Engineering Jobs in Sandusky, OH

The Senior Procurement Analyst is responsible for executing day-to-day purchasing activities while supporting broader supply chain and cost optimization initiatives. This role issues and manages purchase orders, administers supplier agreements, negotiates pricing, and ensures material availability to support production and new product launches. Leveraging data analysis, cost modeling, and ERP-based tools, the Senior Procurement Analyst identifies cost reduction and efficiency opportunities across sourcing, inventory, and operations. Working cross-functionally with engineering, operations, finance, and product development, the role balances tactical execution with continuous improvement to deliver reliable supply, cost control, and strong supplier performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute purchasing activities, including issuing, maintaining, and managing purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery and uninterrupted supply.
• Manage supplier relationships and commercial terms, including pricing, contracts, lead times, and performance expectations.
• Negotiate pricing and cost improvements with suppliers while maintaining quality, delivery, and service requirements.
• Analyze data to identify cost reduction opportunities and drive supply chain and operational efficiencies.
• Support sourcing and supplier transition activities, including part transfers, supplier changes, and launch readiness.
• Coordinate with product development and engineering to support new product introductions (NPI), including sourcing, costing, and supplier readiness.
• Support inventory optimization initiatives, including replenishment planning, inventory levels, and working capital improvement.
• Prepare and maintain cost analyses, including total cost of ownership (TCO), pricing comparisons, and variance analysis.
• Develop and support make-versus-buy analyses, including cost modeling and supplier capability assessments.
• Maintain and update PFEP (Plan for Every Part) data to support accurate planning and purchasing decisions.
• Develop and maintain purchasing and supply chain reports, including cost savings, supplier performance, and initiative status.
• Manage and maintain ERP system data integrity, with responsibility for Infor Syteline purchasing, inventory, and planning transactions.
• Apply LEAN principles to identify waste and improve purchasing and supply chain processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of supply chain and operational objectives.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Demonstrated knowledge of strategic sourcing and tactical purchasing, including purchase order management, supplier negotiations, and contract administration.
• Proficiency with ERP purchasing systems, preferably Infor Syteline, including PO execution, supplier pricing maintenance, and data accuracy.
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making capability, supporting pricing decisions, supplier selection, and inventory planning.
• Effective communication and negotiation skills to manage suppliers and resolve delivery, pricing, or quality issues.
• Proficiency in total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis, including material, labor, overhead, logistics, tariffs, and lifecycle cost considerations.
• Ability to develop and execute sourcing initiatives that support cost reduction, on-time delivery, and business unit financial objectives.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing operations, materials planning, and inventory management concepts, including PFEP, Kanban, and safety stock methodologies.
• Experience supporting new product introductions (NPI) through cross-functional collaboration with engineering, operations, and product development teams.
• Ability to conduct and support make-versus-buy analyses, including cost modeling, capacity evaluation, and supplier capability assessments.
• Demonstrated ability to apply LEAN principles to identify waste, improve processes, and drive continuous improvement across the supply chain.
• Effective project management and prioritization skills, capable of managing multiple initiatives and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, exercising sound judgment and influencing decisions through fact-based recommendations.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum of five (5) to seven (7) years of experience in supply chain, or a related discipline.
• A bachelor’s degree with a focus on Supply Chain Management.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment, is helpful.
• Strong experience in data collection, analysis, and reporting, with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Demonstrated experience identifying, analyzing, and evaluating cost drivers across products, sites, regions, or supply chains.
• Experience working effectively in cross-functional teams, including operations, engineering, finance, and product development.
• Experience operating in a LEAN manufacturing or continuous improvement environment, with a working knowledge of inventory planning and control methodologies, including Just-In-Time (JIT), Kanban, Min/Max, and related replenishment strategies.
• Experience with ERP systems (in a manufacturing setting, is helpful); Infor Syteline experience is helpful.
• Experience in a low-volume, high-mix manufacturing environment is a plus.

