12/15/2011
Sterling Engineering Partners with SolidWorks Simulation User Group & Ruud Lighting
On December 15, 2011 Sterling Engineering's Paul Russo and Kevin Shumway attended the Wisconsin/Illinois SolidWorks Simulation User Group held at Ruud Lighting's (Cree) state-of-the-art facility in Sturtevant, WI. The two were invited by Brian Kinnune of Cree to speak about Sterling's services.

Sterling Engineering is launching a new relationship with Ruud Lighting and the Wisconsin/Illinois SolidWorks Simulation User Group. Sterling Engineering discussed their staffing capabilities with the different companies in attendance. They informed attendees about the types of positions Sterling Engineering fills and the different options that are available to them either on a contract-to-hire or direct-hire basis. Due to recent growth, Ruud Lighting is hiring over 400 people over the next year, and Sterling Engineering explored with attendees the benefits to using outside contractors to streamline their staffing needs.

Sterling Engineering also explained how they can assist the Wisconsin/Illinois SolidWorks Simulation User Group through using their extensive professional network. Sterling Engineering's Milwaukee office is making a concentrated effort to support more SolidWorks User Groups and become more involved in the SolidWorks community through partnerships. Sterling Engineering can assist these groups with email blasts advertising upcoming meetings, listings on their website, and word of mouth to clients and candidates.

The SolidWorks Simulation Users Group is continually looking for new members with ideas and suggestions to solving analysis and simulation problems. Their emphasis is on solving real-world issues and sharing techniques. In this group there are no competitors, the group is comprised of individuals sharing experiences and solutions to problems they encounter in every day work.

To learn more about the Wisconsin/Illinois SolidWorks Simulation User Group, please visit their website.

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10/06/2011
Sterling Engineering Attends "Staffing World 2011" in New Orleans, LA
Sterling employees Jane Robinson, Marian Brady, and Mike Sury joined staffing professionals from throughout the country and around the globe at Staffing World 2011 in New Orleans, LA in October. It was a week full of inspiring speakers, valuable workshops, and cutting-edge business solutions for the industry. The festive New Orleans setting was a fitting backdrop for what attendees called an engaging and energizing event—the American Staffing Association's (ASA) annual convention and expo—and the highest-profile gathering in the business.

Three Staffing World keynote speakers packed convention center ballrooms and wowed attendees. The presentations included a "flawless execution" business model delivered by former U.S. Air Force fighter pilot Jim Murphy; a unique look at the future of business and the economy by expert analyst Zachary Karabell; and a way to drive competitive advantage by taking intelligent risks and exploiting new business opportunities by best-selling author Peter Sheahan.

Staffing World provides an opportunity each year to network with fellow colleagues with a common goal of changing America's view of staffing by quickly adapting services to meet client needs and maintaining a level of excellence that ensures a successful future for the industry.

For more information on Staffing World, please visit their website.

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10/06/2011
Sterling Engineering Joins the Greater O'Hare Assocation
Sterling Engineering, Inc. is thrilled to announce its official membership into the Greater O'Hare Association! The GOA (Growth, Opportunities, and Alliances) serves a broad range of business types from over 80 communities and is a Premier Regional Business Association devoted to your company's growth by providing diverse networking opportunities throughout our regional community and business Alliances. In fact, the vision of GOA is to "Promote Growth by providing Opportunities and creating Alliances."

Sterling Engineering's goal of joining the GOA organization is not only to increase their presence in the Chicagoland area, but also to promote new business opportunities. In addition, joining the GOA will allow Sterling Engineering to reaffirm existing relationships, both personal and professional, some of which have been established since Sterling Engineering first opened its doors in 1969.

To learn more about the Greater O'Hare Association, please visit their website.

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10/05/2011
Sterling Engineering Attends Wisconsin Manufacturing & Technology Show
Sterling Engineering was in attendance at the Wisconsin Manufacturing & Technology Show (WMTS) October 4-6, 2011 at the State Fairgounds in Milwaukee, WI. This show is the Midwest's premier metalworking and manufacturing tool show. From tooling inserts and multi-tasking CNC machines, to automation and technologies that cut, mill, drill - all offering opportunities for manufacturing companies to gain a compatitive edge.

