Site Security Automation Cluster Lead – Richmond, VA

Site Security Automation Cluster Lead

📍 Location: Richmond, Virginia (On-Site)
🌎 Travel: Quarterly travel to Long Island, NY (or as needed)
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time
🚚 Relocation Assistance: Available
💰 Salary: $122,000 – $167,750 + Bonus

Overview

A global manufacturing organization is seeking a Site Security Automation Cluster Lead to drive automation, digital manufacturing transformation, and operational cybersecurity across multiple manufacturing facilities.

This leadership role is responsible for automation systems, Operational Technology Networks (OTN), cybersecurity compliance, capital project execution, digital transformation initiatives, and long-term technology roadmaps. The position supports multiple manufacturing sites and serves as the primary automation and cybersecurity expert for the cluster.

Key Responsibilities

Automation & Digital Transformation

• Develop and execute automation and digital manufacturing roadmaps.

• Lead smart manufacturing and Industry 4.0 initiatives.

• Drive automation upgrades, modernization projects, and digital transformation programs.

• Improve site Digital Maturity through increased:

• Computerization

• Connectivity

• Visibility

• Transparency

• Predictive Analytics

• Adaptability

Cybersecurity & Infrastructure

• Own Operational Technology Network (OTN) cybersecurity strategy.

• Ensure compliance with corporate automation, infrastructure, and cybersecurity standards.

• Lead disaster recovery and business continuity planning for automation systems.

• Manage lifecycle planning and replacement of obsolete automation hardware and software.

Capital Projects & Project Management

• Lead automation-related capital projects from concept through implementation.

• Manage project budgets, timelines, and benefit realization.

• Support integration of new production lines, equipment, and digital technologies.

• Track project savings and ROI throughout project execution.

Operational Leadership

• Serve as escalation point for automation, controls, and cybersecurity issues.

• Collaborate with plant engineering, maintenance, operations, and IT teams.

• Manage automation infrastructure, controls systems, and manufacturing technology platforms.

• Support continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives.

Team & Stakeholder Management

• Lead cross-functional project teams across multiple manufacturing sites.

• Build automation and cybersecurity capability within the organization.

• Partner with regional and global automation leaders on technology strategy and best practices.

• Drive stakeholder engagement focused on process optimization, compliance, and performance improvement.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.

• 10+ years of experience in:

• Industrial Automation

• Controls Engineering

• Manufacturing Systems

• Project Management

• Strong experience with:

• Industrial Control Systems (ICS)

• Operational Technology Networks (OTN)

• Manufacturing Cybersecurity

• Digital Manufacturing Initiatives

Preferred Skills

✔ Industrial Automation
✔ Manufacturing Controls Systems
✔ Operational Technology Networks (OTN)
✔ Cybersecurity for Manufacturing Systems
✔ Industry 4.0 / Smart Manufacturing
✔ Capital Project Management
✔ Digital Transformation
✔ Industrial Networking
✔ Manufacturing Infrastructure
✔ Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity
✔ Continuous Improvement

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a seasoned Automation or Controls Engineering leader with strong experience managing manufacturing technology environments across multiple facilities.

They will bring:

• Deep expertise in automation systems and industrial cybersecurity.

• Strong project management and capital deployment experience.

• Experience leading digital manufacturing transformation initiatives.

• Ability to influence stakeholders across operations, engineering, maintenance, and IT.

• Strong leadership skills with a focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Candidate Snapshot

Requirement

Details

Experience

10+ Years

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Industry

Manufacturing / Food & Beverage

Seniority

Senior-Level

Travel

Quarterly Travel to NY

Location

Richmond, VA (On-Site)

Relocation

Available

Bonus

Eligible

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Lead automation and cybersecurity strategy across multiple manufacturing sites.

• Drive large-scale Industry 4.0 and digital transformation initiatives.

• High visibility role with significant impact on operational performance.

• Strong compensation package with bonus potential.

• Opportunity to influence the future of smart manufacturing within a global organization.

Lead Electrical Engineer (Defense Electronics) – Cincinnati, OH

Lead Electrical Engineer (Defense & Aerospace Electronics)

📍 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
🕒 Schedule: 4/10 Work Week (Four 10-Hour Days)
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time
💰 Base Salary: $142,000 – $161,000
🚚 Relocation Assistance: Available for Ideal Candidates
✈️ Travel: Occasional
🔒 Security Clearance: Must be Eligible to Obtain Secret Clearance
🚫 Visa Sponsorship: Not Available

Overview

A leading defense and aerospace organization is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to support the design and development of ruggedized electronic systems for advanced ordnance and mission-critical applications.

This role combines hands-on electrical design with technical leadership responsibilities, including product development, testing, root cause investigations, customer interaction, proposal support, and mentoring engineering teams. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in analog and digital circuit design, power electronics, testing, and product lifecycle development within highly regulated environments.

Key Responsibilities

Electrical Design & Development

• Design analog and digital electronics for ruggedized defense applications.

• Perform circuit analysis, simulations, and tolerance studies using SPICE and engineering calculations.

• Develop and refine technical requirements and ensure compliance.

• Generate schematics, engineering documentation, and change proposals.

• Support product development from concept through qualification and production.

Testing & Validation

• Develop test plans and test reports for:

• Design Verification

• Qualification Testing

• Product Performance Testing

• Firing Properties Testing

• Lead testing activities throughout the product lifecycle.

• Troubleshoot hardware using oscilloscopes, function generators, meters, and lab equipment.

Technical Leadership

• Lead design reviews throughout all development phases.

• Serve as primary technical interface for internal and external customers.

• Lead root cause investigations using structured methodologies:

• 8D

• Fishbone Analysis

• Cause & Effect Analysis

• Provide technical input for proposals, labor estimates, and project planning.

• Mentor and develop junior electrical engineers.

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.

Experience

• 9+ years of relevant electrical engineering experience.

