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Engineering 

Electrical Engineer

MM3113-Electrical Engineer-Illinois

The Electronics Engineer is responsible for the design and development of new products.

Responsibilities:

Specification, design, simulation, prototyping, testing and documentation of electronic components

Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements

Experience:

Experience working with consumer products or the automotive industry and detailed knowledge of the European EMC, RoHS and WEEE Directives

History of designing electronic assemblies that meet UL or ETL and CE safety regulations

Ability to use PCB layout and documentation tools, firmware and software development tools

BP2112-CAD Design Engineer-Illinois

The newly created position will play a key role in the continued growth and success of the company. Working closely with the VP of Product Development and Project Managers you will contribute to building a world-class product development department.

Specific responsibilities include:

Develop solid models, engineering drawings and BOMS's for new product concepts.

Create and maintain 3-D CAD Models and Assemblies using SolidWorks and work with  overseas Engineering staff on design for manufacturability.

Design parts using a variety of materials and processes. These include injection molded, blow-molded and roto-molded plastics, metal fabrication and assemblies, fabric construction and wood components.

Create prototype parts of CAD models using rapid prototyping technologies and traditional model making techniques.

Design complicated mechanical assemblies including components, mates, constraints and part interactions.

Required Skills:

B.S. Mechanical Engineering preferred

2+ years of work experience using Solidworks

Experience designing parts for a variety of manufacturing processes.

Candidate must be an effective problem solver and able to effectively communicate designs to Product Development team.

Energy and enthusiasm are essential. The right person will be willing and able to do what ever it takes to get the job done.

This position is ideal for an individual who is able to balance good analytical skills, creativity and stay focused on results. We need someone who loves challenge, enjoys problem solving and is committed to continuous improvement. Integrity, honesty, humor and warmth are necessary characteristics.

MM1000-Project Engineer- Midwest

Exciting new opportunity to join a market leader. Well established company that has a majority market share for over 20 years in their respective business. Our client is GROWING and looking for creative/innovative project engineers to help on continuing to build best in class products.  BSME degree required.  PE certification a plus

Minimum of 8 years experience with new product development

Career focus in Consumer products.  Experienced in all aspects of launching designs into mass production.  Extensive Project Management experience.  PMI certification a plus.  Extensive experience working with manufacturers in China.  Experienced and competent in developing/originating: specifications, plans, and report

Heavy aptitude & experience building electro-mechanical prototypes

Strong soldering, wiring, and debugging skills.  Thrive in fast paced ever changing environment.

115-BP Analog IC Design Engineer-FL, TX, IL, NJ, CA

Candidate should have experience in the conceptualization, design, layout and evaluation of Modern transceivers, analog monolithic filter design, discrete time/ switched-capacitor design techniques, and Phase-lock design techniques. 
Also, Experience as a mentor, chip lead or a group leader desirable.

MM1000-Project Engineer- Mid West

Exciting new Opportunity to join a market leader. Well established company that has a majority marketshare for over 20 years in their respective business. Our client is GROWING and looking for creative/innovative project engineers to help on continuing to build best in class products.  BSME degree required.  PE certification a plus

Minimum of 8 years experience with new product development

Career focus in Consumer products.  Experienced in all aspects of launching designs into mass production.  Extensive Project Management experience.  PMI certification a plus.  Extensive experience working with manufacturers in China.  Experienced and competent in developing/originating: specifications, plans, and report

Heavy aptitude & experience building electro-mechanical prototypes

Strong soldering, wiring, and debugging skills.  Thrive in fast paced ever changing environment.

BP001-Acoustics Engineer- Mid West

A Senior Engineer must provide strategic and tactical leadership for product development and is responsible for the success of complex engineering projects. This candidate must lead and conduct applied research and product development while maintaining product cost, product schedule and performance objectives.  Performs highly complicated and diversified engineering, research, and development and applies appropriate new product development tools such as advanced modeling, FEA, DFM/A, FMEA, DOE and statistical evaluation methods.  Qualified candidate will have a BS in Engineering/Physics, advanced degree highly preferred.  A minimum of 7 years experience designing and developing electronic components with strong project management skills required.  Strong communication skills and a proven track record of successfully launching new products are a must.

