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The Construction Project Manager will work closely with members of the Project Management, Infrastructure Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Project Controls and Procurement departments from install through start of production. This role will supervise all on-site construction including scheduling of trade contractors, vendor tool installations, resolving day to day construction issues, performing day to day inspections to ensure compliance with plans and specifications while tracking project schedule and budget.
- Degree in Construction Management or equivalent experience
- Ideally 6 years minimum of experience on large commercial or industrial construction projects
- Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation skills are a must
- Advanced knowledge and proven delivery on Civil, Structural, and Architectural, Mechanical, electrical, life safety and controls scopes
- High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, Bluebeam, and Construction Cost/Data Analysis
- Willingness to get your hands dirty as needed to complete objectives and lead your times through challenging projects
- Ability to work within a high-performance, cross-functional organization with extremely tight timelines and aggressive goals
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Req id 5660
Job Title: Technical Project Manager – Durability
Location: Newark CA-Onsite
Duration: Long Term Contract
Job Description:
The following will be expected from the role:
• Own and organize the durability testing schedule
• Coordinating durability testing and requirements across the organization including securing test facilities and coordinating testing logistics for significant off-site tests
• Coordinate with vendors / suppliers executing tests on Lucid's behalf
• Work with Engineers and Technicians within the Durability Team, as well as across the organization, aiding efficient working
• Update daily vehicle tracking matrix and report progress on a weekly basis, appropriately highlighting risk items
• Support DVP progress tracking and reporting for component and sub-system level durability testing for all Lucid programs
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree or above in mechanical engineering or similar field or extensive years doing relevant work in automotive industry 2+ years of relevant experience
Strong knowledge of the automotive testing process for production vehicles
Experience and an understanding of industry durability or vehicle testing standards
Experience making schedules for large programs / projects
Excellent communication skills and team-oriented attitude
Detail oriented and organized mindset
Comfortable with initiating and taking ownership of projects
Track record of establishing strong processes and work procedures
Advantageous:
MBA or professional certification for Project/Program Management
Experience of electric vehicles test programs or other industry
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About the Company
Our values start with our people, join a team that values you! Bring your talents to Ross, our leading off-price retail chain with over 2,200 stores, and a strong track record of success and growth. Our focus has always been bringing our customers a constant stream of high-quality brands and on-trend merchandise at extraordinary savings. All while providing a fun and exciting treasure hunt experience. Our Corporate headquarters are in Dublin, CA, we have 3 buying offices in key markets in New York City, Los Angeles, and Boston, and 8 distribution centers nationwide. With 2023 revenues of $20.4 billion, we are a Fortune 500 company who is committed to providing an inclusive work environment with continuous learning opportunities and development for our teams.
About the Role
The Strategic Sourcing Manager will lead strategic Industrial Construction and Facilities Engineering sourcing projects for new and existing sites across Ross' supply chain network. Their primary goals will be to help Ross mitigate risks, procure materials, equipment and services at the best value and be a strategic advisor to internal stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Drive Strategic Sourcing and Sourcing Process Execution
- Develop and implement sourcing strategies for Industrial Construction categories (e.g., steel structures, concrete, MEP systems, site services, etc.) and Facilities Maintenance categories (e.g., conveyor systems, fork trucks, racking, etc.). Analyze historical data to determine the highest risk and cost categories.
- Partner with Property Development, Engineering, Project Management, Legal, Risk Management and Finance teams to understand project needs. Manage expectations and set achievable milestones to arrive at the agreed upon goal.
- Develop and manage sourcing project timelines and lead socialization meetings. Update stakeholders regularly on project progress, risks and mitigation strategies.
- Identify, evaluate, and onboard qualified suppliers and contractors. Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure performance and compliance. Develop and monitor supplier KPIs, coordinate regular QBRs and Top to Top meetings.
- Support the budgeting process and develop bottoms-up (quantity based) estimates.
- Develop RFPs and vendor response comparison tools (quantitative and qualitative). Work with Property Development, Engineering, Loss Prevention, IT and Legal stakeholders to understand requirements to be included in the RFP packages.
- Manage competitive events or sourcing process end to end with minimal supervision. This would include market research, RFP development, internal and external communication management, stakeholder alignment, etc.
- Conduct detailed market and vendor research to communicate findings through research summaries. Evaluate vendor core competencies and competitive positioning using open-source data and industry benchmarks.
- Proactively identify alternate sourcing opportunities across multiple Construction and Facilities Engineering material, equipment, parts and service categories. Analyze market trends and cost drivers to inform sourcing decisions.
- Drive cost savings initiatives through value engineering, competitive bidding, and strategic negotiations.
- Create presentations to communicate findings and vendor recommendations to stakeholders, to help with decision making.
- Serve as an escalation channel for internal stakeholders, to improve vendor service levels. Maximize Ross' position of leverage in any negotiation scenario.
- Support the Facilities Engineering team with sourcing requirements for Material Handling Equipment (MHE) repair, refurbishment and replacement.
Qualifications
- BA/BS in Supply Chain, Construction Management, Business, Economics, Finance or Engineering (MBA or advanced degree preferred).
- Minimum of 5 years category management / strategic sourcing experience in Industrial Construction and Facilities Engineering. Multiple Construction and Engineering sourcing category experience preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of program or project management experience in a cross functional environment (technical and non-technical teams).
- Strong knowledge of corporate finance - budgeting, cash flow, P/L statements, balance sheets.
- Strong experience with construction cost estimating and budgeting as well as working with raw material / market indices and determining fair purchase prices.
- Proficient in reading and interpreting construction drawings and specifications.
- Experience with Construction Management Software such as Procore, as well as Sourcing / Contract Management Software such as Coupa.
- Familiarity with LEED, OSHA, and other regulatory frameworks.
- Certifications preferred - CCPS, CCM, CPSM.