• 5+ years designing analog circuits including:

• Operational Amplifiers

• Differential Amplifiers

• Filters

• LDOs

• Data Converters

• 5+ years designing digital circuits including:

• Logic Gates

• Flip-Flops

• Timers

• Digital Filters

• 4+ years working with power conversion systems:

• AC/DC

• DC/DC

• DC/AC

• Linear & Switching Power Supplies

• 5+ years troubleshooting electronic systems using laboratory equipment.

• 4+ years using schematic capture and PCB design tools such as:

• Altium

• PADS

• 4+ years leading technical projects from concept through completion.

• 4+ years creating engineering documentation and participating in design reviews.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with:

• MEMS Accelerometers

• Temperature Sensors

• Pressure Sensors

• Gyroscopes

• Serial communication protocols:

• UART

• SPI

• I2C

• Root Cause Analysis methodologies.

• EMI, ESD, and protection circuit design.

• Power conditioning and power supply design.

• Design for extreme environments:

• Shock

• Vibration

• Temperature

• Humidity

• Experience with Electronic Safety & Arming Devices (ESADs).

• Experience working to MIL-STD-1316 and MIL-STD-1901A standards.

• Experience presenting designs to military safety review boards.

• Energetic materials testing and integration experience.

Key Skills

✔ Analog Circuit Design
✔ Digital Circuit Design
✔ Power Electronics
✔ PCB Design (Altium, PADS)
✔ SPICE Simulation
✔ Root Cause Analysis
✔ Test & Validation Engineering
✔ Technical Leadership
✔ Requirements Development
✔ Defense Electronics

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a senior electrical engineer with experience designing ruggedized electronics for aerospace, defense, ordnance, or other high-reliability applications. They should possess strong technical leadership skills, experience leading development programs, and the ability to guide projects from concept through qualification and production.

Candidate Snapshot

Requirement

Details

Experience

9+ Years

Seniority

Mid-Senior

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Industry

Aerospace / Defense

Leadership

Technical Lead

Security Clearance

Eligible for Secret Clearance

Travel

Occasional

Relocation

Available

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Four-day work week (4/10 schedule).

• Lead cutting-edge defense and aerospace electronics programs.

• High visibility technical leadership role.

• Opportunity to mentor engineers and influence product strategy.

• Work on mission-critical systems supporting national defense applications.

Lead Application Engineer – Flexible Packaging | Remote USA | Travel

Lead Application Engineer – Flexible Packaging

📍 Location: Fully Remote (USA)
✈️ Travel: Up to 60% (primarily US, occasional Canada/Mexico)
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time

💰 Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $105,000 – $125,000

• Full benefits package

• Bonus eligible

• Relocation assistance possible for ideal candidates

Benefits Include:

• Medical, dental & vision coverage starting Day 1

• 401(k) with company match

• Employee stock purchase program

• Generous PTO & volunteer time

• Tuition reimbursement & career development programs

• Paid parental leave & family support benefits

• Flexible work policies and wellness programs

🚀 Overview

A global leader in adhesive technologies and functional coatings is seeking a Lead Application Engineer – Flexible Packaging to provide technical leadership and customer-facing engineering support across the flexible packaging market.

This role serves as a trusted technical advisor supporting laminating adhesives and coatings technologies, helping customers optimize manufacturing processes, troubleshoot issues, implement new technologies, and drive innovation initiatives.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise in flexible packaging, coatings, laminating adhesives, or converting processes with excellent customer engagement and project management capabilities.

🔧 Key Responsibilities

Technical Customer Support

• Provide technical recommendations, troubleshooting, and application support for customers

• Conduct onsite technical visits including:

• Product demonstrations

• Audits

• Process troubleshooting

• Equipment optimization

• Support complaint investigations and root cause analysis

• Document activities and findings within CRM and laboratory systems

Flexible Packaging & Coating Expertise

• Support laminating adhesives and coatings applications

• Provide expertise in:

• Coating technologies

• Converting processes

• Flexible packaging applications

• Mechanical/application equipment optimization

• Assist customers in improving adhesive-related manufacturing processes

Project Management & Innovation

• Lead customer-focused technical projects from concept through implementation

• Scope and justify customer projects and technical initiatives

• Collaborate cross-functionally with:

• Product Development

• Manufacturing

• Supply Chain

• Sales & Marketing

• Support innovation pipeline initiatives and new technology adoption

Training & Relationship Management

• Deliver technical training to customers and field sales teams

• Serve as the technical liaison between customers and internal teams

• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across all organizational levels

• Promote best practices and share technical learnings across accounts

Laboratory & Technical Analysis

• Coordinate and prioritize laboratory testing activities

• Prepare technical reports summarizing findings and recommendations

• Analyze complex technical and application-related problems

• Support troubleshooting and process optimization initiatives

✅ Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in:

• Chemical Engineering

• Mechanical Engineering

• Materials Engineering

• Chemistry

• Or related technical field

• 5–10+ years of:

• Technical service

• Application engineering

• Flexible packaging industry experience

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities

• Strong project management and organizational skills

⭐ Highly Preferred Experience

• Flexible packaging industry experience

• Hands-on coating and/or converting expertise

• Experience with:

• Laminating adhesives

• Coatings technologies

• Application equipment

• Converting machinery

• Customer-facing technical service experience

🛠️ Core Skills

✔ Flexible Packaging
✔ Laminating Adhesives
✔ Coatings Technology
✔ Application Engineering
✔ Technical Service
✔ Troubleshooting
✔ Process Optimization
✔ Converting Equipment
✔ Project Management
✔ Customer Training
✔ Root Cause Analysis
✔ Industrial Manufacturing

🎯 Ideal Candidate

• Hands-on technical expert within flexible packaging and coatings environments

• Strong customer-facing engineer comfortable working onsite with manufacturing teams

• Excellent communicator capable of interacting with operators through executive leadership

