Engineering Structures Jobs in Lisle, IL

• Develop, implement, and improve manufacturing processes for electronic products.
• Collaborate with R&D and design teams to ensure designs are manufacturable and cost-effective.
• Identify and troubleshoot production issues, providing effective solutions.
• Support process validation, equipment qualification, and production ramp-up activities.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop and maintain work instructions, process documentation, and standard operating procedures.
• Analyze production data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement.
• Support supplier and internal audits related to manufacturing processes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, preferably in electronics production.
• Strong understanding of PCB assembly, electronic components, soldering processes, and testing.
• Experience with process improvement methodologies: Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen.

Director of Manufacturing Operations

Location: Hybrid / On-site (as required)

Reports to: COO

The Director of Manufacturing Operations is responsible for end-to-end manufacturing execution and scale for DeNova Detect’s life-safety product portfolio. This role ensures that products are built safely, on time, on cost, and in compliance, while building a resilient manufacturing ecosystem capable of supporting rapid growth across retail, commercial, utility, and legislative-driven demand.

This leader serves as the operational bridge between engineering, supply chain, quality, regulatory, and commercial teams, translating product strategy into reliable, scalable production.

Core Responsibilities

Manufacturing & Production Leadership

• Own global manufacturing strategy across internal and contract manufacturing partners
• Establish and manage production plans aligned with sales forecasts and launch timelines
• Ensure consistent achievement of cost, quality, delivery, and yield targets
• Lead capacity planning to support demand surges driven by retail promotions, legislation, or national media exposure
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies

Contract Manufacturer & Supplier Management

• Select, onboard, and manage contract manufacturers (CMs) and key component suppliers
• Negotiate manufacturing agreements, pricing, lead times, and service-level expectations
• Implement performance scorecards for CMs and suppliers (OTIF, quality, cost, responsiveness)
• Conduct regular audits and business reviews to ensure compliance and risk mitigation

Quality, Compliance & Regulatory Readiness

• Ensure manufacturing processes comply with all applicable standards and certifications, including:
• UL /ETL (as applicable)
• State and federal life-safety regulations
• Partner with internal teams to support certifications, audits, and change control
• Ensure all NCE Quality Control metrics are met or exceeded
• Implement continuous improvement process for quality and manufacturing
• Own manufacturing-related corrective actions (CAPAs), root cause analysis, and preventive controls

New Product Introduction (NPI) & Scale-Up

• Lead manufacturing readiness for new product introductions from pilot builds through mass production
• Partner with Engineering on DFM/DFA, tooling decisions, and test strategies
• Establish production validation, ramp-up plans, and early yield stabilization

Cost Management & Margin Expansion

• Drive COGS reduction initiatives without compromising safety or quality
• Optimize labor, materials, tooling, and logistics costs
• Support margin expansion initiatives tied to volume growth and supplier consolidation

Risk Management & Business Continuity

• Identify and mitigate manufacturing risks (single-source suppliers, geopolitical risk, capacity constraints)
• Develop contingency plans for supply disruptions, demand spikes, or quality events
• Support inventory strategy decisions in collaboration with Supply Chain and Finance

Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Serve as a key operational voice in executive planning and growth discussions
• Collaborate closely with our Japan Engineering Team, Sales and Marketing

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or related field
• 10+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing operations, preferably in:
• Consumer electronics
• Life-safety, IoT, or regulated hardware products
• Proven experience managing contract manufacturers and global supply partners
• Strong working knowledge of regulated manufacturing environments
• Demonstrated success scaling production in high-growth environments

Preferred

• MBA or advanced degree
• Experience with UL-listed or safety-critical products
• Lean Six Sigma certification
• Experience supporting national retail or utility-driven distribution models

This role is critical to DeNova Detect’s ability to save lives at scale. As demand grows through retail expansion, legislative adoption, and national awareness campaigns, the Director of Manufacturing Operations ensures that every product shipped meets the company’s promise of safety, reliability, and trust.

