4front Engineered Solutions Inc Jobs in Usa

Crown Equipment Corporation is one of the world’s largest material handling companies, with a reputation for award-winning product design, advanced engineering and technology, and superior after-sale service. Crown produces and sells a broad range of forklifts, batteries, chargers, automation and fleet management technologies that are revolutionizing the material-handling industry.

Job Responsibilities:

Lead the development, implementation, and performance of CAE, Simulation, FEA, Stability, and Structural Analysis tools that support validation of new and existing vehicles, systems, and components. Manage a team of engineers, guide technical decision‑making, and contribute directly to engineering solutions when needed. Reports to the Director or Senior Manager of Component Development.

• Product and Technology Champion - Lead development of new products and structural systems, approving technical solutions and driving innovation. Identify emerging technologies and competitive trends; recommend product, process, and tool improvements. Support Current Product Engineering, Service, Sales, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Quality, and Product Safety on issues related to masts, attachments, durability, and stability. Conduct product reviews to ensure competitive, innovative designs move to production.
• Project Planning, Supervision and Technical Review - Ensure engineering work meets product goals, industry standards, and sound engineering practices. Review and approve test results and production releases. Support budgeting, resource planning, and personnel decisions (hiring/termination).
• Employee Development - Perform duties such as creating/revising job descriptions, conducting Talent Development discussion sessions, rating performance, establishing/tracking goals and assisting in the completion of annual wage reviews. Responsible for coaching, motivating, mentoring, and developing direct reports to successfully take on additional responsibilities.
• Leadership and Communication - Ensure teams meet product, cost, and schedule targets. Collaborate with department leaders to resolve design direction, priorities, and resource needs. Communicate project and departmental updates to management via written and oral presentations. Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related
• 16 years of product development experience, including mechanical design experience, project management, and supervision
• Skilled in finite element analysis (FEA), computer aided design (CAD), 3-D modeling, and simulation software; preferably Nastran, FEMAP, Simcenter, and NX CAD
• Good written, verbal, analytical, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to travel occasionally with overnight stays (0-5%)
• Valid driver license and reliable transportation to travel locally between company locations during scheduled workday
• Ability to learn operation of lift trucks
• Per 8-hour shift. Sit 8 hours and stand 0 hours. Both typical and non-typical office environment (low to moderate noise level, low exposure to hot/cold temperatures, dust, fumes, and vibrations). Regular interaction with others and performs a degree of independent work. Physical and mental demands are akin to the majority of office positions with prolonged periods of sitting and prolonged use of a computer/keyboard. Infrequent lifting, walking, and climbing stairs. Occasional use of office equipment (copiers, printers, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of the product series in lift truck design, industrial design and ergonomics

Work Authorization:

Indefinite U.S. work authorized individuals only. Individuals with temporary visas are ineligible. Sponsorship for work authorization, now or in the future, is unavailable.

No agency calls please.

Compensation and Benefits:

Crown offers an excellent wage and benefits package for full-time employees including Health/Dental/Vision/Prescription Drug Plan, Flexible Benefits Plan, 401K Retirement Savings Plan, Life and Disability Benefits, Paid Parental Leave, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Tuition Reimbursement, and much more.

EOE Veterans/Disabilities

Location: Remote: Reside close to (Exton, PA)

Portfolio: Allen‑Sherman‑Hoff (ASH) Engineered Material‑Handling Systems (ANDRITZ)

About the Role

Allen‑Sherman‑Hoff (ASH), an ANDRITZ business, delivers engineered material‑handling systems that support power generation, biomass, and pulp & paper facilities operating in demanding, continuous‑run environments. Although ASH is technically an OEM, we operate far more like an A&E/EPC engineering firm: we deliver system‑level engineered solutions, integrating ASH proprietary equipment with structural, mechanical, electrical, and quality requirements to meet strict performance expectations.

We are seeking a Project Manager with power, energy, utilities, or EPC/A&E engineered‑systems project experience, someone who has led large, customer‑facing technical projects through engineering, fabrication, manufacturing, quality, and site support.

