulated or quality-driven manufacturing environments.
- Familiarity with ERP or MRP systems.
Compensation Range: $90,000 - $95,000
Benefits Offered: 2 weeks of vacation, paid sick leave where applicable by state law, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance Vision Insurance, 401K, and Life Insurance.
If you are a passionate Mechanical Engineer looking for a new and rewarding career, please apply today! You don't want to miss out on this opportunity!
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Novipax, the market leader of absorbent pad solutions in the United States, is looking to add a Bill of Materials Analyst (BOMA) to our Crew.
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced BOM Analyst to manage and maintain the Bill of Materials and routers (designated as BOMs throughout). The BOMA will play a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of product data throughout the lifecycle of development and production. This role requires close collaboration with the operations, technical, finance, and supply chain teams to ensure seamless operations and product delivery.
RESPONSIBILITES / DUTIES:
- Create, update, and maintain accurate BOMs and raw material part numbers for all Novipax products.
- Ensure BOMs are aligned with technical specifications, design changes, and manufacturing requirements.
- Coordinate and implement changes affecting the BOM.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure timely incorporation of design and process changes.
- Maintain a controlled process for BOM versioning to track revisions and updates.
- Perform regular audits of BOM data to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with organizational and industry standards.
- Validate the compatibility of components to avoid production errors.
- Troubleshoot discrepancies in BOM data and resolve issues in collaboration with relevant teams.
- Collaborate with operations, finance, technical, and procurement teams to ensure BOMs meet production needs and cost targets.
- Act as a liaison between finance, technical, operations, and supply chain teams to resolve BOM-related challenges.
- Working with Finance, prepare data, analysis and postmortem for company required cost rolls.
- Support new product introduction processes by developing and finalizing BOMs for new models or designs.
- Generate reports and metrics to support decision-making, cost analysis, and project tracking related to Novipax standards – OEE, BOMs, labor costs, waste, etc.
- Analyze BOM data to identify opportunities for cost reduction or process improvement.
Experience and Competencies:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
- 3-5 years of experience in BOM management or related roles in a manufacturing organization.
- Familiarity with manufacturing product development and processes.
- Strong proficiency in ERP systems for BOM management (e.g., SAP, Oracle, IQMS).
- Attention to detail with strong organizational and data management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite; Excel power user strongly preferred.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills to understand requests and problems, inform on status, and negotiate solutions.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies preferred.
Job Title : Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) Category / Component : Officer • Active Overview Design, regulate, and oversee the Navy's nuclear propulsion program, including reactor design, fleet operations, and eventual defueling and decommissioning of nuclear powered ships and submarines from Naval Reactors Headquarters and associated Department of Energy laboratories and shipyards.
Key Responsibilities Provide technical direction in areas such as reactor and fluid systems design, reactor physics, materials development, component design for steam generators, pumps, and valves, instrumentation and control for reactor and propulsion plants, testing and quality control, radiation shielding, and chemistry and radiological controls; review designs and analyses from laboratories, shipyards, and industry partners; coordinate with fleet units to ensure safe and reliable nuclear plant operation.
What to Expect Assume significant technical responsibility early in your career as part of a lean headquarters staff; work primarily in an analytical and oversight role rather than operating plants at sea; balance long term engineering projects with time sensitive fleet and shipyard issues; frequent coordination with senior civilian engineers, naval officers, and technical teams; high expectations for attention to detail, judgment, and written and oral communication.
Work Environment Work mainly at Naval Reactors Headquarters in the Washington, District of Columbia area with regular engagement with Department of Energy laboratories, nuclear training sites, shipyards, and nuclear powered ships and submarines; office based work that includes document reviews, technical meetings, inspections, and site visits rather than day to day shipboard watchstanding.
Pathways, Training & Advancement Officer commissioning through programs such as Officer Candidate School or the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program followed by a structured technical qualification program at Naval Reactors; rotational exposure to laboratories, prototypes, shipyards, and fleet support issues; progressive responsibility leading projects and becoming a subject matter expert, with opportunities for professional military education and advanced graduate study in technical fields.
Entry through the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program for qualified college students and recent graduates, or selection via Officer Candidate School for those who already hold qualifying degrees; all applicants must meet Nuclear Propulsion Program academic and technical screening standards in addition to general officer commissioning requirements.
Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.
Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.
Additional qualifications for this job may include: Completion of a rigorous technical degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or a closely related field that includes strong backgrounds in calculus and physics; outstanding academic record, particularly in technical coursework; United States citizenship and eligibility for a high level security clearance; strong technical aptitude and comfort with detailed analytical work.
Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.
Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.
Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.
Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.
Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.
Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.
Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.
It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.
Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.