- Consulting experience strongly preferred; experience in retail is a plus.
- Proficiency with contract writing and management strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of DC Operations (e.g. Receiving, Sorting, VAS, Pick/Pack, Shipping).
- Strong Excel (Pivots, VLookups, Data Tables) and PowerPoint skills.
- Experience in working with raw material / market indices and determining fair purchase prices.
- Must have a data driven approach to solving problems.
- Must be inquisitive to learn the business and "ways of working" before recommending improvements.
- Requires very strong quantitative skills and experience structuring ambiguous problems.
- Must have very close attention to detail and the drive to achieve accurate results with minimal supervision. Must evaluate all vendor material and contracts with a critical eye to identify risks to Ross.
- Must be able to multi-task, prioritize, work independently and keep a high level of focus.
- Must be able to listen, understand, and communicate with employees at all levels of the company. Requires strong written and verbal business communication skills.
- Needs to be able to build effective working relationships within Ross and drive continuous improvement.
Required Skills
- Strong project management, communication and prioritization skills.
- Deep industry knowledge and strong negotiation skills.
- Ability to operate at both the tactical and strategic levels of the organization.
Preferred Skills
- Experience in retail.
- Consulting experience.
Pay range and compensation package
The base salary range for this role is $108,800 - $165,950. The base salary range is dependent on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, qualifications, relevant education, certifications, seniority, and location. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards vary by position and location.
Equal Opportunity Statement
This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position.
YES (Yield Engineering Systems, Inc.) is a leading manufacturer of reliable, high-tech, cost-effective capital equipment that transforms materials and surfaces at the nanoscale. From startups to the Fortune 50, our customers rely on YES to help them unleash products that change lives – from cellphones and IoT devices, to AI and virtual reality, to diagnostic tests for COVID.
As a preferred provider of wet and dry process technology, we look forward to talking with smart, energetic, team-oriented people who can grow with us. We provide competitive salary and benefits, including employee stock ownership, and some of the best co-workers you’ll find anywhere. If this appeals to you, please read on!
Job Title: VP of Service
Location: Fremont, CA (USA) or Hsinchu (Taiwan)
Role Overview
We are looking for a resourceful and commercially oriented VP of Service to develop and lead our service business globally. This position will require direct interactions with key accounts as well as managing others to maximize quality, customer satisfaction and commercial growth consistent with YES’s overall business plan.
This position will report to the SVP, Worldwide Sales & BD.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Develop and implement the overall service delivery and operations plan for the Company’s products
- Create and adhere to an Annual Operating Plan with a focus on achieving annual revenue and target margin objectives
- Build a service operations team to deliver high value add service solutions that meet the defined profitability and customer satisfaction levels of the business
- Develop strategic marketing plans for service products
- Refine service offerings and strategies for effective pre-sales engagement which allow company to achieve revenue targets, corporate goals, and objectives
- Drive Customer Satisfaction through operation excellence and data dashboard metrics
- Champion Continuous Improvement Plans (CIP) for reducing escalation durations, time to repair, time to acceptance, and first-time right mentality
- Maintain focus on Voice of the Customer issues and escalate throughout the organization as needed
- Develop and monitor KPI measurements for all support field teams that clearly demonstrate impact and effectiveness
- Direct reporting and supervisory relationship with 2-5 regional service managers\directors
- Drive customer satisfaction program and balanced customer scorecard analysis to continuously improve customer satisfaction
- Assess Service leadership training needs based on performance gaps across the organization
- Provide leadership education and mentoring to both field and HQ management with the help of People & Culture (HR) to achieve customer satisfaction and enhance employee performance
The successful candidate will be highly collaborative, an excellent communicator, and possess an entrepreneurial spirit and drive consistent with a high performing start-up. The ideal candidate will also have the following educational background, work experience & personal qualities:
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Science (minimum)
- 10+ years of progressive managerial experience in CAPEX semiconductor service management, with process experience in back end of line (BEOL) applications
- Successful experience leading global service organizations
- Proven track record of establishing strong, executive level customer relationships
- History of creating:
- Service models for new products including establishing world class I&W cost ratios
- Service customer satisfaction metrics
- Demonstrated ability to:
- Lead large teams and manage projects by leveraging data and analytics to drive measurable business results
- Communicate (verbal and written) with executive customer representatives
- Experience from start-up or growth company environments preferred
- Ability to interact effectively with multiple departments on cross-functional initiatives and priorities
- Excellent attention to detail, without losing the big picture
- Proven ability to tie strategic thinking to operational execution
- Proactive approach, with high sense of urgency
- Progressive thinker, open-minded
- Ability to travel approximately 30%
Travel Requirements
- Approximately 25% global travel
Compensation
YES offers a stimulating and fun working environment, competitive salaries, performance bonuses, healthcare benefits & company stock.
Additional Information
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
- YES is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.
Come find out why YES is such a great place to work. Apply today!
Sr Course Developer/Instructional Designer - Semiconductor required
On-site Flex: 3 days in office/2 remote in Fremont, CA (there is no relocation available .Local candidates only) - DONT APPLY IF YOU ARE NOT LOCAL.
This position is task-based course development/training and looking for background in performance-based equipment training.
Technical Docs/Procedures will be provided to the candidate to then translate into course work/curricula for the technicians.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and develop comprehensive courses on various semiconductor industry topics, including semiconductor manufacturing, process technology, device physics, and emerging trends.
- Collaborate with subject matter experts to gather and verify course content.
- Utilize instructional design principles to create engaging and interactive training modules, including e-learning, instructor-led training, and blended learning formats.
- Develop assessment tools to evaluate the effectiveness of training programs and learner comprehension.
- Continuously update and improve course content to reflect the latest industry advancements and best practices.
- Provide guidance and support to instructors and facilitators on course delivery and implementation.
