Engineering Jobs in Cluster Springs Virginia

Continuous Improvement Engineer

About Us

At American Bath Group (ABG), our mission is simple: to make a positive impact on people’s lives. We are committed to building a better bathware industry through innovation, quality, and service. Guided by our values of Integrity, Transparency, and Servant Leadership, we empower our people, support our partners, and deliver products that improve everyday living.

Position Summary

The Continuous Improvement Engineer plays a key role in transforming manufacturing performance by leading initiatives that increase throughput, enhance quality, and maximize equipment efficiency. This role directly impacts customer satisfaction, cost control, and plant productivity by identifying and implementing innovative process improvements. Working closely with production, maintenance, and engineering teams, the Continuous Improvement Engineer ensures that operational changes deliver measurable, sustainable results while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Primary Responsibilities

• Identify and implement process improvements for acrylic tubs and shower base manufacturing (thermoforming, resin application, trimming, assembly, packaging).
• Recommend and execute process modifications for porcelain enamel tub production (stamping, assembly, enameling, rim injection molding, packaging).
• Scope, plan, and execute cost savings and productivity projects across acrylic and metals manufacturing.
• Optimize CNC saw programs using G-code and train operators on Fanuc robot pendent programming.
• Reduce waste and increase efficiency using Lean, 5S, Kaizen, Six Sigma, and quality core tools.
• Act as a change agent to transition product development into manufacturing operations.
• Maintain company quality procedures, standards, and specifications with operational teams.
• Manage and complete assigned capital projects to improve performance.
• Support plant environmental, health, and safety initiatives.
• Define and track quality metrics, implement standard work, and oversee quality inspections.
• Lead problem-solving efforts for nonconforming products and materials.
• Analyze root causes and implement corrective actions to drive continuous improvement.

Required Skills & Abilities

• Proficiency in Lean manufacturing methodologies and Six Sigma tools.
• Hands-on experience with CNC programming (G-code) and Fanuc robotic programming.
• Strong data analysis skills to drive decisions.
• Ability to lead projects from concept to implementation with minimal supervision.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word, etc.).
• Knowledge of quality assurance and equipment optimization.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Associate’s degree with equivalent experience required.
• 2–5 years of manufacturing experience required; 5+ years preferred.
• Previous exposure to continuous improvement and process optimization required.
• Experience with Lean/Six Sigma methodologies preferred.
• Experience with CNC programming and robotic programming strongly preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and work on the manufacturing floor for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. occasionally.
• Comfortable working in varying temperature and noise conditions.

Why Join Us?

As a Continuous Improvement Engineer with ABG, you will have the opportunity to directly influence efficiency, quality, and innovation across our plants. You’ll join a collaborative, mission-driven culture that values problem-solving, leadership, and professional growth—while contributing to products that make a difference in people’s lives.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

American Bath Group (ABG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law.

About American Bath Group

American Bath Group (ABG) is a leading North American manufacturer of showers, bathtubs, spas, and related bathware products serving residential, multifamily, hospitality, and e-commerce channels.

With more than 35 manufacturing facilities and 15 distribution locations, ABG has grown rapidly through both organic expansion and over twenty acquisitions. The company operates with a culture defined by speed, simplicity, and execution—translating strategy into measurable results across its national manufacturing footprint.

The Opportunity

ABG is seeking a Quality Manager to lead and strengthen the quality system for our South Boston manufacturing operation.

The plant produces building products in a labor-driven manufacturing environment, where consistent quality standards, disciplined inspection processes, and strong cross-functional collaboration are essential to operational performance.

Today, quality processes exist but require stronger system structure, clearer accountability, and deeper integration with production operations. This role will lead the effort to strengthen the plant’s Quality Management System (QMS), elevate team capability, and ensure consistent product quality across manufacturing operations.

This is not a maintenance role. It is a leadership position responsible for strengthening systems, building team capability, and improving quality performance in partnership with operations.