Responsible for maintaining production and quality by ensuring proper operation of machinery and mechanical equipment.
**Shift - 1st - 630am-4pm**
Duties and Responsibilities
- Perform preventive maintenance on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machinery, following diagrams, manuals, manufacturer instructions, and engineering specifications.
- Troubleshoot mechanical malfunctions by observing equipment, listening for issues, and using precision measuring/testing instruments.
- Remove and replace defective parts using hoists, cranes, hand tools, and power tools.
- Inspect parts for dimensional changes using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring tools.
- Adjust functional parts and control instruments using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, and straightedges.
- Communicate preventive maintenance techniques to production staff to reduce downtime.
- Fabricate repair parts using machine shop instruments and equipment.
- Manage equipment, parts, and supply inventories; anticipate needs and place orders as required.
- Maintain maintenance resource efficiency by using equipment and supplies appropriately.
- Provide maintenance information, answer inquiries, and prepare mechanical maintenance reports.
- Keep technical knowledge current by attending workshops, reviewing publications, and networking.
- Document and communicate work actions, irregularities, and ongoing needs to maintain continuity among teams.
- Ensure a safe and clean working environment by following all procedures, rules, and regulations.
Skills & Qualifications
- Equipment maintenance and technical understanding
- Technical curiosity and problem-solving
- Ability to work under uncertainty
- Basic safety knowledge
- Power tool proficiency
- Attention to detail
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Supervisory and teamwork skills
- Strong job knowledge and productivity
Working Conditions
- Frequent standing, walking, lifting, bending, reaching, stooping, and other physical activity.
- Work conditions vary; flexibility is critical based on production needs.
- Temperature exposure: 30–110°F.
- Exposure to machinery, electrical, mechanical, and chemical hazards; high noise levels; damp or slippery floors.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. and stand for long periods.
Education & Experience
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum 3 years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
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Job Title: Embedded Software Engineer – Display & Guidance Systems
Location: Oak Brook, IL
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Embedded C++ / Qt Software Engineer to support next-generation display and guidance system development for agricultural and construction equipment. This role focuses on migrating existing Android/Java-based display applications to Qt, C++, and Linux, including re-architecting middle-layer business logic and UI frameworks for high-performance embedded systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop embedded C++ applications for display and guidance systems.
- Migrate and re-architect applications from Java/Android to C++/Qt/Linux.
- Work with Systems Engineers to refine requirements and implement technical solutions.
- Develop new feature sets and enhance platform architecture.
- Support Linux device development activities.
- Perform unit testing, debugging, and performance optimization.
- Implement and support vehicle communication interfaces (CAN, LIN, Ethernet, USB, etc.).
- Address system stability, clock cycle optimization, and data latency issues.
- Collaborate with senior engineers and contribute to weekly sprint goals.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
- 4+ years of embedded software development experience.
- Strong proficiency in C++ (mandatory).
- Experience with object-oriented and multithreaded embedded systems.
- Hands-on experience with hardware-interfacing and low-level system development.
- Working knowledge of communication protocols such as CAN, LIN, RS-232/485, Ethernet, USB.
- Strong debugging, analytical, and communication skills.
Preferred / Nice-to-Have
- Experience with Qt framework.
- Java experience (legacy migration support).
- Linux embedded development.
- Experience with PostgreSQL / SQL databases.
- Version control tools such as Git.
- Automotive, agriculture, or heavy-equipment industry experience.
Lead a local or remote design team to develop P&C designs.
Evaluate interoperability, control features, and communication/protocol aspects of IEC's serving as protection relays.
Be familiar with IEC61850 process and system bus architecture for substations.
Work independently on P&C drawings: one-line protection and metering diagrams, tripping tables/matrix, logic diagrams, etc.
Coordinate P&C design with Electrical layout engineers and designers, Relay Setting Engineers, site managers, commissioning engineers, and field personnel.
Coordinate with vendors and manufacturers and review technical documentation related to P&C design.
Interface with customers to resolve technical issues.
Prepare P&C engineering estimates.
Estimate P&C equipment quantities and costs for proposals.
Communicate with Project Engineering Manager during project execution to resolve engineering and design aspects.
Perform applicable design calculations required for DC battery and charger sizing, voltage drop calculations, etc.
Create and support development of FAT, SAT, Outages, and cutover plans and procedures.
Perform engineering and constructability reviews of P&C deliverables.
Support the engineering manager in meeting business KPIs and department goals.
Execute projects while maintaining compliance with business policies, tools, procedures, and methods.
Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university or college (BSEE with Power major strongly preferred).
Minimum 5 years of experience in system protection schemes, relay selection, primary equipment interface requirements, operational analysis, communication systems, and maintenance practices for transmission, distribution, and generation protection applications at both AIS and GIS substations.
