Engineering Jobs in Wickliffe, OH

Manufacturing Engineer | Precision Optics | Medical Device Manufacturing

A growing global medical device manufacturer focused on advanced ophthalmic technology is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support precision optical lens fabrication and assembly operations. This role partners closely with engineering, quality, and production teams to improve manufacturing processes, support production, and drive continuous improvement across the operation.

This is an opportunity to work on highly precise products that support vision care while contributing to process innovation and manufacturing excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, document, and optimize manufacturing processes for precision optical lens fabrication and assembly

• Develop and maintain metrology processes used to measure optical lens assemblies in production

• Partner with optical design engineers to ensure designs are manufacturable at scale

• Collaborate with cross functional teams to support quality and long term product reliability

• Lead manufacturing improvements including sourcing equipment and establishing new processes

• Provide day to day production floor support by troubleshooting build issues and improving yields

• Work with optical component suppliers to optimize product delivery and qualify new suppliers or components

• Create detailed manufacturing work instructions and process validation documentation

• Implement new manufacturing technologies and automation aligned with business goals

• Design tools and fixtures to improve manufacturing efficiency

• Develop manufacturing approaches for optical components using existing or newly proposed equipment

• Conduct root cause analysis and troubleshoot equipment or process failures on the production floor

• Drive continuous improvement related to process efficiency, yield, production rates, and cost

• Maintain project documentation and communicate updates during project status meetings

• Apply Lean manufacturing principles to reduce variability and improve yield

• Support capital equipment planning, evaluation, and implementation

• Maintain compliance with quality systems and medical device regulations

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline

• 5+ years of experience as a Manufacturing Engineer

• Experience designing and implementing machines, equipment, or manufacturing processes in production environments

• Hands on problem solver able to work independently with minimal supervision

• Strong time management and ability to manage competing priorities

• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing practices and principles

• Experience with root cause analysis techniques

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings

• Strong written and verbal communication skills across multiple organizational levels

• Familiarity with ISO standards and quality systems

• Experience driving productivity or cost savings initiatives

• Strong collaboration, influence, and change management skills

• Experience developing or optimizing Bills of Materials and manufacturing routings

• Basic project management experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with optical manufacturing processes such as grinding and polishing

• Hands on experience working in an aspheric optical manufacturing environment

• Familiarity with optical metrology equipment such as interferometers

• Experience with machine programming

• Experience using statistical analysis tools such as Minitab

Buyers Products company, a leading manufacturer in the work truck industry, is searching for an Production Supervisor that will demonstrate leadership and utilize their skills and experience to solve problems, develop and execute objectives for self and others, and can create and implement short-term and long-term processes and procedures. The Weld Production Supervisor oversees daily welding operations to ensure products are manufactured safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. This role combines hands‑on technical welding knowledge with strong leadership, production planning, and continuous improvement skills.

Primary Job Duties:

• Operate as a manufacturing leader demonstrating metric-based management in areas of PQDCCC for daily improvement– people/quality/delivery/cost/cash/CI
• Responsible for driving a culture of safety, accountability, metrics and operational excellence.
• Direct and coordinate daily welding activities on the shop floor and assign work based on welder skill level, certifications, and project requirements
• Train and mentor welders, robotic cell operators, and production staff.
• Completes production plan by scheduling and assigning personnel, accomplishing work results, establishing priorities, monitoring progress, resolving problems and reporting results on shift production summaries
• Work with engineering on weld procedures, process improvements, fixture design, and technical issues
• Inspect welds for accuracy, strength, and compliance with specifications
• Partner with quality control to resolve defects, rework, or process issues
• Enforce OSHA and company safety policies
• Maintains workflow by monitoring and upgrading processes, setting process variables, observing control points and equipment, monitoring personnel and resources, studying methods, implementing cost reductions and facilitating communications across cross functional teams
• Ensures effective employee relations, coaching, and employee development
• Lead or participate in lean manufacturing, 5S, and process optimization initiatives

Skills/ Experience:

• A minimum of 5 years of operations leadership experience in welding/fabrication manufacturing environment
• Proficient MS Office suite (i.e. Word, Excel, Power Point. etc.)
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Proficient with Lean Management techniques (C.I., 5S, Kaizen, Process optimization)
• Capability to lead growth in a rapidly expanding organization

Education Background:

• High School Diploma / GED or equivalent
• Bachelor’s degree preferred

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• Standing, Walking and Sitting for extended period of times (up to 2-3 miles per day)
• Mobility and dexterity to move around operating machinery and powered industrial equipment
• Ability to work on site to physically support manufacturing requirements

About Buyers Products Company

Established in 1946, Buyers Products Company has grown to become a leading manufacturer in the work truck industry. Buyers Products specializes in durable truck boxes, heavy duty towing equipment, hydraulics, controls, and all-season trailer accessories. The Buyers line of snow and ice equipment includes SnowDogg® snowplows, SaltDogg® spreaders, and ScoopDogg snow pushers. For more information, visit

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

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Under close supervision, the employee will learn to perform routine aspects of estimating assignments to acquire the basic principles of estimating. Sections of a total project estimate will be delegated to the employee to prepare estimated quantities and costs. This position will usually specialize in a particular discipline (Mechanical, Structural, Electrical or Architectural). Request for costs will be sent to vendors or subcontractors in the local area where construction will be done, and the results will be analyzed and verified with historical data and research.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions

• Lean how to ensure accurate quantities of materials needed and the pricing of these materials in a specific discipline and section of a project to realistically predict the cost to construct.
• Assist in the completion of estimates in a timely fashion to allow adequate review by superiors.
• Regularly communicate with subcontractors to ensure accurate pricing
• Gain knowledge of the need to re-evaluate cost estimates throughout the design phase of a project and prepare change orders of items in the Estimator’s discipline to account for scope of work changes.
• Learn to coordinate his/her section of the estimate with other disciplines to ensure all elements of the estimate are accounted for.
• Obtain applicable labor rates and quotations for materials and systems to establish an accurate estimate.
• Excellent communication skills.

Required Education and Experience

• Actively enrolled in a 4 or 5-year degree program in Construction Management, Architecture or Engineering.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The Austin Company is an EEO and DFWP Employer

Austin is wholly owned subsidiary of Kajima.

Project Controls Lead

Position Summary

The Project Controls Lead works closely with project managers and other stakeholders to establish project budgets, timelines, and resource requirements. They also monitor project progress and performance and makes adjustments as necessary to keep the project on track and within budget. This position supports the Project Engineering team with a focus on Cost Control, Earned Value Management, Budgets, Estimating, Change Management, Risk Management, Planning, Scheduling, Forecasting, Reporting Progress and Performance, and Project Funding.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Ability to uphold the company's mission, vision, and values. Promote safety awareness in both work practices and company culture.
• Meet with, interface with, and coordinate with the various stakeholders, including SHES, operations, engineering, quality, finance, and outside contractors, as needed.
• Work directly with Project Managers, Engineers, and other professionals to support the execution of engineering and design projects from proposal to close-out phases.
• Assist with the procurement of equipment, materials, and services and the selection and hiring of subcontractors.
• Ensures appropriate and timely reporting of project progress, including spending forecasts, schedule changes, and project closeout reports.
• Assist in the creation of Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), schedules, estimate to complete, and other project documents.
• Support Project Managers in contract management, invoice management, document control, and project coordination.
• Implement and monitor project document structure to ensure QA/QC compliance, logical tier creation, and coordination of project files through project team. This includes hard copy, Autodesk Vault, and SharePoint filing

Education and Experience

• The ideal candidate should have an understanding of capital projects, construction project cycle, scheduling, and project budgets to ensure projects meet required goals.
• 5+ years of applicable experience related to Projects and Project Controls demonstrating progression in project value and complexity

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Knowledge of project processes from concept to close-out as well as excellent understanding of project budgets, procurement, financial reporting, risk assessment and change order management.
• Comfortable working with and interpreting project contracts as well as other project related documents and reports
• Proficient in cost estimating techniques and understanding of estimate accuracy at various project stages.
• Knowledgeable about project scheduling and the related project touchpoints, milestones, and deadlines
• Be able to prioritize and manage deadline driven environments
• Must maintain a professional relationship with other company employees, contractors, and customers. Experience working with outside vendors and outsourced contractors.
• Ability to use discretion and sound judgment and maintain strict confidentiality when handling sensitive materials and information.
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite software (Word. Excel, Teams).
• Scheduling experience with P6 or MS Project.
• Experience with cloud-based construction management solutions.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Must be able to work flexible hours based on business needs.
• Must possess a valid driver's license

