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LHH Recruitment Solutions has partnered with a growing organization, and they are seeking a motivated Technical Product & Quoting Engineer – CNC Environment to join their team. This is a pivotal, hands-on role that blends CNC manufacturing expertise, RFQ/quoting ownership, and product engineering leadership. The ideal candidate brings strong experience supporting CNC-machined components from RFQ through production, collaborating closely with engineering, operations, and suppliers. This role supports a diverse customer base across industries including aerospace, pipe fittings, hydraulics, and hose assemblies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own and develop accurate, competitive CNC RFQs and production quotes for complex machined components and assemblies.
• Analyze customer drawings, specifications, and RFQs to determine manufacturing feasibility, machining strategy, and cost drivers.
• Translate customer requirements into manufacturable CNC solutions, considering tolerances, materials, cycle times, and production methods.
• Collaborate with engineering, CNC programmers, machinists, and production teams to optimize designs for manufacturability, quality, and cost.
• Support CNC production planning by validating routings, estimating run times, tooling needs, and labor requirements.
• Lead product definition, requirements gathering, and business case development for new and existing products.
• Coordinate prototype builds, first articles, testing, and validation to support customer and internal approvals.
• Partner with sourcing and supply chain teams to support supplier evaluation, CNC sourcing decisions, and cost‑reduction initiatives.
• Monitor product performance, quality metrics, and production feedback, driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide technical guidance and training to internal teams and external partners related to CNC processes and quoting assumptions.
• Track and report key performance indicators including revenue, margin, quoting accuracy, and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• Significant hands-on experience in a CNC machine shop environment.
• Proven experience with CNC RFQs, CNC quoting, and supporting CNC production in a precision manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of CNC machining processes (turning, milling, multi-axis preferred), materials, tolerances, and GD&T/blueprint reading.
• Demonstrated experience estimating cycle times, labor, tooling, and overhead for CNC-machined components.
• Experience working closely with CNC programmers, machinists, and production teams.
• Proficiency with CAD/CAM software and experience navigating ERP/MRP systems.
• Industry experience in aerospace, pipe fittings, hydraulics, hoses, or similar precision manufacturing sectors.
• Strong problem-solving skills, assertiveness, and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical and cost concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies is a plus.

Compensation Range: $115,000-$135,000 + 15% Bonus

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 Technical Product & Quoting Engineer looking for anew and rewarding career, please apply today! You don’t want to miss out on this opportunity!

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• Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes for a variety of products.
• Collaborate with design and engineering teams to ensure design-for-manufacturing (DFM) principles are applied.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve production issues to maintain quality and schedules.
• Support process validation, equipment qualification, and new product introduction (NPI) activities.
• Analyze production data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Develop and maintain work instructions, standard operating procedures, and process documentation.
• Participate in Lean Manufacturing initiatives and continuous improvement projects.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards (ISO, OSHA, or industry-specific standards).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering or process improvement in a production environment.
• Experience with process design, workflow optimization, and troubleshooting production issues.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.

Chicago Metro (Bloomingdale, IL)

Travel: 50-60%

If you win deals by understanding engineers, earning trust over time, and positioning capability instead of price, keep reading.

Our client is a well-established, family-owned precision contract manufacturer with a long track record of investment in equipment, quality systems, and long-term customer relationships. They do not chase low-margin, price-driven work. They partner with OEMs that value precision, consistency, and accountability.

They are hiring an experienced Outside Sales Professional to drive new business growth and help expand their footprint in medical, aerospace, and defense manufacturing.

The Opportunity

This role is ideal for a salesperson who:

• Enjoys hunting and building relationships from scratch
• Is comfortable with long sales cycles and delayed gratification
• Can navigate engineers, purchasing, and quality teams
• Wants autonomy and ownership rather than micromanagement
• Takes pride in selling something that is genuinely hard to do well

You will step into a strong manufacturing platform with proven capabilities and leadership support, but you will build your own pipeline.

What You Will Do

• Prospect and develop new OEM relationships in targeted industries
• Sell precision machining and contract manufacturing capabilities
• Work directly with engineers and purchasing teams to quote and win complex work
• Manage opportunities from initial contact through long-term production partnership
• Spend significant time in the field visiting customers and prospects
• Collaborate closely with internal teams on quoting, feasibility, and execution
• Represent the company professionally and credibly in the market

This is a true field sales role, not an inside or transactional position.