• Organized and proactive project leader with strong analytical capabilities

• Comfortable balancing technical problem solving with commercial support responsibilities

🌟 Why Join

• Join a globally recognized innovation leader in adhesives and coatings technology

• Fully remote role with significant customer engagement and technical ownership

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge flexible packaging solutions

• Strong career growth and international development opportunities

• Collaborative culture focused on innovation, sustainability, and technical excellence

📋 Additional Details

• Fully remote position

• Heavy customer interaction and travel-based role

• Travel up to ~60% with advance planning and support for work-life balance

• Candidates must be comfortable working independently and managing multiple customer projects simultaneously

Controls Engineer – Orlando, FL | PLC, Automation & System Integration

Controls Engineer

📍 Location: Orlando, Florida
🏢 Work Model: Onsite – 5 Days/Week
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time

💰 Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $111,000 – $140,000

• Limited relocation assistance available

• Full-time position

• No visa sponsorship available

🚀 Overview

A leading industrial automation and systems integration organization is seeking a Controls Engineer to support large-scale automation and control system projects in Orlando, FL.

This role is responsible for full lifecycle controls engineering including:

• Electrical and controls system design

• PLC/DCS programming

• Electrical panel design

• Power calculations

• Safety system implementation

• Network architecture

• System integration

• Installation & commissioning support

The ideal candidate is a technically strong automation engineer with deep experience designing control systems from the ground up and supporting complex integrated automation environments.

🔧 Key Responsibilities

Control System Design & Engineering

• Design complete control systems from concept through implementation

• Develop electrical/control system architectures including:

• Hardware

• Software

• Networks

• Instrumentation

• Perform electrical panel design and power calculations

• Select and configure control system components

• Optimize hardware layouts and panel locations for system efficiency

PLC/DCS Programming

• Design, develop, and implement PLC/DCS control logic

• Program using:

• Ladder Logic (required)

• Structured Text (required)

• C++ (preferred)

• Visual Basic (preferred)

• Develop software design documentation and operational descriptions

• Implement efficient, maintainable, and scalable control code

• Perform scan time analysis, processor loading calculations, and network timing analysis

Safety & Risk Analysis

• Support hazard analysis development and mitigation

• Design safety-critical and redundant control systems

• Implement SIL/PL-rated safety systems where applicable

• Ensure compliance with client standards and regulatory codes

System Integration & Commissioning

• Support system integration with multidisciplinary project teams

• Assist with startup, troubleshooting, and commissioning activities

• Diagnose and resolve control system issues during installation and testing

• Develop smart diagnostics and fault mitigation logic

Documentation & Technical Leadership

• Develop detailed technical documentation including:

• Schematics

• Network layouts

• Acceptance test plans

• Maintenance plans

• Descriptions of operation

• Act as technical lead on projects

• Mentor junior engineers, technicians, and contractors

✅ Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required

• Other engineering disciplines may be considered if directly related to controls/electrical engineering

• 5+ years of controls engineering experience covering:

• PLC programming

• Electrical design

• Industrial automation

• System integration

• Strong experience with:

• Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens platforms

• Ethernet-based remote I/O systems

• AutoCAD

• Distributed control systems

⭐ Preferred Experience

• ASTM standards

• Attractions or ride systems engineering

• Safety engineering

• Instrumentation systems

• Complex motion control systems

• Entertainment or manufacturing automation environments

🛠️ Technical Skills

✔ Controls Engineering
✔ PLC Programming
✔ Electrical Design
✔ Industrial Automation
✔ System Integration
✔ AutoCAD
✔ Ladder Logic
✔ Structured Text
✔ Allen-Bradley
✔ Siemens
✔ Ethernet/IP Networks
✔ Risk Assessment
✔ Commissioning & Startup Support

🎯 Ideal Candidate

• Strong hands-on controls engineer capable of designing systems from scratch

• Experienced in large-scale automation projects and complex integrated systems

• Comfortable working in multidisciplinary engineering environments

• Skilled at troubleshooting, commissioning, and optimizing industrial control systems

• Strong communicator with technical leadership capabilities

• Able to thrive in fast-paced industrial and construction environments

📋 Additional Details

• Up to 30% travel required (typically closer to 10%)

• Must be able to support off-shift commissioning activities as needed

• Position involves work in:

• Office environments

• Industrial facilities

• Construction sites

• Physical requirements include lifting, climbing, equipment access, and extended computer usage

🌟 Why Join

• Work on cutting-edge automation and systems integration projects

• Exposure to large-scale industrial and entertainment automation systems

• Opportunity to lead technically complex engineering initiatives

• Collaborative engineering environment with growth potential

• High-impact role supporting advanced automation technologies

Business Segment Director – Space Mission Systems | TS/SCI Poly | Scottsdale, AZ

Business Segment Director – Space Mission Systems

📍 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona / Remote Flexibility Available
🏢 Work Model: Remote with Travel Requirements
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time
🔐 Security Clearance Required: Active TS/SCI Clearance Required at Time of Hire
🔒 CI Polygraph Preferred (Must be eligible and willing to obtain post-hire if not currently held)

💰 Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $200,000 – $290,000
  (Depending on experience and qualifications)

• Full comprehensive benefits package

• Relocation assistance available for ideal candidates

• Interview travel reimbursement provided

📍 Location & Travel Expectations

• The role can ultimately be performed remotely with travel as needed

• However, the first 3 months will require significant onsite presence in Scottsdale to support onboarding, stakeholder integration, and operational ramp-up

• Following this initial period, candidates may be based remotely but must be willing to travel when required for program, customer, and leadership engagements

🚀 The Opportunity

A leading defense and aerospace organization is seeking a Business Segment Director to lead a portfolio of advanced national security and space mission programs supporting critical missions globally.

