Top Tech Jobs & Startup Jobs in Chicago, IL

Supports equipment manufacturing through technical troubleshooting, specification management, quality testing, root-cause analysis, manufacturing documentation, engineering change management, lean improvement, new product introduction, prototype builds, and capital project execution. Serves as the plant mechanical engineering liaison with Corporate Engineering, R&D, Production, and Design teams while managing plant infrastructure improvements and capital budgets.

Manage existing customer accounts and develop new business across the Great Lakes territory. Responsibilities include maintaining CRM data, forecasting sales, preparing quotes, negotiating commercial terms, coordinating orders, providing technical customer support, identifying ion exchange needs, attending trade shows, and meeting sales targets. The role requires extensive ion exchange industry experience, customer travel, and technical knowledge of water treatment solutions.

Leads logistics and warehouse operations across three facilities, overseeing material handling, shipping, receiving, inventory control, scheduling, compliance, budgeting, and continuous improvement. Coordinates with plant operations, procurement, transportation, customer service, and sales teams to maintain efficient material flow. Tracks performance metrics, controls inventory accuracy and costs, and provides leadership and coaching to logistics personnel.

Grow sales within an assigned Chicago-area territory through consultative selling, account expansion, new business development, and customer relationship management. Build sales pipelines using CRM and digital tools, recommend cleaning and sanitation programs, improve customer operations, provide training, and coordinate with internal service teams. The role requires 10% overnight travel, driving a company vehicle, and maintaining customer and industry relationships.