- Conduct pilot testing and gather feedback to refine course materials.
- Stay current with trends and advancements in semiconductor technology and educational methodologies.
Additional Responsibilities and Expectations:
- Translate employee technical training and development needs into engaging courses.
- Select appropriate instructional methods, define time frames, and prepare training materials in physical and digital formats.
- Conduct skills gap analyses.
- Design detailed educational curricula, including dates, topics, and hours required per course.
- Create engaging training course content (videos, quizzes, activities).
- Set learning objectives for each course and determine evaluation criteria.
- Organize physical and digital resources for instructors and trainees.
- Provide training manuals and follow up with trainees and instructors after each course to collect feedback.
- Research and recommend modern educational methods (e.g., gamification).
- Ensure on-time delivery of projects and manage tasks/projects effectively.
- Design and create hardware certifications.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree preferred in Electrical Engineering, Semiconductor Technology, Education, or a related field.
- Proven experience in instructional design and course development, preferably within the semiconductor industry.
- Strong understanding of semiconductor processes, technologies, and industry standards, with a technical focus.
- Proficiency with e-learning authoring tools (e.g., Articulate 360 - STORYLINE is a must have, Adobe Captivate) and learning management systems (LMS).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear and concise learning materials.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
- Detail-oriented with a commitment to producing high-quality educational content.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with multimedia production and editing tools.
- 5+ years in training and/or course development.
- Familiarity with instructional design models such as ADDIE, SAM, or PBET.
- Previous experience in a semiconductor manufacturing environment.
Mandatory Skills:
- Proficiency with Microsoft PPT, Excel, and Word. (PowerPoint and excel should be highly proficiency).
- Proven experience in instructional design and course development, preferably within the semiconductor industry.
- Effective communication and fluent Technical English.
- Ability to write clear instructional copy.
Desirable Skills:
- Photo editing, animation creation, Visio, video editing.
- Experience with Learning Management Software (LMS) (e.g., Cornerstone, SuccessFactors).
- Presentation skills, Articulate Storyline, audio editing.
- Adobe FrameMaker, storyboard creation.
Fremont, CA | On-site | 24-month contract
We’re hiring a Lab Service Engineer to support R&D and applications lab activities in a fast-paced, new product development environment. This role is hands-on and ideal for someone with a strong electro-mechanical background who thrives in a startup-style lab setting.
What you’ll do
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, upgrades, and calibration on lab equipment
• Support process development, hardware, and software engineering teams during R&D work and customer demos
• Install and support prototype tools, often with limited or evolving documentation
• Develop procedures and documentation as needed to support new designs and lab activities
• Safely handle hazardous materials using required PPE, which may include APR or SCBA
• Travel domestically and internationally as needed to support customer tools that can’t be resolved remotely
• Provide occasional field or direct customer support
• Train Field Service Engineers, technicians, or process engineers when needed
What we’re looking for
• Technical or Trade School degree
• 5 years of work experience
• Experience as a Field Support Engineer or Product Support Engineer within the semiconductor equipment industry
• Strong electro-mechanical troubleshooting skills
• Hands-on experience with helium leak checking
• Ability to work independently using schematics, P&IDs, signal lists, and procedures
• Comfortable learning and using specialized applications and tools
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Strong decision-making ability and team-first mindset
• Comfortable working in a new product group or startup-like lab environment
The Role:
Test Engineer with a focus on Vehicle NVH responsible for engineering optimal NVH performance while balancing mass, packaging and cost.
Description:
· Develop test procedures to evaluate in-vehicle for NVH performance.
· Acquire and interpret NVH data to guide design decisions and optimize vehicle acoustic performance.
· Work closely with Vehicle Integration, Body, Chassis, and Thermal teams to drive the design for NVH.
· Support target setting and cascade process for vehicle-level NVH performance.
· Perform - at a vehicle and component level - testing and assessments to improve airborne and structure-borne noise performance in prototypes and production vehicles.
Qualifications:
· Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering, Acoustics, Physics, or a related field. Master’s or PhD preferred.
· 2-6+ years of relevant experience.
· Strong fundamentals in structural dynamics, acoustics, and digital signal processing.
· Proficiency in using NVH data acquisition systems, accelerometers, microphones.
· Experience in performing modal testing and order analysis.
· Strong fundamental understanding of digital signal processing, psychoacoustics, and the use of sound quality metrics to record, track and report NVH performance in an appropriate manner.
· Experience of Siemens TestLab and/or Artemis Suite.
Preferred:
· Previous experience taking a vehicle from concept to production.
· Experience in NVH characterization and fault detection using microphones, acoustic cameras, particle velocity probes, etc...
· Experience working on Road & Tire Noise.
· Experience in Buzz, Squeak & Rattler (BSR) issues.
· Experience in Operational Sound Quality (OSQ) issues.
· Experience working with cross-functional teams.
With a passion for life
Join our diverse teams of passionate people and a career that allows you to develop both personally and professionally. At Getinge we exist to make life-saving technology accessible for more people. To make a true difference for our customers - and to save more lives, we need team players, forward thinkers, and game changers.
Are you looking for an inspiring career? You just found it.
Job Overview
This position is responsible for the research, design, development and sustainability of electronic medical equipment. This individual serves as electrical engineer in a project team. As a key member of the project team, the engineer will collaborate closely with engineers and a cross-functional team to support the full product lifecycle.
Job Responsibilities and Essential Duties
- Provide electrical technical in the research, design, development and sustainability of electronic circuits for medical devices. Ensure and maintain compliance to Corporate and Industry standards.
- Performs medical devices electrical system requirement study and functions research, participates in design & development activities, collaboration with contractors defining interface, power consumption and board dimensions.