BP002-Sr. Mechanical Engineer-IL, MA

Responsible for initiating, evaluating and execution of implementing solutions for product design, product design changes, and product improvements of micro electro-mechanical products per product roadmap. Must be able to work in a fast paced environment and multi task between multiple projects.  Will serve in the mentoring and development of junior engineers.

BS/BA plus 7 - 10 years as an engineer, or MS/MA plus 3 - 5 years as an engineer, or Ph.D..  Personal computer skills that include spreadsheets, statistical analysis, and graphing are required.  CAD / PRO-E (Wildfire) skills including simulation programs and advanced mathematical modeling and analysis programs are preferred. 

CR1162-Digital Hardware Design Engineer

Assist in defining sub-system requirements and architectures, to include, preparing bids and proposals, plan and lead projects utilizing cross-functional teams.Also, perform circuit designs and analysis, develop, code and simulate programmable devices, lead printed circuit board designs, document designs, select and procure components, provide direction to manufacturing in assembly of first printed circuit board assemblies, test and debug first assemblies, integrate and test with embedded software or in sub-systems.   Addressing Production issues including parts procurement, assembly and electrical performance. * BSEE or equivalent and minimum 8 years directly relevant work experience* Digital circuit design and analysis experience* Engineering Lead experience on a new design project* VHDL firmware code generation and simulation experience* Hardware integration, test and debug experience* Proficiency in current Computer Aided Engineering tools* Excellent interpersonal skills* Excellent written, oral and presentation skills* Experience managing budgets and schedules* Experience designing for stringent environments* Eligibility to obtain government-issued Security clearance to the Secret level* Military product design experience* Embedded software development experience* Familiarity with DSP algorithm development and/or implementationand RF/microwave transmitter and receiver systems* Active member of IEEE

CR1162-Principal Electrical Engineer

Perform circuit designs and analyses, develop computer models and simulate performance, lead printed circuit board designs, document designs, select and procure components, provide direction to manufacturing in assembly of first assemblies, test and troubleshoot first assemblies, integrate and test with higher level sub-systems. Design power efficient, multi-octave bandwidth amplifiers at power levels ranging from 10 Watts to 500 Watts using Si VDMOS and LDMOS, GaAs and InP, and GaN power amplifier devices and wideband combining and dividing techniques. Experience is required in design of High Power Amplifiers at frequencies from 20 MHz to 4 GHz or higher with digital and analog biasing, automatic leveling control, self protection and built-in-test circuitry.* BSEE or equivalent and minimum 8 years directly relevant work experience* Solid state, broadband, high power RF/MW amplifier design and test experience. Ability to work in teams* RF/MW CAE tool proficiency* Eligibility to obtain government-issued Security clearance to the Secret levelPrefer the following:* Military product design experience* Familiarity with transmitter and receiver sub-systems* Analog and digital circuit design experience* Power supply and/or power system design experience* Experience supporting new business development and proposals* Technical knowledge in electronics hardware packaging, parts and materials, and thermal management* Active member of IEEE* Earned Value Measurement System knowledge or experience Principal Electrical Engineer

CR1262-Embedded Software Engineer

Under minimal supervision, uses Object Oriented or Structured software methodologies to accomplish assigned tasks. Process: Uses SEI CMM and/or ISO 9000 compliant processes to execute assigned software tasks in a team environment. Assigns technical tasks to members of small teams.  Estimates personal and team effort for assigned tasks.  Analyzes Subsystem requirements and identifies Software Configuration Item and lower-level software component requirements. Defines Software Configuration Item component architectures.  Develops real-time embedded applications in structured high-level languages (C, C++, Ada, Java) and assembly language. Integration and Test: Defines test plans/procedures and integrates and tests real-time embedded systems. Uses minicomputer/microcomputer-based software development tools and laboratory test equipment. Requirements: US Citizen, Active Secret clearance requiredBS, BA, or equivalent: Computer Science, or Computer Engineering/Electrical Engineering/Mathematics/Physical Science with substantial software coursework. Minimum 5 years related professional experience.