Sterling Engineering used WMTS as an avenue to network with customers and potential clients about their needs and the state of their business. Sterling Engineering's findings were that companies are busy, that business was good, and there is an overall high demand for CNC machinists. Also, presentations on the latest in manufacturing and engineering technology were given by multiple companies including Sterling Engineering partner, Graphics Systems Corporation.

To learn more about the Wisconsin Manufacturing & Technology Show, please visit their website.

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10/03/2011
Sterling Engineering Participates in MSOE's Resume Workshop
On October 3, 2011, Sterling Engineering's Phil Willman and Jorge Benavente attended the Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) "Resume Workshop". The workshop featured representatives from different companies and technical service firms that met one on one with MSOE students to critique and advise them on creating and strengthening their resumes.

This was the 3rd year for this event held at MSOE's downtown Milwaukee campus. Attendance has grown steadily over the past three years with 60 students in 2009, 100 in 2010, and 177 students in 2011. The student participants ranged anywhere from freshman to seniors.

To learn more about MSOE, please visit their website.

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9/30/2011
Sterling Engineering Provides Classroom Guidence to Local Colleges
Sterling Engineering has continued to be active and ever-present in their local community. Recently, Sterling Engineering worked with local colleges including: Environmental Technical Institute (ETI), DeVry University, Harper College, ITT Technical Institute, and The Illinois Welding School, to provide course and classroom guidance to ensure graduates are being taught the relevant skills and software hiring companies are seeking.

Sterling Engineering was also invited to appear on ETI's FIRST Program Advisory Committee Board as a welding trade consultant. In this role Sterling Engineering will give insight into real-world welding requirements. This is merely one example of Sterling's commitment to its community and the development of the trades for future manufacturing growth.

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9/21/2011
Sterling Engineering Continues Strong Involvement with the Vally Industrial Association
On August 25, 2011, the Valley Industrial Association (VIA) held their Annual General Membership breakfast to kick-off of the 2011-2012 program year. The VIA has multiple subgroups including: Valley Human Resources Association, CFO Council, Safety Association, IT Council, Marketing in Action Group, Operations in Manufacturing Group, Velocity: Women Moving Women Forward, and Engineering Group. For more details about the Valley Industrial Association and their educational networking groups, please visit the their webpage.

On September 7, 2011, Kevin Bass, Account Executive at Sterling Engineering, attended the first Marketing in Action (MIA) meeting at the Valley Industrial Association's office. With almost 40 attendees, Andy Kindler of Corporate Strategies & Solutions, Inc., presented to the group on how to "Grow Your Business by Having the Focus of a Hunter." The morning was filled with discussion, mentoring, and networking. Marketing in Action Group (MIA) brings together Marketing & Sales Professionals to hear from professional speakers, discuss challenges, success, new products, and ideas that work. Membership is open to those who are actively engaged in marketing & sales of companies who are members of the VIA. The marketing group meets every first Monday of the month from September to May.

On September 14, 2011, the Valley Human Resource Association (VHRA) kicked-off the 2011-2012 program year with great success. VHRA was joined by the Valley Industrial Associations Safety Group (VISA) to hear about the recent legislative changes passed dealing with workers compensation, presented by Anita Johnson from Smith Amundsen LLC. The meeting was sponsored by Dreyer Advocate Occupational Health. The Valley Human Resource Association brings together professionals from diverse industries whose career interest and/or responsibilities involve HR Management. Membership is open to those who are actively engaged in the HR profession. The group meets every second Wednesday of the month from September to May. Contact Kevin Bass, President of the VHRA, for more details.

On September 21, 2011, Sterling Engineering participated and was a hole sponsor, for the Valley Industrial Associations Annual Golf Outing at Prairie Landing Golf Course in West Chicago. Over 120 golfers attended the event. Golfers were welcomed by Otis Wilson of the 1985 Chicago Bears. The attendees had an opportunity to beat Otis Wilson in a long-drive competition. All contest proceeds, which totaled $900, went to the Otis Wilson Foundation, which helps with after school activities for Chicago youth. For more information about the foundation, please visit their website.

