Skywater is hiring a Senior Product Engineer to lead and support a powertrain/drivetrain manufacturing division at a manufacturer in Chicago.
The Senior Product Engineer will lead and oversee testing & validation, assembly processes, quality control measures, and manufacturing scoping functions for manufacturing processes. This role will support the launch and modification of new and existing product lines relating to powertrain and drivetrain processes
This is a vital role for this business unit, and will encompass engineering principles related to continuous improvement and lean, quality control, experimentation and testing, process optimization, applications, and manufacturing.
Skywater is hiring a Product Engineer II to support a powertrain/drivetrain manufacturing division at a manufacturer in Chicago.
The Product Engineer II will be overseeing testing & validation, assembly processes, quality control measures, and manufacturing scoping functions for manufacturing processes. This role will support the launch and modification of new and existing product lines relating to powertrain and drivetrain processes
This is a vital role for this business unit, and will encompass engineering principles related to continuous improvement and lean, quality control, experimentation and testing, process optimization, applications, and manufacturing.
I’m partnering with a global, publicly traded organization headquartered in Chicago that’s looking to add a Senior Manager of Technical/M&A to their growing corporate accounting team!
This is a high-visibility role supporting complex transactions, M&A activity, joint ventures, and technical accounting projects. It’s a great opportunity for someone with a Big 4 background and strong GAAP/SEC technical foundation who’s ready to step into a leadership position with executive exposure and room to grow. This company is known for their “rotational nature” between business sectors – so various areas you can get exposed to if you’d want to pivot out of Technical into Corporate Accounting/FP&A!
Ideal Background: • 7-8 years of Big 4 public accounting + technical accounting • Experience w/ complex accounting topics – Business Combinations, Mergers/JV, ASC 606, ASC 842, ASC 830, ASC 470 • Candidates from Accounting Advisory are highly desirable • CPA Required
If you think you’d be a fit, please do not hesitate to apply!
Overview Our Client, a leading manufacturer in the high-performance materials industry, is seeking a Vice President of Marketing to join one of its fastest growing divisions. The business has recently doubled in size through acquisition—expanding from $100M to $200M in revenue—and has strong growth potential across multiple end markets, including wall décor, museum and conservation, architectural interiors, digital display, and industrial applications.
This position offers the opportunity to shape the strategic direction of a diverse and innovative brand portfolio that is recognized globally for its advanced coatings and superior product performance.
Position Summary Reporting directly to the President, the Vice President of Marketing will develop and execute comprehensive marketing strategies that drive profitable growth, strengthen brand positioning, and expand market reach. This leader will oversee product management, marketing operations, CRM and opportunity pipeline advancement, insights and analytics, and strategic new product and packaging initiatives.
The ideal candidate will be experienced in integrating brands following acquisitions and comfortable leading a high-performing team in a fast-paced, evolving environment. The role also includes a key leadership position in an enterprise-wide rebranding initiative, requiring close collaboration with the CEO and executive leadership team.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
Define and execute the marketing and value proposition strategy to drive business growth and profitability.
Partner with executive leadership to align brand vision and marketing priorities with the overall business strategy.
Develop a deep understanding of target markets, customer needs, and competitive dynamics.
Marketing Department Leadership
Lead, mentor, and build a high-performing marketing organization capable of scaling with business growth.
Foster collaboration and excellence within the marketing team across digital, product, brand, and communications disciplines.
Brand Development
Drive the execution of a company-wide rebranding initiative to enhance brand equity and strengthen market positioning.
Establish best practices for brand management, ensuring consistency across all channels, products, and regions.
Develop a compelling and differentiated value proposition to elevate the company’s market presence.
Market Insights and Portfolio Management
Lead market research and insights to inform strategy and identify new growth opportunities.
Oversee pricing strategy, SKU optimization, and new product introduction (NPI) projects.
Implement and manage a CRM-based opportunity pipeline to drive demand generation and improve campaign effectiveness.
Budget and Agency Management
Optimize agency and vendor relationships to create efficiencies while maintaining high performance.
Manage marketing budgets and ensure strong ROI across all marketing initiatives.
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or related field required; MBA preferred.
Experience & Skills
15+ years of progressive B2B marketing experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
Proven experience in post-acquisition integration and brand consolidation.
Track record of developing and executing successful marketing and growth strategies.
Expertise in CRM (preferably Salesforce) and data-driven marketing.
Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects in a dynamic environment.
Personal Attributes
Strategic and innovative thinker with a results-oriented mindset.
Collaborative and influential leader able to engage stakeholders across functions.
Strong business acumen with a deep understanding of how marketing impacts financial performance.
Role Details
Hybrid role: Minimum of 3 days per week in-office; additional on-site presence during onboarding.
Travel: Approximately 50%, primarily between Midwest U.S. locations.
Compensation: $225,000–$255,000 base salary, plus performance incentives and comprehensive benefits package.
Benefits Highlights
Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) with employer contribution and match
Employee stock purchase plan
Paid time off, holidays, and wellness programs
Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
Location: We are currently prioritizing candidates located in or near Chicago, IL, followed by those in Cincinnati, OH. This position involves significant travel, which will vary based on the candidate’s home location. At this time, we are only considering applicants based in these regions.
We are partnering exclusively with a PE-backed, tech enabled mental health organization to help them build out their new accounting team as they continue to grow. This is an opportunity to get in on the ground floor to define and build process, be creative, and work for a strong Controller and CEO who are supportive, growth-minded, and love to mentor.
We are partnering exclusively with a PE-backed, tech enabled mental health organization to help them build out their new accounting team as they continue to grow. This is an opportunity to get in on the ground floor to define and build process, be creative, and work for a strong Controller and CEO who are supportive, growth-minded, and love to mentor.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a Fortune 500 global company and get exposure to the entire business. Our client is looking for an Audit Associate that is open due to internal promotion/rotation and a fantastic, collaborative culture working under sharp leadership.
This opportunity is unique because the internal audit function is used as a feeder to the rest of the business — if you have ever wanted to have unlimited opportunities and mobility within a large global company this is the role for you. Great work-life balance – 1-2 days per week in office with flexibility outside of core hours. International and Domestic travel opportunities.
Ideal background has 1+ years of audit (public accounting or industry), CPA is nice to have, and go-getter attitude. We’d love to hear from you!
SkyWater Search has partnered with a growing trading technology firm that is looking to add a mid-level Systems Engineer to their team in downtown Chicago.
This role will work closely with senior engineers and leadership to build and scale the core infrastructure powering a high-performance trading platform. The environment is fast-paced, highly technical, and collaborative, with plenty of opportunities to solve complex challenges.
Compensation: $130K–$170K + bonus Location: Chicago, IL (onsite) Sponsorship not available
Are you a 3-5 year cost accounting/manufacturing accounting professional looking to expand your skillsets into FP&A? Keep reading.
Our client is seeking an accounting manager to help oversee and lead a growing location in the Southern Chicago suburbs — this position will report directly to the Controller and be responsible for all budgeting/forecasting/analysis as well as month-end-close, financial reporting, performance and process improvement, and organizational excellence initiatives.
Ideal candidates have 3-5 years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment and are strong with inventory accounting.
I’m partnering with a good client of mine to fill a Senior Manager of Accounting role. It’s open due to an internal promotion, as is customary in this org as their entire accounting org is rotational in nature. We’ve done a ton of work with this CAO, having placed 10 people here in the last couple years. This role will report to someone who we placed earlier this year, and will have a primary M&A focus. This global organization has doubled in size the last decade and continues to grow organically and through acquisition. They are located downtown and offer an extremely flexible schedule.
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