BP3409-Engineering Manager-TX

Leading manufacturer seeks an experienced engineer, who will oversee conception, design, testing and technical support of cutting-edge products for offshore and port/harbor operations. The candidate will lead development of standards, principles and practices for engineering department. Lead the team in the application and implementation of new technology and for resolution of complex problems. Participates in industry focus groups. Effectively transfers knowledge and experience throughout the company and its customers. Exhibits an exceptional degree of ingenuity, creativity, and resourcefulness. Anticipates and resolves problems. Independently develops products or processes that are visionary in nature and establish strategic direction and affect future technologies/industry direction. Candidate must demonstrate ability to consistently direct multiple projects, across numerous technologies, concurrently. Assist in establishing department business plan with Senior Management. Skills: Applicants must have a Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field, and at least 5 years industry-related experience. A background in optics or optical engineering is strongly preferred. Experience with RF electronic design, digital signal processing and associated software development, and LED light sources are also beneficial.

BP8309-Lead Software Engineer-IL

Well established client, leader in the medical devices area. Their business is growing and need a seasoned contributor who can come in add value from the first day. Design software; write code, debugging and troubleshooting as needed, documentation and maintenance of a global software initiative.  Looking for someone that has a successful completion of assigned projects within the established specifications and schedules.  The position requires 5+ years  of professional experience in software development for Windows.  In addition, a proven record of experience in the following: Visual C++ programming, MFC, Active-X and COM technology, hardware interfacing and database design and manipulation.  Ability to lead development teams of 2 to 5 software engineers a plus.  Within 1 year technologies will move to .NET and WPF. This person will store new and updated code in the source code database. They must be proficient in the creation of software documentation per Software Development Life Cycle.  Ensure quality of code; unit test, find and fix defects. Must have the ability to identify and address technical issues independently. Developing ability to design highly complex software features.  Ability to review design specifications.

MM094-Certification Engineer- Midwest

Responsible for getting safety certification of consumer products.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Review construction of products to ensure compliance with UL or ETL safety standard.  Develop test programs to verify construction complies with safety requirements.  Conduct FMEA on new products.  Requirements:  Experience with certification agencies and testing, plus a background with motor operated products.

JS0103-Sr Mechanical Engineer

Experience designing products for high volume manufacturing and
transferring products into production utilizing high volume injection
molding and automated assembly processes.
Excellent analytical skills and fundamental engineering knowledge including stress analysis (FEA), mechanical design, tolerance analysis, thermal effects, and fluid dynamics. Knowledge of thermoplastic and silicone material properties and associated molding processes a plus. Experience with design, execution, and analysis of experiments, verification tests, and validation techniques using statistical tools. Solid modeling via SolidWorks and experience with ASME Y14.5, ISO, and GD/T principles. BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent, MS or MBA preferred. Management experience a plus.
5-10 years experience in medical device related engineering in a high-speed production environment. Six sigma experience (black belt preferred). PMBOK certification a plus.

BP- Senior Packaging Engineer-IL

Performs activities concerned with design, testing and manufacturing of components, products and systems.  Engineering work assignments are broad in nature; Applies technical knowledge to completion of assignments. Qualified candidate needs to have experience in design and development of microelectronics packaging and components.  Knowledge and experience with various materials for low-cost, high-volume and high reliability.  Candidate is responsible for all Engineering related documentation from drawings, specifications, test requirements.  Working with Manufacturing Engineering and Supply Chain departments to achieve target costs and cost schedules. A demonstrated ability to innovate and apply diverse engineering skill sets to solve complex engineering problems is desired.

BP1111- Senior Electrical Engineer-Texas

We are looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer. The client is a market leader in their space. They are a global company and generate 20mm in sales annually. We are looking for someone that has a broad skill set. This is a great opportunity to increase your visibility and play a key role with a company that is in a “niche” market. This position will report to an Engineering Manager (who directly reports to the President of the company).

Job Description:

- Supporting production and sales/marketing activities

- Development of new products

- Represent and contribute as a member of International Standards Institutions.