- Programs bare metal coding for system control, performs design activities using EDA tools like OrCAD for schematics capture and PCB layout, generate circuit schematic diagrams, bills of materials and performance analyses, works with contractors for PCB fabrication and SMT, brings up PCB in the lab with tools like multimeter, oscilloscope.
- Perform system assembly, function testing, data analyzing, and test results documenting.
- Prepare documents including Design Specifications, Verification and Validation protocols/reports, relevant Risk Analysis.
- Support design reviews and contribute to risk assessments and design verification activities.
- Remote and Onsite electrical technical support as needed by the project.
Minimum Requirements
- B.S. in Electrical Engineering, M.S. preferred.
- Minimum 0-2 years related experience
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Deep understanding principles of DC regulators, such as LDO, Switching regulators.
- Knowledge of microcontroller hardware design and firmware coding, sensor interfaces such as SPI, I2C.
- Experience with EDA tools (OrCAD, Altium Designer, KiCAD etc.) design for schematic capture, PCB layout.
- Strong lab skills, including experience with oscilloscopes, multi-meter, and other diagnostic tools.
- Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment and take direction from project leaders.
- Structured problem solving / root cause analysis.
- Ability to communicate within the discipline and with others who are not as technically trained.
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Knowledgeable using Adobe and Microsoft Office products such as Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Annual Salary of 97K-107K depending on experience
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About us
With a firm belief that every person and community should have access to the best possible care, Getinge provides hospitals and life science institutions with products and solutions aiming to improve clinical results and optimize workflows. The offering includes products and solutions for intensive care, cardiovascular procedures, operating rooms, sterile reprocessing and life science. Getinge employs over 12,000 people worldwide and the products are sold in more than 135 countries.
Benefits at Getinge:
At Getinge, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:
- Health, Dental, and Vision insurance benefits
- 401k plan with company match
- Paid Time Off
- Wellness initiative & Health Assistance Resources
- Life Insurance
- Short and Long Term Disability Benefits
- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Commuter Benefits
- Parental and Caregiver Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
Getinge is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Design Engineering Supervisor (Onsite | Union City, CA) — Apply Today!
Insight Global is seeking a Design Engineer Supervisor to join a leading medical device manufacturer developing innovative medical products and precision mechanical solutions used in cutting-edge care environments worldwide. In this role, you’ll guide a small and talented engineering team while staying hands‑on with mechanical design - driving projects from early concept through testing, validation, and release. You’ll help shape product direction, mentor engineers, and elevate the quality and performance of life‑changing medical technologies.
What You’ll Do:
- Lead mechanical design and development of innovative medical products from concept through release
- Provide day‑to‑day technical direction, mentorship, and project oversight for design engineers
- Review and approve CAD models, drawings, specifications, and validation documentation
- Drive engineering problem‑solving, ensuring designs meet performance, reliability, and manufacturability goals
- Support quality efforts, including NCR/MRB reviews and root‑cause investigations
- Ensure accuracy and completeness of engineering documentation (DHF, DMR) and adherence to design controls
- Use field data and user feedback to improve usability, safety, and product performance
- Partner with cross‑functional teams to keep projects on track and resolve engineering challenges
What We're Looking For:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Biomedical, or Materials Engineering
- 5+ years of medical device product development, or related, experience (required)
- Strong SolidWorks and 3D CAD modeling skills
- Experience with prototyping, testing, and engineering analysis
- Understanding of design inputs/outputs, traceability, and risk management
- Experience participating in NCR/MRB processes and root‑cause analysis
- Prior leadership, supervisory, or mentorship experience
- Ability to work onsite full‑time in Union City, CA
Lead. Innovate. Make an impact. Apply today!
Job Summary:
We are seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) to manage and improve the quality of products supplied to our company. The ideal candidate will work closely with suppliers to ensure that their processes and products meet our quality standards and support continuous improvement initiatives. The SQE will also play a key role in supplier audits, problem-solving, and ensuring compliance with regulations and specifications.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supplier Audits and Assessment: Evaluate and qualify new suppliers by conducting audits, assessing their quality systems, and verifying compliance with standards. Regularly conduct on-site audits of existing and potential suppliers to ensure that their production processes and quality management systems (QMS) meet standards.
- Supplier Performance Monitoring: Track and analyze supplier performance, identify trends, and develop action plans to address quality issues.
- Root Cause Analysis: Work with suppliers to perform root cause analysis for defects or non-conforming materials and ensure implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
- Quality anomaly handling: When defects occur in incoming materials, we are responsible for issuing a SCAR (Supplier Corrective Action Report) and urging the supplier to find the root cause and implement preventive measures.
- Supplier coaching and development: Assist suppliers in improving their processes and implementing quality tools (such as SPC, 6 Sigma, FMEA) to increase yield and reduce costs.
- Collaboration with Internal Teams: Coordinate with procurement, engineering, and production teams to ensure supplier quality aligns with company requirements and standards.
- Documentation and Reporting: Maintain detailed records of supplier performance, audits, corrective actions, and quality documentation.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure supplier materials and processes comply with relevant industry standards and regulatory requirements.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Quality Management, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in supplier quality, quality assurance, or a related role in manufacturing.
- Knowledge of quality systems, standards (e.g., ISO 9001, Six Sigma), and best practices.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Experience with root cause analysis, corrective action processes, and quality improvement tools (e.g., FMEA, SPC, Control Plans).
- Ability to travel as required to visit suppliers.
Zēlos Energy develops next-generation rechargeable zinc-based battery technology for critical applications including BBU, BESS, and UPS systems.
We are seeking an experienced Senior Battery Process Quality Engineer to lead quality control (QC), material validation, and process control across our battery and materials manufacturing operations. As an early member of the technical team, you will play a critical role in building the company’s quality foundation. This includes developing test methods and standards for incoming quality control (IQC), in-line quality control (ILQC), and outgoing quality control (OQC), designing data and quality tracking systems, and working hands-on with both internal teams and contract manufacturing partners to ensure materials and processes meet rigorous performance and reliability targets.