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• This position supports Austin Powder Company locations in the United States and Canada.
• Work is performed in both in a remote office setting and in field operations.
• United States or Canada (Remote)
• Willingness and ability to travel to company locations in the United States and Canada on a scheduled and unscheduled basis, approximately 20%

Key Behavioral Traits for Success

• Safety Orientation: Commitment to "safety first" always and in all situations; accepting that safety is not something else to do. It is an element of everything we do for our employees and customers. If unsafe, we stop and do not go forward until it is.
• Commitment to Task: Able to take responsibility for actions and outcomes and persist despite obstacles; give dedication to the position; demonstrate dependability under challenging circumstances and show a sense of urgency about getting results.
• Communication: Able to present information through spoken or written word; read and interpret complex information; talk with internal/external customers; listen well.
• Decision-Making & Problem-Solving: Able to act in solving problems while exhibiting judgment and a realistic understanding of issues; able to use reason, even while dealing with emotional topics; review facts and weigh options with solid attention to detail.
• Policies, Processes, & Procedures: Able to act following established guidelines; follow standard regulatory procedures; communicate and enforce organizational policies and procedures.
• Integrity: Deal with others straightforwardly and honestly, be accountable for actions, maintain confidentiality, and support company values.
• Adaptability: Adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and priorities in a changing environment.
• Customer/Quality Focus: Anticipates and meets customers' needs and appropriately responds. Provides the highest quality service and product to all customers.

Company Overview

Robots & Pencils is a digital innovation consulting firm that partners with organizations to solve meaningful, complex problems through technology, design, and engineering. We move fast, work at the edge of what’s possible, and rely on exceptional people to deliver for our clients.

As we scale across geographies, clients, and delivery models, we are investing in a single executive owner for the entire talent ecosystem — someone who can bring clarity, cohesion, and strategy to how we attract, grow, deploy, and support our people.

Position Overview

Reporting to the COO and overseeing a team of 10+ HR/talent professionals at various levels, the VP of Talent owns all People and Talent functions globally and serves as a core business leader. You will design and lead the systems that allow a highly distributed, remote-first consulting workforce to scale sustainably while delivering exceptional client outcomes.

This is a build-and-lead role for a seasoned executive who understands that in consulting, talent strategy is business strategy.

Scope of Ownership

• Talent Attraction & Resourcing
• Workforce & Capacity Planning
• Resource Management & Deployment
• HR Operations & Compliance (multi-state and international)
• Talent Experience & Engagement
• Performance, Development & Career Pathing
• Compensation & Total Rewards
• Leadership Development & Succession
• People Technology & Data
• Culture, Values & Change Leadership

Key Responsibilities:

Talent Strategy & Executive Partnership

• Define and execute a multi-year talent strategy aligned to company growth, delivery models, and financial goals.
• Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO and executive team on workforce risks, tradeoffs, and opportunities.
• Translate business strategy into talent decisions that support scalability, margin, and client satisfaction.

Resourcing, Workforce Planning & Delivery Alignment

• Set and lead strategic end-to-end resourcing model — from demand forecasting through deployment.
• Partner with Delivery, Sales, and Finance to align pipeline, capacity, and hiring decisions.
• Introduce discipline and visibility to bench management, utilization, and hire-ahead strategies.
• Ensure talent decisions support client delivery excellence, not just headcount growth.

Recruiting & Talent Attraction

• Build and scale a best-in-class talent attraction function capable of supporting rapid growth across roles, regions, and time zones.
• Lead business planning with long term capability needs, shifting the organization from reactive, just-in-time hiring to proactive, planned talent attraction.
• Position the company as the employer of choice in a competitive technical market through a developed employer brand and candidate experience.

HR Operations & Global People Infrastructure

• Oversee all HR operations across multiple states and countries, ensuring compliance, consistency, and scalability.
• Set an employee relations and policy framework that enables performance management and compliance across a distributed workforce.
• Scale talent systems and processes that support remote, global teams while maintaining clarity and fairness.

Talent Experience, Culture & Engagement

• Design a cohesive talent experience across the employee lifecycle — from onboarding through growth and retention – that can scale across multiple locations.
• Strengthen culture in a remote hybrid and distributed fast-growing organization.
• Lead engagement, listening, and action planning efforts that result in real change.

Performance, Development & Leadership

• Design and scale performance management systems that enable a high performance team, aligning individual and team outcomes with overall company strategy.
• Establish and develop clear career frameworks and development pathways that support retention and internal mobility.
• Own leadership development and succession planning ensuring organizational readiness for a scaling organization.