Ready to build your career at one of the nation’s leading real estate development companies? InSite Real Estate is seeking a passionate, skilled Project Manager, (Junior), to join our Project Development Group. InSite is a quality-driven, growth-centered real estate development company committed to helping our employees excel through challenging but rewarding projects, competitive benefits, and charting their own career paths.

Who We Are

InSite Real Estate is a nationally recognized commercial real estate development company based in Oak Brook, Illinois. Since our founding in 1988, InSite Real Estate has completed over 650 industrial, office, and retail projects in over 45 states across the nation. Throughout our decades of experience developing, owning, and operating tenant-driven investment property, we have worked on projects ranging from 2,000 SF to 2.6 million SF in size, and $1 million to $250 million in value.

Our commitment to quality, integrity, and the growth of each of our employees makes InSite Real Estate an ideal place to accelerate your career. At InSite, we believe that individual growth and satisfaction lead to company growth, and we are committed to our employees’ success and professional development. InSite’s fast-paced, collaborative, and fun company culture makes it a great place to work, and as one of the nation’s leading real estate development companies, InSite is a financially strong, stable, and reliable employer.

Primary Responsibilities

• Participate with the Project Principal, Managing Director – Retail, and Director of Construction on the site plan, budget model, and schedule for potential new developments.
• Assist with site investigations documenting pre-construction conditions.
• Identify any potential issues that may incur additional project costs to overcome (e.g., grading, storm water quality or quantity control, wetlands, floodplains, easements, access, utilities, entitlements).
• Maintain critical dates, schedule, and document management to track the due diligence/inspection process.
• Review and analyze project documents including construction plans and specifications, due diligence documents, utility agreements, and municipal code.
• Familiarity with permitting and entitlement.
• Travel required

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering required.
• Qualified candidates without the relevant experience will have the opportunity for training and practical learning.
• 0 to 3 years of progressively responsible experience in civil engineering, site planning, and land development preferred.
• Knowledge of site planning, site engineering, and storm water design and management.
• Knowledge of site development (i.e. conceptual site planning, entitlements, due diligence, engineering).
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Office, and MS Project is preferred. Working knowledge of MS Visio, Site Ops, SketchUp, and Yardi is a plus.
• Local candidates only.

Benefits

• Generous paid vacation and sick time.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance (short and long term).
• 401(k) plan with 5% match and immediate vesting.
• Voluntary benefit offerings: critical illness, accident insurance, hospital stay and pet insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts including dependent care.
• Opportunities to increase earnings through our annual incentive bonus.
• Fitness center on-site & discount membership to Lifetime Oakbrook.
• Company-paid cell phone.
• Personal financial planning services.
• Exciting and collaborative culture.
• Limitless opportunities for professional growth.

Job Posting: VDC Technician

Starting Salary Range: $55,000 - $62,000

Reports to: Director of Engineering and Design

Location: Woodridge, IL

AMS Industries, Inc. is a leading mechanical contracting firm serving the commercial, industrial, refrigeration, and nuclear industries (PMT). With over 60 years of experience, AMS has grown from a small refrigeration contractor into a multi-discipline, multi-market MEP contractor with more than 1,000 employees. We are committed to delivering exceptional service to our clients, investing in the development of our people, and strengthening the communities we serve.

Located at our Woodridge, IL facility and reporting to the Director of Engineering and Design, the VDC Technician will support project teams through the development, coordination, and management of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) deliverables. This role plays a critical part in ensuring project accuracy, coordination across trades, and the successful execution of design and construction documentation. The VDC Technician will collaborate closely with engineering, project management, and field teams to produce coordinated models, drawings, and digital project documentation.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare Permit and Design Documents.
• Prepare Shop Drawings through careful project coordination.
• Prepare As-built Documents.
• Visit jobsites for Coordination.
• Attend project coordination meetings.
• Collaborate with the project management team and field staff on project requirements and ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Support design team on project work through modeling and adherence with project standards.
• Lead project coordination meetings, as required by contract.
• Manage and distribute coordinated digital documents to the project team.
• Link BIM to project Construction Administration Phase for submittals, construction models, shop drawings and schedules.
• Create Revit assemblies in response to project needs.
• Provide support for electronic file submissions.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED required; college degree preferred.
• 5 years of VDC experience.
• Proficiency in the Autodesk suite of construction platforms including AutoCAD, Revit and Navisworks.
• Experience in construction or trade experience a plus.
• Experience in reality capture and point cloud processing a plus.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to work independently, a self-starter who is both goal-oriented and customer-oriented.

