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Vice President – Engineering & Manufacturing
| Executive Leadership | High-Impact Role
I’m currently partnering with a well-established aerospace manufacturing organization that is looking to bring on a Vice President of Engineering & Manufacturing to lead both product development and production operations.
This is a key executive leadership role responsible for driving the design, manufacturing, and delivery of highly engineered aerospace systems used on global aircraft platforms. The role oversees engineering, production, materials planning, and supply chain while working closely with program management, operations, and executive leadership.
If you enjoy building high-performing teams, improving manufacturing performance, and delivering complex aerospace programs, this could be a great opportunity.
What You’ll Be Responsible For
• Leading aerospace programs from design through production and delivery
• Overseeing engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and materials planning
• Driving operational efficiency, cost control, and production scalability
• Partnering with program management and commercial teams to support program execution and accurate cost estimates
• Implementing continuous improvement initiatives across engineering and manufacturing operations
• Ensuring compliance with aerospace quality standards and regulatory requirements
• Developing and mentoring leadership across engineering and production teams
What They’re Looking For
• 15+ years of experience in aerospace or complex manufacturing environments
• 10+ years leading engineering or production teams
• Strong experience supporting aerospace hardware programs from development through production
• Background in AS9100 or other regulated manufacturing environments
• Experience driving Lean manufacturing / operational improvement initiatives
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, or related field
• Ability to obtain U.S. security clearance is preferred
Why This Role Stands Out
• Executive leadership position with major influence on company strategy and operations
• Opportunity to lead both engineering innovation and manufacturing execution
• Highly visible role working directly with executive leadership and customers
• Strong growth potential as the company continues to expand
AGE Solutions is a premier technology and professional services company, providing in-depth consulting, advanced technology solutions, and essential services throughout the U.S. government, defense, and intelligence sectors. Prioritizing innovation and client-focused solutions, we assist major agencies in addressing intricate issues and ensuring a more secure future.
AGE Solutions is seeking an Audio-Visual Command Meeting (AVCM) Engineer. In this role, you will travel within their assigned zone to support Senior Executive Services (SES) and Military Officer conference and meeting spaces. This role provides installation, troubleshooting, and sustainment support for enterprise audio-visual systems and will augment support to other zones as required. The ideal candidate is a hands-on AV professional with strong technical expertise, the ability to lead AV efforts on-site, and experience working in classified environments.
This position is based out of Fort Sam Houston, TX with regional CONUS travel.
Key Responsibilities:
- Travel within assigned zone and provide augmentation support to other zones as needed
- Support SES and Military Officer conference and meeting spaces
- Install, pull, terminate, label, and test all AV-related cables, connectors, and interfaces
- Install projection screens, plasma/LED displays, speakers, and related AV hardware
- Perform installation of AV systems at client sites, including full room deployments
- Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and technical documentation
- Wire and build AV racks to standard and customer specifications
- Serve as the Lead Audio Visual Engineer on projects and customer engagements
- Manage AV projects across various models and makes of equipment
- Conduct testing, analysis, troubleshooting, and corrective actions on systems, networks, hardware, and software
- Demonstrate thorough understanding of AV wiring standards and connector types across AV cable types
- Support internet-based video solutions including switchers, codecs, interfaces, and room design solutions
- Access classified areas to support Enterprise JWICS installation and troubleshooting of system hardware (user account not required)
Required Qualifications:
- Five (5) years of relevant experience with AV engineering
- Have an active DoD Secret clearance at a minimum
- Have one (1) of the following certifications:
- AMX Technician (Networked AV) Certification, or
- Crestron CTI Technician Track Certification, or
- AVIXA CTS Certification
- Ability to support mission-critical AV/VTC systems under pressure
- Demonstrated experience working with:
- Crestron
- Cisco
- Biamp / AMX
- Extron
- Willingness to travel throughout the zone as required
- Strong troubleshooting skills to quickly diagnose and restore AV/VTC services
- Ability to follow escalation procedures and provide status updates and corrective action plans to leadership/PMO
- Experience using a ticketing system (e.g., ServiceNow) to document troubleshooting, actions taken, and resolution details
- Ability to provide routine ticket updates until closure and document root cause and resolution steps
- Ability to provide daily operational status reporting for non-operational rooms, including estimated restoration timelines
- Location: This position is onsite at our customer's location in Fort Sam Houston, TX and requires up to 50% travel (CONUS).
Compensation: $70,000+
At AGE Solutions, we reward performance, invest in growth, and share success. Our benefits support the whole person, professionally, financially, and personally.
- 26 Days Paid Leave: Includes vacation, sick, personal time, and holidays. You choose how to use it.
- Performance Bonuses: Performance bonuses are awarded based on individual contributions and company-wide results, aligning recognition with impact.
- 401(k) with Match: We match 3% of your contributions with immediate vesting.
- Financial Protection: Company-paid life insurance up to $300K and options for additional coverage for you and your dependents.
- Health Benefits: Multiple medical plans, dental, vision, FSA and HSA options to fit your needs.
- Parental Leave: 15 days of fully paid leave for new parents, because family matters.