This role requires deep technical expertise in battery or advanced materials processing, strong communication skills, and the ability to lead manufacturing quality initiatives across cross-functional teams and external partners.
This is a full-time, on-site position at our lab in San Leandro, California, in the heart of the Bay Area. Candidates must be fully authorized to work for any employer in the US.
Unfortunately, we are not able to sponsor or transfer visas for this role.
Key Responsibilities
Build Quality Processes & Test Infrastructure
- Develop and implement QC methods for material and process properties across both in-house and external manufacturing partners.
- Lead the development of QC specifications, acceptance criteria, validation methods, and quality control plans that directly support product requirements and reliability targets.
- Set up initial workflows, documentation, and traceability frameworks to support scaling.
- Serve as the primary technical authority for material property evaluation and process capability across the manufacturing chain.
Data Systems & Analytics (Startup-Friendly)
- Design lightweight but scalable data collection and analysis processes—using pragmatic tools initially, with a path toward automation as we grow.
- Ensure completeness, accuracy, and traceability of material and process data.
- Drive root cause investigations, trend analysis, and data-driven decision-making.
- Lead regular reviews of quality data and drive systemic corrective actions.
Contract Manufacturer & Supplier Interface
- Act as the quality lead for contract manufacturers and key material suppliers.
- Establish quality expectations with contract manufacturers and suppliers.
- Collaborate closely with external partners to ensure adherence to process controls, test requirements, and material specifications.
- Conduct on-site visits, lead audits, implement corrective actions, and build long-term quality relationships.
Develop and Lead the Quality Team
- Mentor and work closely with a team including engineers and lab technicians.
- Set priorities, guide daily activities, and ensure high-quality execution of testing, analysis, and process verification tasks.
- Build a strong, hands-on quality culture across the organization.
Cross-Functional Execution in a Startup Environment
- Work directly with the internal technical team and leadership to rapidly iterate and refine processes.
- Support scale-up activities, pilot runs, early production trials, and transfer-to-manufacturing efforts.
- Support new product introduction, pilot builds, ramp-up activities, and process transfer to contract manufacturers.
- Ensure that processes are defined, documented, and implemented consistently across all production environments.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or similar field.
- 5+ years in quality control, process engineering, materials characterization, or battery manufacturing.
- Direct hands-on experience implementing or improving QC systems in a manufacturing line.
- Hands-on experience with lithium-ion or alkaline battery manufacturing, electrode fabrication, or advanced materials processing.
- Proven experience working with contract manufacturers and suppliers in a high-precision production environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, self-motivated, and comfortable working both independently and cross-functionally in a small team, including handling tasks outside of the job description on occasion as needed.
- Willing to travel both domestically and internationally (e.g. Europe, Asia) - including ability to swiftly obtain required travel documents - on short notice and for itineraries of varying duration.
Preferred
- Experience in launching new manufacturing lines, equipment commissioning, process development.
- Experienced in mechanical design and 3D visualization of jigs and fixtures.
- Experience in deploying practical data systems (MES, SQL, Python, or similar).
- Skilled in foreign languages (Mandarin, Japanese) is a plus.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative technology in a collaborative startup environment. We offer excellent benefits including options for health insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays, and unlimited PTO.
Hiring Salary Range: $140K to $165K plus generous stock options.
About VIVIO
VIVIO Health, a Public Benefit Corporation, is revolutionizing pharmacy benefits management through data and technology. Our foundational principle - "The Right Drug for the Right Person at the Right Price" - drives everything we do. Since 2016, our evidence-based approach has delivered superior health outcomes while reducing costs for self-insured employers and health plans. By ensuring each patient receives the most appropriate medication for their specific condition at a fair market price, we're replacing the obsolete PBM Model with innovative solutions that work better for everyone.
Why Join VIVIO?
- Innovation: Challenge the status quo and shape healthcare's future
- Impact: Directly influence patient care and help change healthcare delivery
- Collaboration: Work with passionate teammates dedicated to making a difference
- Culture: Enjoy autonomy and reliability in a micromanagement-free environment
- Growth: Expand your opportunities as we expand our business
Job Description
Position Overview
We are seeking an exceptional developer with robust Python skills to join our team. You will play a crucial role in building complex business operations logic. You should have a proven track record of building high-quality software, solving complex problems, and thriving in collaborative environments. Experience in regulated cloud environments like HIPAA or PCI is a plus. We expect a self-motivated individual who thrives in a collaborative environment and shares our commitment to enhancing the cost and quality of healthcare. If you're ready to make an impact, we want to hear from you!
Location: Hayward, CA. This is a Hybrid role with a minimum of 3 in-office days.
Technical Stack:
- Languages: Python, PHP
- Databases: MySQL
- Infrastructure: AWS or other Cloud experience, CICD
Core Responsibilities:
- Design and develop scalable services and core libraries.
- Develop batch processing jobs for data imports, reporting, and external integrations.
- Build and maintain transaction processing systems with complex business rules.
- Integrate third-party APIs and normalize data across multiple healthcare providers.
- Implement HIPAA-compliant data handling, logging, and audit systems
- Write comprehensive tests with proper mocking and maintain CI/CD pipelines.
- Foster best practices in a lean startup setting through code reviews.
- Promote knowledge sharing to build a collaborative culture.
- Optimize architectures and designs through deep understanding of business processes
- Ensure operational excellence through monitoring, documentation, and deployment automation.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- 5+ years of development experience with production systems
- BS or advanced degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent experience
- SQL database design and optimization
- Test-driven development and mocking strategies
- Experience with data processing
Preferred Qualifications:
- REST API design and integration experience
- FastAPI or similar framework experience
- CRM customization experience
- ETL pipelines and Batch processing systems experience
- Job orchestration frameworks experience
- File-based and distributed storage systems
- Healthcare/pharmacy technology background
- Strong understanding of building software in regulated environments & security standards such as PCI DSS, ISO 27001, HIPAA, and NIST.