PilotCBP Air Interdiction Agent

NEW RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION INCENTIVES!

Air and Marine Operations (AMO), a component of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), offers skilled Pilots interested in law enforcement an opportunity to work with an elite team of highly trained professionals whose camaraderie, pride, and purpose are hallmarks of their daily mission to protect America.

If you are looking for an exciting and rewarding career with excellent pay, exceptional federal benefits and job stability, now is the time to make your move: become an Air Interdiction Agent. AMO is actively recruiting for these full-time security-based opportunities with a streamlined application process. Notably, seasoned pilots and those with military training are in demandAPPLY TODAY!

DONT FORGET TO CHECK OUT THE INCENTIVES SEE SALARY SECTION BELOW!

Duty Locations

Locations are offered based on operational requirements, mission requirements, and critical agency hiring needs as determined by AMO. You must be willing to work at any duty location within the region you select to include but not limited to the following:

Southeast Region:Homestead, FL and CAMB:Aguadilla, PR

Southwest Region: Tucson and Yuma, AZ; San Diego, CA; El Paso, Laredo, and McAllen, TX

NASOC UAS locations:Sierra Vista, AZ; San Angelo, TX

Duties and Responsibilities

As an Air Interdiction Agent (AIA) you will perform aviation-based law enforcement operations for the detection, prevention, interdiction, and apprehension of terrorists, terrorist weapons, and other contraband and persons from illegally entering or attacking the United States. Typical duties include:

• Conducting air patrol, surveillance, and pursuit activities related to the interdiction of smuggled contraband via land vehicles, aircraft, or vessels.
• Monitoring behavior patterns and activities of suspect persons, vehicles, or vessels believed to be engaged in illegal activities.
• Collecting, refining, and analyzing strategic and tactical intelligence.
• Supporting search and rescue and humanitarian efforts.

Salary and Benefits

Begin your career as an Air Interdiction Agent (AIA) and make up to $85,270 to - $110,846 per year based on your qualifications for the GS-11 grade level and possible extra compensation based on your duty location (see below).

Recruitment Incentive:New hires may be eligible to receive a one-time Recruitment Incentive payout of $10,000 after completing Federal Law Enforcement Training Academy (FLETC) (1 year service agreement will need to be completed) (Recruitment Incentive is only available to new Federal employees as described in 5 CFR 575.102. Eligibility will be determined by Human Resources.)

Your starting salary will include Special Salary Rate (SSR); Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP); Recruitment Incentive; and Retention Incentive.

This career ladder position has a grade level progression of GS-11, GS-12, and GS-13. You may be eligible for a promotion to the next higher grade level automatically (without re-applying) once you complete 52 weeks at each grade level (with supervisor approval).

Example of annual compensation for the first three years at our new-hire locations which are currently authorized to receive LEAP (amounts below include the SSR + LEAP).

• GS-11, 1st year annual pay - $106,588
• GS-12, 2nd year annual pay - $127,754
• GS-13, 3rd year annual pay - $151,918

Example of annual compensation for the first three years at our new-hire locations which are currently authorized to receive a 10% Retention Incentive (amounts below include the SSR + LEAP + 10% Retention Incentive UAS Sites: Sierra Vista, AZ; Grand Forks, ND; San Angelo, TX).

• GS-11, 1st year annual pay - $115,115
• GS-12, 2nd year annual pay - $137,974
• GS-13, 3rd year annual pay - $164,071

Example of annual compensation for the first three years at our new-hire locations which are currently authorized to receive a 25% Recruitment Incentive (amounts below include the SSR + LEAP + 25% Recruitment Incentive CAMB location only; Aguadilla, PR).

• GS-11, 1st year annual pay - $127,906
• GS-12, 2nd year annual pay - $153,305
• GS-13, 3rd year annual pay - $182,302

Retention Incentive: Retention Incentive is contingent on eligibility. Eligibility will be determined by Human Resources.

