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Non-Destructive Examination (NDE) Engineer (Entry level to Early Career)

Spring Grove, Illinois

7/8/2026

Direct Hire

On-Site

Non-Destructive Examination (NDE) Engineer Location: Illinois A leading U.S. manufacturer of highly engineered forged components is seeking a Non-Destructive Examination (NDE) Engineer to support and advance inspection technologies across multiple manufacturing operations. This is an outstanding opportunity for an early-career engineer who wants to combine engineering, manufacturing, quality, and advanced NDT technologies in a hands-on environment

CNC Process Engineer

Forest Park, Illinois

8/13/2026

Direct Hire

On-Site

$90000 - $110000 / yr

CNC PROCESS ENGINEER   I.           Primary Function Plan, design, develop CNC manufacturing process for current and future components production as well as production of tooling.   II.         Major Duties and Responsibilities: ·          Designs processes and equipment related to the

Manufacturing Engineer

Rockford, Illinois

8/4/2026

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Take your engineering career to the next level with a growing manufacturer that continues to invest in state-of-the-art equipment, advanced machining technology, and automation. This is a high-impact role where you'll partner closely with operations to improve manufacturing processes, increase efficiency, and drive continuous improvement across the production floor. You'll have the opportunity to

Senior Applications Engineer MIM (Metal Injection Molding)

Rockford, Illinois

6/3/2026

Direct Hire

On-Site

$100000 - $130000 / yr

Requirements: Seeking Applications / Product Engineer with MIM (metal injection molding) or powder metals experience. Design skills and customer interface experience. Position Summary: As a member of the Advanced Technology Engineering Team, this position promotes growth of the Company by strategically planning and executing the design, development and promotion of new products, applications, and markets. This position also provides support to

Corporate Director of Engineering Sensors (Hybrid)

Chicago, Illinois

6/22/2026

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Hybrid

$200000 - $250000 / yr

Requirements: Seeking a Director / Manager of Development Engineering for sensors. Should have a diverse applications for sensors such as automotive, commercial vehicle, off road, industrial or adjacent markets. Should have management of engineering groups for both U.S. and globally. Duties: You will lead the development of sensor products for the U.S. and global markets. This will include developing electronic-based

Global Talent Acquisition Specialist - Manufacturing/Engineering (Onsite)

Naperville, Illinois

8/3/2026

Direct Hire

On-Site

$95000 - $120000 / yr

Recruiter – Manufacturing (Salaried Employees) We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Recruiter to join our Talent Acquisition team. This role focuses on recruiting salaried employees for a fast-paced manufacturing environment, supporting a range of functional areas including engineering, operations, management, and corporate roles. The ideal candidate has a strong background in full lifecycle recruiting within manufacturing or industrial

Automation Technician/Engineer

Chicago, Illinois

7/17/2026

Direct Hire

On-Site

$29 - $40 / hr

Automation Technician/Engineer Our client, a leading custom plastic injection molding manufacturer serving diverse industries just outside of Chicago, IL, is seeking an experienced Automation Technician to support the installation, troubleshooting, and optimization of automated manufacturing systems. Position Summary The Automation Technician will be responsible for maintaining, programming, and improving automated production equipment to ensure efficient, reliable, and safe operation. This

Sr. EHS Engineer

North Central, Illinois

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On-Site

Senior EHSS Engineer Location: North Central, IL   Key Requirements: Bachelor's degree in health and safety, environmental science, engineering, or another technical field. Seven or more years of relevant EHSS experience, preferably in a manufacturing or similarly fast-paced industrial environment. Working knowledge of OSHA and industrial hygiene requirements. Demonstrated success developing and implementing safety improvement programs that produce

CNC Field Service Engineer

Chicago, Illinois

8/17/2026

Direct Hire

$35 - $55 / hr

We are partnered with an amazing CNC Machine Tool Builder on their search for CNC Field Service Engineers! As a Field Service Engineer, you will provide installation, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance support for CNC machine tools at customer facilities nationwide. This role is critical to ensuring optimal machine performance and delivering an exceptional customer experience. The ideal candidate brings strong