If your background is in internal manufacturing operations, IT/telecom deployments, or continuous improvement, this role is not a match. We need a PM who understands industrial plant environments, engineered equipment, and the rigor of technical project delivery.

What You Will Do

Lead Full Lifecycle Execution (Sales Handover → Final Turnover)

• Own the delivery of engineered ASH material‑handling systems across power, biomass, and pulp & paper facilities.
• Drive engineering, drafting, and calculation packages to meet scope, schedule, and contractual requirements.
• Coordinate and unblock fabrication/manufacturing, ensuring manufacturability and compliance.
• Manage supplier RFQs, subcontractor performance, expediting, and logistics.

Quality & Technical Documentation Leadership

• Manage ITPs, weld maps, NDE requirements, pressure tests, dimensional checks, and documentation packages essential to engineered‑equipment delivery.
• Validate compliance to ASME/AWS, customer specifications, and ASH quality standards.

Schedule, Cost, and Risk Management

• Maintain schedule baselines using Primavera P6.
• Oversee cost performance, margin drivers, change control, and contract compliance.
• Identify and mitigate technical and execution risks early.

Customer‑Facing Project Leadership

• Serve as the primary interface between the customer and ANDRITZ technical teams.
• Prepare and deliver technical and commercial progress reports.
• Support site activities (FAT, readiness reviews, installation coordination, commissioning support).

What You Bring

Required

• Experience in A&E/EPC, power generation, utilities, or industrial engineered‑systems delivery.
• (Examples: material handling, conveying systems, rotating equipment, mechanical process systems, boiler/balance‑of‑plant equipment).
• Proven ability to lead engineering‑heavy, customer‑facing projects with strict contractual and QA requirements.
• Hands‑on coordination with engineering, fabrication, manufacturing, quality, suppliers, and field service.
• Experience managing ITPs, weld maps, NDE, pressure tests, QA documentation, and technical turnover packages.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and Oracle or similar ERP.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Construction Management OR 5+ years of relevant engineered‑systems PM experience.

Preferred

• Power plant, utilities, biomass, or pulp & paper industry experience.
• Background in ash handling, bulk material handling, or mechanical systems integration.
• PMP or CAPM certification.
• Experience with retrofit, outage, upgrade, or brownfield scopes.

Work Model

• Remote with periodic travel to Exton, PA, fabrication shops, and customer facilities for inspections, FATs, readiness reviews, and site support.
• Travel expected but varies by project phase.

Why This Role Matters

Your work directly affects the reliability, uptime, and environmental performance of major industrial facilities. When you execute well, a power plant runs cleaner, a pulp mill avoids downtime, and a customer sees ASH as a trusted engineering partner. This is real engineering impact, not back‑office project tracking.

*All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected characteristics.

We're seeking a knowledgeable and detail-oriented Heat Treat Process Engineering Supervisor to lead and support all aspects of the heat treatment operations with a focus on quality, compliance, and continuous improvement.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Heat Treat Process Engineering Supervisor serves as a technical expert responsible for ensuring the proper thermal processing of materials to meet metallurgical and production requirements meeting all CQI-9 requirements. This role includes overseeing furnace operations, audits, documentation, process control, equipment maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have strong metallurgical knowledge, heat treat process experience, the ability to troubleshoot equipment and process issues, and the ability to manage compliance in a dynamic manufacturing environment. This role has direct supervisory responsibility for Lab Technicians, including scheduling, performance management, training, and ensuring compliance with laboratory testing standards and metallurgical validation requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES (Complete):

