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Product Development Associate | French Connection
G-III Apparel Group
New York City Metropolitan Area (On-site)
Success Profile:
The Product Development Associate works closely with the design team to develop seasonal collections through fabric/trim and sample management. They will work closely with mills to manage and track fabric delivery to allocated factories. They will work closely with factories to manage and track completed samples for their correct and timely arrival for market. They will communicate cross-functionally with technical design, merchandising and production to help align information and seamlessly move the product life cycle from development stages to bulk production. Communicates daily and proactively – to maintain factory communications, answering questions, managing timeline and tech pack priorities.
Reporting to: Fashion Design Manager
Brand/Product Focus: French Connection
Location (On-Site): New York City, Midtown Manhattan – Fashion District
Key Accountabilities:
Communication: Maintain daily communication with design team, vendors and suppliers regarding all aspects of sample development.
Logistics and Development: Create and update seasonal factory development charts, maintaining them with style changes through development process, communicating to factories for their follow up.
Research: Shops competitors within the price point and high-end. Knowledge of trends.
Logistics and Organization: Coordinate package deliveries and organize samples promptly. Track samples in partnership with sales and marketing teams.
Education and Experience:
· Minimum of three (3) years of product development professional work, preferably in women's apparel
· College degree, or equivalent professional work experience, required
· Experience in a high SKU count environment, required
· General understanding of apparel styles, components and construction
· Experience with apparel timelines, calendars, and development process
Skills and Behaviors:
· Advanced MS Excel skills: data manipulation, pivot tables, v-lookup
· Working knowledge of PLM, Illustrator, Photoshop.
· Strong project management and multi-tasking skills with critical attention to detail
· Confident, engaging verbal and written communication skills
· Motivated to work in a high energy environment at the speed of fashion with ever-changing priorities
· Ability to work independently and work to meet multiple deadlines
· Ability to build and maintain relationships with other departments as well as vendors and other overseas offices
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
- 401(k) with company match
- PTO and paid holidays
- Employee discounts across G-III brands
- Career growth opportunities within a global fashion organization
- A collaborative, innovative environment working with industry-leading brands
The pay range for this position is: $31.25 per hour/$65,000 per year (Annualized salary is based on a 40 hour work week) - $36.06 per hour/$75,000 per year (Annualized salary is based on a 40 hour work week)
Please note that the foregoing compensation information is a good-faith assessment associated with this position only and is provided pursuant to the New York City Salary Transparency Law.
About G-III Apparel Group, Ltd.
G-III excels at bringing excitement and confidence to customers through the fashion we create. We are global experts in design, sourcing, manufacturing, distribution, and marketing, enabling us to fuel the growth of a substantial portfolio of brands. With more than 30 licensed and owned brands—including some of the most sought-after names in global fashion—our success is driven by our entrepreneurial spirit and deep industry relationships.
G-III’s owned brands include DKNY, Karl Lagerfeld Paris, Donna Karan, Vilebrequin, Sonia Rykiel, G.H. Bass, Bass Outdoor, Andrew Marc, Eliza J., GIII Sports and more. G-III has fashion licenses under Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Cole Haan, Dockers, Guess?, Kenneth Cole, Levi’s, Vince Camuto, Margaritaville, and more. G-III also operates retail stores for the DKNY, Karl Lagerfeld Paris, and Donna Karan brands.
We are seekinga Director Design, Development, and Sourcing Fish & Hunt Hard Goods & Gear to join the Orvis Team! Strongest preference is for someone in our Sunderland, VT office regularly. For candidates not local to Sunderland, expectation is one week/month in Sunderland.
As a Director Design, Development, and Sourcing Fish & Hunt Hard Goods & Gear, you play a pivotal role in leading the design and development of our most innovative and technologically advanced fly fishing and hunting hard goods — work grounded by deep, first-hand angling experience, field knowledge, and real-world testing, not just concept or CAD. You are responsible for overseeing the entire product lifecycle from concept to launch, focusing on innovation, quality, and market trends within the fishing tackle and hunting industry. This role combines technical expertise in materials and engineering with creative direction and team management. You will be a key leader on the Product Team, comprised of 2 direct reports as well as the lead designer of all reels, waders, and wading boots. You will partner with our Product Leadership Team to create clear roles and responsibilities, define our new processes, and identify opportunities for simplification and efficiency. As a leader of multiple team members, you will inspire, guide, teach and elevate your team – owning their professional development and career paths.
Position Interfaces:
This position reports to our Vice President of Product Design, Development, Sourcing, & Import Compliance and interfacing with multiple areas including merchandising, inventory management, marketing, finance, sourcing, wholesale, retail operations, manufacturing and ownership of the company. It is a director role that involves supervision of the Fish/Hunt Hard Goods product design, development/sourcing team. This is an exempt/ salary position.
Responsibilities:
- Lead a customer-obsessed Fish and Hunt Hard Goods Product Design & Development/Sourcing Team
- Lead a culture of partnership, communication, and collaboration across the organization
- Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement a strategic plan for new product design and development that aligns to deliver the Assortment Strategy, thus ensuring alignment with market and customer needs as well as company and financials goals, specifically target retail, AUC and IMU across all Fish/Hunt Hard Goods products.
- Design Inspiration – Lead the Hardgoods / Innovation Design Kickoff, the Design “blank canvas” to push the Orvis brand forward and ensure that we are leaders in innovation.
- Design Partnership – Partner and collaborate with Soft Goods Designer on seasonal
- Design Kick Off, DDR and Line Adoption Meetings to ensure a One Orvis Design POV
- Product Lifecycle Management: Oversee all phases of product design and development for Fish & Hunt Hard Goods, from initial concepting and prototyping to field testing and manufacturing to on time product launch. Ensure that the Hardgoods PDD and Sourcing team is prepared on time for all milestones and inspire cross functional partners across all Hardgoods to prepare milestones and ensure they happen on time.
- Deliver the Line: Ensure that the products agreed upon through the Design Kickoff and Assortment Strategy deliver on time and are discussed at DDR 1, 2 and Final Line Adoption. Aim for 90% of products aligned upon launch on time.
- People Management - Coach the team by providing consistent and candid feedback to ensure great partnership and collaboration with cross functional partners. Guide team to have effective communication and influence decision making. Hold the team accountable for milestone preparation and on-time delivery of product.Inspire the team to make decisions in milestones to reduce swirl and to keep all key partners up to date.
- People Development – Develop and empower direct reports by coaching and mentoring to build skills and support individual career development
- Mentorship: Provide mentorship to associates within the organization.
- Market and Trend Analysis: Utilize expert knowledge of fishing and hunting techniques, gear preferences, and market trends to identify new opportunities and guide/influence product design decisions and to deliver an industry-leading Design Kickoff.
- Collaboration and Communication: Work closely with cross-functional teams including leadership, marketing, sales, and customer service to ensure a cohesive user experience and effective product positioning, most importantly at key milestones.
- Vendor Management: Partner closely with our vendors to negotiate product pricing, ensuring financial goals are met – ensure vendors are clear on product design requirements within the cost parameters set to meet retail and IMU targets
- Budget Management – Partner closely with the Vice President of Product Design, Development, Sourcing, & Import Compliance to ensure accurate operating expense budget forecasting and adherence to budgeted monthly/annual cost spend
- Calendar Management - Partner closely with the Vice President of Product Design, Development, Sourcing, & Import Compliance to refine, enforce and adhere to seasonal development calendar dates and milestone meetings
- Quality Control: Responsible for the overall quality of the final product as measured by return rates and/or product recalls.
- Steward of the brand – Partner with Marketing and Brand Amplification team to align regular travel to regional training events, sales meetings, key wholesale accounts and industry trade shows. Knowledgeable of product performance, durability, and regulatory standards and maintain a continuous pulse on industry trends and competitors.
- Proactively recommend and/or execute new processes, procedures, SOPs to provide clarity and simplification for the Product Team
- Support the Vice President of Product Design, Development, Sourcing, & Import Compliance and Chief Product & Creative Officer with projects and initiatives that benefit the entire organization
- Manage internal testing of all products in a way that is consistent with our brand standards
- Accountable for our field-testing program to ensure 90-day field testing is complete prior to SMS sample ordering PO placement
- Accountable for on-time delivery of photography, tradeshow, marketing and SMS rep samples
- Partner closely with Vice President of Product Design, Development, Sourcing, & Import Compliance to influence our manufacturing and vendor placement for Fish/Hunt Hard Goods Orvis branded products.
- Create relationships across our all-product categories to ensure we deliver a One Orvis experience for our customers.
- As a Director, think beyond your function.Proactively anticipate and solve problems that are One Orvis challenges. Give leverage to the leaders around you by taking on projects or solving problems that go beyond your function, therefore giving time back to those around you.
Competencies and Requirements:
- Education: A strong background in mechanical engineering or industrial design
- Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of fishing rod, reel, wader, boot, packs, bags, apparel materials, design tools, and manufacturing processes.
- Leadership: Proven leadership skills to guide teams, inspire innovation, and manage complex projects.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments and partner in problem solving.
- Problem-Solving: Strong capacity for creative problem-solving and finding innovative solutions for design and production challenges.
- Real-world Experience: Practical, real-world fishing experience and an understanding of angler needs
- 10+ years of Product Design & Development experience with a proven track record of helping to create a positive, supportive and inspiring work environment
- 5+ years of experience managing a team with a proven track record of excellent leadership, collaboration, and coaching skills.Ability to inspire, support, coach, teach and direct team – and the ability to know which is needed in each situation. Empathetic, supportive, and direct leadership style.
- Highly proficient in cost estimating with baseline inputs, understand relationship between like for like style, COO, duties and freight
- Strong organizational, prioritization and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail
- Management of the team for on schedule design and development of best-in-class Orvis branded products
- Efficiency: reduced spin and reduced need for communication outside of milestones by maintaining process and calendar discipline
- Quality as measured by returns and recalls, as well as feedback from customers, sales personnel in retail and wholesale, and the endorsed guide network
- Margin rate, cost of goods and sourcing strategies for Orvis branded products
- Increase in sales and gross margin dollars
About Orvis:
In 1856, Charles Orvis founded the Orvis Company in Manchester, Vermont, offering the finest fly fishing equipment, and priding himself on customer satisfaction and service. Today, along with our world famous fly-fishing gear, Orvis offers distinctive clothing, home furnishings, gifts, and dog products. Each item is rooted in our heritage of authenticity and the outdoors, and is backed with a no-questions-asked guarantee. With our flagship retail store located in the same Vermont village as the original store since 1856, we offer experience and knowledge that no other retail company can. Each day we strive to apply what we know and learn to bring our customers even better service and products tomorrow.
To access our California Applicant Privacy Notice, follow this link: learn more and connect with Orvis, please visit us online
New Product Development Manager (Consumer Goods)
St. Paul, MN (On-site, In Person)
Before You Read Further (Important)
- This is a hands-on, roll up your sleeves, execution-heavy role — not a strategy-only or coordination position.
- You must be hungry, humble and people smart. Non-negotiable.
- This is not a software, SaaS, app, or digital product role.
About Wrap-It Storage
We’re Wrap-It Storage — a fast-growing, family-owned consumer goods brand on a mission to help people Get Untangled! We’re an industry leader in innovative, problem-solving organization products, with solutions sold in major retailers and online. We’re a lean but mighty team where ideas move fast — from sketch to store shelves (and online) — without corporate clutter slowing things down.
The Role
We’re hiring a proactive, hands-on, design-minded New Product Development Manager to own the day-to-day execution of our physical product development process.
This is a builder role, not a coordinator role.
You will:
- Work directly with overseas factories
- Negotiate pricing, MOQs, tooling, and lead times
- Push projects forward when things stall
- ·Partner tightly with design, operations, and sales to hit deadlines
- Do whatever needs to be done to get products over the finish line
You will create structure, not wait for it.
Because we manufacture overseas, this role requires occasional evening communication to keep projects moving across time zones.
If you’re a self-starter who takes initiative, brings clarity to complexity, and has an eye for clean, cohesive product design — we want you on the team!
What You’ll Do
- Build new product development processes and timelines — you own the system
- Drive accountability and keep cross-functional teams aligned to deadlines
- Collaborate with marketing, sales, and operations to define project timelines and requirements
- Ensure product aesthetics, packaging, and overall execution are consistent with the Wrap-It brand
- Work proactively with overseas partners to maintain momentum, solve problems, and accelerate development
- Negotiate with suppliers to achieve competitive pricing while ensuring product quality
- Identify risks early and implement solutions before they cause delays
- Special projects as required (which is a fancy way of saying “other stuff we can’t think of right now”).
What You Bring
- 3–5+ years experience in consumer goods product development
- Demonstrated ability to build and lead project structure — not just follow it
· Confidence in holding others accountable and driving results
· Strong eye for design and brand cohesion
- Self-starter attitude: you see what needs to happen and make it happen
- Superior organizational skills
- Exceptional communication — direct, clear, timely, and solution-focused
- Comfortable with occasional evening work to stay in sync with overseas partners
- Skilled in Microsoft Office (primarily Excel & PowerPoint)
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- You’ll shape how new products are built and launched — real ownership
- Your ideas will be implemented quickly and visible everywhere our products sell
- A growth stage company with huge runway — your impact will grow with us
- A team culture built on trust, humor, and problem-solving (we take work seriously, not ourselves )
In Short: You’ll help launch the next generation of Wrap-It Storage products and make a big impact on a growing team—without the big company bureaucracy slowing you down.
Company Benefits
- Health Insurance
- HSA
- Dental Insurance
- Retirement Plan w/ Company Match
- Paid Time Off
Simkhai is searching for a Product Development Assistant to support the product development team in managing trim and lining sourcing, maintaining product data systems, and coordinating factory communications to ensure accurate and timely product development across all collections.
Responsibilities:
- Create and maintain seasonal WIPs for each collection
- Track all incoming packages from factories at trial, proto, and sms stage
- Provide data entry support for all WIPs
- Create and maintain all trim and lining logs used in all Collections for Design and Tech
- Create and maintain reference sample catalogues of all trim and linings used in the Collections
- Coordinate the sourcing of all linings and trims supplied by the factories
- Update linelists with all trim and lining information for each Collection
- Attend all hand off meetings to ensure all trim information on linelists are complete with article numbers and colors
- Responsible to create and update styles in Apparel Magic.
- Create and update factory SMS po’s seasonally
- Update all collection data revisions in Apparel Magic
- Work with factories in sourcing seasonal trims and fabric qualities needed in collection development.
- Support the development process in tracking and receiving packages.
- Steam all incoming SMS before showroom pass off
- Create and prepare any PD shipping packages to factories
- Assist the team in facilitating day-to-day task and provide team support
Qualifications:
- Must have a minimum of 1-2 Years of PD experience
- Must have undergraduate degree
- Must have experience working with overseas factories
- Must have excellent oral and written communication skills
- Must have strong interpersonal skills for building working relationships within teams
- Must have strong time management and organizational skills to establish priorities and meet specific deadlines.
- Must have advanced computer skills including Excel, Photoshop, Illustrator, PowerPoint
- Must have ability to work in a global, multi-cultural environment
- Must have passion for RTW product cycle
- Must be self-motivated with a strong sense of urgency
- Must have knowledge in garment construction/engineering
Benefits:
We offer a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, FSA, 401(k) and PTO. Additionally, we offer a generous clothing allowance and 50% employee discount off retail.
About Us:
SIMKHAI designs for the elevated everyday with innovative techniques and timeless craftsmanship.
Founded in 2010 by designer Jonathan Simkhai, the studio takes inspiration from architects and sculptors alike, blending progressive construction techniques with intimate hand-detailing to create truly special garments and lifestyle design.
A 2015 winner of the prestigious CFDA/ Vogue Fashion Fund, the studio has earned recognition for its original silhouettes, quality constructions, and timeless elegance.
SIMKHAI continues to nurture an inspired creative community around the brand’s home in Los Angeles, sharing their designs and stories with women around the world who live artful, unapologetic lives.
FRAME is a modern fashion brand celebrated for its refined aesthetic and effortless approach to everyday dressing. Since its founding in 2012, FRAME has become synonymous with contemporary luxury rooted in quality craftsmanship and cultural relevance.
Bridging California’s ease and Parisian sophistication, FRAME draws inspiration from the worlds of fashion, art, design, and lifestyle creating collections that capture a timeless yet modern sensibility. Beyond fashion, the world of FRAME continues to expand through meaningful cultural collaborations from hotels to auction houses, establishing the brand as a destination where style, creativity, and culture intersect.
Today, FRAME is recognized globally for its ready-to-wear, denim, and accessories, with more than 20 stores across North America, Europe, and Asia, and distribution through leading department stores and boutiques worldwide.
Role Overview:
Reporting to the Mens Product Development Manager, the Product Development Associate will assist the team across all aspects of the product development process for both RTW and Denim categories. This role requires a high level of organization, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. The Product Development Associate will contribute to the maintenance of development tools and resources, assist with administrative and creative tasks, and ensure accurate documentation throughout development to pre-production
Responsibilities:
- Support the product development process by preparing, distributing, and tracking all packages from overseas vendors. Troubleshoot shipping issues with logistics team
- Manage style details and fabric information across Excel charts and Google sheets to ensure data accuracy and cross-team alignment
- Monitor, track, and check-in samples from Proto through SMS stages
- Support daily communication with vendors and fabric mills
- Partner with design and fabric mills on fabric orders, fabric detail sheet organization, color palette creation, distribution, and approvals
- Processing and issuing of POs in BlueCherry PLM system
- Assist with production handover binders, creating and organizing SMS fabric swatches and trims
- Develop strong cross-functional relationships with design/merchandising/tech/production
- Keep PD area organized inclusive of submits, fabric, trims, and garments
Skills & Qualifications:
- 1-2 years of experience in fashion, retail, business, or a related field
- Degree in Fashion or equivalent a plus
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Organized, reliable, and eager to learn
- Clear communication skills with the ability to stay organized and prioritize daily tasks
- Functional ability in Microsoft Excel and Outlook
- Experience working with BlueCherry is a plus
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to sit or stand for extended periods while performing computer-based tasks
- Occasionally lift or move items weighing up to 30 pounds, such as samples and fabrics
- Able to accurately assess fabric color with and without tools, including a lightbox
- Ability to operate standard office equipment including computers, printers, and phones
- Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing, with internal and external teams
When it comes to baking, BakeMark has its own secret ingredient: a team of passionate talented employees. For over 100 years, BakeMark has stood for excellence in quality and service, for our customers, our stakeholders and our colleagues. We attribute our success to our colleagues and their contributions towards meeting the needs of our customers and stakeholders. We shall share our values and ways of working. We are passionate about the baking industry. We excel at creating strong partnerships within the company and with our loyal customers. We love to innovate and thrive to manufacture and deliver performing bakery products and world-class customer service.
With over 100 years of service to the baking industry, BakeMark is recognized as an industry leader and trusted partner for quality bakery ingredients, products, supplies and service. BakeMark is a manufacturer and distributor with 23 branches conveniently located across the U.S.
At BakeMark we appreciate our employees and their families and offer a competitive pay and a full suite of benefits:
- Excellent compensation with lucrative commission opportunities and performance incentives
- Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance (Comprehensive healthcare benefits package, with many coverage options at a very low employee cost)
- 401K (generous retirement benefits) with a Company Match
Summary: Our Sales Representatives are the backbone of the company’s growth in all market channels. As such, it is the responsibility of the Sales Representative to grow sales of the company’s products and services utilizing the approach, strategies and tactics prescribed by the Company.
Summary: The Manager, Research & Development (R&D) is responsible for leading product innovation, formulation development, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role oversees the development of new bakery products, reformulation of existing products, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure products meet quality, regulatory, and customer requirements.
Responsibilities:
- Lead new product development from concept to commercialization.
- Develop and reformulate bakery mixes, fillings, icings, frozen doughs, and related products.
- Manage R&D projects, timelines, and documentation.
- Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Quality Assurance teams to align product strategy with market needs.
- Conduct bench-top trials, plant trials, and scale-up production runs.
- Ensure compliance with food safety regulations, labeling standards, and industry guidelines.
- Monitor ingredient trends, cost optimization opportunities, and competitive products.
- Oversee sensory evaluations and product performance testing.
- Manage and mentor R&D team members.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in food science, Food Technology, or related field (master’s preferred).
- 5+ years of experience in bakery product development.
- Strong knowledge of ingredient functionality, dough systems, and baking processes.
- Experience with regulatory compliance (FDA, labeling requirements, etc.).
- Proven project management and leadership experience.
BakeMark is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment, in accordance with the requirements of all applicable state and federal laws, based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, age or any other basis prohibited by law.
Are you looking to make a significant impact in analytical development? Join this innovative biotech organization, where you'll play a key role in developing and optimizing analytical methods that directly support life?changing therapies. This on?site role offers close collaboration with a highly experienced CMC team and deep technical ownership of analytical strategy.
Who you are:
- Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Immunology, Biology, or a related field.
- Master’s with 2+ years of experience or BS with 4+ years of experience.
- Strong understanding of analytical method development, including molecular and cell based assays.
- Demonstrated ability to design, execute, and analyze experiments with excellent communication and problem solving skills.
- Develop and optimize analytical methods for in process testing, product release, and product characterization, including qPCR, ddPCR, ELISA, and ELISpot.
- Lead method development, qualification, validation, and tech transfer activities with CDMOs and external QC partners.
- Troubleshoot analytical challenges and ensure accurate documentation in electronic lab notebooks.
- Collaborate with CMC leadership on regulatory submissions and represent Analytical Development in internal and external project meetings.
Compensation is determined by several factors which may include skillset, experience level, and education.
The expected range for this role is $90,000-$110,000. Please note this range is an estimate and actual pay may vary based on qualifications and experience.
What’s next?
Please email your resume to
We actively support and promote people of various backgrounds, from race, religion, gender to geographical area, university, lifestyle, and personality type. Proven Recruiting is minority-owned, majority women, and is a strong advocate for diversity and inclusion in the broader community. Apply today!
Note: We actively support and promote people of various backgrounds, from race, religion, gender to geographical area, university, lifestyle, and personality type. Proven Recruiting is minority-owned, majority women, and is a strong advocate for diversity and inclusion in the broader community. Apply today!
Casper’s Ice Cream is a $160M, 100-year-old family-founded business behind the iconic FatBoy ice cream sandwich and other beloved frozen treats. Acquired by MidOcean Partners in 2022, we are on a mission to transform from a proud regional manufacturer into a nationally recognized branded CPG company.
Job Summary:
The Research and Development Technician supports the creation and testing of new food products through laboratory and pilot-scale trials. This role assists with prototype development, ingredient testing, and product evaluation while maintaining accurate development documentation. The position also ensures laboratory equipment, materials, and testing environments are properly maintained. The role works closely with product development and manufacturing teams to support successful product launches. *Relocation is not provided for this position.*
Key Responsibilities:
1. Product Development Support:
- Assist in the formulation and preparation of prototypes for new product concepts.
- Assist in ingredient trials, material evaluations, and process optimization studies.
- Document formulation changes and maintain accurate records of development activities.
- Perform laboratory and pilot-scale tests to evaluate product performance.
- Assist in sensory evaluations, shelf-life studies, and stability testing.
2. Laboratory Maintenance
- Maintain, calibrate, and clean equipment to ensure accuracy and safety.
- Coordinate and gather materials and supplies for prototype development work.
- Manage laboratory and storage areas of finished prototypes and raw materials.
Requirements & Qualifications:
- Education:
- Preferably enrolled in a food science program
- Experience:
- Entry-Level: 0-3 years of experience in a laboratory and manufacturing setting
- Skills:
- Understanding of ingredient functionality and product formulation.
- Proficiency in laboratory techniques and familiarity with testing equipment.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- Knowledge of CPG production processes and equipment.
- Familiarity with regulatory guidelines and quality standards (e.g., HACCP, GMP, FDA regulations).
Work Environment:
- Primarily a laboratory and food manufacturing setting.
- Standing for extended periods of time.
- Occasional bending and lifting up to 40 lbs.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in fairness and opportunity for everyone and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any legally protected status.
Kelly is hiring for a Technical Associate - Research & Development for a 12-month contract role at Midland, MI 48640 with our prestigious client.
Job Title: Technical Associate - Research & Development
Primary Location: Midland, MI 48640
12-month contract - Onsite role
Shift: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Pay rate: $25-31/hr.
Responsibilities:
• Operate and even develop benchtop test equipment for characterizing a variety of material properties and conducting reliability testing.
• Learn quickly to become proficient in a wide range of tests and processes.
• Accountable for own contributions in a timely manner
• Solve simple problems using scientific reasoning.
• Use hand-held power tools for sample preparation and/or projects involving hardware modification or fabrication.
• Collect and compile data from tests.
• Collaborate with multifunctional team members.
• Maintain the lab including labeling samples and proper waste disposal.
• Will be responsible for maintaining, verifying, and calibrating some lab equipment.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor of Science degree (preferred) in relevant engineering or scientific disciplines.
• Skilled in data acquisition and data management.
• Proficient in trouble-shooting characterization and application equipment.
• Strong interest in recognizing potential for testing improvements (whether technique-, hardware-, or software-related)
• Background in thermal composites and silicones test methodologies is beneficial.
• Must have strong time management and organization skills.
• Motivated to learn and apply new skills.
• Fluency in English language
If you feel this role interests you, feel free to apply or refer someone who would be a good fit.
I’m recruiting for a client that provides environmental services throughout the development process. With a holistic approach that integrates expertise in planning, entitlements, and environmental consulting, their team helps clients maintain greater control over project outcomes, timelines, and overall development costs.
They are seeking a Project Manager with experience in due diligence, entitlements, and post-entitlement processes. In this role, you will collaborate with architects, designers, and civil engineers to guide projects through local government approvals and move developments forward.
Responsibilities:
- Ability to estimate and develop appropriate project scopes and budgets with minimal oversight
- Ensure all assigned project tasks are completed on-schedule and within budget
- Consistently engages in project solutioning with required internal and external stakeholders
- Proactively mitigates projects risks and issues and can successfully navigate complex project requests
- Initiates and leads decision making meetings with jurisdictions and project stakeholders.
- Manages and coordinates community outreach for controversial projects and can navigate political opposition.
- Understands the nuanced requirements of multiple project types and design criteria
- Has strong technical knowledge and understands CEQA and technical study impacts to project and project schedule
- Anticipate and prepare/delegate change orders and contract amendments and manage escalations as needed
- Ensure all internal and external interactions with team members, vendors, and clients meet expectations
- Provide consistent leadership and mentorship to project management team and junior associates
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree and 5-7 years of related work experience or equivalent combination required
- Strong leadership ability and experience required
- Knowledge of entitlement and post-entitlement processes required
- Proven interpersonal skills with emphasis on communication and emotional intelligence
- Ability to manage several projects simultaneously with advanced problem-solving skills
- Understands multiple project types and requirements including CEQA and technical studies
- Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Word and PowerPoint experience required
- Experience with development related software (e.g., Smart Sheet, Microsoft Project, and/or Bluebeam) required
- Experience in reading technical reports, construction and design drawings, and municipal codes required