Other expectations: Hybrid work arrangement with work from office 3 days a week.
Additional Information
Compensation and Benefits:
- Base Salary: $120-$140K/year
- Bonus Eligible
- Health benefits, including Medical, Pharmacy, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
- Stock Options
- 401K and company match
- PTO
- Opportunity to work for a growing and innovative company.
- Dynamic and collaborative work environment.
- The chance to make a real impact with a Public Benefit Corporation.
VIVIO Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Please be advised that job opportunities will only be extended after a candidate submits a completed job application and goes through our interview process, including 1:1 and/or group interviews via phone, video conferencing, and/or in-person. All legitimate correspondence from a VIVIO employee will come from our Smart Recruiter Applicant Tracking System "@ " or "@ " email accounts.
Job Description
Sanmina Corporation (Nasdaq: SANM) is a leading integrated manufacturing solutions provider serving the fastest-growing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market. Recognized as a technology leader, Sanmina Corporation provides end-to-end manufacturing solutions, delivering superior quality and support to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) primarily in the communications networks, defense and aerospace, industrial and semiconductor systems, medical, multimedia, computing and storage, automotive and clean technology sectors. Sanmina Corporation has facilities strategically located in key regions throughout the world.
Specializing in precision machining and metal fabrication, our Sanmina Newark, California facility has 15 years experience in both precision and large format solutions for industrial, semiconductor, clean technology and oil & gas markets. We provide comprehensive engineering and test capabilities: from in-house and hydrostatic leak-testing of medium and large format vacuum chambers to machining of precision stainless steel mechanisms. We have the capacity to machine components up to 3 meters. Our metal fabrication services include grinding, vacuum welding, heat treating, plating and anodizing. We can process many advanced materials, including aluminum, stainless steel, plastics, ferrous-nonferrous and other exotic alloys.
Job Responsibilities
- Working independently, responsible for the activities and monitoring of the supply chain involved in the savings programs.
- Wearing MRP and/or manual requirements, analyzes the demand to determine the needs of the site, releasing RFQ's for price and availability.
- Responsible for the management of all SB program requests, metrics and reports, meetings with suppliers (SBR's) 3 times
- per year, customer service and availability to travel
- Working independently, coordinates purchasing activities and processes purchase reqs in a timely manner.
- Using MRP and/or manual reqs, analyzes demand to determine need, sends out RFQ's for price and availability.
- Monitors supplier delivery.
- Negotiates price/volume/delivery dates.
- Processes RMA's.
- Expedites and reschedules as necessary to meet production requirements.
- Responsible for resolving AP/AR issues through analysis and investigation.
- May research alternative suppliers for obsolete or long lead time parts.
- Senior Buyers may manage implementation of engineering changes, interpretation of procurement policies, process improvement projects, contract negotiation and approval of PPV's.
Education: Engineering, Administration or Commerce
Experience:
2-8 years’ experience in Purchasing or Supply Chain.
3 years experience buying metals for a machine shop
Knowledge:
Management of Oracle, M3K, Knowledge of key metrics in the purchasing area, negotiation with suppliers, Flexibility Programs (VMI, VCI,830, etc..), Knowledge of MRP and production processes
Skills / Competencies:
Good knowledge and understanding of the supply chain, the negotiation process and cost analysis.
Personality traits: Responsible, committed, proactive, analytical, work under pressure.
This is an ITAR facility and applicant must be a US Citizen or a lawful permanent resident.
Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
Tool Room Manager – Medical Device Manufacturing (Bay Area, CA)
I’m supporting a leading medical device organization that is looking for a hands-on Tool Room Supervisor to lead the maintenance, repair, and optimization of 300+ complex injection molds — including hot runners, PEEK, and glass-filled materials.
This is a high-impact role overseeing a tool room team while driving mold performance, uptime, and continuous improvement across a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
What’s Offered:
• Competitive salary: $130K
• Relocation sign-on bonus for non–Bay Area candidates
• Medical, dental & vision (effective day 1)
• Company-paid life insurance & disability
• 401k with company match
• Generous PTO + 10 paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Additional perks: legal plan, pet insurance & home ownership program
If you have strong experience in injection mold repair, tooling, EDM, TIG welding, hot runners, or tool room leadership, I’d love to connect.
Interested? Send me your resume or best contact information or resume.
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About the Role
The Senior Manager, Technical Design, leads the end-to-end technical development of denim and non-denim apparel, ensuring products meet the highest standards of fit, quality, aesthetics, and manufacturability. This role partners closely with Design, Product Management, and Sourcing to deliver commercially viable products at scale, on time, and within margin targets. The position spans fit strategy, technical execution, factory collaboration, and team leadership across the full go-to-market cycle.
You’ll Make a Differency By
- Building and curating a best-in-class fit portfolio, researching competitive landscapes, pioneering new construction techniques, and championing product excellence
- Creating and overseeing product specifications and detailed technical sketches to ensure precision-engineered execution from prototype through production
- Owning the commercialization process, monitoring factory utilization of blocks, and ensuring fit and construction consistency across global vendor partners
- Leading fit sessions and clearly communicating fit corrections and pattern updates from prototype to production
- Partnering and influencing cross-functional partners to align with the fit intent and product vision
- Driving continuous improvement in product fit, quality, and process to elevate efficiency and consumer satisfaction
- Mentoring direct reports and strengthening technical skills, process rigor, and career growth
- Fostering open communication and a collaborative team environment across all stakeholders
- Contributing to additional initiatives needed to advance team and business goals
- Assisting with other responsibilities based on business needs
About You
- 15+ years of experience in technical design and product development for denim and non-denim adult bottoms, with deep expertise in fit, patternmaking, and body-to-garment relationships
- Proficient in apparel manufacturing processes and the full product development lifecycle
- Highly effective problem-solver who can manage complexity and multiple priorities with confidence
- Proven driver of innovation and continuous improvement
- Self-directed and thrives in a fast-paced, results-driven environment
- Excellent collaboration and influencing skills with a track record of building trusted cross-functional partnerships
- Agile and adaptable, with the ability to prioritize, work independently, and manage change effectively
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Detail-oriented with strong accuracy and follow-through
- Demonstrated people leader with experience attracting, developing, and retaining top technical talent
- Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel); experience with PLM and patternmaking systems (e.g., Accumark) is a plus
- BA or BS preferred
About Ariat
Ariat is an innovative, outdoor global brand with roots in equestrian performance. We develop high-quality footwear and apparel for people who ride, work, and play outdoors, and care about performance, quality, comfort, and style.
The salary range for this position is $132,000 - $141,000 per year.
The salary is determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data for geographic locations. Ariat in good faith believes that this posted compensation range is accurate for this role at this location at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.
Ariat’s holistic benefits package for full-time team members includes (but is not limited to):
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options
- Expanded wellness and mental health benefits
- Paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and paid volunteer days
- 401(k) with company match
- Bonus incentive plans
- Team member discount on Ariat merchandise
Note: Availability of benefits may be subject to location & employment type and may have certain eligibility requirements. Ariat reserves the right to alter these benefits in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.
Ariat will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws. Ariat is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics or any other basis protected under federal, state, or local law. Ariat is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to candidates with disabilities. If you need an accommodation during the application process, email
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Please note that Ariat does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Agreement, Ariat will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter/agency placement fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed Agreement, Ariat explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted directly to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Ariat.
Job Description
Sanmina Corporation (Nasdaq: SANM) is a leading integrated manufacturing solutions provider serving the fastest-growing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market. Recognized as a technology leader, Sanmina Corporation provides end-to-end manufacturing solutions, delivering superior quality and support to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) primarily in the communications networks, defense and aerospace, industrial and semiconductor systems, medical, multimedia, computing and storage, automotive and clean technology sectors. Sanmina Corporation has facilities strategically located in key regions throughout the world.
The Sanmina Fremont facility is a full-service enclosure systems solution manufacturing plant. Located in California’s Silicon Valley, this facility produces low-to-mid volume New Product Introduction (NPI) runs to full-scale volume. The Fremont facility offers everything from small piece parts to fully integrated and tested systems. In addition, this location offers in-house painting capabilities and flexible logistics solutions in distribution, inventory management and hubbing, as well as repair services.
Job Purpose- The Production Manager is responsible for the direct management of all manufacturing and production activities for complex fabricated sheet metal, tubular frames, final assembly & test of a variety technical components & products. This role focuses on optimizing shop floor processes, ensuring product quality, meeting production schedules, and maintaining a safe working environment, directly supporting the strategic goals set by the Plant Manager.
Key Responsibilities
Production & Efficiency Management
- Oversee the daily execution of production schedules across multiple departments (e.g., sheet metal fabrication, welding, powder coat painting, final assembly, testing) to ensure on-time delivery (OTD) targets are met.
- Drive the implementation and application of Lean Manufacturing principles and Continuous Improvement initiatives (e.g., 5S, Standard Work, Waste Reduction) to enhance operational efficiency and reduce manufacturing cycle time.
- Monitor key operational metrics, including Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), scrap rate, and labor utilization, taking corrective action as necessary.
- Coordinate with the Engineering department to manage the introduction of new products (NPI) smoothly into production and resolve complex manufacturing issues.
Quality and Safety
- Champion a rigorous Safety (HSE) program on the shop floor, ensuring all employees adhere to strict safety protocols and environmental compliance standards.
- Work closely with the Quality team to maintain high product quality, ensure compliance with the ISO 9001 standard, and manage in-process quality control gates.
- Lead and support teams in performing Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for production defects and implementing sustainable corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
Team and Resource Management
- Directly supervise Production Supervisors, leading, mentoring, and developing the manufacturing workforce.
- Manage labor planning, scheduling, and capacity requirements to match demand fluctuations.
- Collaborate with Materials Planning, Purchasing and Logistics teams to optimize inventory levels and ensure the timely flow of components to the production line.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Management, or a related technical field.
Experience: Minimum of 7+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, with at least 3 years in a management or senior supervisory role overseeing production operations.
Industry Knowledge: Hands-on experience in the heavy electrical equipment or similar industrial manufacturing sector is highly preferred as is familiarity with processes for MV products (e.g. electrical assembly, insulation processes).
Technical Skills:
- Proven expertise in Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
- Strong working knowledge of manufacturing ERP/MRP systems and production scheduling tools.
Leadership: Exceptional problem-solving skills, decisiveness, and proven ability to manage and motivate a large, diverse manufacturing workforce in a fast-paced environment.
This is an ITAR facility and applicant must be a US Citizen or a lawful permanent resident.
Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
Job Summary
An experienced Quality Assurance Manager who will play a pivotal role in ensuring the consistent delivery of high-quality products that exceed customer expectations. This person will be responsible for developing, establishing, and maintaining robust quality assurance programs, policies, processes, procedures, and controls. This person will direct continuous improvement and effectiveness of all aspects of the Quality System. They will interface with manufacturing, engineering, customer, and vendors to determine responsibilities and solutions. The Quality Assurance Manager oversees and supports supplier and internal audit functions, validation and calibration activities, environmental and analytical quality testing, product stability program, incoming quality assurance, documentation system, and all compliance/regulatory responsibilities.
Duties/Responsibilities
- Responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the quality system.