- Military Differential Pay: We bridge the gap for employees on active duty, so they don't take a financial hit while serving.
- Professional Growth: Paid training and certifications, tuition reimbursement, and the tools and tech to get the job done right.
- Shared Success: In the event of a company sale, our CEO has committed to returning 80% of net proceeds to employees. This ensures our team shares in the long term value they help create.
At AGE, you'll do work that matters, supported by a company that delivers for its people.
Controls Engineer
Location: San Antonio, TX
Pay Rate: $55/hour
Position Overview
- A leading manufacturing organization is seeking a Controls Engineer to support stamping production engineering operations in San Antonio, TX. This role will focus on the planning, design, installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting of automated manufacturing equipment, including stamping and laser welding systems.
- The ideal candidate will have experience with industrial automation, Siemens PLC programming, and equipment commissioning, and will work closely with engineering teams, equipment vendors, and maintenance personnel to ensure efficient and reliable production processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the design, installation, and startup of new and modified manufacturing equipment within stamping and automated production environments.
- Collaborate with OEM vendors and commissioning teams to ensure equipment is installed and configured according to engineering specifications.
- Develop and maintain Siemens PLC programs using Step 7.
- Support servo drive programming using Siemens Simotion and Scout software.
- Configure and maintain HMI systems for automated production equipment.
- Provide troubleshooting and technical support for automated production lines, including laser welding and stamping equipment.
- Develop and maintain standard operating procedures and technical documentation for equipment operation and modification.
- Work closely with project managers, engineers, and maintenance technicians to support equipment improvements and production reliability.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance manufacturing processes and equipment performance.
- Support multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring tasks are completed within defined timelines.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent relevant work experience.
- Experience with Siemens PLC programming using Step 7.
- Experience with Siemens Simotion servo drive programming using Scout software.
- Experience developing or supporting HMI programming for automated equipment.
- Experience with industrial equipment installation and commissioning.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in manufacturing environments.
- Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented engineering environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple technical projects simultaneously.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of manufacturing production systems and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Experience with laser welding or automated manufacturing equipment.
- Experience with industrial automation and ladder logic programming.
Pride Global offers eligible employee's comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
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Information Professional Officer
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Responsibilities
Information Professional Officers (IPOs) oversee the seamless operation of the global Naval network environment. Their responsibilities include:
- Leading the Naval network warfare missions in developing tactics and procedures to realize tactical, strategic and business advantages afloat and ashore
- Driving interoperability with joint, allied and coalition partners
- Building professional excellence through education, training and certification and milestone qualifications
- Optimizing organizational effectiveness through cutting-edge technologies, knowledge management techniques and a culture of innovation
- Helping to develop and deploy information systems, command and control and space systems
- Serving as a key part of the Information Dominance Corps in its mission to gain a deep understanding of the inner workings of adversaries
- Overseeing the work of Information Systems Technicians - Enlisted Sailors (no degree required) who serve as specialists in information technology
Work Environment
Information Professionals serve in challenging roles of increasing scope and responsibility both afloat and ashore. This could include:
- Serving as part of Battle Group staffs on ships at sea
- Working in C4I/Space/Surveillance on shore tours
- Serving on major Navy and joint staffs
- Serving in command of key communication and surveillance facilities around the globe
Training & Advancement
Those pursuing an Information Professional Officer position are required to attend Officer Candidate School (OCS) in Newport, RI.
Upon completion, candidates typically attend a five-week IP Basic Course of instruction in Pensacola, FL, before or during their initial assignment. IPOs must complete specific qualifications as part of their training during Fleet tours and are expected to pursue advanced education opportunities.
Promotion opportunities are regularly available but competitive and based on performance.
Post-Service Opportunities
Specialized training received and work experience gained in the course of service can lead to valuable credentialing and occupational opportunities in related fields in the civilian sector.
Education Opportunities
Wherever you are in your professional career, the Navy can help ease your financial burdens and advance your career with generous financial assistance and continuing education programs. Beyond professional credentials and certifications, Information Professional Officers can advance their education by:
- Pursuing opportunities at institutions such as Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) or Navy War College (NWC)
- Completing Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) at one of the various service colleges
Postgraduate education is important to the success of the Information Professional. Most IPs will complete a master's degree in C4I, space, information systems, computer science or modeling and simulation.
There's also potential to pursue a graduate certificate, DoW certifications, federal executive fellowships and information assurance scholarships and internships.
Qualifications & Requirements
A degree from a four-year college or university is a minimum educational requirement to become a Commissioned Officer. Candidates seeking an Information Professional Officer position must have a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in a technical field, preferably in one of following fields: Information Systems, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Operations, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, General Engineering.
All candidates must also be: U.S. citizens, willing to serve worldwide, eligible for a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance and qualified for sea duty.
General qualifications may vary depending upon whether you're currently serving, whether you've served before or whether you've never served before.
Part-Time Opportunities
There are part-time opportunities available as an Information Professional Officer.
Serving part-time as a Navy Reserve Sailor, your duties will be carried out during your scheduled drilling and training periods. During monthly drilling, