Conspicuous Consumption Jobs in Usa

As a Buyer Senior you will manage the purchase of components and services from suppliers at the lowest total cost consistent with quality, reliability of source and urgency of need considerations. Monitors the uninterrupted supply of component parts in support of manufacturing activity. Conducts market and material studies.

You will do this by

1. Evaluates broad purchasing practices, quotes and reviews cost/price and value analysis to select, reviews alternative suppliers
2. Manages purchase requisitions and invoices including: expediting shipments by preparing and follow-up on orders and obtains certifications of delivery and verifies against purchase orders
3. Ensures supplier training for relevant processes and procedures
4. Develops and manages records of purchase, price, stock and consumption, supplier/vendor specifications and catalog files
5. Researches and evaluates the benefits of contracts, open-market purchases and out-sourcing
6. Negotiates, writes and verifies legal issues of supply agreements
7. Manages disposal of scrap, obsolete and/or surplus materials
8. Recommends and implements changes in processes or procedures for assigned areas
9. Performs some lead responsibilities which may include: training, assigning and/or reviewing work, providing guidance and overseeing work flow of unit
10. Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of strategic sourcing and supply strategies, purchasing function concepts and of supplier commodity processes and practices
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for report writing, presentations and interactions with diverse groups of people inside and outside of the corporation
• Proficiency with PC software and SAP
• Ability to work in a team environment and to build and manage business relationships
• Ability to lead sophisticated partnership arrangements
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and component applications, Statistical Process Control and other significant quality management techniques
• Strong knowledge of basic Geometric Dimension & Tolerance (GD&T) principles
• Fluent in English and primary language used in area of responsibility and/or location
• Five years of experience in purchasing or related field

Briggs & Stratton, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, provides innovative products and diverse power solutions to help people get work done. Briggs & Stratton is the world’s largest producer of engines for outdoor power equipment, and is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of lithium-ion battery, standby generator, energy storage system, lawn and turf care products through its Briggs & Stratton®, Vanguard®, Ferris®, Billy Goat®, and Branco® brands. Briggs & Stratton products are designed, manufactured, marketed and serviced in more than 100 countries on six continents.

Briggs & Stratton is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. The Company conducts all employment practices without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation or any other basis prohibited by law. Briggs & Stratton also undertakes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunity for minorities and women, for persons with disabilities, and for protected veterans.

Hi Rameez here from Beaconfire. I hope you're doing well! We’re currently hiring for an exciting MERN/MEAN Developer role, and I wanted to reach out to see if you or someone in your network might be interested. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on high-impact projects using modern technologies in a collaborative and growth-oriented environment.

About the Company

BeaconFire is based in Central NJ, specializing in Software Development, Web Development, and Business Intelligence; looking for candidates with a strong background in Software Engineering or Computer Science for a Python/Node Developer position.

About the Role

The role involves developing websites and writing scalable, secure, maintainable code while collaborating with team members to achieve project goals.

Responsibilities

• Develop websites using HTML, CSS, Node.js, React.js, and Angular2+, among other tools;
• Write scalable, secure, maintainable code that powers our clients’ platforms;
• Create, deploy, and maintain automated system tests;
• Work with Testers to understand defects opened and resolves them in a timely manner;
• Supports continuous improvement by investigating alternatives and technologies and presenting these for architectural review;
• Collaborate effectively with other team members to accomplish shared user story and sprint goals;
• Invest time in constant professional development to stay up to date with new technological development and programming languages;
• Discover and fix programming bugs;
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Proficient understanding of HTML and CSS;
• Experience in programming language JavaScript or similar (e.g. Java, Python, C, C++, C#, etc.) and understanding of the software development life cycle;
• Basic knowledge of code versioning (e.g. Git, SVN);
• A passion for coding pixel perfect web pages;
• Good verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

Required Skills

• Proficient understanding of HTML and CSS;
• Experience in programming language JavaScript or similar (e.g. Java, Python, C, C++, C#, etc.) and understanding of the software development life cycle;
• A passion for coding pixel perfect web pages;
• Good verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Skills

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science or related fields;
• 0-1 year of practical experience in JavaScript coding;
• Familiarity with at least one JavaScript framework (Angular2+, React.js, Express.js);
• Experience with unit and integration testing of code, with an understanding of JavaScript testing frameworks like Jasmine, Cucumber, Mocha, and Karma;
• Experience providing REST/SOAP APIs for user interface consumption;
• Experience working within an Agile development methodology Scrum.