• RI: Retention Incentive (25% for UAS Sites, Sierra Vista, AZ, Grand Forks, ND, San Angelo, TX)

• RI: Retention Incentive (25% for Key West, FL)

RI: Retention Incentive (25% for Caribbean Air and Marine Branch (CAMB) and subordinate locations)

Air Interdiction Agents are eligible to select from an array of federal employment benefits that include health, dental and other insurance plans, a generous annual and sick leave program, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, a retirement plan akin to a traditional and ROTH 401(k) offering.

Qualifications

Experience:You qualify for the GS-11 grade level if you possess one (1) year of specialized professional aviation experience performing duties such as:

• Flying as a Pilot-in-Command or sole manipulator in an airplane and helicopter in all environments of flight, including night, poor weather, unfavorable terrain, low altitudes, or speed.
• Evaluating information rapidly and making judicious decisions promptly during in-flight operations.
• Developing strategies and coordinating aircraft and ground assets.
• Using information systems and databases to conduct information surveys, queries, update files and disseminate information.
• Experience may include Operation of an aircraft as Captain, Pilot in Command, Aircraft Commander, First Officer, Certified Flight Instructor, Second in Command, or Co-pilot.

Hiring Minimums:

Certification & Ratings: A current FAA Commercial or ATP Pilot Certification with one of the following ratings:

• Dual Rated: Airplane (Single-engine land or multi-engine land) with instrument rating AND Rotorcraft Helicopter with instrument rating.
• Airplane Rated: Airplane (Single-engine land or multi-engine land) with instrument.
• Helicopter Rated: Rotorcraft Helicopter with instrument rating.
• Equivalent military rating of the above at the time of application (eligibility based on military flight experience must provide official orders, forms or logbooks showing their status as a rated military pilot).

Flight Hours: Pilot Enter on Duty minimums are 1500 flight hours; (up to 500 hours can be waived, reducing the pilot enter on duty minimums to 1000 hours.

250 Pilot-in-Command hours; 75 Instrument hours; 75 Night hours (Flight Hour Waiver available, see Required Documents); and 100 Flight hours in the last 12 months This qualification requirement is currently being waived by OPM through August 5, 2025.

FAA Class 2 medical required for assessment dated within the last 12 calendar months; FAA Class 1, FAA Class 2 or Military medical flight clearance dated within the last 12 months qualifies to start the pre-employment process for the AIA position.

Apply at 750 hours total time: Applicants applying at 750 flight hours are required to obtain at least 1,000 flight hours (depending on the number of hours approved for a waiver) at their own expense before being able to attend the 3-part flight assessment. Applicants must still meet 250 Pilot-in-Command, 75 instrument, and 75-night hours (100 flight hours in the last 12 months. This qualification requirement is currently being waived by OPM through August 4, 2026)

UAS Flight Hours:Applicants may include UAS Predator A (MQ-1), Predator B (MQ-9) flight hours and Predator A (MQ-1), Predator B (MQ-9) or predator-based flight hours. These hours may be credited towards satisfying the ""Total flight time"" 1,500 flight hour requirement only. UAS hours do not count towards the 250 flight hours as a Pilot in Command, 75 flight hours Instrument, and 75 flight hours Night. Flight hour logbooks will be required at the time of your Flight Assessment for verification.

Other Requirements

Citizenship: You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position.

Residency: You must have had primary U.S. residency (includes protectorates as declared under international law) for at least three of the last five years.

Age Requirement: Provisions of Public Laws 93-350 and 100-238 allow the imposition of a maximum age for initial appointment to a primary Law Enforcement Officer position within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). In accordance with DHS Management Directive 251-03, the ""day before an individual's 37th birthday"" is the maximum age for original appointment to a position as a primary law enforcement officer within DHS. The age requirement is also necessary to ensure that you are able to complete the 20 years of applicable service for retirement.