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8/1/2011
Sterling Helps Companies Bridge Gaps in Difficult Times
As a result of Sterling Engineering’s continuous effort to build professional relationships with our clients and candidates, Sterling Engineering has become a trusted name in a multi-faceted realm of engineering and staffing services.

Recently Sterling learned of a company in the Kenosha, WI area that specializes in the design and manufacturing of compressed air-related products was moving 95% of their operations to Houston TX. Sterling Engineering was asked to reach out to the engineering and manufacturing professionals that would soon find themselves unemployed.

An informal meeting was arranged to have a Sterling Engineering representative meet with a group of interested employees.  This group represented management, new product design, engineering, and quality.  During this meeting Sterling had the pleasure of making new acquaintances and reconnecting with individuals that were once part of the Sterling family. 

Sterling Engineering is always aware of the big picture and understands how difficult things can be for individuals during a layoff.   With outstanding coverage of Chicago, Northern Illinois, and Wisconsin, coupled with our expertise in the field of Engineering, Manufacturing and Technical recruitment, Sterling is poised to be of great assistance to these individuals and others like them.  

As a result of one informal meeting, Sterling Engineering is proud to announce the successful job placement of one individual and the opportunity to place many more into new jobs! 

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6/20/2011
Mike Sury Named as Sterling Engineering's Vice President of Sales
As Vice President of Sales, Mike works closely with both our Illinois and Wisconsin teams to develop business strategies, increase service levels, and foster additional sales growth. With more established accounts, Mike plays an active role in formalizing Sterling's position as a supplier through Master Service Agreements, Workforce Management, and/or Bundled Service programs.

Mike attended Illinois State University, majoring in Marketing. In July of 2000, Mike joined Sterling and has consistently been a top sales producer for the company. He began his career at Sterling as an Account Manager, became Sales Manager, and then a Regional Manager for our Wisconsin office, prior to his promotion to VP of Sales. Building and maintaining strong customer relationships is one of Mike's many attributes and a key to his overall success at Sterling.

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6/1/2011
Sterling Engineering Attends the Valley Industrial Association's 2011 Annual Banquet

On June 1, 2011 Sterling Engineering attended the Valley Industrial Association's 2011 Annual Banquet, hosted by Waubonsee Community College, at their Sugar Grove Campus.

The event featured Ro Khanna, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Domestic Operations for the U.S. & Commercial Service – U.S. Department of Commerce International Trade Administration. Khanna was present to award Plymouth Tube Company with the US Department of Commerce's Export Achievement Certificate for their success in the export of manufactured steel tubes and extrusions.

The Valley Industrial Association represents the interests of manufacturing in the Fox Valley. Since 1902, it has built a powerful reputation for Servicing its members through legislative advocacy, conducting various business surveys, offering educational and training seminars, providing networking opportunities and awarding training grant money to its members. It continues to effectively serve as the "manufacturers' silent partner."

Learn more about the VIA and how to become a member by visiting the VIA website.

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6/1/2011
Sterling Engineering Named Platinum Sponsor of the Graphics Systems User Conference

For the second consecutive year Sterling Engineering was named as a Platinum sponsor of the 2011 Graphics Systems User Conference. This two-day conference will be held October 25-26, 2011 at the Grand Geneva Resort in Lake Geneva, WI.

The largest event of it's kind in the Midwest, this conference will attract over 300 SolidWorks users and business professionals from the Illinois and Wisconsin areas. Attendees will experience in-depth technical and management sessions, learn about new technologies and services to improve their products, and network with 100's of their peers.

As a Platinum Sponsor, Sterling Engineering will be hosting technical sessions on recruiting and hiring best practices as well as exhibiting in the partner pavilion.

For more information on the Graphics Systems User Conference, or to purchase your discounted pass today, visit www.gxsc.com/conference.

Sterling Engineering with Graphics Systems at their 2010 User Conference.