Maintenance & Reliability Manager

North Central, Illinois

Direct Hire

On-Site

Key Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering required. Approximately 7 to 10 years of experience in a chemical plant environment, or 10+ years of plant experience with direct responsibility for maintenance, reliability, and predictive/preventive maintenance programs. Demonstrated success developing and executing maintenance and reliability strategies that improve equipment performance, operational efficiency, and cost effectiveness. Strong leadership

Maintenance/Project Engineer

Aurora, Illinois

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On-Site

What's Special About This Job? This is an opportunity to join a startup company that is getting a lot attention (and funding). Currently, the company is on the cusp of rapid expansion - this role will be oriented towards scaling the process on an aggressive schedule with future full-scale commercialization on the horizon. This is a chance to be

Outside Technical Sales Representative

Chicago, Illinois

8/3/2026

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On-Site

Title: Outside Technical Sales Representative Location: Cleveland, Columbus OH or Chicago, IL   Job Summary:   The Outside Technical Sales Representative represents the company and its partner brand by serving as a key customer-facing resource for engineered products and solutions within the appliance and technical components industries. This role is responsible for supporting existing programs, developing new business opportunities

Corporate Process Quality Manager

Spring Grove, Illinois

7/25/2026

Direct Hire

On-Site

Position Summary: The Corporate Process Quality Manager is accountable for leading a collaborate initiative to create and develop a best in class process control, quality culture, problem solving culture, to provide technical direction for all manufacturing departments, and implement sustainable process improvements on the shop floor. This role focuses on helping integrate customer requirements (Nuclear, Military, Aerospace, NADCAP, AS9001) withing

Facilities Manager

Bedford Park, Illinois

7/20/2026

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On-Site

$140000 - $160000 / yr

Facilities Manager – Personal Care Products Manufacturing Location: Bedford Park, IL (On-site) Compensation: $140,000–$160,000 base + bonus Overview A century-old, family-owned personal care products manufacturer is adding a Facilities Manager to take full ownership of facility systems and infrastructure at a large, automated production campus in the Bedford Park area. This is a newly created position

Materials Lead

Rockford, Illinois

8/17/2026

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$90000 - $110000 / yr

Description Job Summary The Materials Lead is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day planning, procurement, inventory control, and material flow required to support our precision aerospace manufacturing operations. This role will ensure material availability while optimizing inventory, improving supplier performance, and supporting on-time delivery to our customers. The Materials Lead will work cross-functionally with Operations, Production, Engineering

MIM Operations Manager (Metal Injection Molding)

Rockford, Illinois

8/12/2026

Direct Hire

On-Site

$145000 - $165000 / yr

Requirements: Should have technical degree or related.  Strong expertise in MIM Processing (feedstock, molding, debinding, sintering). Should have some leadership skills of technical personnel.  Understanding of metallurgical and materials principles. Duties: The MIM Operations Manager is responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of Metal Injection Molding (MIM) production while serving as the technical leader for MIM

Corporate Systems Quality Manager

Spring Grove, Illinois

7/25/2026

Direct Hire

On-Site

Corporate Systems Quality Assurance Manager Position Summary The Corporate Systems Quality Assurance Manager is responsible for leading and supporting the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of company-wide quality management systems, quality assurance policies, compliance programs, and regulatory initiatives across manufacturing operations. This role provides leadership and oversight for customer quality requirements, auditing systems, inspection functions, supplier quality, corrective action

Regional Sales Manager (Grinding)

Chicago, Illinois

7/7/2026

Direct Hire

$100000 - $120000 / yr

We are partnered with an industry-leading manufacturer of high-precision CNC grinding systems to identify a Regional Sales Manager responsible for driving capital equipment sales throughout the Midwest. This position focuses on developing new business while growing existing customer relationships across automotive, aerospace, medical, heavy equipment, and general manufacturing markets. The ideal candidate combines technical manufacturing knowledge with consultative