What Success Looks Like

• Building a healthy pipeline of qualified OEM opportunities
• Getting designed into programs rather than simply responding to RFQs
• Winning repeatable, long-term production work
• Becoming a trusted partner to customers, not just a vendor
• Growing revenue through relationships, not discounts

What Our Client Is Looking For

Required

• Proven success in B2B outside sales within manufacturing or technical environments
• Experience selling contract manufacturing, precision machining, or custom technical solutions
• Ability to understand engineering drawings and manufacturing requirements
• Strong prospecting and relationship-building skills
• High personal accountability and self-direction
• Willingness to be on-site when not visiting customers

Preferred

• Experience selling into medical, aerospace, or defense OEMs
• Familiarity with precision machining, turned parts, or 5-axis environments
• Existing OEM relationships within targeted industries
• Comfort operating without heavy structure or rigid scripts

Location & Work Style

• Based in the Chicago metro area
• Expected to be on-site full time initially to learn the business
• Increased field time as ramp progresses
• This is not a remote role

Compensation

• Base salary approximately $100,000–$125,000, with bonus
• Ramp support provided due to long sales cycles
• Performance-based upside as the role matures

Job Title: Electrical Engineer II

Location: Schaumburg, IL (100% Onsite)

Duration: 12 Months

Schedule: Full-Time | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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GSD is seeking a highly skilled and client-focused Solutions Architect to join our growing team in Hanover Park, IL. This role serves as a key technical leader, bridging sales, engineering, and project delivery to design and implement innovative IT solutions.

The ideal candidate is both strategic and hands-on—capable of translating business needs into scalable, secure, and well-documented technical solutions while supporting revenue growth and ensuring operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Pre-Sales & Sales Engineering

• Partner with sales leadership to conduct technical discovery and client needs assessments
• Design and present customized solutions across managed services, cloud, security, and infrastructure
• Lead technical discussions in client meetings, proposals, and demonstrations
• Develop scopes of work, including assumptions, constraints, and pricing inputs
• Support RFPs, RFIs, and technical evaluations

Solution Design & Architecture

• Assess client environments, infrastructure, workflows, and security posture
• Design scalable, secure, and cost-effective solutions aligned with MSP best practices
• Architect solutions across on-premises, cloud, hybrid, networking, security, and disaster recovery environments
• Validate solutions against client objectives, compliance requirements, and internal standards

Documentation & Knowledge Management

• Create clear, comprehensive technical documentation, including:
• Solution designs and architecture diagrams
• Statements of Work (SOWs) – technical sections
• Implementation plans and runbooks
• Configuration standards and assumptions
• Ensure all solutions are properly documented and transitioned to support teams
• Maintain documentation within internal systems for scalability and consistency
• Contribute to standard solution templates, service catalogs, and technical playbooks

Client Engagement & Advisory

• Serve as the primary technical advisor during discovery, implementation, and early lifecycle phases
• Communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Build and maintain strong client relationships
• Identify opportunities for optimization, standardization, and future enhancements

Continuous Improvement & Enablement

• Stay current on emerging technologies, cybersecurity trends, and vendor roadmaps
• Maintain and pursue relevant certifications
• Share knowledge and best practices across teams
• Assist in refining service offerings, onboarding processes, and delivery standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 10+ years of experience in IT engineering, solution architecture, or technical pre-sales within an MSP or IT services environment
• Proven experience coordinating or leading technical projects

Technical Expertise

• Microsoft 365 and Azure
• Networking and firewall technologies
• Cybersecurity principles and compliance frameworks
• Virtualization (VMware and/or Hyper-V)
• Backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity solutions
• Strong PBX/telephony experience
• Experience creating client-facing technical documentation and project deliverables
• Excellent communication, organization, and time-management skills

Preferred Certifications

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect

Key Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Consultative, client-first mindset
• Ownership and accountability for technical solutions
• Collaborative and team-oriented approach
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Professional, confident, and solution-driven demeanor
• Willingness to travel locally and perform onsite client assessments and site surveys

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!

Companies Overview: Peacock Colors Company (PCC) was founded in 1925 in Chicago, IL as a paint and ink company. For the last 50 years Peacock has manufactured colorants and additives for the plastic processing industry. Vortex Liquid Color Company (VLCC) was founded in 1996 in Sheboygan, WI and provides liquid color concentrates for many engineering and commodity polymers. We create color chemistry for a sustainable future. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. Poly Compounding specializes in toll compounding of heat and shear sensitive engineered plastics with technical know-how and decades of experience in developing customized compounding processes specific to the need of the application. All enterprise companies contribute to the success of our customers by providing them brilliant colors, long stable color life, specialty compounds and draw the attention of consumers. We are leaders in our field and work relentlessly to satisfy our customer needs.

Key Accounts Manager (KAM) Plastics Colors and Additives:

Summary:

Key Accounts Manager (KAM) Plastics Colors and Additives: is responsible for the growth of Peacock Color and Vortex Liquid Color product sales in the Americas. Focus on retaining and growing current customers, pipeline of new customer development and closure, forecasting, support customer orders, line scheduling and maintaining all customers within payment terms. Scout new potential customers in previously unknown industrial markets and/or new applications. Create, maintain, and close opportunity in the pipeline to drive above-market growth. Key successes factors include negotiating, project management, networking and ability to build and maintain strong customer relationships. Ability to communicate effectively with all employees as well all customers. Upholds and supports organizational goals and values. Ability to handle multiple activities and must be outgoing, self-driven, pleasant & very personable.