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5/25/2011
Sterling Engineering Attends Waukesha County Technical College Job Fair

On May 25, 2011 Sterling Engineering attended the Waukesha County Technical College job fair at their Pewaukee, WI location. The event featured over 80 companies hiring in Southeastern Wisconsin. The job fair was open to the public, but focused on WCTC students graduating at the end of the Spring semester as well as WCTC alumni. Sterling attended this event to promote their open positions for electronics, engineering, business and IT positions.

For information on the WCTC Career Services, visit their webpage.

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5/11/2011
Sterling Employee Nominated as President of the Valley Human Resource Association

On May 11, 2011, Kevin Bass, Account Executive at Sterling Engineering, was nominated as President of the Valley Human Resource Association for their 2011–2012 program year which begins in September. The Valley Human Resource Association, an affiliate of the Valley Industrial Association, is a dynamic organization that brings together professionals from diverse industries where their career interests and responsibilities involve human resource management. In the upcoming months, the board is organizing exciting speakers and events for the upcoming program year..

Membership in the VHRA has many tangible benefits, including:

• Networking opportunities with other HR professionals.
• Top-notch speakers addressing contemporary issues each month.
• Ongoing updates on pertinent information including new legislation.
• Availability of resumes of qualified and available potential employees.
• Access to a HR Hotline

For information or an application for membership, contact the VIA office at 630-892-4228
or visit their webpage.

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5/6/2011
Sterling Engineering Consults with DeVry University

On May 6, 2011 Sterling Engineering participated in the Industry Advisory Board Meeting for the Electronics and Computer Technology (ECT) curriculum at DeVry University.

Sterling Engineering was invited to attend this event to provide input on current and new electronics and computer engineering technologies used in today's business environment. Topics of discussion at this meeting included:

• The needs of the electronics and computer technology industry.
• DeVry Student quality preparation to meet industry needs.
• Suggestions from the industry on how to improve the DeVry ECT programs.
• Internship, cooperative programs, and possibility of the industry offering senior projects to DeVry students.
• Availability of industry representatives to visit DeVry campuses for periodic feedback

To learn more about DeVry University, visit the DeVry University webpage.

DeVry University Industry Advisory Board Participants

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5/5/2011
The James Dyson Foundation Launches in America

On May 5, 2011 James Dyson hosted a design workshop for young students in Chicago to mark the launch of the James Dyson Foundation in the US. The workshop was held at Sir Miles Davis Academy, one of few schools in Chicago that offers engineering curriculum to students from Kindergarten through 8th grade.

Along with James Dyson, engineering mentors worked with students to think "beyond the everyday." Challenged to "redesign an everyday machine that frustrates you", middle schoolers from Chicago Public Schools thought creatively, sketched, and modelled their designs at Sir Miles Davis Academy's "invention gym."

Brains were given a workout as the James Dyson Foundation began its mission to encourage more American students to become future engineers and inventors. Prototypes from Dyson and local companies were also on display.

James Dyson said: "Young people have an innate inventive streak. They're not stifled by experience – they take risks and are excellent problem-solvers. They fail everyday – exactly the making of a great engineer. We're encouraging children to use their hands and heads, make mistakes and learn."

For the launch, the Foundation was joined by local and national organizations to bring engineering to life for the students. Children learned about 3D printing with tools from Argonne National Laboratories, took an in depth look at skin cells with design firm, IDEO, and discovered how robots are made with FIRST robotics.

Chicago education leaders were also in attendance, including President of Chicago Board of Education Mary Richardson-Lowry, Deputy CEO of External Affairs and Partnerships for CPS Barbara Lumpkin, along with influential STEM advocates Jon Dudas, President of FIRST Robotics and Tony Jones, President of the School of the Art Institute (and the Foundation's chairman).

Initially, the Foundation will concentrate its efforts in Chicago, working with Chicago Public Schools to establish 20 after school engineering clubs. The Foundation will also offer our Education Box, a reverse engineering resource, to Chicago schools with teacher development. The engineering clubs and Education Box will launch in the 2011/2012 school year followed shortly by teacher training tools and university scholarships.