Senior Account Executive – Industrial Sales

Naperville, Illinois

7/3/2026

Direct Hire

Hybrid

$120000 - $200000 / yr

Senior Account Executive – Industrial Sales Location: Naperville, IL (Hybrid / Remote / Field-Based) - MUST LIVE IN CHICAGO AREA / SUBURBS Compensation: $120,000–$140,000 base + commission | Total comp $150,000–$200,000+ Overview A well-established industrial manufacturer with a premium domestic product line is looking for a field-based sales professional to take ownership of a defined territory in the

IT Channel Sales Executive

Chicago, Illinois

7/27/2026

Direct Hire

Hybrid

$125000 / yr

We are partnered with an unstoppable force in the Technology space on their search for a Global Technology Advisor (IT Channel Sales Executive)! This organization continues to experience tremendous growth across UCaaS, CCaaS, IaaS, SD-WAN, BRaaS, DRaas, and Cybersecurity solutions; opportunities are endless! The Global Technology Advisor will be responsible for generating new monthly recurring revenue (MRC), maintaining strong

Maintenance Supervisor -1st shift

St Charles, Illinois

7/20/2026

Direct Hire

Job Title: Maintenance Supervisor – 1 st shift Location: St. Charles, Illinois Salary: $80-1000K plus bonus Job Summary of the Maintenance Supervisor:  T he 1 st shift Maintenance Supervisor will lead the maintenance teams in the installation, repair, and preventive maintenance of all critical equipment across the plant, facilities, utilities, and powerhouse. You will oversee the maintenance of

Director of Manufacturing

Montgomery, Illinois

7/3/2026

Direct Hire

On-Site

$160000 - $200000 / yr

Director of Manufacturing – Precision Components & Refurbishment Location: Montgomery, IL (On-site) Compensation: $150,000–$200,000 base + bonus potential Overview A regulated precision aerospace manufacturing operation is adding a Director of Manufacturing to lead a specialized facility focused on component repair and aftermarket production. The facility serves industries including automotive, aerospace, and medical devices, producing parts that meet or

Chief Executive Officer

Chicago, Illinois

8/13/2026

Direct Hire

Remote Available

$250000 - $400000 / yr

Chief Executive Officer We are seeking an experienced CEO to lead and scale a global SaaS company through its next phase of growth. This executive will drive strategy, operations, product direction, and profitability while leading M&A initiatives and building a high-performing leadership team.   Key Requirements 20+ years as a CEO, President, GM, or senior operating executive

IT and OT Software Applications Manager

Spring Grove, Illinois

7/25/2026

Direct Hire

Job Title: IT & OT Software and Applications Manager Reports To: IT Director Position Summary: We are seeking an experienced IT & OT Software and Applications Manager to lead a team of software developers, application specialists, and data scientists. This role is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining business and operational software systems that drive efficiency, quality, and innovation. The

Maintenance Technician

Chicago, Illinois

7/17/2026

Full Time

On-Site

$26 - $33 / hr

Maintenance Technician Our client, a leading plastic injection molding manufacturer serving diverse markets just outside of Chicago, IL, is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to ensure optimal performance and reliability of automated production equipment.  This is a 1st shift position Monday through Friday 7am to 4pm with a rotating shift on Saturday's. Position Summary The Maintenance Technician is

Industrial Millwright

Skokie, Illinois

7/3/2026

Direct Hire

On-Site

$25 - $32 / hr

Industrial Millwright – Apprentice | Manual Machining & Die Repair Location: Skokie, IL Pay: $28.00–$32.00/hour Schedule: 1st Shift Overview A respected metal fabrication operation is adding an Industrial Millwright to work directly alongside a seasoned veteran who is ready to pass on decades of hands-on knowledge. One of two long-tenured tool room employees recently retired, and the remaining