The portfolio includes technologies and programs related to:

• Data networking & secure data transport

• Cybersecurity & high-assurance cryptography

• Mission-critical space systems

• Satellites & embedded mission technologies

• Secure communications & networking platforms

This executive leadership role oversees high-value development and production programs and is responsible for strategic growth, operational execution, customer engagement, financial performance, and organizational leadership across a highly complex classified portfolio.

The ideal candidate is a proven defense industry executive with deep expertise across space systems, secure technologies, avionics, cybersecurity, cryptographic solutions, or embedded mission systems, combined with strong operational leadership and business development capabilities.

🔧 Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Growth

• Lead and expand a portfolio of mission-critical defense and space programs

• Develop and execute short- and long-term business growth strategies

• Identify and capture adjacent and new business opportunities

• Drive business development and customer engagement initiatives

• Support strategic portfolio growth within national security and classified environments

Program & Operational Leadership

• Oversee execution of complex development and production programs

• Manage financial, operational, schedule, and customer satisfaction objectives

• Ensure successful delivery across highly classified and technically complex environments

• Balance mission urgency, execution discipline, and customer expectations

• Lead operational performance across multiple programs and business initiatives

Customer & Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as senior interface to government and defense customers

• Build trusted relationships across:

• Space systems organizations

• Cryptographic and cybersecurity communities

• Networking and avionics sectors

• Certification and mission authorities

• Communicate effectively with executive, operational, and technical stakeholders

• Represent the business segment with senior internal and external leadership

Organizational & Team Leadership

• Lead and mentor high-performing engineering and program leadership teams

• Drive accountability, collaboration, and organizational alignment

• Support transformation and change management initiatives

• Foster an inclusive, innovative, and mission-focused culture

• Build and sustain high-performing cross-functional teams

Technical & Mission Leadership

• Support programs involving:

• Satellites and space mission systems

• Secure networking solutions

• High-assurance cryptographic systems

• Embedded mission technologies

• Secure communications platforms

• Collaborate across engineering, operations, and customer teams to deliver mission success

• Support Agile development environments and innovation initiatives

• Identify opportunities for AI-enabled operational improvements and efficiencies

✅ Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required

• 15+ years of leadership experience within defense contracting or related national security environments

• Proven experience managing:

• Complex development programs

• Production programs

• Large portfolios or business segments

• Strong expertise in one or more of the following areas:

• Space systems

• Satellites

• Cryptography

• Cybersecurity

• Secure networking

• National security systems

• Active TS/SCI clearance required at time of hire

• Ability and willingness to obtain CI Polygraph clearance

• U.S. Citizenship required

⭐ Preferred Background

• Embedded systems or avionics experience

• Experience supporting compartmented programs

• Agile development environment experience

• Existing relationships across aerospace and defense communities

• Experience operating within large matrix organizations

• Strong financial and operational leadership capability

• Experience leading organizational transformation initiatives

🛠️ Core Skills

✔ Strategic Planning
✔ Business Development
✔ Program Execution
✔ Space Systems Leadership
✔ Cryptographic Solutions
✔ Cybersecurity
✔ Financial Management
✔ Customer Relationship Management
✔ Change Management
✔ Team Leadership
✔ Defense Contracting
✔ Agile Development
✔ Operational Leadership
✔ National Security Programs

🎯 Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is an executive-level aerospace or defense leader who:

• Brings deep expertise across mission-critical national security programs

• Understands complex space mission systems and secure technologies

• Has successfully led large organizations through growth and transformation

• Combines strong operational execution with strategic business leadership

• Is highly customer-facing and trusted within classified defense environments

• Thrives in fast-moving, high-accountability mission environments

• Demonstrates strong leadership presence, communication, and stakeholder management capability

🌟 Why This Role Stands Out

• Lead highly strategic national security and space mission programs

• Influence cutting-edge technologies in cybersecurity, cryptography, and secure space systems

• Significant executive visibility and organizational influence

• Opportunity to shape the future of secure space mission capabilities

• Join a highly respected defense and aerospace organization supporting critical global missions

• Strong long-term growth and leadership opportunity

📋 Additional Details

• Travel required based on program and customer needs

• Director-level executive leadership position

• Relocation assistance available for exceptional candidates

• Candidates must possess an active TS/SCI clearance and be eligible to obtain a CI Polygraph

• Remote flexibility available following initial onboarding period

Recruiter Summary

This is a highly visible executive leadership opportunity within a premier aerospace and defense environment supporting advanced national security and space mission programs. The position offers the opportunity to lead complex classified portfolios involving secure communications, cybersecurity, cryptography, satellites, and mission-critical technologies while influencing long-term strategic growth and operational direction across the organization.

Ideal candidates will bring a blend of strategic leadership, operational excellence, technical credibility, customer engagement experience, and deep understanding of classified defense environments.

Maintenance Engineer | Terrebonne, QC | $80K–$100K CAD + Bonus | Manufacturing & Reliability

⚙️ Maintenance Engineer

📍 Terrebonne, QC (Onsite)
💼 Mid-Level | Reports to Plant Leadership
💰 Salary: CAD $80,000 – $100,000 + Negotiable Signing Bonus

Why This Role is Exciting

Step into a hands-on engineering role where you’ll be a driving force behind plant reliability, safety, and continuous improvement. This isn’t just maintenance—it’s about shaping a culture of excellence and efficiency, where every project you lead creates measurable impact on performance and productivity.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Plan, schedule, and oversee both preventive and predictive maintenance programs.

• Collaborate with production teams to align maintenance with operational goals.

• Troubleshoot equipment issues and implement solutions that drive long-term reliability.

• Lead cost-reduction and process improvement projects to boost efficiency.

• Monitor and update KPIs to ensure measurable improvements.

• Develop clear equipment maintenance procedures and ensure PM work orders are completed on time.

• Play an active role in supporting the plant’s safety program.

• Champion the use of Lean tools, TPM practices, and CMMS systems to elevate standards across the facility.