• Oversee and manage daily heat treat operations including carburizing, hardening, tempering, and stress relieving
• Ensure compliance with AIAG CQI-9: Heat Treat System Assessment (HTSA) and other applicable standards
• Implement and maintain heat treat process control plans per AIAG guidelines
• Conduct and lead CQI-9 self-assessments, audits, and ensure closure of gaps and non-conformances
• Ensure proper setup, calibration, and operation of furnaces and quench systems
• Monitor thermal cycles and maintain control charts, pyrometry data, and process records per CQI-9
• Support system accuracy tests (SAT), temperature uniformity surveys (TUS), and instrumentation calibration activities
• Ensure all documentation meets internal and customer-specific AIAG compliance requirements
• Collaborate with Engineering, Maintenance, and Quality to address process improvements and problem-solving
• Perform metallurgical inspections including hardness testing and microstructure verification
• Provide technical guidance to operators and maintenance personnel on best practices
• Develop and optimize heat treat process parameters including atmosphere control, quench severity, and thermal cycle design to meet metallurgical and dimensional requirements
• Atmosphere verification (Carbon Potential, Dew Point, etc.)
• Distortion Mitigation Strategy
• Develop, implement, and maintain training programs to ensure team competency on heat treat systems and compliance
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action efforts for heat treat-related non-conformities
• Utilize Lean Six Sigma principles to drive cost reduction, efficiency, and quality improvements
• Maintain proper traceability and process documentation for internal and external audits
• Provide technical direction for furnace troubleshooting, repair validation, and upgrade initiatives in coordination with Maintenance
• Perform other duties as assigned or required in support of production and quality goals
• Directly supervise Lab Technicians, including daily work assignments and workload balancing
• Approve timecards, PTO, and manage attendance
• Perform other duties as assigned or required in support of production and quality goals

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Action oriented: Demonstrates ownership in solving process and compliance issues
• Self-Motivated: Demonstrates ability to take initiative and drive to achieve results. Proactively drives conformance with CQI-9 requirements and continuous improvement
• Accountability: Demonstrates ability to take responsibility and maintains sense of ownership and follow through on commitments. Sets high standards of performance.
• Communication: Demonstrates ability to convey and distribute information effectively and encompass strong speaking, presentation, written and listening skills. Ability to create an environment for open communication, and communicates clearly across departments regarding heat treat and compliance status
• Teamwork: Demonstrates ability to work well with others to accomplish common goals and build a positive climate and trusting relationships within teams.
• Leadership: Demonstrates ability to give direction, motivate, manage and reward performance, provide constructive feedback and foster individual professional development. Trains and guides operators to follow standard operating procedures and compliance guidelines
• Reliability: Demonstrates dependability, accountability and trust. Follows processes and meets commitments. Delivers consistent process performance and regulatory documentation
• Decision-making: Demonstrates ability to discover opportunities in challenges, seek profit and sustainable growth, make courageous while sound decisions and demonstrate a good business understanding. Applies analytical skills and CQI-9 knowledge to make data-driven decisions

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Thorough understanding of heat treatment principles, metallurgy, and thermal processing equipment
• Working knowledge of CQI-9 audits, checklists, gap closures, and AIAG documentation practices
• Familiarity with control system troubleshooting, PLCs, HMIs, and data logging
• Ability to supervise, mentor, and train heat treat personnel on compliance, safety, and process controls
• Skilled in conducting microstructure analysis and hardness testing to validate process results
• Strong organizational and record-keeping skills for always maintaining audit-readiness
• Proficiency in Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and Continuous Improvement
• Physically capable of working in a high-temperature, industrial environment
• Commitment to upholding process integrity and product conformance to specification

WORKING ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

• Work involves exposure to high-temperature equipment, hot surfaces, and industrial environments. May encounter fumes, noise, and moving machinery. Personal protective equipment (PPE), including heat-resistant gloves, face protection, and hearing protection, is required. Occasional exposure to quenchants, chemicals, and elevated platforms is expected. Safety training and environmental awareness are critical components of the role.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

• This role has direct supervisory responsibilities.

The demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical, Materials, Metallurgical, or Manufacturing Engineering required.
• Materials Science or Metallurgical Engineering preferred
• 7+ years of hands-on heat treat or metallurgical experience, preferably in automotive or aerospace manufacturing
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of CQI-9 Heat Treat System Assessment requirements
• Familiarity with AIAG standards and automotive core tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA)
• Experience conducting and documenting SAT, TUS, and other pyrometry-related activities
• Experience operating batch and continuous furnaces, quench systems, and thermal processing equipment
• Demonstrates ability to directly supervise lab personnel including assigning work, evaluating performance, managing corrective actions, and developing team capabilities.
• Creates accountability, enforces standards, and drives measurable performance improvements.
• Proficient in hardness testing, blueprint reading, GD&T, and metallurgical inspection techniques
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office and plant data collection systems
• Excellent troubleshooting, documentation, and analytical skills
• Commitment to safety, quality, and environmental standards
• Ability to lead and train team members on technical and compliance-related topics
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and prioritize effectively