- Determines appropriate staff levels, schedules, and resources.
- Coordinates sessions with the project managers/core team leaders to look for opportunities for staff to learn about new initiatives or volunteer on new projects.
- Drives the development of department tools and methodologies.
- Determines staff assignments and schedules work to meet completion dates and deliverables.
- Establishes cross-functional team relationships.
- Provides an overview of the function and role of his/her group, technical skill sets, to other groups and/or divisions.
- Works cross-functionally in identifying and resolving quality issues.
- Drives and evaluates department progress and results.
Required Skills/Abilities
- 5 years of supervisory and/or management experience.
- Ability to understand and evaluate technical data/issues.
- Ability to manage and negotiate with external vendors.
- Good written and oral communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skill.
- A goal-oriented self-starter with an acute attention to detail and the proven ability to develop and motivate staff.
- Show longevity and stability in previous experience.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science or technical area or equivalent experience
- 5 - 7 years’ work experience in computer/electronic environment, with an emphasis on current good manufacturing practices and quality system management.
Senior Supply Chain Manager
Location: San Leandro, CA
About the Company
Our client is a Series A startup building robots that build solar farms. This is a fast-moving company, which means constant opportunities for learning and growth. You’ll have a large impact on the direction of the company, and will be compensated accordingly. The company is MIT-founded and backed by top generalist and climate tech investors, including Energy Impact Partners, Founders Fund, Lux Capital, and Y Combinator (S21). If you are excited to work on interesting problems with direct climate impact, you’re going to fit right in with this team.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive end‑to‑end supply chain strategy for hardware/robotic systems, balancing cost, quality, delivery, and risk across custom and off-the-shelf component inputs
- Build, maintain, and continuously improve the company’s Bill of Materials; implement should‑cost/clean‑sheet models; drive PPV tracking and BOM roll‑ups that tie to finance
- Preempt supply chain bottlenecks by proactively planning for future system builds
- •Identify and mitigate risk across the supply base (single‑source, geopolitical, commodity volatility); create continuity plans and buffer strategies aligned to program schedules
- •Develop and execute category strategies, multi‑source/dual‑source critical parts, and negotiate capacity reservations, LTAs, and commercial terms
- •Drive down cost and lead time via creative sourcing, contract structure, and negotiation
- Help build a high‑performing team covering procurement, vendor management, expediting/execution, receiving, and accounts payable
- •Stand up scalable supplier management: scorecards, reviews, corrective actions, and supplier development to improve OTD and cost
- •Continuously improve accounts payable processes: vendor onboarding, COIs/W‑9s, credit/terms, POs, receiving
- •Coordinate closely with finance to manage equipment lease processes without slowing procurement
- Partner tightly with Design, Manufacturing, and Field Ops to flow R&D → production: integrate DFM/DFA and ECOs; ensure part readiness and ramp capacity
- Establish the operating system for materials: demand planning, MRP, and inventory policies (cycle counts, location control, kitting), and logistics strategy
Required Qualifications
- Operate effectively in the fast‑paced environment of a rapidly growing startup, with technical aptitude and excellent written and verbal communication
- Feel energized by a mission to accelerate the clean energy transition through automation
- Bring 5+ years in hardware/industrial/manufacturing supply chain roles, including 2+ years leading teams with measurable cost, delivery, and quality outcomes
- Are a strategic supply chain leader who is equally comfortable building the long‑term architecture and diving into the BOM to find dollar‑level savings
- Have deep experience with BOM costing across mechanical and electrical categories (fabrications, machining, harnesses, purchased assemblies)
- Are a sharp negotiator who can structure LTAs, capacity reservations, and pricing mechanisms that survive scale‑up and market swings
- Build clear processes and simple, scalable systems, owning data quality and driving disciplined S&OP/MRP execution
- Are fluent with ERP/MRP and source‑to‑pay concepts (items, AVL, lead times, safety stock, three‑way match, receiving) and comfortable partnering with Finance on reconciliations and cash forecasting
- Translate engineering changes into material plans and supplier actions; you understand ECOs, DFM/DFA, and the realities of prototype → production ramp
- Are based in or can relocate to the SF Bay Area
Preferred Qualifications
- Have scaled a supply chain function from one to n production for complex mechanical systems
- Have experience with complex industrial robotics/automation assemblies, and/or very large-scale components
- Have worked with MES/PLM/AP systems (e.g., ION, Silkline) and understand how to keep item and revision data in sync across engineering and ERP
- Have experience managing and helping build a team
- Have implemented VMI/consignment and/or kanban; understand import/export logistics and incoterms
- Are comfortable modeling in Excel (costed BOMs, PPV, sensitivity) and presenting insights to executives and the board
Compensation
Base pay is one element of the Total Rewards package which will also include comprehensive benefits and equity. The annual base salary range for this position is from $130,000 - 180,000. The actual base pay offered will be determined on factors such as years of relevant experience, skills, education, etc.
Equal Opportunity Employer - From the Company
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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Job Description
Develop fully integrated Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Commissioning logically tied, and resource loaded schedules • Monitor, analyze and report the critical path and overall project performance • Analyze and report on scheduling and project data with an innovative approach leading to actionable outcomes • Create potential “what-if” scenario schedules showing viable alternative paths to achieve project objectives, accelerate or reduce schedule and cost risks • Ensure scheduling tools are progressed and updated weekly with all stakeholders across multiple programs, while providing accurate and meaningful outputs
Required Skills & Experience
3-10 years of scheduling/planning experience on large commercial, industrial, mining, government, or oil & gas construction projects • Project size $100M + • Direct scheduling experience with proficiency in Primavera P6 are required for this role • Proficient Microsoft Excel skills • Power BI experience preferred but not required • Experience in Critical Path Methodology, Earned Value Management with a demonstrated history of successful schedule reporting, compression, and mitigation efforts