Required Experiences:

1. Analog/Digital circuit design, MCU programming

2. Signal processing systems for high speed and wireless applications

3. Design and troubleshooting of embedded hardware/software

4. Proficient in firmware and software programming (C/C++, assembly)

5. High speed and RF circuit/board design- PADS preferred

6. FPGA design and hardware description language (HDL) tools

7. LED Experience a plus

8. Basic developing SW- Matlab, Labview is preferred

9. EE (or equivalent) with BS (over 10 years) or MS degree (over 8 years)

BP2034-Manufacturing Engineer-IL

• Responsible for initiating, evaluating and implementing solutions to production problems, product design changes and product improvements
• Coordinates introduction of new and redesigned products
• Repairs all equipment malfunctions and assists in the design and prototyping of new test and production systems
• Coordinates the transfer of equipment, manufacturing processes and automation equipment to production facilities and subcontract manufacturers
• Analyzes production line problems, product rejects and coordinates the implementation of the solutions to production problems
• Introduces new products and new technologies to production facilities and issues appropriate specifications
• Performs required repairs and calibrations to production line and test equipment.
• Train production facilities and subcontract manufactures on new products, production methods, and equipment
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Automation Engineering or equivalent
• Seven to ten years of Production Engineering and Equipment Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering experience.
• Minimum of five years of Tooling and Automation experience in a manufacturing environment

MM3001- Mechanical Engineer-Midwest

The Mechanical Engineer leads engineering, plan and schedule design and administrative activity developing consumer products.  They will also develop and improve new or existing products.  This position requires use of Pro E or Unigraphics.

BP-0010-Mixed-Signal Design Staff Engineer-CA

As a member of the Analog/Mixed-Signal group, you will have the opportunity to help defining our next generation products, to utilize your design skills to research and develop new circuit topologies & solutions. You will be responsible for the design of CODECs, Analog Front-Ends and high-performance analog IP for different product lines including Audio, Imaging, DSL, Set-top box, and Wireless. Expertise should include several of the following areas:
- High-performance pipeline, SAR, and Flash A/D converters
- High-speed/high-resolution D/A converters
- Oversampling A/D and D/A converters
- Continuous-time and switched-capacitors analog filters
- PLLs and clock-recovery loops
- Precision references
- Class AB and Class D line-drivers
- LDO voltage-regulators
- DC-DC converters and battery charge controllers
- Crystal oscillators
- Audio/voice CODECs

DJ-0094-Mechanical Design Engineer- IL  

Develop solid models and engineering drawings for new product concepts. Create and maintain 3-D CAD Models and Assemblies using SolidWorks and work with overseas Engineering staff on design for manufacturing. Design parts in a variety of materials and processes including injection molded, blow-molded and roto-molded plastics, metal fabrication and assemblies, fabric construction and wood components. Create prototype parts of CAD models using rapid prototyping technologies and traditional model making techniques. Design complicated mechanical assemblies including components, mates, constraints and part interactions. B.S. Mechanical Engineering preferred, will consider Associate’s degree in related field. 2 + years of work experience using Solidworks to create unique solutions to mechanical challenges.

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Information Systems 

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Manufacturing

JT0806-Sr Production Manager/ Manufacturing leader-Midwest

B.S. Engineering, 5 - 7 years of high level manufacturing management experience—Operations Management, 3-5 years in a senior leadership role, Plastics manufacturing experience in a fast paced machine driven plant highly preferred, Lean Manufacturing experience.  Prefer Green Belt. Prefer experience in Injection Molding processes. Successful track record of leadership and development of people. Strong financial background and experience with budgeting is required. Strong PC skills – Microsoft Office Suite – Word, Excel, Powerpoint. Effective communication and people skills with all levels of the organization. Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with experience being a change agent and managing change Ability to motivate individuals to high levels of performance and accomplishment .

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Financial Services / Insurance

BP0972- Emerging Markets Entrepreneur- US/Middle East

We are looking for market-savvy, entrepreneurial individuals who thrive on risk, are brilliant analysts, who can prepare reports and accurate studies of risks and investment potential on behalf of US clients playing in a volatile global market. The right individual will be successful in both team and solo environments, in a number scenarios and capacities. They will be vital in deal sourcing, company analysis and evaluation, undertaking due diligence, evaluating technology advantages and sustainability, assessing technology commercialization potential, preparing industry and country studies, providing market analysis, etc. Much of this activity will be in emerging markets of Asia, Middle Eastern, and Former Soviet Union countries. This individual will work remotely for the first couple of years domestically and then will be given an ex-patriot package to move to their respective geographies (i.e. Asia or Middle East or FSU). This Investment Research Director will establish an office in one of these geographies and be given an equity position in the company. This is a great opportunity to establish a new business in an emerging market territory.