Compensation details: 96 Yearly Salary

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Sterling Engineering is partnering with a well-established manufacturing organization to identify a Design Engineering Manager to lead a multi-site engineering team. This is a high-impact leadership role focused on strengthening team engagement, driving technical excellence, and improving design and development processes across multiple locations.

Responsibilities:

• Lead, manage, and provide hands-on support to a large engineering team across multiple states in the Midwest
• Provide strong, visible leadership with a focus on team engagement, accountability, and performance
• Drive technical direction across product design, tooling, and machine design initiatives
• Increase visibility and support across remote teams to ensure alignment and consistency
• Partner cross-functionally with operations, quality, and leadership teams
• Troubleshoot complex design and engineering challenges and drive continuous improvement
• Establish and improve design processes, standards, and best practices
• Travel regularly to support team collaboration, performance, and project execution

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of engineering experience with a strong background in design and troubleshooting
• Proven leadership experience managing engineering teams (multi-site experience preferred)
• Strong managerial skills with the ability to lead, develop, and engage teams across locations
• Expertise in SolidWorks and mechanical design of products, tooling, or machinery
• Experience with packaging design, preferably within thermoforming, is highly preferred
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to drive technical solutions
• Experience in the medical device or food industry design is a plus
• Willingness to travel 25–30%

Pay range and compensation package

• Compensation: $170k-$200k
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, PTO, Holiday Pay, Retirement, Life Insurance, and many more….

Our client is seeking a driven and technically strong Electrical Engineering Manager to lead and develop a high-performing electrical engineering team within a growing MEP engineering firm. This organization is known for its commitment to design excellence, strong client relationships, and intentional investment in leadership development.

You will join a firm that values collaboration, mentorship, and accountability - where culture is not just talked about, but actively built. This is an opportunity to step into a leadership role that allows you to shape a team, influence project outcomes, and contribute to impactful commercial, healthcare, hospitality, and mission critical projects both locally and nationally.

This role blends people leadership with hands-on technical execution, overseeing team performance, design quality, client relationships, and overall project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of electrical engineers and designers
• Manage workload, assign projects strategically, and ensure deadlines are consistently met
• Serve as technical lead overseeing lighting, power distribution, emergency systems, fire alarm, and security design
• Ensure code compliance, technical accuracy, and quality across all deliverables
• Oversee BIM/Revit coordination through all project phases (SD → CD)
• Support construction administration (site visits, shop drawing review, punch lists)
• Maintain strong client relationships and act as a trusted advisor
• Partner with leadership on hiring, onboarding, performance management, and department growth
• Keep projects aligned with scope, budget, and contractual commitments

Qualifications

• 10+ years of electrical design experience in a consulting environment
• 7+ years leading and coordinating engineering teams
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) required
• Strong commercial project background (aviation, healthcare, higher ed, hospitality, government preferred)
• Experience with design-build and design-bid-build delivery
• Advanced knowledge of electrical codes and regulatory requirements
• Revit MEP proficiency
• Strong client-facing presence and communication skills
• Proven ability to mentor engineers and manage performance
• Experience managing budgets and driving value engineering solutions

Compensation and Benefits

• $175,000–$185,000 depending on experience
• Hybrid schedule (3 days in office, 2 remote)
• Flexible Time Off
• Medical, dental, vision, 401k match

As part of its commitment to investing in its people, the company offers a comprehensive benefits package that supports health, financial security, professional development, and overall well-being.