BeaconFire is an E-verified company and provides equal employment opportunities (visa sponsorship provided).

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Purpose

As a foundational member of our AI Center of Excellence, you will serve as the data science lead for enterprise AI initiatives, architecting and deploying AI solutions that make a meaningful impact across our national retail footprint. The Data Scientist Lead will work with other members of the AI COE and business leadership to identify and execute the highest-impact initiatives, own the data science lifecycle, from hypothesis and feature engineering to model validation and performance monitoring; bridging the gap between cutting-edge AI capabilities and practical business applications.

This role requires a rare blend of deep technical mastery and sharp business acumen, to translate complex data into actionable insights and intelligent systems that enhance customer experience, optimize commercial operations, and enable smarter decision-making at scale. The ideal candidate is passionate about retail innovation, thrives in ambiguity, and is energized by the opportunity to shape AI strategy from the ground up.

You’ll Be Successful With

• Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field. Master's degree preferred.
• 5+ years in Data Science or Applied AI roles, preferably in retail or a customer-facing industry.
• Proven track record of moving models from development into production which deliver measurable impact to the business.
• Expert proficiency in Python and SQL. Comfortable with version control.
• Expertise in supervised/unsupervised learning and modern frameworks (e.g. scikit-learn, PyTorch, or TensorFlow).
• Hands-on experience building with LLMs, RAG architectures, prompt engineering, or AI agent development.
• Experience deploying and monitoring models at scale. Familiar with cloud data platforms (e.g. Databricks or Snowflake) and cloud infrastructure (Azure experience a plus).
• You understand how to apply AI to commercial problems such as demand forecasting, customer- and associate- facing applications, personalization, labor optimization, etc.
• The ability to translate "black box" model outputs into clear, actionable insights for business leadership.
• Proven ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and influence decision-making through data-driven storytelling.
• Strong intellectual curiosity with a bias toward action and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously while collaborating effectively within cross-functional teams.

Your Day Consists Of

• Buy vs Build leadership. Evaluate 3rd-party AI platforms and partnerships. Serve as the technical lead in vetting vendor methodologies, guiding the in-house vs external decisioning.
• Partner with business leadership to identify high-value AI opportunities, defining technical specifications and success metrics that align with enterprise strategy.
• Design, develop, and deploy custom machine learning models (impacting merchandising, commercial, labor, digital, etc.) within the Databricks environment.
• Lead experimentation design, including A/B testing and causal inference, to validate model performance and measure true incremental business lift (ROI).
• Collaborate with data engineers on feature development and with AI developers to wrap models into production-grade APIs and applications.
• Partner closely with the Customer Insights team to ensure model outputs are optimized for consumption within Power BI/DAX, turning complex predictions into actionable insights.
• Establish and enforce MLOps standards across the org, including model versioning, automated retraining, and drift monitoring.
• Serve as the primary ML subject matter expert for the broader Data Science & Insights team. Provide active coaching to analytics leaders, empowering them to identify ML-applicable use cases and effectively incorporate predictive outputs into their own functional workstreams.
• Contribute to the enterprise AI governance framework, ensuring ethical AI practices, data privacy compliance, and model transparency.
• Present findings, recommendations, and project updates to leadership and cross-functional partners in clear, compelling formats.
• Be compliant with all appropriate privacy and security protocols.

Working Conditions (travel, hours, environment)

• Limited travel required including air and car travel
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to a warehouse environment and moving vehicles. The noise level in the work environment is typically quiet to moderate.

Physical/Sensory Requirements

Sedentary Work – Ability to exert 10 - 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.

Benefits & Rewards

• Bonus opportunities at every level
• Non-traditional retail hours (we close at 7p!)
• Career advancement opportunities
• Relocation opportunities across the country
• 401k with discretionary company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Referral Bonus Program
• 80 hrs. annualized paid vacation (full-time associates)
• 4 paid holidays per year (full-time hourly store associates only)
• 1 paid personal holiday of associate’s choice and Volunteer Time Off program
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and other Insurance Plans (subject to eligibility criteria)

Equal Employment Opportunity

Floor & Decor provides equal employment opportunities to all associates and applicants without regard to age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other category protected by law.