BP0972- Emerging Markets Entrepreneur- US/Asia

We are looking for market-savvy, entrepreneurial individuals who thrive on risk, are brilliant analysts, who can prepare reports and accurate studies of risks and investment potential on behalf of US clients playing in a volatile global market. The right individual will be successful in both team and solo environments, in a number scenarios and capacities. They will be vital in deal sourcing, company analysis and evaluation, undertaking due diligence, evaluating technology advantages and sustainability, assessing technology commercialization potential, preparing industry and country studies, providing market analysis, etc. Much of this activity will be in emerging markets of Asia, Middle Eastern, and Former Soviet Union countries. This individual will work remotely for the first couple of years domestically and then will be given an ex-patriot package to move to their respective geographies (i.e. Asia or Middle East or FSU). This Investment Research Director will establish an office in one of these geographies and be given an equity position in the company. This is a great opportunity to establish a new business in an emerging market territory.

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Sales & Marketing 

Operations

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Managers / Directors

MM5431-Global Director of Sourcing-ECO Friendly Consumer Products-Midwest

We are working with a market leader in the Consumer Products area.  Our client is an established player and has been in business over 20 years.  Due to growth and expansion they have launched a NEW business unit focused on ECO-FRIENDLY/GO GREEN product categories.  It's a great opportunity to be part of new ground floor business with resources of a large established company.  We are looking for passionate individuals who are interested in finding creative ways to develop/launch products that are ECO Friendly.  As the business grows there will be excellent opportunities for growth. 

Identify best in class sources of ECO FRIENDLY supply for assigned businesses and commodities using research, industry contacts, company knowledge base and other sources. Create standardized tools to be used in the supplier evaluation, quote, and analysis process; including but not limited to Supplier Business & Financial Evaluation, Request for Quote, Request for Price, Quote & Price Comparison, etc. Schedule and conduct supplier assessments communicating results. Maintain records of all suppliers identified, quote packages processed and evaluations performed, making them available to all internal groups as requested. Schedule and contact regular and disciplined negotiations to ensure best price and service. Work to create and maintain supplier measurements, including non-quantitative measures. Develop network of professionals in the sourcing and quality fields for use in improving sourcing practices and supplier base. Work closely with in-plant purchasing teams to ensure standard practices and seamless communication of supplier activities.
Position Requirements:
Bachelors degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, I.E., or Logistics (or equivalent experience) needed
5-10 years experience in purchasing, sourcing, materials, and/or logistics.  
Product, commodity and supplier knowledge
Highest level of competence in negotiations, competitive market analysis, problem solving and decision-making.
High level of skill using MS office desk top software
Experience in developing and delivering presentations.
Passion for Eco-Friendly and GO GREEN products
Some travel both domestic and international
Position Attributes:
Highest level of ethical approach to business dealings, internal and external.
Must be able to work well in a team environment
Ability to communicate effectively with all organizational levels, both internal and external
Skilled in developing relationships (internal & external) that improve business practices.
Ability to effectively operate in diverse cultures

M3420-Global Product Manager-ECO Friendly Consumer Products-Midwest

We are working with a market leader in the Consumer Products area. Our client is an established player and has been in business over 20 years. Due to growth and expansion they have launched a NEW business unit focused on ECO-FRIENDLY/GO GREEN product categories. It's a great opportunity to be part of new ground floor business with resources of a large established company. We are looking for passionate individuals who are interested in finding creative ways to develop/launch products that are ECO Friendly. As the business grows there will be excellent opportunities for growth.

Job Description:
As Global Product Manager, you will be responsible for the development and execution of launching new lines of ECO Friendly product lines. You will report directly to the International Marketing Executive,
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• For marketing priorities, develops global marketing strategy and communication plans in partnership with Regions and Business Units (BUs), based on business and brand objectives.
• Develops metrics and ROI to assess initiative's success. .
• Manages the product development process from a conceptual stage to launch.
• Drives brand & message consistency across the company; ensures all materials adhere to brand guidelines (i.e. train regions, host info on intranet, etc.).
• Builds strong relationships to the regions in global retail channels..
• Monitors competitor's marketing activities.
• Champion the marketing planning process to drive global marketing priorities.