Position Description

The client is hiring a Project Manager for our Combat Mission Systems (CMS) business in Temple, TX. The Project Manager will be responsible for supporting the Bradley A4E1 program management team, by managing vehicle and hardware deliveries on time and within budget. This position is full-time onsite at our facility in Temple, TX and reports to the Bradley A4E1 Program Manager. Location/Schedule/Travel: • This role is fulltime onsite in Temple, TX • The role works a 9/80 schedule where you will have every other Friday off • There may be up to 20% travel This Project Manager is accountable for all on-site program activities of the US Army Bradley post production integration efforts, including the following: Supporting the program to achieve cost/profitability, schedule, and technical performance objectives with a high level of customer satisfaction Establishing program direction and indirect management for the matrixed team executing the scope (Engineering, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Contracts, Finance and/or others) Effectively managing and integrating program complexities including multiple production elements Proactively planning for activities on the current contract. Actively and effectively managing risks and opportunities. Making timely and ethical decisions with sound judgment while complying with the contract, policies and procedures. Continuously improving project performance including capturing, evaluating, and applying lessons learned. Effectively presenting project status and proposals to the program team and Senior Management Developing program/project plans specifying goals, staffing, scheduling, identification of risks, contingency plans, and allocation of available resources Leading and inspiring diverse teams in a high tempo environment spanning multiple sites including industry partners and suppliers. The Project Manager will: Lead and utilize a team of indirect reports to work across functional lines to meet the program objectives and deliverables Work with peers to maintain a program schedule that consolidates multiple projects across contracts. Manage the flow of vehicles and hardware into the facility to support the on-time delivery of contract deliverables. Present project status at program and technical reviews with customers with various levels of the Systems organization. Act as primary point of contact between Client and the customer, suppliers, and key customer stakeholders; this includes working across time zones Make decisions to deliver cost-effective solutions to the company and ensure assigned projects meet financial commitments for orders, sales, profit, and cash, while managing to an appropriate level of risk Identify and assess performance gaps to customer expectations or program objectives, develop and initiate improvement plans to close the gaps, and utilize metrics to verify performance to plan Responsible for completion of deliverables and on-time delivery

Skills Required

-Bachelor's Degree and 6 years of experience -Communicate effectively both orally and in writing -Ability to manage and report project schedules and budgets -Ability to represent the team and deliver status reports to internal and external leadership -Microsoft Office proficient -Ability to prioritize and multitask -Excellent organizational and follow through skills -Detail oriented -Adapt to high volume workload

Skills Preferred

-Master Degree and 7 years of experience -A certification in Project Management from an industry-recognized organization such as the Project Management Institute (PMI), Project Management Professional (PMP), and/or Program Management Professional (PgMP) -Earned Value Management experience

Experience Required

-Experience with project planning, execution, monitoring, and controlling processes

Experience Preferred

Education Required

Bachelor's Degree and 6 years of experience

Education Preferred

Master Degree and 7 years of experience

Qualifications:

• HS Diploma / GED
• Familiarity with engineering drawings, hand sketches and rough layouts
• Experience with fabrication, assembly, disassembly, & test of motors, components & assemblies
• Experiencewith: Welding, prototyping of sample parts on lathes, drill presses, vertical mills; all non-CNC
• Highly desirable: 3-phase 480V motors, gearmotors, large hatches, and cycle testing of actuator handles
• Experience assisting with Facilities & Maintenance assistance on internal projects, repairs, and improvements involving air lines, power, inventory & shipping equipment, plant offices and shipping yard
• Must have solid MS Office Skills and Computer skills

Responsibilities:

• Assist in mechanical fabrication and modification of prototype and sample parts
• Mechanical assembly and disassembly of parts, helping to define and set up testing.
• Basic Machining on prototype and sample parts on lathes, drill presses, vertical mills
• Maintenance, service and repair of shop equipment and forklifts
• Assist test engineer with assembly & disassembly of test units. Assist in root cause analysis and
• documentation of dynamometer tests on speed reducers and induction motors (

Director of Engineering – PLM & Data Governance

Location – Evansville, IN

The Director of Engineering – PLM & Data Governance is responsible for the strategy, architecture, governance, and operational reliability of the organization’s digital engineering ecosystem. This role oversees Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), CAD configuration management, and engineering data infrastructure.