A group from Sterling Engineering attended the official launch party for the Dyson Foundation in support of the mission to promote engineering as a career choice for young students. The last decade has seen a steep decline in enrollment in this field both in colleges as well as technical schools the impact of which is being strongly felt in today's job market by most manufacturing companies.

As the manufacturing sector continues to expand for the 24th consecutive month, the search for talent is already proving challenging in many areas from Quality Engineers to Tool + Dye expertise. As this program is already showing very positive results within the UK educational system, Sterling is very pleased to support the Dyson Foundation in their efforts with Chicago Public Schools.

If you would like to learn more please visit www.dysonfoundation.com or contact Jenny Pesek at 630-993-3400.

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5/3/2011
Sterling Engineering Participates in Upwardly Global's Engineering Roundtable

Sterling Engineering was a participant in Upwardly Global's Engineering Roundtable Discussion held May 3, 2011 in Chicago, IL. The purpose of this event was to help professional engineers that are refugees from other countries with a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering.

Sterling Engineering was present to provide professional advice and assistance to these engineers starting their career in the United States. Connecting to engineering societies and working with engineering recruiting firms were just some of the tactics shared with the refugees. Sterling Engineering also discussed the current industry, economic demands, and expectations for professional engineers in today's market.

Upwardly Global is a nonprofit organization that brings highly qualified immigrants and highly progressive employers together. The job seekers they help are already permanent residents of the United Sates and work-authorized. Upwardly Global helps immigrants write résumés, sharpen interviewing skills, and develop professional networks. They also help businesses put the right people in the right jobs and show them how to reap the benefits of diversity.

To learn more, visit the Upwardly Global website.

Upwardly Global Roundtable Participants

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4/28/2011
Chicago SolidWorks User Group Honors Sterling Engineering

Sterling Engineering was presented with a "Sponsorship Appreciation Award" by the Chicago Solidworks Users Group (CSUG) at their April 28, 2011 meeting at Oakton Community College. The award was presented by CSUG President, Denny Bahl, for Sterling's continued support and sponsorship of the Solidworks Users Group meetings. The award was by Sterling's Chris Graziano.

The Chicago SolidWorks Users Group provides a forum for learning and information exchange among Chicago area SolidWorks users. The CSUG is a not-for-profit organization for Chicago area professionals involved in the use of the 3D mechanical CAD program, SolidWorks. This group is composed mostly of engineering and industrial design professionals, but anyone interested in SolidWorks is welcome and encouraged to join.  The CSUG meets bi-monthly at Oakton Community College.

For more information on the Chicago SolidWorks User Group, visit the CSUG webpage.

CSUG President, Denny Bahl Presents Sterling with the Award.

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4/14/2011
Sterling Engineering Sponsors "Mayoral Lifetime Achievement Luncheon"

Sterling Engineering sponsored and attended the "Mayoral Lifetime Achievement Luncheon" held April 14, 2011 at the Knickerbocker Hotel in Chicago, IL.

For the past 22 years Mayor Richard M. Daley led Chicago, transforming it into a world-class city and destination for both domestic and international visitors and businesses. For the past three years Mayor Daley served as the keynote speaker at the annual luncheon for the Alliance for Illinois Manufacturing and our partner organization NORBIC. This year, over 400 members of the business and civic community, gathered to honor the  Mayor for his Lifetime Achievement of  Service to Chicago.

Alliance for Illinois Manufacturing (AIM) and its sister organization NORBIC are a collaboration of government sponsored business centers, a free and/or low cost business membership organization for Northern Illinois business, and the professionals that serve them. Both are non-for-profit organizations.

For information about membership and how to gain access to Training Programs, Business Expansion Services, Government Grants & Incentives and much more, please visit the Alliance for Illinois Manufacturing's website.

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4/11/2011
Sterling Engineering Attends University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Career Fair

Sterling Engineering was one of 80 employers represented at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign All-Campus Career Fair on April 11, 2011. This was the first career fair held at this University of Illinois location. The event featured companies hiring graduates and current students for full time and internship positions within their organizations.