This policy applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, testing, screening, hiring, selection for training, upgrading, transfer, demotion, layoff, discipline, termination, compensation, benefits and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment. This policy and the law prohibit employment discrimination against any associate or applicant on the basis of any legally protected status outlined above.

Job Description

About the job

About the Company

With facilities in Northeast (Ashtabula) Ohio and El Paso, Texas, we emerged as a trusted leader in the metal finishing industry. We proudly serve North America’s leading manufacturers and distributors.

Our automated facilities, talented mix of experienced platers and continuous improvement professionals, and our data-driven, systems approach to plating enable us to consistently process parts correctly and on time.

We have the capability to plate complex and delicate parts, and we possess the flexibility to handle high-volume orders as well as small lot orders.

Summary/Objective of Role

The Technical Director is responsible for the performance and stability of our plating chemistry and wastewater treatment (WWT) systems.

This role ensures chemistry and WWT processes operate safely, consistently, efficiently and within defined operating parameters so production reliably meets customer specifications. The role focuses on building and maintaining disciplined process control systems so plating chemistry and wastewater treatment operate predictably and support stable production.

The Technical Director leads the company’s chemistry teams across all facilities, establishes strong process control systems, and drives continuous improvement.

We operate facilities in Ashtabula, Ohio; Jefferson, Ohio; and El Paso, Texas, each with a chemistry and wastewater treatment team reporting to the Technical Director.

Essential Functions

Process Control

• Define operating targets and specification limits for plating chemistry and WWT systems
• Ensure plating baths remain within optimal operating parameters
• Review titration, Hull cell, and lab data to detect and correct issues
• Lead root cause analysis when plating results fall outside expectations

Wastewater Treatment & Compliance

• Ensure wastewater treatment systems consistently operate within permitted limits
• Troubleshoot treatment issues and restore process control
• Maintain compliance with EPA and environmental regulations

Leadership

• Lead Chemistry Managers and Chemistry Technicians across all facilities
• Set clear expectations and hold teams accountable for performance
• Coach and develop team members to strengthen technical capability

Continuous Improvement

• Reduce process variation, scrap, rework, and chemical consumption
• Work with suppliers and industry experts to evaluate new chemistries and processes
• Identify opportunities to improve plating efficiency and reliability

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and Procurement to improve process performance
• Support troubleshooting, product development, and operational improvements

Systems & Metrics Ownership

• Establish process controls and monitoring systems for plating chemistry and WWT
• Ensure lab data and operating metrics are consistently recorded and reviewed
• Identify trends before processes move out of control
• Standardize best practices across all facilities

Required Education, Experience, Skills, and Needs

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field
• 7–10+ years of experience in electroplating
• Strong knowledge of plating chemistry control and wastewater treatment systems
• Experience leading technical or process teams in a manufacturing environment
• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills
• Ability to use data to monitor and improve process performance
• Comfortable working in a cross-functional teams.
• Willing to reside within 30 miles of Ashtabula County, Ohio.
• Strong computer skills
• Comfortable working in a high-energy, continuous improvement, results-focused environment

Preferred Experience and Education

• 10 or more years of experience supervising a staff of 5 or more associates
• Familiar with TrueChem software

Logistics & Warehouse Planner

Job Description

The Logistics & Warehouse Planner is responsible for coordinating material flow, warehouse activities, and inventory levels across multiple projects. You’ll work closely with warehouse leads, production teams, purchasing, and suppliers to ensure materials are available when needed—avoiding shortages, delays, or inefficiencies.

Job Summary

You’ll plan and schedule deliveries, oversee warehouse allocation, track inventory levels, and align purchasing expectations to maintain a steady flow of materials throughout the operation. As a central point of communication between warehouse operations, suppliers, carriers, and internal teams, you will manage inquiries, delivery updates, schedule changes, and cancellations while keeping communication clear and consistent.

Essential Functions

Determine required materials based on production schedules and warehouse stock levels.

Generate RFQs, purchase orders, and replenishment requests as needed.

Ensure incoming materials meet specifications, quality requirements, and cost standards.

Maintain accurate inventory records and ensure consistent supply to support daily operations.

Coordinate cross-department communication on inventory needs, delivery timelines, and supplier payments.

Track warehouse throughput, inbound/outbound volumes, and material usage trends.