Compensation, Rewards & Equity

• Own compensation strategy, leveling, and pay practices across geographies.
• Ensure total rewards programs are competitive, equitable, and aligned with business priorities.
• Partner closely with Finance on cost modeling and workforce economics.

People Data, Systems & Insight

• Lead people analytics and technology strategy (ATS, HRIS, performance tools).
• Bring clear, actionable insights to leadership — not just reports.
• Use data to inform decisions, anticipate risks, and drive continuous improvement.

Candidate Qualifications:

Experience & Background:

• Degree in Human Resources, Business or a related field.
• 15+ years in Talent / HR leadership with senior executive responsibility.
• Proven experience supporting multi-state and international and fully remote workforces.
• Strong understanding of employment law, compliance, and global people operations.
• Experience with scaling global talent strategies.
• Experience partnering closely with Delivery, Sales, and Finance leaders.
• Prior experience in client delivery environments is strongly preferred.
• Technically savvy, including experience with communications systems such (ex. Slack and SharePoint).
• Excellent leadership, coaching, and communication skills.

You are someone who:

• Is a business leader first, with deep talent expertise.
• Have led end-to-end talent and HR functions at scale, ideally in consulting, professional services, or project-based delivery environments.
• Understand how workforce decisions directly impact delivery quality, utilization, and margin.
• Are comfortable operating across ambiguity, growth, and complexity — including global, remote teams.
• Can build systems from scratch while stabilizing what exists.
• Influence senior leaders with credibility, data, and calm judgment.
• Balance empathy with accountability and clarity.
• Is comfortable with up to 25% travel to our various office hubs.

Company Overview

Robots & Pencils is a digital innovation consulting firm that partners with organizations to solve meaningful, complex problems through technology, design, and engineering. We move fast, work at the edge of what’s possible, and rely on exceptional people to deliver for our clients.

As we continue to scale, we’re ready to move from a reactive, just-in-time hiring model to a predictable, strategic, and business-aligned resourcing function — and this role will lead that transformation.

Position Overview

This is a build-and-lead role.

Today, recruiting and resourcing are largely reactive — driven by urgent needs, shifting priorities, and limited forecasting. That approach has helped us move quickly, but it’s no longer sustainable for where we’re headed.

We’re looking for a senior leader who can design and implement a best-in-class resourcing and recruiting function — one that brings clarity, discipline, and foresight while still supporting a fast-moving consulting business.

Reporting to the VP of People & Talent, and leading a team of 5+ professionals at various levels, you’ll establish the strategy, operating model, and standards for how we plan, hire, and deploy talent — while also rolling up your sleeves to stabilize execution in the near term.

Key Responsibilities:

Build the Resourcing & Recruiting Operating Model

• Design and implement an end-to-end resourcing and recruiting model that moves the organization from reactive to planned and predictable.
• Introduce structure, prioritization, and decision frameworks to replace ad-hoc, just-in-time hiring.
• Establish clear roles, ownership, and expectations across recruiting, hiring managers, and business leaders.
• Build a cohesive resourcing and recruiting model that is tightly integrated and complementary to the employee lifecycle, ultimately supporting smooth talent deployment.

Strategic Workforce & Capacity Planning

• Partner with Delivery, Sales, and Finance to forecast talent needs based on pipeline, client demand, and delivery capacity.
• Translate business demand into realistic hiring plans that balance speed, quality, and cost.
• Help leadership navigate bench vs. hire-ahead tradeoffs with data and insight.

Recruiting Excellence & Consistency

• Design and establish a standardized recruiting processes, tools, and hiring practices across the organization.
• Improve quality of hire, time-to-fill, and candidate experience — without burning out the team.
• Ensure recruiting practices scale effectively across technical, consulting, and professional roles.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, coach, and develop the recruiting and resourcing team through change and a rapidly change environment.
• Set clear priorities and expectations in an environment that has historically been urgent and fragmented.
• Build confidence and capability within the team to act as strategic partners, not order-takers.
• Define standardized operating practice that ensure consistent and effective delivery regardless of the area of the business being served.

Hiring Manager Partnership

• Reset expectations with hiring leaders around what great recruiting looks like — and what it requires.
• Provide clarity on timelines, tradeoffs, and market realities.
• Act as a trusted advisor who brings calm, data, and judgment into high-pressure hiring decisions.