To ensure we continue to attract the top local talent for our customers, Sterling Engineering attends various university and professional career fairs each year.

The University of Illinois career fair educated students about positions in the following fields: Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, General Engineering, Chemistry, and Civil Engineering.

To search Sterling's current openings for qualified professionals, please visit our Job Seekers page.

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4/7/2011
Sterling Engineering Participates in SolidWorks Data Management User Group Meeting

Sterling Engineering participated in the first ever SolidWorks EPDM (enterprise data management) User Group meeting, hosted by local SolidWorks partners, Graphics Systems Corp. This user forum focused on companies sharing best practices and common issues regarding their product data management systems and processes.

The first of four quarterly meetings held at their Chicago and Milwaukee offices, this event was organized by the Graphics Systems Product Data Team. This specialized team focuses on helping companies implement and streamline SolidWorks Enterprise PDM solutions and workflows. The objective of these meetings is to bring peers and industry experts together to discuss current challenges and ideas in an open, collaborative, forum.

Graphics Systems' Data Management solutions from SolidWorks offer companies complete control over all design information, eliminating concerns about version control or data loss. These solutions assure that files are securely stored and can be quickly retrieved using a variety of search attributes, such as part number, description, or workflow status. Utilizing collaboration and data reuse can then reduce duplicate files and redundant work.

For more information on SolidWorks Enterprise PDM, visit the Graphics Systems Corp. webpage or view the SolidWorks Enterprise PDM first-look video.

If you are interested in attending a future SolidWorks EPDM User Group, please contact Graphics Systems Corp.

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1/10/2011
Sterling Engineering Expands Milwaukee, WI Branch

Since first opening their Milwaukee, WI (Brookfield) branch in March of 2010, Sterling Engineering has rapidly expanded their team and office space. Only six months since it's opening, the Milwaukee Branch has grown to three Account Managers, four Recruiters, and a Recruiting Coordinator with plans to continue adding resources to exceed customer needs.

Originally created to better serve a major client in the large-scale industrial equipment industry in Milwaukee, Sterling Engineering plans to continue their expansion in the metropolitan Milwaukee area. "Our Milwaukee office provides a local presence for the clients we do business with, which is vital to our commitment to forming strong customer relationships. We are now able to deliver a better local service as we interview all of our candidates in person." stated Rama Kavaliauskas, President of Sterling Engineering.

Sterling Engineering currently has over 30 customers in the Milwaukee area and expects to more than double by the end of 2011.

Sterling Engineering, Inc.
125 North Executive Drive, Suite 101
Brookfield, WI 53005
Phone: 262-432-0024
Map/Directions

Sterling Engineering's Milwaukee Team

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6/21/2010
Sterling's 40th Anniversary Quiz Winner Announced!

Congratulations to Dave Brown, the winner of Sterling's 40th Anniversary Quiz and recipient of an HP TouchSmart Computer! Dave's company, a long-term Sterling customer, designs and builds customized automation equipment.

We would also like to sincerely thank everyone who took time to participate. While the quiz was challenging and covered a broad range of topics, we enjoyed sharing some of the key aspects of Sterling's history and growth from 1969 to the present!

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3/01/2010
Sterling Engineering Opens New Branch Office in Wisconsin

Sterling Engineering, Inc. is pleased to announce the opening of its newest office located at:

125 North Executive Drive, Suite 101
Brookfield, WI 53005
Phone: 262-432-0024
Map/Directions

The formation of this new office is a result of growing demand for Technical Recruitment expertise and on-site Engineering support for manufacturing companies throughout the greater Milwaukee area.

Founded on the principle of total commitment to quality, Sterling has been able to build long-term, lasting relationships with customers and employees that allow us to expand both the reach and depth of our service offerings.

We also hope that our new branch location will allow us to foster new relationships and look forward to providing cost-effective and quality-oriented engineering solutions locally.

We invite you to contact us to learn more about Sterling and look forward with great enthusiasm to the prospect of working with you in the future!