Schedule and oversee the receipt, storage, staging, and delivery of materials and finished goods.

Liaise with suppliers, distributors, carriers, and internal teams regarding logistics and warehouse requirements.

Manage inventory discrepancies, schedule changes, and order cancellations.

Prepare cost estimates, inventory forecasts, KPIs, and operational performance reports.

Essential Requirements

Ability to analyze demand forecasts, warehouse capacity, and material consumption.

Experience generating RFQs, purchase orders, replenishment schedules, or logistics documentation.

Knowledge of warehouse operations, material compliance, inventory control, and cost management.

Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to prioritize tasks and work in a fast-paced environment.

Other Functions

Collaborate with quality control to ensure incoming and outgoing materials meet company standards.

Identify warehouse bottlenecks, improve material flow, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Monitor market trends, supplier performance, and customer needs to adjust inventory strategies.

Support cycle counts, physical inventory, and warehouse audits.

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations Management, Business, Industrial Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Prior experience in logistics planning, warehouse coordination, or inventory management preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Lightwave Logic: (Nasdaq: LWLG) is a publicly traded materials and device development company that is conducting cutting-edge work to commercialize its proprietary organic nonlinear polymers for a variety of electro-optic devices and pushing the state of the art in high-speed fiber-optic telecom and data communications. Our development roadmap is geared to disrupt the industry by introducing organic modulators and related photonic integrated circuits that have superior speed, lower power consumption, and smaller size than current technologies. Our materials and devices are extendable into other applications, including sensors and instrumentation.

Job Description

We are seeking a Process Chemist to join our team in Englewood, CO. The Process Chemist designs, develops, optimizes, and scales chemical processes for the pilot to large-scale manufacturing of intermediate and finished products. The Process Chemist leverages their expertise in ensuring that chemical processes are developed so that the chemical reaction(s) is carried out efficiently, safely, and economically, and are within quality and regulatory compliance. By staying current with scientific literature and collaborating across teams, they drive innovation and efficiency. This role involves supporting IP development, maintaining safety standards, and contributing significantly to the team's success in achieving company goals.

Responsibilities

• Designing, developing, and optimizing chemical processes to improve efficiency, yield, and product quality.
• Conducts laboratory experiments to understand chemical reactions and improve process conditions.
• Ensure that chemical processes comply with regulatory requirements and safety standards.
• Conduct small, pilot, or large-scale manufacturing of intermediates and/or finished products.
• Write/execute technical reports, standard operating procedures, and batch records.
• Ability to work second shift, when needed.
• Remain current on relevant scientific literature.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the company; use this collaboration to support the company's goals and improve the chemistry team's output.
• Punctually and thoroughly record all work and data in e-notebook, as well as summarize and report ongoing work to the group regularly.
• Exhibit safety awareness, safe work practices, and common laboratory hygiene, and ensure that all members of the chemistry team abide by the safety policies of the company.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in chemistry, chemical engineering, or a related discipline.
• 1-3 years’ experience with process development, process optimization, and/or scale-up.
• An understanding and/or familiarity with regulatory compliance in chemical manufacturing.
• Knowledgeable in chemical reaction mechanisms, kinetics, and environmental health and safety practices.
• Ability to use analytical instrumentation (HPLC, GC-MS, DSC, pH meter, etc).
• Ability to operate pilot to large-scale chemistry equipment (chemical reactors, pumps, distillation equipment, etc).
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to conduct literature searches for specific target molecules and reactions; ability to use the literature to design efficient synthetic routes, as well as troubleshoot problematic reactions.
• Thorough understanding of modern analytical and spectroscopic techniques and ability to interpret the corresponding data and spectra.
• Quality-first mindset, which leads to the production of highly pure final products.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently, as well as work across and within groups to support the goals of the company.
• Ability to organize work efficiently, carry out multiple operations in parallel, and successfully complete projects in a timely fashion.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $75,000-$90,000.

Benefits

LightwaveLogic offers a highly competitive compensation package including stock options, as well as comprehensive benefits including fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage (employee and family). a generous PTO policy, $500/year(prorated) company contribution to your medical FSA, and a 401K (safeharbor, 4% match).