NOTE: The Commissioner of CBP has approved a temporary increase in the maximum allowable age to 40 for original placement into an Air Interdiction Agent position.

Age Waiver: Creditable law enforcement officer service -Covered by Title 5 U.S.C. 8336(c) or Title 5 U.S.C. 8412(d), or creditable service covered by Title 5 U.S.C. 8401(36) (as a Customs and Border Protection Officer) on or after July 6, 2008, may be applied toward the maximum age requirement. This age restriction may not apply if you are currently serving in a federal civilian (not military) law enforcement position covered by Title 5 U.S.C. 8336(c) or Title 5 U.S.C. 8412(d).

Veterans' Preference Eligibility: To ensure compliance with statutes pertaining to the appointment of preference eligible veterans as determined by the Merit Systems Protection Board in its decisionIsabellav.Dept of State,the maximum age for original appointment articulated above shall not apply to the hiring of individuals entitled to veterans' preference eligibility under 5 U.S.C. 3312. You must submit proof of Veteran's Preference (DD-214 Member 4 Copy) at the time of application.

Training:This position has a training requirement. You may be required to successfully complete the training requirement as a condition of employment. Failure to successfully complete the required course(s) of training in accordance with CBP standards and policies will result in placement into either a former or different position, demotion, or separation as determined by management and appropriate procedures.

Travel Required: You may be expected to travel for this position based on operational needs.

How to Apply

There Are Three Ways to Apply to Become an Air Interdiction Agent:

• Fill out theAir Interdiction Agent applicant checklistand email it to a recruiter at along with a copy of your resume; OR

• Apply onUSAJOBS;OR

• Apply onAirline Apps.

Stay Updated Opt into CBPs talent repository (highly recommended) by selecting the Contact a Recruiter button. For Position of Interest select Air and Marine Operations, Air Interdiction Agent, then complete the pre-screening questions. Youll receive monthly emails with information about webinars, career expos, and future opportunities with AMO and CBP.

• Government & Military

$19/hr

Ages 18+

At Cedar Point, work is FUN! Working as a Train Fireman means you’ll play an essential role in providing guests a memorable visit. You'll also...

• Fire and Lubricate Steam Locomotive
• Clean and polish locomotive
• Fill and lift coal tenders
• Chop Wood

Some of our amazing perks and benefits:

• Paid training and FREE uniforms!
• FREE Admission to Cedar Point and our other properties!
• FREE tickets and discounts to local attractions!
• FREE tickets for family and friends!
• 20% discounts on food and merchandise!
• Employee-only ride nights, game nights, and FREE FOOD events!

Come join our world class team at Cedar Point. Cedar Point provides premiere entertainment with 200+ acres of FUN and we want YOU to join us in making people happy. As a member of our team, you’ll…

• Make our guests happy by delivering amazing experiences and helping them create lifelong memories.
• Interact with different people of all ages and backgrounds.
• Gain skills, knowledge and experience that will benefit your future.

• Previous Locomotive/Railroad Experience welcome, but not necessary.
• Ability to climb a ladder.
• Ability to lift 50lbs.
• Ability to withstand working in high heat environment around fire and smoke.
• Availability to include some weekdays, weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Summary:

Operations Manager will be responsible for achieving the monthly, quarterly, annual finished goods production plan and operational performance metrics set for the business unit. The Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing all finished goods operations from translating demand planning, ensuring production registration, staging, packaging, labeling, compliance, staffing, process improvements, and achieving operational/production goals. The Manufacturing Manager will coordinate the activities of all production personnel including scheduling, training, and development. The Production Manager works collaboratively across the organization from Cultivation, Extraction, Packaging, Commercial, & Retail to ensure end-to-end process efficiency and quality deliverables.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develops daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly finished goods operational plan, schedule and forecast and ensures is setup for success to execute manufacturing to support needs of finished good products for wholesale and retail sales.
• Identifies challenges and issues to meet “Commercial/Sales” demand forecast well in advance and effectively resolves production challenges amongst the cross-functional team
• Coordinate with procurement functions to ensure bill of materials inventory and order cadence support production needs.
• Coordinate with cultivation to ensure cannabis raw material inventory supply schedule.
• Coordinate with commercial and quality departments to ensure product specifications are met.
• Coordinate with inventory and compliance management to ensure completion of accurate audits, and financial and operational compliance objectives are met.
• Collaborate with facilities resources for scheduled maintenance and break-fix needs.
• Accomplish production results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; initiating, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures.
• Provide individualized and regular attention to each team member, tracking and guiding their development through an operational lens to build leaders in each position. Ensuring all training objectives and obligations are met.
• Maintains workflow by monitoring steps of the process; setting processing variables, observing control points and equipment, monitoring personnel and resources, studying methods, implementing cost reductions, developing reporting procedures and systems, facilitating corrections to malfunctions within process control points.
• Develop and lead the continuous improvement process through the operation systems, processes and policies. 
• Manage and increase the effectiveness and efficiency of daily operations using lean tools
• Support the team by authoring and maintaining detailed process flow charts, standardized operating procedures, work instructions and other process support documents.
• Provides effective leadership throughout the facility by leading by example, mentoring staff and other team members, maintain a can-do attitude, creating a positive culture and serving the team to achieve daily objectives
• Helps in defining key performance indicators and develops reports illustrating and proactively communicating the performance of the finished goods operations. For example: forecast to actual, units per minute, production capacity/hours to expected results, quality assurance.
• Has deep understanding and expert knowledge of our production processes, mechanical equipment, technology solutions, capacity, and limitations. Is highly analytical and develops staffing and resources plans as defined by needs. ‘
• Regularly audits and maintains department related checklist, logs, SOP’s, work instructions and other administrative documents.
• Collaborate with leadership to establish, maintain and enforce evolving company standards (HACCP, GMP, QIS) and provide service in need of related action.
• Maintains safe and clean work environment by educating and directing team members on the use of all control points, equipment, and resources, maintaining compliance with established and new policies and procedures.
• Resolves personnel and technical problems by analyzing data; identifying solutions; recommending action.
• Help to identify, research and qualify new equipment and technology solutions to support continued growth, efficiency, and quality improvements. Serve as an ambassador, working with vendors and partners to ensure successful implementation.
• Coordinate R&D activities and projects; develop and implement new production processes, and the staff and resources required to operate effectively and efficiently.
• Work with internal resources and 3rd party Lab partners to create weekly testing schedule of internal/external results.
• Constant interaction with internal and external stakeholders
• Occasional travels to other operating geographies, conferences, trainings, and vendors for the Company
• Other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Overtime as needed 
• Supervisory responsibility: 15+ individuals

Relevant Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field, or equivalent in experience
• 5-10 years’ experience in an operations management role 
• Strong quality systems background
• Strong background and work experience in machining, engineering and project management
• Excellent computer skills and proficient in Microsoft Office products, especially Excel
• Demonstrated strong lean manufacturing background
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated leadership and vision in managing functional support and interfaces with senior leadership
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative team-oriented management style
• Strong drive for action and results
• Budget development and oversite
• Demonstrated commitment to high professional and ethical standards in a diverse workplace
• Excellent team coach, open to feedback for professional development
• Collaborative management style
• Ability to challenge and debate issues of importance to the organization
• Persuasive with details, data and facts
• Demonstrated ability to delegate responsibilities effectively
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Ability to pass a background check 

Physical Requirements:

• Long periods of prolonged sitting and standing
• Long periods of prolonged use of office equipment including computers and phones
• Requires normal range of hearing and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer
• May require lifting up to 25 pounds occasionally

Work Environment:

• Sanitary manufacturing/warehousing environment.
• Occasional exposure to automation and equipment noise within OSHA-regulated levels.
• Constant interaction with internal and external stakeholders

FiSci is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.