Position Requirements:
• 8 to 12 years of experience in marketing strategy and in the consumer space, preferably in consumer products or consumer electronics industries.
• Proven ability to develop strategic marketing plans that created integrated brand touchpoints across the campaigns.
• Ability to work in a matrix'd team and drive results.
• Minimum of 3 years experience working on international/pan-regional campaigns and understand marketing localization issues.
• Strong track record of completing programs on-time and on-budget.
• Self-starter and creative thinker; ability to think strategically and act tactically. . .
• Proven agency management experience with strong negotiation skills.
• Track record of managing multiple projects simultaneously with competing deadlines, responding to shifting priorities and dealing with some ambiguity in fast-paced environments.
• Brand-building and Demand Gen experience required; Retail experience preferred.

MM3201-International Marketing Executive-Midwest

We are working with a market leader in the Consumer Products area.  Our client is an established player and has been in business over 20 years.  Due to growth and expansion they have launched a NEW business unit focused on ECO-FRIENDLY/GO GREEN product categories.  It's a great opportunity to be part of new ground floor business with resources of a large established company.  We are looking for passionate individuals who are interested in finding creative ways to develop/launch products that are ECO Friendly.  As the business grows there will be excellent opportunities for growth. 

The International Marketing Executive will play a key role in the continued growth and success of the company. This position will report directly to the President:

· Build name recognition in the ECO Friendly niche space developing and implementing a comprehensive brand and marketing strategy

· Working closely with the Product Development to leverage consumer and retail customer market research into 'breakthrough' new products

· Oversee visual communications - catalogs, packaging, and Website

· Create and develop new business opportunities through category expansion, partnerships, and promotions

· Lead and manage licensing program by working with company licensing agent

· Working closely with V.P. of Sales to manage presentation at key trade shows and make key account presentations

· Develop market research strategy

· Develop and implement public relations strategy

Required Skills:

· The ideal candidate will possess executive marketing experience in the consumer products area (clothes, beverages, electronics)

· Undergraduate degree required, graduate degree preferred.

· Must be an effective problem solver who is committed to excellence and integrity.

Energy and enthusiasm are essential. This position is ideally suited to an individual who is able to balance creativity with good analytical skills and stay focused on results - someone who enjoys problem solving, loves challenge, and is committed to continuous improvement. Warmth, honesty, integrity, and humor are important characteristics.

MM3425-Director of Product Integrity-ECO Friendly-Midwest

We are working with a market leader in the Consumer Products area.  Our client is an established player and has been in business over 20 years.  Due to growth and expansion they have launched a NEW business unit focused on ECO-FRIENDLY/GO GREEN product categories.  It's a great opportunity to be part of new ground floor business with resources of a large established company.  We are looking for passionate individuals who are interested in finding creative ways to develop/launch products that are ECO Friendly.  As the business grows there will be excellent opportunities for growth. 

Essential Function:
Define technical approaches for success and ensure that all products meet PURITY guidelines for achieving ECO-Friendly certification. Direct all activities relating to the compatibility and integrity of achieving Eco Friendly certification. Coordinate product development activities with Marketing, Manufacturing, Sales, Purchasing, Regulatory, QA and other internal and external support services. Maintain a high performing, focused group that demands excellence and where openness, teamwork, creativity, innovation and speed are shared values.

Position Responsibilities

1.      Relative to Consumer Division Products, responsible for developing  the strategy for all new products and modifications to existing products in compliance with appropriate regulatory guidelines.

2.       Develop and maintain programs to continually improve current product quality and cost structure to assure a product portfolio that is "Best in Class".

3.      Assure a robust new product development program that delivers on unmet consumer needs. Translate customer marketing goals into technical specifications to assure a focused R & D effort. Leverage external resources to increase program value. Champion new areas of technology with external partnerships.

4.      Identify early emerging technologies and potential external technology partners.

5.      Maintain a competitive assessment strategy and direct claim support activities designed to show superiority over key competitors.

