718 Forward Deployed Engineering jobs in Chicago,IL

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Manufacturing Technician

Motorola Solutions - Chicago, IL

Manufacturing Technician

OnsiteHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

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Senior Engineer - Civil/Structural Engineering Standards

ComEd

Villa Park, IL 60181

$103,200/yr

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Customs Trade Agent

FedEx Logistics

Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

$20.22/hr

Hybrid~ 36 minUrgently HiringEducation AssistanceHealth InsuranceRetirement Benefit

HS Diploma or GED required
No industry experience required
No work experience required
A minimum of one (1) year of experience using computer systems in a professional, educational, or comparable environment with the ability to perform routine tasks such as data entry, document creation, navigation of standard software applications, and operation of basic office equipment
Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
Organizational Skills
Inter-personal skills
Handle high volume of work
Handle time sensitive work
Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
Ability to use multiple systems and reference material
Interact with internal staff, management of all levels, internal departments
HYBRID: Candidates must reside within 50 miles of 1101 Busse Road, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
MS Suite, multiple screens, website research, and experience in a production driven environment where you met, hourly, daily or weekly quotas
Self-motivated with excellent time management skills
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Advanced Manufacturing - Industrial Engineer (REMOTE)

Dover Corporation

Downers Grove, IL 60515

RemoteEducation AssistanceHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering (preferred) or Mechanical/Electrical Engineering with strong focus on manufacturing systems and assembly operations.
Minimum 5 years of experience in assembly-driven manufacturing environments, with a focus on flow optimization, line efficiency, and productivity improvement.
Proven experience designing and improving assembly lines, including line balancing, takt time definition, and labor optimization.
Strong expertise in material management and internal logistics systems, including PFEP (Plan for Every Part), Kanban, FIFO, and pull-based replenishment systems.
Demonstrated experience in analyzing and optimizing end-to-end material flow, including line-side delivery, part presentation, and WIP control.
Solid understanding of manufacturing and assembly processes, including workstation design, operator ergonomics, and one-piece flow implementation.
Hands-on experience with Value Stream Mapping (VSM), Cycle Time (CT) studies, and bottleneck analysis to drive flow efficiency and lead-time reduction.
Experience supporting industrialization and assembly line setup, including equipment specification, integration, and performance validation aligned with flow requirements.
Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles, with emphasis on flow, pull systems, waste elimination, and standard work in assembly environments.
Experience developing and sustaining standard work, visual management, and flow control mechanisms across production lines.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with ability to influence OpCo teams, production leaders, and supply chain stakeholders.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in dynamic, fast-paced production environments.
Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and results orientation, with focus on operational execution and measurable impact.
Highly organized, with a structured and analytical approach to solving flow, material availability, and line performance challenges.
Data-driven mindset with the ability to develop scalable and practical solutions for assembly and material flow systems.
Travel as required (up to 60%) to support OpCo engagement and onsite implementation of assembly and flow improvements.
Work Arrangement: Remote

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Senior Engineer -Structural Engineering

ComEd

Villa Park, IL 60181

$103,200/yr

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Carrier Sales Representative - 2nd Shift

Forward Air, Inc.

Des Plaines, IL 60019

$60,000-$65,000/yr

~ 27 min Onsite

Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment

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Manufacturing Technician - Assembly

Smiths Group

Morton Grove, IL 60053

~ 22 min Onsite

High School Diploma or Equivalent
Minimum 2-3 years of experience in Oil & Gas or rotating equipment industry
Ability to read technical drawings is essential
The ideal background would be someone skilled in fine measurements
Assembly /Test experience in Gas Seals would be an advantage
Good IT Skills - MS office
Good understanding of Continuous Improvement and associated tools

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Manufacturing Technician - Assembly (2nd shift)

Smiths Group

Morton Grove, IL 60053

~ 22 min Onsite

Minimum 2-3 years of experience in Oil & Gas or rotating equipment industry.
Ability to read technical drawings is essential.
The ideal background would be someone skilled in fine measurements.
Assembly /Test experience in Gas Seals would be an advantage.
Good IT Skills - MS office
Good understanding of Continuous Improvement and associated tools

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Cost Engineering & Sourcing Strategy Analyst - Onsite

Ace Hardware Corporation

Oak Brook, IL 60523

$88,400-$110,700/yr

~ 27 min OnsiteChildcare AssistanceEducation AssistanceHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years' prior work experience, ideally in some of the following fields: Manufacturing, engineering, commodity trading, sourcing, analytics, forecasting, merchandising, product design, category management, consulting, project management
Bachelor's degree or graduate degree preferred
Education: Applicable fields of study include but are not limited to: Business, economics, engineering, analytics, mathematics, data science, supply chain, purchasing, merchandising, manufacturing, product design
WORK AUTHORIZATION: This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.

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Mechanic

The Timken Company

Mokena, IL 60448

$21-$28/hr

~ 49 min Onsite

Must have a high school degree or equivalent
0-2 years experience
Applicant must be able to walk, stand, climb, lift up and/or move up to 50 pounds, see, hear and use hands to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms
Must have both verbal and written communication skills
Must have the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
Must be able to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
Must have mathematical skills with the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals, along with ability to compute rate, ratio and percent
Must be able to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization

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