EEO Statement

Lightwave Logic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Company Description

The Ryvanta is a Maryland State-Certified Cannabis Dispensary located in Middle River, MD. We are committed to providing high-quality cannabis products and a welcoming customer experience that prioritizes education, safety, and accessibility. Our dedicated team works to support the well-being of our clients, offering professional guidance and premium products in compliance with state regulations. We foster a culture of inclusivity, professionalism, and education, ensuring each customer feels informed and comfortable during every visit.

The Ryvanta | Maryland State-Certified Cannabis Dispensary

The Floor Host plays a critical role in delivering a premium customer experience on the sales floor. This position is responsible for welcoming guests, educating customers about cannabis products, and guiding them through a smooth and informed purchasing experience while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome every customer entering the dispensary with professionalism and positive energy

• Educate customers about cannabis products, effects, usage methods, and responsible consumption

• Provide personalized product recommendations based on customer needs and preferences

• Assist customers throughout the sales floor and ensure a smooth purchasing journey

• Suggest complementary products and promote add-on sales opportunities to increase overall transaction value

• Support the sales team by maintaining an organized, clean, and welcoming retail environment

• Monitor customer flow and provide fast, attentive assistance during busy periods

• Communicate effectively with budtenders and management to ensure efficient service

• Uphold all Maryland Cannabis Administration (MCA) regulations and company policies at all times

• Contribute to daily sales growth by delivering exceptional service and proactive product engagement

Core Qualities

• Strong communication and customer engagement skills

• Passion for educating customers and building product knowledge

• Sales-driven mindset with the ability to suggest additional products naturally

• Fast, attentive, and solution-oriented in a high-traffic retail environment

• • Professional appearance and positive attitude representing The Ryvanta brand

Director to VP of Process/Manufacturing & Engineering

Location: Seattle, WA / Reports to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

The core of this position is someone who has directly taken a chemical or process manufacturing technology from early stage development through pilot and into commercial production. Specifically someone who has scaled a process based manufacturing system, liquids, heat, pressure, continuous or batch processing, from benchtop or pilot scale to revenue generating commercial scale.

Must have

• Direct experience scaling a process-based manufacturing system from pilot or bench scale to commercial production, ideally with clear quantifiable outcomes.

Strong preference

• Experience doing this scale-up within a startup or resource-constrained environment.
• Background in chemical or process engineering rather than mechanical or discrete manufacturing.
• Experience building operational, quality, and production infrastructure during the early commercialization phase.
• Quantifiable impact metrics around scaling chemical processes. This can take a few different forms, “ X size pilot to first $Y M/yr commercial production" or “Increased production Z%” etc.

Further, someone who has operated across engineering, supply chain, and operations, a true “operations-oriented engineer.” High level of independence and drive, ideally someone who proactively flags risks, pushes timelines, and takes ownership of execution.

This is a senior, execution-focused leader, responsible for translating our technology into safe, reliable, on-spec, and cost-disciplined production at scale via our external partner network. You will own the production and engineering strategy, including leading technology transfer, managing contract manufacturer (CM) performance, and driving EPC execution for facility expansion while working with executive leadership to set the strategy for continuous improvement and a large-scale manufacturing network. You will serve as the primary commercial and technical bridge between internal innovation team and the manufacturing environment. This role requires a leader who is equally comfortable turning a wrench, reviewing P& IDs, negotiating multi-million-dollar MSAs, and acting as the owner’s representative & quote, on major capital projects.

What You’ll Do

1. Strategic Technology Transfer and Scale-up

○ Lead the ‘Bench-to-Plant’ Interface: Manage the technical hand-off from internal development to external partners, ensuring processes are robust, documented, and ready for commercial-scale production.

○ Scale-Up Oversight: Steward production, quality, and throughput during the critical transition from pilot to commercial runs, troubleshooting as necessary

○ Process Integrity: Ensure high standards for quality and yield is maintained when processes leave our internal control and enter our partner network.

○ Manage all aspects of technology transfer from R&D to contract manufacturing partners, driving tonnage-scale, on-spec production.

○ Planning for Velocity: properly scope and strategically plan timelines to maintain a venture backed pace for scale-up

2. Contract Manufacturing Ownership and Commercial Strategy

○ Commercial Negotiation: Lead the negotiation of Master Service Agreements (MSAs), tolling fees, and other manufacturing contracts. You are responsible for structuring deals that align incentives and protect our interests.

○ Partner Management: Serve as the single point of accountability for CM relationships. Set, track, and enforce KPIs for quality, OTIF delivery, and yield.

○ COGs Ownership: Own the external production cost model and rigorously define cost drivers and partner with the finance team to forecast scenarios and define and refine unit economics.

3. EPC Leadership and Scale Up

○ Project Delivery Strategy: Select and manage the appropriate project delivery model (e.g. Design-Bid-Build vs EPCM) and lead the selection of EPC vendors

○ Front-End Definition: Provide rigorous oversight of FEL/FEED stages to lock in scope before capital commitment.

○ Owner’s Representative: Act as primary “Owner’s Rep” for all capital projects, holding external firms accountable for schedule, cost, quality, and safety performance, serving as decision maker of change orders.

○ Own the Build: Oversee the physical execution of facility upgrades or new builds, ensuring a seamless handover to operations.

○ Provide technical input into the strategy of where and how to manufacture product to support business growth

4. Quality, Safety, and Risk Management

○ EHS Compliance: Audit and enforce safety standards at CM and any external sites where we are operating.

○ Supply Chain Risk: Identify point of failure in our external network and develop contingency plans for capacity and logistics

○ Quality: Own and maintain Ravel’s quality management framework, including oversight of SOPs, documentation, and continuous improvement across internal operations and external partner.

What You’ll Bring

● B.S. or M.S. in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Chemistry or a closely related discipline, or equivalent experience gained through progressive responsibility in manufacturing operations. A PhD or MBA is a strong plus.

● 10+ years’ experience in chemical/process manufacturing, technology transfer, and/or contract manufacturing at pilot or commercial scale.

● Capital Projects Fluency: Demonstrated experience acting as the “Owner” on a capital project ($20M+). You understand the difference between FEL 1/2/3 and know how to control TIC.

● Commercial Acumen: Strong experience negotiating tolling agreements, joint development agreements, and construction contracts. You know how to structure a deal to protect IP and cash risk.

● Technical Authority: Ability to read PFDs/P&IDs and challenge engineering partners on design.

● Willingness to Travel: This role requires being present where the work is, at CMs and construction sites (approx 30-50% travel)

This is an opportunity to own manufacturing strategy and execution at a company scaling breakthrough technology into the real world. You will shape how we manufacture globally, with executive-level accountability for cost, quality, delivery, and facilities, and play a central role in the company’s next phase of growth.

Join a passionate, visionary team as we build a future where textile production and consumption are part of a sustainable, closed-loop system.

Traits and Characteristics:

● Hustle

● Team player (our team)

● Positive attitude

● 100% integrity

The Industrial Engineer will be responsible for making process improvements through collection and analysis of manufacturing data to improve safety, product quality, customer delivery, and cost reductions. Provide on-floor process information for training and meeting engineering standards. Support and provide production associates with the tools required to perform the job in a manner to meet all requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities

May include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Leading and directing technical activities are necessary to solve problems encountered from blending through shipping. Ensure the team takes the necessary steps through effective communication and proper documentation to avoid similar problems in the future
• Develop & maintain process guidelines (SOP/SOC) and training programs for the integration of new products and systems
• Reduce process variation (improve process capability) to ensure consistent product quality and adherence to manufacturing standards
• Lead cost reduction initiatives through materials, product, and process improvements; assist the project teams to hold brainstorming sessions and develop action plans for the Profit Improvement Process (PIP), including activities to reduce utilities consumption, cycle times, scrap, downtime, material usage variance, and direct labor
• Act as a technical resource in Continuous Improvement Tools to plant and PIP project leaders: Lean Manufacturing/Toyota Production Systems, Six-Sigma, 5S/6S, Total Productive Maintenance, Kaizen Events, Value Stream Maps, DOEs, FMEAs, Advanced Problem-Solving, SMED, etc., and assist in their implementation in an efficient manner for individual projects
• Participate in the updating of manufacturing standards as a result of performance improvements
• Develop work cell layouts in an effort to optimize material flow and support 5S and visual management initiatives
• Initiate new equipment and technologies to maintain the company’s competitive advantage; including detailed scope definitions with the plant (capabilities, throughput, and equipment controls including function block diagrams, process parameters, and data acquisition requirements), RFQ documents, and execution timeline plans (including facility preparation, installation, H&S, training, production ramp-up, etc.).