Data, Metrics & Visibility

• Define and track meaningful recruiting and resourcing metrics (capacity, demand, time to fill, pipeline health, quality of hire).
• Improve visibility so leaders can make informed decisions rather than reacting to surprises.
• Translate data into insight-driven narratives that drive continuous improvement — not just report on it.

Change Leadership

• Lead the organization through a mindset shift from urgency-driven hiring to thoughtful planning.
• Bring credibility, clarity, and empathy to change — acknowledging what’s worked while building what’s needed next.

Candidate Qualifications:

Experience & Background:

• 10+ years in talent acquisition and/or resourcing in a consulting, professional services, delivery-based or similar environment, with progressive leadership responsibility.
• Proven experience leading teams through change.
• Strong understanding of consulting or project-based delivery models.
• Deep knowledge of recruiting markets for technical, professional and delivery roles.
• Technically savvy, including experience with communications systems such (ex. Slack and SharePoint).
• Excellent leadership, coaching, and communication skills.
• Willingness and ability to jump in on recruiting assignments if needed.

You are someone who:

• Has built or significantly transformed a recruiting and resourcing function before — ideally in consulting, professional services, or a delivery-based environment.
• Is comfortable stepping into ambiguity and creating order without over-engineering.
• Can balance strategy with hands-on execution, especially in the early phases.
• Knows how to influence senior leaders, reset expectations, and say “not yet” or “not like this” when needed.
• Uses data to inform decisions but understands the human dynamics of hiring and delivery.
• Leads with calm, credibility, and pragmatism — especially when things are messy.
• Proactively anticipate business needs by deeply understanding company strategy and translating it into forward-looking talent and resourcing plans.

Position Summary

We are seeking a driven and technically proficient Outside Sales Representative to drive revenue growth by developing new OEM and distributor accounts while expanding business with existing customers across an assigned territory. This role is responsible for selling a comprehensive product line including standard hex socket screws, set screws, dowel pins, and custom cold-formed and precision machined contract parts. The Outside Sales Representative will position product quality, high fill rates, and technical expertise competitively within the marketplace. This role works closely with the National Sales Manager, Inside Sales team, Plant Manager, Tooling Engineers, and Production Supervisors to deliver tailored solutions that win and retain business.

Primary Responsibilities

Business Development & Account Management

• Prospect, develop, and close new OEM and distributor accounts within the assigned territory
• Expand market share within existing accounts by identifying and securing additional opportunities
• Conduct on-site product demonstrations and technical presentations
• Partner with distributors to convert competitor accounts

Technical Sales & Quoting

• Prepare competitive price quotes and bids based on material costs, labor, tooling, and production schedules
• Evaluate manufacturing methods, materials, tooling, and quality requirements to determine feasibility for custom or special parts
• Submit bids with accurate delivery timelines
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to confirm manufacturing capabilities for custom work

Customer Relationship Management

• Maintain detailed records of account activity, opportunities, and customer interactions
• Ensure customer satisfaction through proactive communication and timely issue resolution
• Provide territory updates, competitive insights, and project opportunities to the National Sales Manager
• Address customer concerns with urgency and professionalism

Company Representation

• Represent the organization at industry trade shows and trade association events
• Participate in sales and operations planning meetings
• Contribute to process improvements within Inside Sales to enhance efficiency and customer service
• Complete special assignments to support order handling and overall customer success

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in engineering, business, or related field — or equivalent industry experience
• 5+ years of outside sales experience in industrial manufacturing, fasteners, or distribution
• Working knowledge of fastener specifications, threads, materials, and grades
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and comfort learning internal systems
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documents
• Experience using micrometers, calipers, and other precision measuring instruments
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Willingness to travel within assigned territory (up to 60–75%)

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business
• Experience selling socket head cap screws or related fastener products
• Familiarity with cold heading, screw machining, or CNC manufacturing processes
• Experience with AutoCAD or similar technical software
• Existing relationships with OEM purchasing contacts or fastener distributors

Key Competencies

• Strong negotiation and closing skills
• Ability to translate technical specifications into clear customer value propositions
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage a territory independently
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Analytical problem-solver with the ability to collect data, establish facts, and drive solutions

Commission:

• 5–10% on net new business
• 2–4% on existing account growth

Additional Benefits:

• Monthly car allowance
• Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) with 4% company match and 4% employer contribution
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Continuing education and trade association participation

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.