Key Responsibilities:

Key Account Development & Sales Management:

• Own the relationship and projects at core customers and find new opportunities for growth within the accounts. Improve PCC share via gaining competition share.
• Find new/new accounts and drive new business growth by gaining technical specification at customer in the Americas. Understand Customer CTQ’s and relate it back to technical team to develop product for commercial success.
• Balance short term and long-term business objective effectively: drive new business growth and building a strong target position for the future.
• Develop strong technical understanding of Color and liquid color products in traditional and new application area.
• Identify and assess the current customer base and prospects for selling additional PCC. This includes selling price, volume, and customer buying criteria, market/business dynamics and entry strategies.
• Relationships & customer satisfaction.
• Short-term & long-term forecasts.
• Manage complaints.
• Manage credit terms/account receivables.
• Proactively leverage relationships to obtain the Voice of Customers, understand & articulate value propositions, and monitor the competitive landscape.

Project Management:

• Utilize skills to map new business projects and application development (see below)
• Manage projects and developments through the development process and drive completion of milestones per established timelines.
• Strong problem-solving skills

Application Development:

• Utilize specific technical expertise to translate innovations and differentiated products to commercial success.
• Interact with Color development lab and manufacturing organizations to facilitate success by communicating unmet needs in new applications.
• Internal and external influencing skills
• Communicate product quality needs to Manufacturing and technical personnel.

Teamwork is critical due to the diversity of talents involved. Focus of the team on key deliverables and the value of the market dynamic are very important. Development of the capabilities of each direct report is important to the succession options for the company.

Core Competencies (A must have):

• Communication skills: Effectively respond to customer needs, demonstrate listening, questioning, clarifying and summarizing skills.
• Commercial/Negotiating Skills: Build consensus and agreement at customer organization and secure commitments.
• Business Decision Making: Financial acumen, cost and benefits, lean for past experience, problem solving and develop solutions.
• Strategic Thinking: Develop and execute business strategy, understand competitors-strength and weakness, understand and address the needs of multiple customers.
• Results Oriented: Proven commercial track record with sustained business results and topline growth, accountability for target follow up and closure. Ability to break complex problems into manageable task and direct necessary resources to meet and beat deadline.
• Passion for Excellence: Integrity and resilience a must. High level of collaboration, willing to accept constructive criticism/feedback, lead with example, exhibit and expect hard work, deep passion and breed success.

QUALIFYING & REQUIREMENTS:

• BS degree in business, science or engineering or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in sales and marketing in differentiated markets.
• Ability to interact with R&D and manufacturing to facilitate developments, complaint investigations etc.
• Business development, application development, project management, and pull-through marketing experience with proven track record.
• Background in the plastics industry, but not required.
• Proven ability to influence internal and external decision makers.
• Results oriented.
• Strong communication and sales skill.
• Strong team player.
• Comfortable and efficient with working independently.

Aegis is partnered with a growing precision sheet metal fabrication manufacturer in the Chicagoland area that supports OEM customers from prototype through full production. This company operates in a fast-paced job shop environment and prides itself on quality, accountability, and collaboration between engineering and production.

They are seeking a Quality Manager to lead plant-level quality systems and oversee a team of quality technicians.

Daily Responsibilities:

• Own and maintain ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System
• Lead internal, external, and customer audits
• Drive corrective actions (8D, 5 Why, CAPA)
• Manage customer quality communication and complaint resolution
• Oversee inspection processes including blueprint and GD&T interpretation
• Develop and track KPIs related to scrap, rework, and performance
• Mentor and lead a team of 5 quality inspectors
• Partner with production and engineering to resolve manufacturing issues

Requirements:

• 5+ years quality experience within precision sheet metal fabrication
• Strong ISO 9001:2015 experience
• Audit leadership experience
• Root cause analysis expertise
• Leadership experience managing direct reports
• Hands-on manufacturing presence

The objective of the Senior Project Manager is to lead and mentor project teams, serve as a trusted partner to customers, and oversee the successful planning, design, procurement, and execution of electrical construction projects while meeting schedule, budget, and quality objectives.

Essential Duties

• Plan, prepare and/or review technical specifications, contract documents, and estimates
• Review electrical drawings and specifications for lighting, power distribution, data/voice cabling, special systems, and fire alarm systems
• Responsible for total management of multiple complex and/or large-scaled projects over a $5M+ threshold from time of assignment to turnover of operations
• Expected to manage an aggregate of $15M+ in billings annually
• Interact with Customers, Vendors, Field and Engineering teams to ensure project is completed on schedule and within budget
• Work with superintendents and foremen to plan, organize, and direct activities related to projects
• Conduct site visits to identify and solve problems and verify that construction is proceeding in accordance with design specs
• Provide mentorship and guidance to Junior Project Management team
• Continually seeks opportunities to increase customer satisfaction and develop lasting relationships

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering; or Field experience preferred
• 8+ years Project Management experience
• Experience with oversight of $5M+ in Contract Value
• Effectively lead and mentor Junior Project Management employees
• Customer relationship-oriented
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Ability to meet critical deadlines
• Ability to be self-motivated, proactive, and an effective team player

Overview:

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

Core Responsibilities:

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

Qualifications:

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

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