6.      Work closely with Patent Attorney to identify potential technical infringements and Intellectual Property that can be patented. Writing and technically analyzing patents. Identify other IP assets e.g. proprietary testing methodologies.

7.      Collaborate with Purchasing and Manufacturing to recommend and validate sourcing opportunities and process improvements.

8.      Technically troubleshoot current consumer products.

9.      Create presentations, as needed, to explain new products and technologies to Sales, Marketing and Customers.

10.  Identify new uses for existing Company technologies.

11.  Maximize resource allocation to ensure success across all activities. Develop goals and objectives for the group, and maintain a continuing education program for staff.

BP1034-Supply Chain Analyst-Illinois

Members of our Supply Chain Team work with customers to make sure that product orders are fulfilled. They track and maintain products as they go from the factory to the warehouse. They fulfill requests from other departments in order to carry on day to day operations. Members of the team link all the departments in the company through the supply chain.

• Document current supply chain process, including planning, purchasing, pricing, transportation, receiving and billing. Work with Director of Supply Chain to seek opportunities to streamline current process.
• Owner of supply chain key performance metrics (KPI), become an in-house expert of supply chain data cube in data warehouse, and further improve supply chain KPI's
• Owner of total inventory turns - Improve supply chain financial performance by increasing inventory turns and decrease inventory balance.
• Break down inventory carrying costs as % of product costs, drive inventory turns and work with sales team to identify solution for slow moving.
• Owner of forecast accuracy - work with sales and customer service team to improve forecast accuracy establish themselves as the owner of the forecast process and outcomes.
• Develop effective systems and processes to communicate forecasts to our vendors.
• Work with our international and finance teams to develop meaningful cost analysis, such as cost performance review and cost projection. Accountable for updating and driving this process on on-going basis.
• Analyze replacement parts inventory move/sale data and determine replacements obsolete process.
• Collect the supplier performance data in term of Integrity, Quality, Speed and Price, lead the supplier performance review and classification, use IQSP vendor management tool to initiate ocean carrier/freight forwarders review process.
• Develop close relationship with sales, customer service, finance and IT team, most importantly develop close relationship with supply chain team.

Required Skills

• College degree with emphasis in Logistics, Supply Chain, or Business preferred; MBA with Supply Chain concentration a plus
• 5+ years of supply chain management experience
• Strong analytic skills, with the ability to assess large amounts of data to develop hypotheses and solutions (position requires extensive use of spreadsheets – data collection / pivot tables, create/use databases)
• Strong problem solving aptitude. The ability to collect facts and make independent decisions supporting daily operations is a must
• Detail oriented and very organized
• Self-motivated with the ability to accurately and effectively complete goals
• Team player; must be able to work with cross functional groups on customer solutions
• Process driven; must be able to document and maintain policies, procedures, and key measures

DJ2900- Advanced Concepts Manager- IL  

The newly created position will play a key role in the continued growth and success of the company. Working closely with the VP of Product Development you will lead the development of the Advanced Concepts team – working on projects 1-2 years ahead of the product launch date. Investigate new materials, technologies, manufacturing methods for possible application to our products. Evaluate consumer research to identify consumer insights for new product concepts. Brainstorm new product concepts and lead the early development of new products from concept through to the prototype stage. BS or MS degree in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Design required. Minimum of 5 years experience designing consumer products required.

MM1007-Product Manager-Midwest

Exciting new opportunity to join a market leader. Well established company that has a majority market share for over 20 years in their respective business. Our client is GROWING and looking for creative/innovative product managers to help on continuing to build best in class products.

Full life cycle product management responsibilities. Manage the product development process from new product ideation to product launch. Hands on management of product development, packaging, graphics, coordinate with engineering, working with manufacturing in Asia, managing time frames, advertising and product launch. Work closely with other areas including:
Industrial Design to create striking products.
Engineering to define product specifications.
Work hand in hand with the Sales organization to ensure company objectives are met. 

MM1002- Director of New Product Development Operations-Midwest

Responsibilities: The ideal candidate will manage product development timelines, product specifications and documentation. Recommend changes to existing products and product development procedures based on product performance, market research and trend analysis, and work with the team in defining and implementing change. A high degree of interaction with Chinese vendors is required.

