Engineering Jobs in Lightfoot, VA

Job description:

Overview

We are seeking a highly capable and strategic Operations Manager to lead and optimize our organizational processes across various departments. This pivotal role involves overseeing daily operations, driving business development initiatives, and ensuring the achievement of operational excellence. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, management expertise, and a proactive approach to process improvement, contributing significantly to the company's growth and profitability. This position offers an exciting opportunity for a dynamic professional committed to fostering efficiency, innovation, and sustainable success within a fast-paced environment.

Essential Job Functions

· Directs day to day manufacturing to achieve established production goals on budget, including labor to sales ratio; and, works to continuously identify cost efficiencies and to improve processes.

· Supervises approximately 25-50 employees including performance evaluation and performance management; oversees recruiting/hiring utilizing best practices to ensure staffing needs are met; and, participates in and promotes employee engagement and retention efforts.

· Analyzes and troubleshoots complex process challenges in collaboration with engineers, technical staff, and the organization senior leadership team.

· Consults with customers regarding new applications, existing product improvements, and product issues to promote positive customer relations and encourage business development.

· Leads employee training and compliance; and, ensures safety, health and environmental procedures and best practices followed at all times.

· Supports and maintains quality systems; leads SPC, layered audits and daily work procedures to ensure production time optimized.

· Works closely with executive team to maximize plant safety, quality, efficiency and profitability.

· Coordinates engineering, maintenance and other support functions to ensure efficient production with limited down time; manages production line preventatives maintenance to effectively limit production down time; develops long and short-term goals with an emphasis on “continuous improvement” of quality and profitability.

· Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Preparation Needed

· Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor of Science degree in Management or Engineering, preferably Mechanical, Industrial or Chemical Engineering; extensive experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment, preferably involved with metal finishing; and, extensive experience in supervising role in high volume manufacturing environment. Military experience preferred, and, in some instances may be accepted in place of manufacturing experience.

· Knowledge of electrochemistry, electric/electronic circuitry, and related materials; materials processing (including machining); assembly processes; metrology systems (mechanical, non-contact, and contact systems).

· Demonstrated ability to attract, motivate, and retain staff.

· Ability to manage projects; analyze and resolve complex issues using statistical tools; work with minimal supervision; and, the flexibility to quickly address new directions/concerns.

· Excellent oral and written communication skills, fluency in foreign languages a plus; and, must effectively work as part of a team.

· Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; experience with Computer Aided Design software preferred.

· Prefer experience with anodizing, chrome plating, Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Preconstruction Manager / Senior Estimator with 10+ years in estimating and preconstruction across a range of commercial, institutional, and industrial project types. This role leads all preconstruction activities from concept through final pricing and collaborates closely with internal teams, owners, designers, and subcontractors.

This person will be responsible for:

• Leading preconstruction from initial client contact to final GMP or bid
• Preparing conceptual and detailed estimates for various delivery methods
• Performing constructability reviews, value engineering, and risk analysis
• Managing subcontractor outreach and bid coverage
• Presenting budgets and estimates to clients with clarity and confidence
• Monitoring market trends and pricing.

Position Requirements:

• 10+ years of relevant estimating/preconstruction experience
• Strong background in hard bid, design-build, and negotiated work
• Proficient with estimating software (Planswift, Bluebeam, Vista, BuildingConnected, etc.)
• Excellent analytical and communication skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Proven leadership skills.

*No Experience Necessary*

ABOUT THIS JOB

***THIS POSITION REQUIRES AN ENLISTMENT IN THE U.S. ARMY OR ARMY RESERVE***

As a Combat Engineer, you’ll work quickly and skillfully to help Soldiers navigate while on combat missions by constructing bridges, clearing barriers with explosives, and detecting and avoiding mines and other environmental hazards. You'll provide expertise and come up with quick and creative engineering solutions, constructing fighting positions, fixed and floating bridges, and obstacles and defense positions.

Skills you’ll learn align with Construction & Engineering, Demolition & Explosives, Operate Heavy Equipment. In addition, you could earn 45 nationally recognized certifications!

JOB DUTIES

• Maintain emergency notification data
• Maintain radio and data distribution systems
• Perform signal support functions and technical assistance for computer systems
• Provide technical assistance and training for local-area networks
• Maintain equipment, terminal devices, assigned vehicles and power generators

REQUIREMENTS

• 14 weeks of One Station Unit Training, which combines Basic Training and Advanced Individual Training
• U.S. Citizen
• 17 to 34 Years Old
• High School Diploma or GED
• Meet Tattoo Guidelines
• No Major Law Violations
• No Medical Concerns

BENEFITS

The Army offers a complete package of benefits that not only supports you and your family but also helps you advance in your career. Whether you serve part-time or full-time as an enlisted Soldier or Army Officer, you’ll earn competitive pay with opportunities for bonuses, as well as receive health care at little to no cost. You could also receive money for education, student loan repayment assistance, training and certifications, housing, living expenses, and more.

• Paid Training and credentialing to strengthen your skillsets
• Monthly salary (based off pay grade and time in service)
• Housing and meal allowance for full-time Soldier
• 30 days paid annual vacation
• 401(K) type savings plan
• Full-coverage medical and dental insurance for Soldiers and immediate family member
• Paid tuition opportunities to continue your education
• Signing bonus - up to $40,000 in cash bonuses for completing training in selected Military Occupational Specialties

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.