This leader ensures that engineering artifacts such as CAD models, bills of materials, specifications, requirements, revisions, and engineering change records are accurate, secure, compliant, and accessible across the organization. The role also supports the development of a consistent digital thread connecting product development, manufacturing, and lifecycle support.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering Systems Ownership

• Provide strategic direction and lifecycle management for PLM, CAD configuration management, and related engineering platforms.
• Define system architecture, configuration standards, lifecycle schemes, and long-term system roadmaps.
• Ensure system reliability, scalability, security, and performance.

Data Governance Leadership

• Establish policies, standards, and controls for engineering and product data.
• Define naming conventions, metadata structures, and data ownership models.
• Ensure regulatory compliance, traceability, and audit readiness.
• Lead master data governance efforts for product-related information.

Digital Thread Integration

• Drive integration between PLM and enterprise systems such as ERP, MES, QMS, analytics platforms, and other business systems.
• Ensure accurate and automated transfer of key product data including:
• Bills of Materials (BOMs)
• Item master data
• Revisions
• Engineering change information
• Enable visibility into engineering utilization and product lifecycle performance.

Change and Configuration Management

• Standardize and automate engineering change workflows including ECR, ECO, ECN, and deviation processes.
• Establish structured and configurable BOM management practices.
• Maintain synchronization between Engineering BOM (EBOM) and Manufacturing BOM (MBOM).
• Implement centralized configuration rules and variant management.
• Ensure automated workflow notifications and task assignments for stakeholders.

Team Leadership and Organizational Development

• Lead and develop the data management team, including PLM administrators, data engineers, and system architects.
• Coordinate activities across distributed or global teams.
• Establish clear process ownership and accountability across engineering data domains.
• Strengthen capabilities in systems administration, governance, and analytics.

Continuous Improvement and Modernization

• Identify opportunities for system enhancements, automation, and workflow improvements.
• Lead multi-year initiatives including:
• PLM platform upgrades
• ERP integrations
• Data governance programs
• Enterprise system integrations
• Reduce manual work, rework, and data errors through process and system improvements.

Training and Capability Development

• Define and standardize training approaches for engineering systems and data management processes.
• Develop documentation and knowledge transfer practices to support system adoption and long-term sustainability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field
• 10+ years of experience in PLM, engineering systems, or product data management leadership roles
• Experience administering and managing PLM platforms (Autodesk Vault Professional preferred)
• Strong understanding of CAD data management, BOM structures (EBOM and MBOM), and engineering change processes
• Experience integrating PLM with ERP or other enterprise systems
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing technical teams, including distributed or global teams
• Experience establishing data governance standards and improving engineering data systems and processes

Job Title: Engineering Technician (Machine Shop & Fabrication)

Location: West Columbia, SC

Hire Type: Contract to Hire | Full time

Schedule: Mon-Fri 7a-3:30p

Pay Rate: $27/hr

Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401k, PTO

Position Summary

Sterling is seeking a highly skilled Engineering Technician with strong machining, fabrication, and design experience to join our team. This role will support engineering and production initiatives by designing, fabricating, and modifying components, fixtures, and tooling in a machine shop environment. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with extensive hands-on experience in tool and die making, manual machining, and fabrication, capable of working independently while maintaining a strong commitment to safety and quality.

This role will initially be hired as an Engineering Technician III, with the opportunity for promotion to Engineering Technician IV upon transition to a core employee.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, fabricate, and modify tools, fixtures, and custom components to support engineering and production operations.
• Operate and maintain manual machining equipment, including manual lathes, manual mills, and other machine shop tools.
• Perform tool and die making, precision machining, and fabrication work based on engineering drawings and specifications.
• Utilize 3D modeling software to support design, prototyping, and process improvements.
• Develop and edit CNC programs using MasterCam when required to support machining operations.
• Create and present technical documentation, process updates, and project summaries using PowerPoint and Excel.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to design, troubleshoot, and improve mechanical systems, tooling, and fabrication processes.
• Ensure work is performed independently, safely, and in accordance with machine shop best practices and safety standards.
• Maintain a clean and organized machine shop environment and ensure equipment is properly maintained.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a machine shop, tool and die, fabrication, or precision machining environment.
• Associate’s degree or technical certification in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Machining, Tool & Die, or related field.
• Experience supporting engineering prototyping, R&D, or manufacturing process development.
• Experience working in high-precision or prototype fabrication environments.
• Extensive experience operating manual lathes, manual mills, and other machine shop equipment.
• Strong background in tool and die making and custom fabrication.
• Experience using 3D modeling software for mechanical design or component development.
• Proficiency with MasterCam for CNC programming or machining support.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications.
• Proven ability to work independently, troubleshoot problems, and manage projects with minimal supervision.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and machine shop best practices.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