What We’re Looking For

✅ BSc in Industrial, Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering
✅ 2+ years of manufacturing experience, ideally in a Continuous Improvement environment
✅ Background in Flexible Packaging maintenance (highly desirable)
✅ Strong Microsoft Office & CMMS system expertise
✅ Fluent in English & French (facility interviews conducted in French)
✅ A proactive problem solver who thrives on the production floor and isn’t afraid to take ownership

Benefits & Perks

🌟 CAD $80,000 – $100,000 salary range
🌟 Negotiable signing bonus
🌟 Dental, medical, and vision insurance
🌟 Life insurance & retirement plan
🌟 Paid time off & additional benefits
🌟 Opportunities for growth in a world-class manufacturing environment

🚀 If you’re passionate about reliability, thrive in fast-paced manufacturing, and want to play a key role in driving operational excellence, this role is for you.

Manufacturing Maintenance Manager / Plant Engineer | Winchester, KY | $84K–$114K + Quarterly Bonus

Manufacturing Maintenance Manager / Plant Engineer

📍 Location: Winchester, KY (On-site)
💼 Employment Type: Full-time
💵 Compensation: $84,640 – $114,840 per year + 12.5% quarterly bonus
🎯 Level: Mid-level | Reports to Plant Manager

About the Role

We’re seeking a Manufacturing Maintenance Manager / Plant Engineer to lead reliability, safety, and performance initiatives in a high-volume manufacturing facility. This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll manage the maintenance team, drive process improvements, and ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards.

As a key member of the plant leadership team, you’ll play a critical role in maximizing equipment uptime, reducing operational costs, and delivering on continuous improvement initiatives.

What You’ll Do

• Lead plant safety processes to ensure zero incidents and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

• Implement and maintain a reliability-centered maintenance process to improve equipment uptime, OEE, and cost efficiency.

• Develop and lead the maintenance team, ensuring skills and training align with plant needs.

• Manage capital projects, departmental budgets, and maintenance spend.

• Apply root cause analysis techniques (FMEA, 5-Why, ATS) to resolve critical equipment failures and prevent recurrence.

• Partner with plant leadership to drive continuous improvement initiatives and achieve business objectives.

• Oversee plant systems and processes with focus on TPM, maintenance excellence, and overall plant reliability.

• Ensure proper documentation, compliance, and alignment with industry standards.

Qualifications

Must-Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, or related Engineering field.

• 3+ years’ experience leading a manufacturing maintenance department or 5+ years of supervisory experience in manufacturing.

• Proven expertise in failure analysis and root cause investigations.

• Strong knowledge of OSHA requirements and compliance practices.

Preferred:

• Experience with CMMS systems and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM).

• Strong project management and organizational skills.

• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and instrumentation systems.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and maintenance management software.

Compensation & Benefits

💵 Base Salary: $84,640 – $114,840 annually
🎯 Bonus: 12.5% quarterly
🩺 Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (FSA/HSA options available)

• 401(k) with company match

• Paid time off and holidays

• Tuition reimbursement and career development programs

• Company-paid and voluntary insurance plans (life, accident, disability)

• Wellbeing resources and Employee Assistance Program

Work Schedule

⏰ Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📞 On-call: Some weekends and after-hours support as required by plant needs

Ideal Candidate

You’re an experienced engineering leader who thrives in fast-paced, manufacturing environments. You know how to balance technical expertise with strong leadership, building high-performing teams while ensuring operational excellence.

👉 Ready to lead maintenance excellence and drive plant reliability forward? Apply today and take the next step in your career.

Manufacturing Operations Manager | $106K–$150K | Consumer Products | Sanford, ME

Manufacturing Operations Manager

Location: Sanford, Maine
Job ID: 167229
Employment Type: Full-Time

💵 Compensation:

• Base Salary: $106,000 – $150,000/year

• Bonus Eligible: No

• Commission: No

• Overtime Eligible: No

🎁 Benefits:

• Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401k, etc.)

• Relocation assistance available for the ideal candidate

• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays

• Career development and advancement support

• Opportunities for continuous improvement training (Lean, Six Sigma, etc.)

Lead. Innovate. Transform.

Are you a manufacturing leader ready to take the next step in your career? This exciting opportunity offers the chance to drive operational excellence, lead high-performing teams, and influence end-to-end production strategies at a dynamic consumer products facility in Sanford, Maine.

You’ll oversee production, warehouse, and finishing operations while fostering a safety-first, quality-driven, and continuous improvement culture. Bring your passion for innovation, people leadership, and efficiency—and make a measurable impact on global supply chain performance.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

🔧 Operations Leadership

• Oversee daily operations across production, making, finishing, and warehouse areas

• Lead supervisory teams and technicians to meet KPIs around quality, safety, and efficiency

• Drive a culture of accountability, performance, and collaboration

• Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and EH&S to maximize productivity

• Champion Factory Performance & Reliability (FP&R) standards including People Capability, Visual Workplace, and Continuous Improvement

• Act as a visible, hands-on leader during audits, SOP reviews, and daily operations

• Build contingency plans to ensure business continuity during disruptions

💰 Financial Oversight

• Co-own plant financial performance with site leadership

• Drive savings initiatives through labor cost optimization and FTG (Fund-the-Growth) programs

• Analyze variances in materials, labor, and output to improve financial forecasting

• Optimize inventory, capital expenditures, and operating expenses to improve cash flow

• Monitor and revise site KPIs to align with evolving business goals

👥 People & Culture

• Execute labor strategies that promote employee relations, retention, and engagement

• Build and mentor a high-performing workforce, empowering both salaried and hourly teams

• Develop internal talent pipelines while fostering a culture of recognition and inclusion

✅ Quality, Compliance & Process Excellence

• Ensure all production activities align with GMP, FDA, and safety standards

• Own decisions regarding out-of-spec raw materials, WIP, and finished goods

• Guarantee team proficiency with SOPs for lot tracking, release procedures, code dating, and traceability