Success in Year One

Within the first 12 months, the Quality Manager will establish stronger quality discipline across the plant, including:

• A more structured and reliable plant-level Quality Management System

• Clear inspection, audit, and containment processes supporting production quality

• A capable and accountable quality team operating with clear roles and performance standards

• Improved cross-functional coordination with Production, Shipping, and Operations leadership

• Measurable improvements in product quality performance and issue containment

The Mandate

The Quality Manager will lead the plant’s quality organization and strengthen the operational systems that ensure product quality and process consistency.

Key responsibilities include:

• Strengthening and maintaining the plant’s Quality Management System

• Leading and developing a multi-person quality team

• Establishing consistent inspection processes and audit discipline

• Driving containment and root-cause processes for quality issues

• Partnering closely with Production, Shipping, Engineering, and Operations leadership

• Ensuring consistent quality standards across manufacturing operations

The role requires a hands-on leader comfortable operating on the production floor while building systems and improving processes.

Year One Critical Outcomes

1. Strengthen the Plant Quality System

Improve structure and reliability of the plant’s quality management system, including inspection, audit, and reporting processes.

2. Improve Quality Containment and Root Cause Discipline

Ensure quality issues are identified quickly, contained effectively, and addressed through structured problem-solving processes.

3. Build and Develop the Quality Team

Establish clear expectations, improve accountability, and develop capability across the plant’s quality staff.

4. Strengthen Cross-Functional Quality Ownership

Build stronger working partnerships with Production, Shipping, and Operations to ensure quality standards are maintained throughout manufacturing operations.

Why This Role Is Hard

This role operates in a hands-on manufacturing environment where quality outcomes depend on consistent execution across production teams.

Key challenges include:

• Maintaining quality standards in a labor-driven manufacturing operation

• Strengthening systems while supporting daily production demands

• Building accountability across multiple teams and operational functions

• Driving consistent inspection and containment discipline on the plant floor

Success requires both system thinking and operational leadership.

Leadership Profile

The successful candidate will be a hands-on manufacturing quality leader who:

• Has led quality teams in plant manufacturing environments

• Is comfortable operating directly on the production floor

• Builds systems while simultaneously driving daily execution

• Holds teams accountable while developing their capabilities

• Partners effectively with operations leadership to solve problems

Experience Requirements

• Experience leading quality operations within a manufacturing environment

• Direct leadership of a plant quality team

• Strong understanding of inspection systems, audits, containment, and root cause analysis

• Experience working closely with production and operations leadership

• Background in building products or labor-driven manufacturing environments is helpful

Why the Right Candidate Will Be Excited

This role offers the opportunity to strengthen the quality foundation of a manufacturing operation while building team capability and improving operational performance.

For the right leader, the opportunity includes:

• Leading quality for a key ABG manufacturing facility

• Strengthening systems that directly impact product performance and customer satisfaction

• Developing a quality team and building stronger plant-level discipline

• Partnering closely with operations leadership to improve plant performance

Why This Role Matters

Quality performance is fundamental to ABG’s ability to deliver consistent products to customers across its national manufacturing platform.

The Quality Manager will play a central role in ensuring that the South Boston plant operates with the systems, discipline, and leadership required to maintain high product quality and operational reliability.

• For the right leader, this is an opportunity to shape the quality culture and systems of a key manufacturing operation.

American Bath Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Job Title : Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) Category / Component : Officer • Active Overview Design, regulate, and oversee the Navy's nuclear propulsion program, including reactor design, fleet operations, and eventual defueling and decommissioning of nuclear powered ships and submarines from Naval Reactors Headquarters and associated Department of Energy laboratories and shipyards.

Key Responsibilities Provide technical direction in areas such as reactor and fluid systems design, reactor physics, materials development, component design for steam generators, pumps, and valves, instrumentation and control for reactor and propulsion plants, testing and quality control, radiation shielding, and chemistry and radiological controls; review designs and analyses from laboratories, shipyards, and industry partners; coordinate with fleet units to ensure safe and reliable nuclear plant operation.