Education, Experience and Qualifications

• B.S. degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Technology
• 10+ years of experience of manufacturing work experience
• High volume, continuous manufacturing environment
• Process Engineering / Manufacturing Engineering / CI skills and expertise
• A results-oriented problem solver with an analytical approach
• Excellent verbal & written communication
• A hands-on individual with good people skills
• Six sigma green/black belt and knowledge of DOE preferred

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Job Title: Senior Project Manager – Document Digitization & Redaction

Work Location: Hybrid

Fulltime role

Position Overview

The Senior Project Manager role will lead a critical, high-security document digitization and redaction initiative that involves secure retrieval, certified decontamination, high-resolution scanning, intelligent redaction, and the integration of sensitive human resource records into a new Content Management System (CMS). The ideal candidate will have experience overseeing the deployment of Azure Automation, Azure Comprehend, and the secure Azure environment for document processing and storage and must possess a strong combination of technical project management expertise, a deep understanding of compliance and security protocols, and the leadership skills necessary to coordinate with multiple stakeholders. The primary mission of this role is to deliver a solution that ensures data integrity, regulatory compliance, and operational continuity.

Key Responsibilities

Create, develop, and manage a comprehensive project plan that covers all phases outlined in the Scope of Work, including document retrieval and decontamination, secure chain of custody, scanning and ingestion, Intelligent Document Processing (IDP), policy-driven redaction, CMS integration, testing, and training.

Proactively identify, assess, and develop mitigation strategies for potential risks such as security breaches, delays in document retrieval, contamination hazards, OCR/redaction inaccuracies, and system integration challenges.

Serve as the primary contact for coordinating secure access and document retrieval.

Facilitate clear and consistent communication with stakeholders, leadership, IT security, legal/compliance officers, and end-users. Translate technical complexities and compliance requirements into actionable updates.

Clearly define project scope, timelines, and deliverables. Manage stakeholder expectations throughout the project lifecycle, especially regarding the certified decontamination process and the policy-driven redaction engine.

Collaborate with legal and program teams to validate the rules for the policy-driven redaction engine, ensuring compliance with CJIS, HIPAA, GDPR, CCPA, and other relevant standards.

Coordinate and manage a diverse team consisting of contractors, IT staff, developers, and records management personnel. Foster a collaborative environment focused on security and precision.

Ensure strict adherence to documented chain of custody protocols. Utilize barcode scanning, timestamped logs, and secure manifests for every document batch.

Address and resolve conflicts related to resource allocation, security protocols, or technical approaches to maintain team cohesion and project momentum.

Track all project hours and expenditures, including decontamination services and Azure cloud consumption, to ensure cost-effectiveness and adherence to the budget.

Lead a comprehensive testing phase as outlined in the Scope of Work. This includes end-to-end workflow testing, accuracy validation of OCR and redaction logic, and coordinating User Acceptance Testing (UAT) with agency stakeholders.

Verify that all redaction actions are policy-driven and maintain a complete audit trail including timestamps, user IDs, and legal basis for full accountability and compliance.

Ensure the creation and maintenance of all project documentation, including migration process, system configurations, redaction logs, and training materials.

Plan and oversee targeted training sessions including content on redaction review procedures, system search and retrieval, and updated policy processes.

Ensure a smooth transition of all project deliverables, documentation, and operational knowledge to the agency's long-term support team.

Required Skills & Qualifications

10+ years of Technical Project Management experience, with at least 5 years leading complex Azure-based initiatives such as cloud migration or digital transformation.

Proven ability to manage projects involving Azure cloud services, OCR/IDP technologies, and system integrations. Familiarity with policy-driven redaction engines is highly desirable.

Experience managing projects involving sensitive data (PII, PHI) with a working knowledge of compliance frameworks such as CJIS, HIPAA, GDPR, or CCPA. Experience with government agencies or in highly regulated environments is a significant advantage.

Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and mentor cross-functional teams, driving them toward a common goal in high-stakes environments.

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, capable of conveying complex information clearly and concisely to all audiences, including high-level stakeholders.

Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with demonstrated ability to navigate complex challenges and adapt to changing requirements.

Expert-level skills in prioritization, time management, and maintaining meticulous project documentation.

Other Preferred Qualifications

Background supporting projects in hybrid cloud or enterprise technology environments.

Positive, proactive, and able to build trust with technical and business stakeholders.

Adaptable and effective in dynamic environments with shifting priorities.