• Lead implementation of corrective/preventive actions for non-conformances

• Ensure validated cleaning, sanitization, and changeover procedures are followed

• Facilitate successful technology transfers for new products and processes

⚙️ Process & Equipment Optimization

• Set annual site goals for process capability; monitor and report on monthly progress

• Ensure process control tolerances, calibration routines, and SOP accuracy

• Identify and resolve equipment constraints in partnership with technical teams

• Oversee preventive maintenance and ensure team training on cleaning and batch procedures

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related discipline (required)

• 8+ years of progressive leadership in manufacturing operations

• Strong background in GMP, FDA/regulated environments, and ISO/OSHA standards

• Solid understanding of Quality systems and manufacturing audits

• Advanced proficiency with digital tools (e.g., Google Suite, Data Studio)

• Experience leading cross-functional teams and navigating matrixed environments

Preferred Qualifications

• SAP, WMS, and plant floor systems experience

• Certified or experienced in Lean Six Sigma or continuous improvement methodology

• Proven ability to manage ambiguity and multiple initiatives simultaneously

• Strong communicator with excellent coaching and feedback capabilities

• Project management skills with experience leading complex initiatives

Additional Details

• Seniority Level: Mid-Senior

• Management Experience: Not required, but leadership experience essential

• Travel: Occasional

• Visa Sponsorship: Not available

• Security Clearance: Not required

• Relocation Assistance: Yes, for the ideal candidate

Take Charge of Change

This role is built for a strategic, hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced, quality-first environment. If you're ready to elevate your impact, drive performance, and shape the future of manufacturing—this is your opportunity.

Engineering Manager – Mining/Metals | Yankton, SD | USD $110K–$150K

🎯 Engineering Manager | Mining / Metals | Yankton, SD, United States

Overview:
A global leader in aluminum extrusion, with over 100 production sites across 40 countries, is looking for an Engineering Manager to lead its engineering team in Yankton, SD. This role is key to ensuring the efficient design, implementation, and maintenance of production systems, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and enhancing overall operational performance.

Key Highlights:

• Leads engineering projects and teams to optimize production processes and equipment.

• Implements continuous improvement strategies using Kaizen principles.

• Ensures compliance with safety standards, overseeing a safe and efficient work environment.

• Supports new product launches and technology development to enhance operational efficiency.

• Acts as the primary contact for customers, managing program requirements and communications.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required.

• 5+ years of engineering experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Experience in manufacturing processes and equipment.

• Leadership skills and prior experience in budget management and P&L responsibilities are preferred.

Package:

• Base Salary: USD $110K–$150K

• Full-time with benefits (medical, dental, life insurance, etc.)

• Relocation assistance available

• Overtime and bonus compensation not applicable

• Occasional travel required

Plant Engineer | Manufacturing Leadership | Willows, CA

Plant Engineer
Location: Willows, California, United States
Job Category: Engineering - Mechanical

Job Description:

The Plant Engineer is responsible for overseeing, managing, and maintaining the engineering and maintenance functions within a manufacturing facility. This role includes management of both capital and maintenance budgets, focusing on equipment reliability, productivity improvements, and staffing of the Maintenance department. The Plant Engineer will also ensure safety and environmental compliance while supporting the achievement of business goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage, staff, and coordinate the Maintenance department

• Develop and manage Capex Programs, and report monthly on Capex spend

• Oversee the Plant maintenance budget, reporting monthly on expenses

• Monitor plant equipment reliability and implement improvement programs

• Drive productivity improvements across operations

• Implement and manage maintenance skills programs

• Control plant energy management programs

• Ensure environmental and safety compliance

• Troubleshoot and diagnose complex equipment issues

• Collaborate with Plant Leadership to achieve organizational goals

• Perform other related duties as assigned

What You Bring to the Team:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering

• Minimum of 6 years of manufacturing/project engineering experience and 2 years in a leadership role

• Experience managing a team of 55 hourly and 4 salary employees

• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, environmental, and safety regulations

• Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills

• Problem-solving and analytical skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Lean and Six Sigma experience preferred

• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 25 pounds

• Willingness to travel occasionally (minimal, about 2 weeks per year)

Work Environment:

• The work environment is typical of a manufacturing facility, which may include exposure to noise, dust, fumes, high heat, and mechanical parts.

Compensation:

• Base Salary: USD $127,000 to $165,000

• Benefits: Full

• Relocation Assistance: Available for ideal candidate

• Interview Travel Reimbursed: Yes

Ideal Candidate:

The ideal candidate will be a strong technical leader, with the ability to manage both the Engineering and Maintenance departments. This person will need to be people-focused, able to manage a large team, and drive improvement projects. The role includes managing a capital improvement budget of $5-6M per year. Experience in a non-union environment is a plus.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a plant engineering environment

• Proven leadership and problem-solving skills

This is a full-time position with excellent benefits and opportunities for growth.

Plant Engineer | Manufacturing Engineering | Willows, CA

Plant Engineer
Location: Willows, California, United States
Job Category: Engineering - Mechanical

Job Description:

The Plant Engineer is responsible for overseeing, managing, and maintaining the engineering and maintenance functions within a manufacturing facility. This role includes management of both capital and maintenance budgets, focusing on equipment reliability, productivity improvements, and staffing of the Maintenance department. The Plant Engineer will also ensure safety and environmental compliance while supporting the achievement of business goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage, staff, and coordinate the Maintenance department

• Develop and manage Capex Programs, and report monthly on Capex spend

• Oversee the Plant maintenance budget, reporting monthly on expenses

• Monitor plant equipment reliability and implement improvement programs

• Drive productivity improvements across operations

• Implement and manage maintenance skills programs

• Control plant energy management programs

• Ensure environmental and safety compliance

• Troubleshoot and diagnose complex equipment issues

• Collaborate with Plant Leadership to achieve organizational goals

• Perform other related duties as assigned

What You Bring to the Team:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering

• Minimum of 6 years of manufacturing/project engineering experience and 2 years in a leadership role

• Experience managing a team of 55 hourly and 4 salary employees

• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, environmental, and safety regulations

• Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills

• Problem-solving and analytical skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Lean and Six Sigma experience preferred

• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 25 pounds

• Willingness to travel occasionally (minimal, about 2 weeks per year)

Work Environment:

• The work environment is typical of a manufacturing facility, which may include exposure to noise, dust, fumes, high heat, and mechanical parts.