What we offer:

• Health Insurance and ESOP (Employee owned) package.
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) with Medical PPO
• FSA and Dependent Care
• 401K Matching
• Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave
• Generous PTO roll-over policy
• Social events and outings throughout the year

Client Overview:

With one of the industry’s best reputations and a consistent pipeline of projects across Chicago, this General Contractor is looking for a Senior Project Manager with 7-20 years of experience as they continue to expand in '26.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of construction projects valued up to $10M+.
• Manage projects from preconstruction through project closeout, ensuring schedule, budget, and quality objectives are achieved.
• Oversee project teams including project managers, project engineers, superintendents, and subcontractors.
• Coordinate closely with architectural and engineering teams within the integrated AEC environment.
• Manage project financials including budgets, forecasting, cost control, and change management.
• Maintain strong client relationships and serve as the primary point of contact throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead project meetings, reporting, and communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, contractual requirements, and company procedures.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of construction project management experience.
• Proven experience delivering complex projects.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• Ability to oversee project financials, schedules, and client relationships.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred.

Job Offer:

• $135,000 - $175,000 salary
• Yearly bonus
• Monthly truck allowance or company vehicle
• Gas gard
• BCBS Healthcare package – cost covered 80% for the employee and family
• 401K company match
• Laptop & company cell phone
• PTO, Sick Days & Floating Days
• Projects only in Chicago – circa 40 miles of downtown
• Commuter benefits

-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.

-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.

-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.

-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.

-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.

-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

Qualifications:

-Degree – Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, etc..

-5+ years of professional working experience within a manufacturing/assembly based setting

-Experience working within a new product development, new product introduction, R&D or prototyping based setting

-Experience with strategic sourcing deployment

-Ability to manage a project from concept through to completion for a new supplier/part

Heavy Duty Account Manager – Tier 1 Supplier

We’re helping a Tier 1 automotive supplier add an Account Manager supporting Heavy Duty and Commercial Vehicle OEM business.

This role will manage key customer relationships while supporting current programs and identifying new opportunities with truck and commercial vehicle manufacturers.

What you’ll be doing

• Manage relationships with purchasing and engineering teams at Heavy Duty OEMs

• Support RFQs, pricing discussions, and program launches

• Coordinate internally with engineering and operations teams

• Identify opportunities for future commercial vehicle programs

Ideal background

• Experience supporting commercial vehicle or heavy-duty OEM customers

• Tier 1 supplier experience

• Sales or account management background in automotive or trucking

If you have experience supporting commercial vehicle customers and are open to hearing about new opportunities, please send resume to

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.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Manager of Quality Assurance

Food & Ingredient Manufacturing | Multi-Site Oversight

Reports To: Director of Operations

Schedule: M–F | 6:30 AM – 4:00 PM

About the Company

A long-standing food manufacturing organization with more than four decades in the industry, specializing in spices, seasonings, and ingredient processing. The company supports commercial and industrial customers and is known for strong relationships, operational responsiveness, and deep expertise in handling agricultural raw materials. They operate in a dynamic environment where ingredient variability, customer-specific specifications, and efficient production processes must align smoothly.

Position Summary

The Manager of Quality Assurance leads and strengthens quality systems across multiple facilities. This role ensures consistent product quality, regulatory compliance, and effective execution of quality and food safety programs across manufacturing operations and supplier networks. The ideal leader is structured, process-driven, and able to bring clarity and accountability to quality procedures while balancing cost efficiency and operational realities.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Systems & Compliance

• Lead SQF, HACCP, GMP, FSMA, and regulatory compliance across all locations.
• Maintain audit readiness through structured project plans and accurate documentation.
• Strengthen CAPA and root cause analysis systems.
• Monitor production activities and address risks proactively.
• Support internal, customer, and third-party audits.