*At Securian Financial the internal position title is Infrastructure Dir."

Mission

"To lead the engineering discipline that ensures Securian's technology platforms and cloud services are built and operated with uncompromising resilience, performance, and quality. This role drives the design and automation of fault-tolerant, high-availability architectures across AWS, Azure, and GCP-ensuring the enterprise meets resiliency, scalability, and efficiency expectations at every layer of technology."

Positioning

The Director of Resilience Engineering and Quality Leader is both a strategic peer and technical counterpart to the Infrastructure & Reliability Engineering Leader.

This role provides bench depth and succession coverage for REO's most technically complex domains while driving innovation in reliability, resilience, and performance practices.

• Strategic influence: Shapes cloud reliability, quality engineering, and resilience strategy across REO and Architecture domains.

• Operational authority: Leads Sr. Managers and Managers who own the execution of quality, resilience, and performance engineering capabilities.

• Enterprise collaboration: Works hand-in-hand with Technology, Solution, Business, Data, and Enterprise Architects to embed reliability and resilience as core architecture principles.

Scope of Accountability

Resilience Engineering & Cloud Reliability

• Architect and validate fault-tolerant, regionally resilient architectures across AWS, Azure, and GCP.

• Own resilience automation, chaos testing, and IaC-based recovery validation.

• Lead cross-cloud reliability design reviews and failure-mode analyses for critical systems.

Quality Engineering & Continuous Testing

• Define enterprise-wide quality engineering strategy integrated into CI/CD pipelines.

• Drive automation-first testing (functional, non-functional, performance, resilience).

• Embed observability-driven quality validation and contract testing across services.

Performance, Capacity & Efficiency Engineering

• Oversee predictive capacity planning, scaling automation, and cost/efficiency optimization (FinOps/GreenOps).

• Partner with Platform & Infrastructure teams to tune performance across application and platform layers.

• Measure and report on performance SLIs/SLAs aligned to REO's Reliability Metrics framework.

Cross-Domain Architecture Collaboration

• Partner with Enterprise Architects to codify resilience and reliability standards in technology blueprints.

• Collaborate with Technology & Solution Architects to design service reliability into delivery architectures.

• Engage Data Architects for data resilience, replication, and pipeline reliability.

• Work with Business Architects to align technical reliability goals with critical business outcomes.

Leadership & Talent Development

• Lead a team of Sr. Managers and Managers, fostering a high-performance, hands-on engineering culture.

• Build and mentor top-tier technical talent in cloud reliability, resilience, and quality automation.

• Partner with HR and REO Enablement to develop succession plans and technical competency frameworks.

Core Technical Competencies

• AWS (primary) - Multi-account design, HA architecture, region failover, resilience automation, Terraform/CDK/CloudFormation.

• Azure & GCP (secondary) - Compute, networking, and reliability constructs; hybrid cloud design and failover integration.

• Infrastructure as Code (IaC) - Deep proficiency in Terraform, policy-as-code (OPA/Conftest), drift detection, pipeline integration.

• Reliability & Chaos Engineering - AWS Fault Injection Simulator, Gremlin, steady-state hypothesis design.

• Observability & Quality Automation - OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, CloudWatch, K6, Gatling; CI/CD quality gates and dashboards.

• Performance Engineering - Load, stress, and soak testing automation; performance profiling and SLO alignment.

• Disaster Recovery Automation - Cross-region orchestration, IaC-driven DR runs, replication validation.

• FinOps/GreenOps - Cloud cost and efficiency automation, carbon-aware scaling policies.