Compensation:

• Base Salary: USD $127,000 to $165,000

• Benefits: Full

• Relocation Assistance: Available for ideal candidate

• Interview Travel Reimbursed: Yes

Ideal Candidate:

The ideal candidate will be a strong technical leader, with the ability to manage both the Engineering and Maintenance departments. This person will need to be people-focused, able to manage a large team, and drive improvement projects. The role includes managing a capital improvement budget of $5-6M per year. Experience in a non-union environment is a plus.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a plant engineering environment

• Proven leadership and problem-solving skills

This is a full-time position with excellent benefits and opportunities for growth.

Sr. High Voltage Cable Design Engineer – Huntersville, NC $125,000 - $155,000

Sr. High Voltage Cable Design Engineer – Huntersville, NC
$125,000 - $155,000

Job Description:

The Sr. High Voltage Cable Design Engineer is responsible for designing and analyzing parts, components, assemblies, and subassemblies for underground HV/EHV transmission cable systems. This position involves preparing engineering drawings, production specifications, and schedules, and modifying contracts to ensure customer technical requirements are met. Additionally, the engineer will develop application notes, test applications, and provide technical expertise to support customer applications.

Responsibilities:

-          Assist customers in identifying technical specifications and determining required documentation for product integration into customer applications

-          Prepare engineering drawings, production specifications, schedules, and contract modifications to meet customer requirements

-          Develop application notes to clearly explain how products should be used in customer applications

-          Design complete cable system solutions, including accessories, link boxes, fiber optic components, grounding details, and bonding schemes for voltage classes ranging from 69kV to 500kV

-          Lead the preparation of specifications, proposals for contracts, and safety documents, and cooperate with Sales, Marketing, and Project Management teams to obtain necessary approvals

-          Support manufacturing throughout the production cycle, including creating testing plans, conducting design handovers, and troubleshooting on the manufacturing floor

-          Lead or collaborate on investigations of technical issues, develop solutions, and prepare recommendations and reports

-          Execute Research & Development projects, including planning, forecasting timelines, managing budgets, and coordinating logistics using the "Stage Gate" process

-          Represent the engineering group at meetings, conferences, and training seminars, and provide technical presentations to customers and industry forums

-          Train and mentor junior engineers, providing guidance on projects and calculations

-          Promote workplace safety by adhering to the company’s safety culture and standards

Qualifications:

-          Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field plus 10 years of relevant experience, or a combination of education and demonstrated accomplishments

-          Strong working knowledge of underground power transmission engineering and related disciplines

-          Proficiency in ICEA, AEIC, IEC, and IEEE standards, as well as thermal, mechanical, and electrical field calculations

-          Ability to read and analyze engineering drawings

-          Strong technical writing and communication skills, with the ability to interact with customers and internal teams

-          Expertise in software packages such as Cymcap, Comsol Multiphysics, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Matlab, PSCAD, Pull Planner, and Microsoft Office Suite

-          In-depth knowledge of cable materials, testing processes, and the power transmission cable industry

-          Proficiency in Visual Basic and similar programming languages, especially for creating macros and coding spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel

Required Competencies:

-          Nimble Learning

-          Customer Focus

-          Plans and Aligns

-          Collaborates

-          Balance Stakeholders

-          Action Oriented

Eligibility:

- U.S. Citizenship or Green Card required. No visa sponsorship available.

Manufacturing Maintenance Manager - Plant Engineer – Winchester, KY - $87,160 to $104,680

Manufacturing Maintenance Manager - Plant Engineer – Winchester, KY
$87,160 to $104,680

Job Description

Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Maintenance Manager/ Plant Engineer is responsible for achieving the highest level of reliability for plant equipment through committed support for the Company’s Performance System (known as SPS), Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), and strong ownership of the Maintenance Excellence process within their plant.

What you will be doing:

Ensure the safety of all employees by leading a comprehensive business safety process to prevent injuries.  Lead plant compliance of all federal, state and local environmental and safety regulations.

Effectively implement/maintain a reliability-centered maintenance process that drives machine uptime, improves OEE and lower operations costs by championing the business Maintenance Excellence process.

Provide department leadership to ensure the highest standards of plant condition and equipment performance are achieved and sustained.

Ensure maintenance department personnel possess the appropriate skills and are qualified and proficient. Identify and support technical training and development for department employees.

Scope and execute capital projects, participate in annual plant budgeting, manage department spend. Identify technical improvements to equipment/processes.

Apply reliability tools to determine the root cause of critical equipment failures and downtime. Identify the appropriate countermeasures and solutions to improve equipment reliability and prevent recurrence.

Perform as a key member of the plant leadership team – positive communicator and problem solver - driving for plant/process improvements, meeting objectives and setting the bar for performance standards.

Support pillar continuous improvement activities.

This position is located in  Chicago DuPage, IL.

We'd love to hear from you if:

Strong understanding of OSHA requirements related to equipment in-house.  Ability to identify gaps and assist in implementing countermeasures to achieve Zero Safety Incidents.

Ability to lead and develop a highly collaborative and effective team.

Excellent organization, project management and communication skills

Proficient in Root Cause Analysis techniques (FMEA’s, 5Why’s, ATS, etc.) and developing/implementing Countermeasures to drive Zero Breakdown culture.