What to Expect Assume significant technical responsibility early in your career as part of a lean headquarters staff; work primarily in an analytical and oversight role rather than operating plants at sea; balance long term engineering projects with time sensitive fleet and shipyard issues; frequent coordination with senior civilian engineers, naval officers, and technical teams; high expectations for attention to detail, judgment, and written and oral communication.

Work Environment Work mainly at Naval Reactors Headquarters in the Washington, District of Columbia area with regular engagement with Department of Energy laboratories, nuclear training sites, shipyards, and nuclear powered ships and submarines; office based work that includes document reviews, technical meetings, inspections, and site visits rather than day to day shipboard watchstanding.

Pathways, Training & Advancement Officer commissioning through programs such as Officer Candidate School or the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program followed by a structured technical qualification program at Naval Reactors; rotational exposure to laboratories, prototypes, shipyards, and fleet support issues; progressive responsibility leading projects and becoming a subject matter expert, with opportunities for professional military education and advanced graduate study in technical fields.

Entry through the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program for qualified college students and recent graduates, or selection via Officer Candidate School for those who already hold qualifying degrees; all applicants must meet Nuclear Propulsion Program academic and technical screening standards in addition to general officer commissioning requirements.

Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.

Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.

Additional qualifications for this job may include: Completion of a rigorous technical degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or a closely related field that includes strong backgrounds in calculus and physics; outstanding academic record, particularly in technical coursework; United States citizenship and eligibility for a high level security clearance; strong technical aptitude and comfort with detailed analytical work.

Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.

Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.

Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.

Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.

Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.

Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.

Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.

It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.

Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.

Maintenance Technician

2nd Shift

Aquatic Bath, part of American Bath Group (ABG), is a premier manufacturer of innovative and durable bath products trusted by builders, remodelers, and homeowners across the country. At ABG, our mission is simple: to make a positive impact on people’s lives. We do this through innovation, quality, and service—empowering our team members, supporting our partners, and improving everyday living for our customers.

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled Industrial Maintenance Technician to join our team in South Boston, VA. In this role, you will troubleshoot, repair, and maintain a wide range of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems that keep our manufacturing operations running smoothly. You will play a critical role in ensuring production equipment operates efficiently and safely to minimize downtime and support continuous production.

Primary Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electromechanical equipment including motors, conveyors, pumps, sensors, control panels, and PLC-driven machinery.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance to reduce equipment failures and downtime.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals.
• Install and calibrate new machinery, components, and control systems.
• Identify root causes of failures and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate records of work performed, parts used, and system performance in CMMS.
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to improve equipment reliability.
• Ensure all maintenance tasks comply with OSHA standards, electrical codes, and company safety policies.
• Respond to emergency repair requests and participate in on-call or shift coverage as required.

Required Skills & Abilities

• Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems, mechanical drive systems, pneumatics, and hydraulics.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, technical drawings, and wiring diagrams.
• Skilled in the use of hand tools, power tools, diagnostic equipment, and test meters.
• Familiarity with PLC systems and basic troubleshooting (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong commitment to workplace safety.
• Team-oriented with effective communication skills.
• Must be available to work 2nd Shift.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Technical diploma, associate degree, or formal training in industrial maintenance, electromechanical technology, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in industrial or manufacturing maintenance.
• Experience with automated production equipment and control systems strongly preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and work in confined or elevated spaces.
• Frequent standing, walking, climbing, bending, and crawling during repairs and inspections.
• Work performed in a manufacturing setting with varying temperatures, noise levels, and machinery.
• Use of required PPE.

Why Join Us?

As an Industrial Maintenance Technician at Aquatic Bath, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career while keeping our production facility running efficiently. We offer competitive pay, great benefits, and a mission-driven culture where your work truly makes a difference.

Equal Opportunity Employer

American Bath Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.