Leadership Competencies

• Strategic Technical Leadership: Operates at the intersection of deep engineering and executive strategy.

• Multi-Domain Collaborator: Integrates reliability and resilience across architecture, operations, and business domains.

• Talent Multiplier: Develops and empowers senior managers, fostering engineering mastery and innovation.

• Credible Technical Authority: Trusted peer to Infrastructure & Reliability Engineering; capable of leading architecture reviews and executive briefings.

• Change Champion: Drives transformation of reliability practices across platforms, pipelines, and teams.

Qualifications & Experience

• 12+ years in cloud engineering, reliability, or platform leadership roles.

• 5+ years leading Sr. Managers/Managers in technical domains.

• Proven expertise across AWS, with working knowledge of Azure and GCP.

• Experience with multi-cloud governance, DR design, IaC at scale, and reliability automation.

• Strong understanding of observability, SRE principles, and REO/ITIL-aligned reliability frameworks.

• Certifications:

  • Required: AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional

  • Preferred: AWS DevOps Engineer, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Google Professional Cloud Architect

Success Metrics

• 99.9% availability maintained for Tier-1 workloads.

• 100% coverage of DR automation for Tier-1 services.

• 25% annual increase in automated quality/test coverage.

• 15% annual improvement in resource efficiency and cost performance.

• Documented resilience participation across all enterprise architecture blueprints.

• Positive "technical peer readiness" and succession rating from Head of REO.

Summary Value Proposition

This Director role blends deep AWS reliability engineering expertise, multi-cloud technical breadth, and leadership scale.

It ensures REO maintains both technical depth and leadership redundancy, and it strengthens the bridge between engineering execution and enterprise architecture alignment.

#LI-hybrid **This position will be in a hybrid working arrangement.**

Securian Financial believes in hybrid work as an integral part of our culture. Associates get the benefit of working both virtually and in our offices. If you're in a commutable distance (90 minutes), you'll join us 3 days each week in our offices to collaborate and build relationships. Our policy allows flexibility for the reality of business and personal schedules.

The estimated base pay range for this job is:

Pay may vary depending on job-related factors and individual experience, skills, knowledge, etc. More information on base pay and incentive pay (if applicable) can be discussed with a member of the Securian Financial Talent Acquisition team.

Be you. With us. At Securian Financial, we understand that attracting top talent means offering more than just a job - it means providing a rewarding and fulfilling career. As a valued member of our high-performing team, we want you to connect with your work, your relationships and your community. Enjoy our comprehensive range of benefits designed to enhance your professional growth, well-being and work-life balance, including the advantages listed here:

Paid time off:

• We want you to take time off for what matters most to you. Our PTO program provides flexibility for associates to take meaningful time away from work to relax, recharge and spend time doing what's important to them. And Securian Financial rewards associates for their service by providing additional PTO the longer you stay at Securian.

• Leave programs: Securian's flexible leave programs allow time off from work for parental leave, caregiver leave for family members, bereavement and military leave.

• Holidays: Securian provides nine company paid holidays.

Company-funded pension plan and a 401(k) retirement plan: Share in the success of our company. Securian's 401(k) company contribution is tied to our performance up to 10 percent of eligible earnings, with a target of 5 percent. The amount is based on company results compared to goals related to earnings, sales and service.

Health insurance: From the first day of employment, associates and their eligible family members - including spouses, domestic partners and children - are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage.

Volunteer time: We know the importance of community. Through company-sponsored events, volunteer paid time off, a dollar-for-dollar matching gift program and more, we encourage you to support organizations important to you.

Associate Resource Groups: Build connections, be yourself and develop meaningful relationships at work through associate-led ARGs. Dedicated groups focus on a variety of interests and affinities, including:

• Mental Wellness and Disability

• Pride at Securian Financial

• Securian Young Professionals Network

• Securian Multicultural Network

• Securian Women and Allies Network

• Servicemember Associate Resource Group

For more information regarding Securian's benefits, please review our Benefits page.

This information is not intended to explain all the provisions of coverage available under these plans. In all cases, the plan document dictates coverage and provisions.

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