P.E.
License or EIT with willingness to pursue and acquire P.E certification.
Fluent in written and spoken English.
Strong influencing and relationship-building skills.
Demonstrated presentation skills.
Ability and willingness to travel up to 20% of the time, including international, for meetings and on-site commissioning tests for customer installations.
Required Skills: Coordinate P&C design with Electrical layout engineers and designers, Relay Setting Engineers, site managers, commissioning engineers, and field personnel.
Create and support development of FAT, SAT, Outages, and cutover plans and procedures.
Support field testing and commissioning either from office or by on-site presence.
Lead a local or remote design team to develop P&C designs.
Perform applicable design calculations required for DC battery and charger sizing, voltage drop calculations, aux AC power design, and to define CT and PT/CCVT parameters to be specified.
Perform engineering and constructability reviews of P&C deliverables of own project and those of other teams (peer review).
Prepare P&C engineering estimates.
Estimate P&C equipment quantities and costs for proposals.
Work on T&D substations for AC, HVDC, and FACTS projects with designers, peer engineers, and leaders.
Responsible for defining, designing, and coordinating all technical aspects of HV/EHV substation protection & control.
Oversee technical plant integration and optimization at the project level considering safety, quality, schedule, and cost criteria.
Possess great attention to detail with a can-do attitude and customer responsiveness.
May be identified as project engineer for small to medium-sized projects, which are highly secondary engineering focused.
Continuously update with new technology and have a mindset of continuous learning, consistent with grid transition needs.
Function with some autonomy but guided by established policies or review of end results.
Preferred Skills: Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Self-motivated with excellent organizational and time management skills.
Strong presence in front of customers with demonstrated commercial experience.
Knowledge of power system analysis software such as ETAP, Aspen Oneliner for relay coordination, load flows, short circuit, and arc flash studies.
Familiarity with NERC-CIP standards and guidelines for Cyber Security, Grid Interconnection.
Experience in technical problem-solving and Lean techniques.
Mastering of secondary engineering discipline (process, tools, and technical aspects).
Job ID: 519397
Non-Exempt
Oldcastle Infrastructure™, a CRH company, is the leading provider of utility infrastructure solutions for the water, energy, and communications markets throughout North America. We’re more than just a manufacturer of precast concrete, polymer concrete, or plastic products. We’re a trusted and strategic partner to engineers, contractors, distributors, specifiers, and more. With our network of more than 80 manufacturing facilities and more than 4,000 employees, we’re leading the industry with innovation and a safety-first mindset.
Job Summary
The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing and modifying drawings per specifications and customer requirements. Prepare/maintain accurate catalog drawings and digital library for website. Work closely with Division Engineer, Sales, Production and Quality Control to ensure the product is built according to the latest part or shop drawings.
Job Locations
- This position will be based out of our office in Lombard, IL or Romeoville, IL.
Job Responsibilities
- Create Shop Drawings of products using 2D or 3D drafting
- Create special manufacturing drawings for immediate production
- Adhere to customer (Internal and External) volumes, timelines and expectations
- Prepare, modify, and maintain accurate catalog drawings from existing and new products for production and Quality Control
- Prepare product assembly or shop drawings for existing/new products as needed for sales staff and special drawings for plant projects as needed
- Update/maintain digital database, i.e. Autodesk vault, cloud server, hard-copies and engineering documents
- Other duties may be assigned as needed
Job Requirements
- 2+ years of relevant experience with AutoCAD/Autodesk Inventor
- High school diploma or equivalent required/Associates Degree preferred
- Must possess the ability to read and interpret sketches, construction, and civil plans
- Ability to review and understand contract drawings and specifications
- Proficient in all Microsoft Office
- Basic mathematical skills
- Must be detail orientated and able to handle several projects at once with minimum help or guidelines from department from start to finish
Job Salary
- Salary ranges from $30-$37/hr
- Bonus opportunities
- 401k plan
- Short-term and long-term disability benefits
- Life insurance
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
What CRH Offers You
- Highly competitive base pay
- Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
- Group retirement savings program
- Health and wellness programs
- An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
About CRH
CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.
If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!
Oldcastle Infrastructure, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
EOE/Vet/Disability
CRH 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, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
Job Title
NPI Sourcing Analyst
Reports To
Director of Strategic Sourcing/Engineering
Department
1550 - Supply Chain
FLSA
Exempt
Location
Woodridge IL
Status
Full-time
About Us
Inventus Power is a global leader in advanced battery systems that specializes in designing and manufacturing high-quality, reliable, and innovative power systems for a broad range of portable, motive, and stationary applications. We are a US based company headquartered in Woodridge, Illinois and have a global presence that extends across four continents with five manufacturing facilities, three engineering technical centers, a multi-tiered sales service channel, and 3,000+ employees. For over 60 years, Inventus Power has been addressing the rapidly expanding power demands of a changing world through technology and engineered solutions. We continue to invest in our people and processes, while enhancing our products and capabilities in order to create a safer, smarter, and more sustainable battery-powered world.