Skills

Manage relationships with partners to deliver against specifications.
Develop and execute success criteria to qualify projects through a disciplined, gated product development process.
Purchasing/contract negotiation/ vendor management
Global sourcing (including Asia) and global travel/supplier selection and support
Supervisory experience (and ability to perform as an individual contributor)

Manage the global and strategically focus procurement organization and
supply chain. Develop and maintain; suppliers, supporting supply chain,
supporting purchasing and inventory systems/methods, to ensure the
availability of high quality, on time delivered, high value (low total cost)
materials with a minimum use of inventory.
Lead, develop and train direct reports. Build an organization structure that adequately supports the needs of the business. This includes staffing recommendations, training programs, career development and a strong sense of empowering the engineering team to deliver the business goals while expanding their personal skill set.

MM2001- Vice President of Sales

World leading consumer products company is seeking a VP of Sales to build a new CE product division from scratch. There is a lot of hype and buzz surrounding this product.
We are looking for someone to launch a brand new innovative line of products. There is little infrastructure in place. We are looking for a well connected CE sales executive that can implement infrastructure and build sales channels to sell this new line of products. Must have solid established contacts in the high tech consumer electronics retail industry and experience with putting products into retailers.

BP2029- Product Manager-IL

We are currently doing a search for a Product Manager.  Our client is experiencing tremendous growth despite the economy. They are a market leader in their space and have a strong hold with product positioning. This person must have experience in launching new products as well as managing the product lifecycle. They must also have a BS in Engineering, with at least 5 years experience.  They are selling products into the medical device industry.

MM1007-Product Manager-Mid West

Exciting new Opportunity to join a market leader. Well established company that has a majority marketshare for over 20 years in thier respective business. Our client is GROWING and looking for creative/innovative product managers to help on continuing to build best in class products.

Full life cycle product management responsibilities. Manage the product development process from new product ideation to product launch. Hands on management of product development, packaging, graphics, coordinate with engineering, working with manufacturing in Asia, managing time frames, advertising, product launch. Work closely with other areas including:
Industrial Design to create striking products.
Engineering to define product specifications.
Work hand in hand with the Sales organization to ensure company objectives are met. 

MM1212- Director of Product Management

This is a newly created position. Working closely with the COO and the product management team, you will contribute to building a world-class company. Create and develop new business opportunities through category expansion, partnerships, and promotions. Lead and manage licensing program by working with company licensing agent. Manage product managers, marketing associates. Develop market research strategy. Develop and implement public relations strategy

Must have marketing experience working in the consumer products industry with products that plug in to the wall and previous experience managing product managers.

MM0004-Manager of Regulatory Compliance-IL

Direct and/or conduct internal, external and supplier qualification audits against QSReg and ISO.
Provide audit results to management and coordinate audit CAPA actions.
Review and approve customer complaint investigation results. Provide consultation as necessary.
Direct or conduct personnel training on FDA and ISO requirements.Experience working with the FDA. Direct and/or conduct investigations into potential quality/compliance concerns. Keep management informed of issues.
Stay current on applicable FDA, ISO (including risk management), and other applicable industry requirements. BS/BA required.

RF3233- Product Development Manager- IL

This position will play a key role in the continued growth and success of the company.  Working closely with the Vice -President of Product Development you will lead a team of engineers and designers in the development of new products.  Specific responsibilities include

• Lead a team of engineers and designers to develop new products from concept through to production
• Work closely with International office to insure that all projects meets the cost, timeline and quality specifications.
• Work with Marketing and graphic designers to manage the packaging development for all new products
• Manage inside and outside resources to create great looking prototypes  and support materials for all Sales Meetings.
• Build a world class product development team by recruiting the best person for each open position. 
• Lead the development of each team member by coaching each direct report and conduct team building events. 
• Evaluate and develop external resources in the following areas soft goods, electronics, software, engineering, industrial design, prototypes and packaging. 
• Improve the performance, reliability and sustainability of our products - through use of research, analysis and FEA

MM098-Project Manager- Midwest

Mechanical engineer with project management experience managing the project from kick off through product launch.  Must have experience developing consumer products.

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