Process-oriented.  Can identify gaps in any process and implement solutions.

Basic mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, instrumentation, lubrication and predictive maintenance understanding

Ability to manage costs and reduce/optimize where needed

Proficient in Microsoft Office and CMMS experience

Minimum experience 3+ years of successful experience leading a plant maintenance department in an industrial manufacturing environment and/or 5+ years of supervisory manufacturing experience.

Minimum education required: Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Maintenance, Engineering, or a related field.

Experience with CMMS preferred.

Experience in TPM or Reliability field preferred.

Compensation: 

The annual base salary range for this role is from $87,160 to $104,680, plus annual target bonus of 12.5% of base salary.

If applicable…An annual bonus is awarded to eligible employees upon attaining various business and individual goals as defined by the Company and the department leader.  This annual bonus is discretionary, and the Company has sole discretion to determine the amount of the award.

Senior Industrial Engineer - Beaver Dam, WI - $90,000 -$130,000

Senior Industrial Engineer
Beaver Dam, WI
Relocation available if required
$90,000 -$130,000

Are you an experienced Industrial Engineer ready to lead and drive process improvement initiatives? Join a dynamic team where innovation and operational excellence intersect. This role is perfect for someone passionate about continuous improvement, efficient processes, and driving impactful results across the entire value chain. 

What You'll Do: 

-          Lead and coordinate the successful launch of New Product Introductions (NPI) within operations. 

-          Contribute significantly to facility transformation, technology transfer, and ongoing maintenance of mixed-model production lines or value streams. 

-          Drive and ensure the success of process improvement initiatives by implementing policies, procedures, and thorough process documentation. 

-          Implement demand-driven principles and strategies to achieve operational excellence and long-range planning goals, emphasizing flexibility, speed, and responsiveness. 

-          Optimize product, material, and information flow to maximize efficiencies and minimize operational costs. 

-          Develop innovative solutions to improve business results, using proven tools, methodologies, and standards. 

-          Promote continuous improvement of manufacturing methods, systems, and controls by collaborating closely with shop floor personnel. 

-          Oversee area layouts, process definitions, and equipment justification, selection, and implementation. 

-          Lead and participate in the transformation of operations to align with long-term strategic objectives. 

What You Bring: 

Minimum Qualifications: 

-          Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Industrial Technology. 

-          5+ years of experience in an engineering function within a similar environment. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

-          Proficiency in CAD tools such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or ProE. 

-          Strong understanding of lean principles and process improvement methodologies. 

-          Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional projects and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced setting. 

-          Experience in high-mix, low-volume, and high-volume, low-mix production environments. 

-          Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and conflict resolution skills. 

-          Project Management Certification is a plus. 

Physical Requirements: 

-          Regularly required to talk, hear, stand, walk, and use hands for object manipulation. 

-          Occasionally required to stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders. 

-          Must be able to occasionally lift up to 25–50 pounds. 

-          Frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring sitting, close vision, and focus adjustments. 

-          Occasional travel may be required. 

Why Join Us? 

Be part of a team where your contributions directly impact success. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead transformation efforts, innovate, and help shape the future of operations. If you're ready to make a difference, we want to hear from you!

Sr. High Voltage Cable Design Engineer – Huntersville, NC - $125,000 - $155,000

Sr. High Voltage Cable Design Engineer – Huntersville, NC
$125,000 - $155,000

Job Description:

The Sr. High Voltage Cable Design Engineer is responsible for designing and analyzing parts, components, assemblies, and subassemblies for underground HV/EHV transmission cable systems. This position involves preparing engineering drawings, production specifications, and schedules, and modifying contracts to ensure customer technical requirements are met. Additionally, the engineer will develop application notes, test applications, and provide technical expertise to support customer applications.

Responsibilities:

-          Assist customers in identifying technical specifications and determining required documentation for product integration into customer applications

-          Prepare engineering drawings, production specifications, schedules, and contract modifications to meet customer requirements

-          Develop application notes to clearly explain how products should be used in customer applications

-          Design complete cable system solutions, including accessories, link boxes, fiber optic components, grounding details, and bonding schemes for voltage classes ranging from 69kV to 500kV

-          Lead the preparation of specifications, proposals for contracts, and safety documents, and cooperate with Sales, Marketing, and Project Management teams to obtain necessary approvals

-          Support manufacturing throughout the production cycle, including creating testing plans, conducting design handovers, and troubleshooting on the manufacturing floor

-          Lead or collaborate on investigations of technical issues, develop solutions, and prepare recommendations and reports

-          Execute Research & Development projects, including planning, forecasting timelines, managing budgets, and coordinating logistics using the "Stage Gate" process

-          Represent the engineering group at meetings, conferences, and training seminars, and provide technical presentations to customers and industry forums

-          Train and mentor junior engineers, providing guidance on projects and calculations

-          Promote workplace safety by adhering to the company’s safety culture and standards

Qualifications:

-          Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field plus 10 years of relevant experience, or a combination of education and demonstrated accomplishments

-          Strong working knowledge of underground power transmission engineering and related disciplines

-          Proficiency in ICEA, AEIC, IEC, and IEEE standards, as well as thermal, mechanical, and electrical field calculations

-          Ability to read and analyze engineering drawings

-          Strong technical writing and communication skills, with the ability to interact with customers and internal teams

-          Expertise in software packages such as Cymcap, Comsol Multiphysics, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Matlab, PSCAD, Pull Planner, and Microsoft Office Suite

-          In-depth knowledge of cable materials, testing processes, and the power transmission cable industry

-          Proficiency in Visual Basic and similar programming languages, especially for creating macros and coding spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel

Required Competencies:

-          Nimble Learning

-          Customer Focus

-          Plans and Aligns

-          Collaborates

-          Balance Stakeholders

-          Action Oriented

Eligibility:

- U.S. Citizenship or Green Card required. No visa sponsorship available.