Supplier Quality & FSVP Oversight

• Oversee supplier qualification, approval, and ongoing performance monitoring.
• Maintain FSVP compliance and review incoming material documentation.
• Investigate supplier deviations and implement corrective/preventive actions.
• Partner with procurement and operations to support quality and supply reliability.

Customer-Facing Quality Leadership

• Serve as the primary point of contact for customer quality communication.
• Lead customer complaint investigations with timely, structured responses.
• Identify trends and implement improvements to reduce repeat issues.
• Reinforce the organization’s commitment to product integrity and long-term partnerships.

Production & Specification Oversight

• Work closely with production teams to ensure products meet customer-specific requirements.
• Understand agricultural raw material variability (color, granulation, moisture, form) and its production impact.
• Support compliant deviations, reblends, or formulation adjustments when needed.
• Improve and document processes related to variability management.
• Ensure quality documentation enables timely release of finished goods.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead quality teams across multiple sites with clear roles and accountability.
• Develop department KPIs aligned with company objectives.
• Foster collaboration across production, operations, and supply chain.
• Establish consistent communication rhythms and build a cohesive, accountable quality organization.

Process & Continuous Improvement

• Identify workflow inefficiencies and implement data-driven improvements.
• Enhance ERP usage, documentation visibility, and general quality systems effectiveness.
• Promote continuous improvement while balancing quality standards with operational and cost considerations.

Required Qualifications

• 7–15+ years of quality leadership experience in food or ingredient manufacturing.
• Strong working knowledge of GFSI, FSMA, and food safety systems.
• Experience partnering with production teams and managing customer specifications.
• Proven ability to create structured project plans and documentation systems.
• Experience with FSVP and supplier quality programs.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills.
• Team management and cross-functional leadership experience.
• Proficiency in ERP platforms, quality software, and standard computer applications.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace.

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IT Operations Specialist

Reports to: Director of Technology

Role Overview

The IT Operations Specialist supports day-to-day technology operations across corporate offices and jobsites. This role serves as the primary point of contact for end-user support and works closely with the Director of Technology to strengthen and mature the company’s internal IT operations capability.

This position is ideal for a hands-on technical professional who enjoys problem-solving, working directly with users, and contributing to a structured and evolving IT environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide L1/L2 support for Windows 10/11 environments
• Troubleshoot Microsoft 365, Procore, Viewpoint, and related SaaS platforms
• Resolve login, MFA, and access-related issues
• Perform onboarding and offboarding (AD, M365 licensing, device configuration)
• Configure and deploy laptops, tablets, and mobile devices
• Troubleshoot basic networking issues (IP, DHCP, DNS)
• Coordinate with the MSP for escalations when required
• Maintain accurate ticket documentation and follow structured processes
• Identify recurring issues and suggest improvements
• Take ownership of assigned tickets through resolution or proper escalation

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of hands-on IT support experience (corporate or multi-site preferred)
• Strong Windows 10/11 troubleshooting skills and Microsoft 365 proficiency
• Hands-on experience managing users and groups in Active Directory (on-prem or hybrid preferred)
• Experience with Microsoft 365 in hybrid environments
• Working knowledge of networking fundamentals (IP addressing, DNS, DHCP, VLAN basics)
• Experience with ticketing systems
• Device provisioning experience
• Relevant certifications are a plus, demonstrated hands-on experience is highly valued.

Professional Skills

• Strong communication skills (technical to non-technical)
• Structured and methodical troubleshooting approach
• Process-driven and organized
• High accountability and ownership mindset
• Comfortable working in a hybrid internal + MSP support model
• Demonstrates responsiveness and reliability in hybrid work environments

Work Model

Primarily on-site role supporting multiple offices and jobsites.

On-site presence aligned with operational needs

• 1–2 remote days per week depending on workload and projects
• Full-time, Monday–Friday
• 7:00 AM on-site start time
• Occasional after-hours availability when scheduled in advance