We are an ITAR facility and hire only U.S. persons who are defined as U.S. citizens or green card holders.
What You’ll Do
NPI Sourcing Analyst – Role is responsible for driving sourcing strategy and supplier engagement for new product introductions within a defined region (i.e. North America). This role owns regional sourcing while partnering globally to ensure cost, capacity, risk, and localization objectives are met from concept through product launch. The position balances NPI execution with long-term regional supply base development and strategic sourcing initiatives.
Responsibilities (Including other duties as assigned)
New Product Introduction (NPI)
- Lead regional sourcing activities for new products from concept through launch and ramp-up.
- Engage regional and global suppliers early in the design phase to support DFM, DFC, and supplier-led innovation.
- Support regional sourcing strategy delivery aligned with global category strategies and NPI program requirements.
- Ensure supplier readiness for prototype, pilot, and production ramp within the region.
Regional Strategic Sourcing
- In coordination with NA Sourcing Lead, develop and execute regional sourcing strategies aligned with cost, risk, capacity, localization, and sustainability goals.
- Lead regional supply base development to support new technologies, growth, and localization initiatives.
- Drive regional sourcing decisions while ensuring alignment with global sourcing governance.
- Optimize regional footprint through make/buy, nearshore/reshore, and dual-source strategies.
- Monitor regional market trends, labor, logistics, geopolitical risks, and cost drivers.
Supplier Management & Development
- Identify, qualify, and onboard regional suppliers to support NPI and long-term business needs.
- Lead RFQs/RFPs, supplier selection, negotiations, and contracting within the region.
- Partner with Quality and Engineering on supplier qualification, PPAP/FAI, audits, and capability assessments.
- Drive supplier performance, capacity planning, and continuous improvement for launch-critical components.
Cost & Capital Ownership
- Own regional piece-price, tooling, and total cost of ownership (TCO) for NPI components.
- Develop should-cost models and regional cost benchmarks.
- Support regional business cases, capital investments, and executive sourcing reviews.
- Deliver cost, margin, and productivity targets while supporting aggressive NPI timelines.
Cross-Functional & Global Collaboration
- Serve as the regional sourcing lead on global NPI project teams.
- Align regional sourcing milestones with product development stage-gate processes.
- Coordinate with global category teams to ensure consistency and leverage.
- Lead transition from NPI to sustaining sourcing within the region.
Risk Management & Supply Chain Readiness
- Identify regional supply risks related to new suppliers, capacity, logistics, and compliance.
- Develop contingency plans, dual sourcing strategies, and launch readiness plans.
- Ensure compliance with regional regulatory, trade, ESG, and ethical sourcing requirements
What You Will Need
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Engineering, Business, or related field.
- 5-10+ years of sourcing or supply chain experience, including NPI and regional sourcing leadership.
- Proven experience developing and executing regional sourcing strategies.
- Strong negotiation, cost modeling, and supplier management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to influence across global, matrixed organizations.
- Experience supporting global NPI programs with regional execution.
- Manufacturing industry experience (electronics, medical devices, automotive, industrial, or consumer).
- Global sourcing experience across multiple regions.
- Familiarity with ERP (QAD), PLM (Windchill), and sourcing tools.
Inventus Power is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Job Title: Building Code Compliance Manager
Location: Itasca, IL
Salary: $80,000-$140,000 - BASED ON EXPERIENCE
Overview:
This role manages code compliance by reviewing plans, interpreting regulations, and guiding teams to ensure projects meet required standards. The position supports engineering, customers, and internal groups through technical expertise and coordinated plan review activities.
Responsibilities:
- Review plans and technical documents for compliance with building and safety codes
- Interpret applicable codes and standards across multiple disciplines
- Coordinate with internal teams and customers to resolve compliance issues
- Prepare documentation, reports, and corrective notices
- Analyze state programs and streamline review processes
- Identify and resolve code-related issues and support practical solutions
- Oversee fabrication alignment with approved plans and requirements
- Provide training and guidance on code compliance practices
Requirements:
- Strong knowledge of applicable codes and state regulations
- Ability to interpret complex drawings and technical documents
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
- Proficiency with permitting systems and related software
- Working knowledge of mechanical and electrical design
- Experience with SolidWorks or similar modeling tools
- Experience with AutoCAD
- Bachelor's degree in a related field and five years code review experience
- MCP (Master Code Professional) certification preferred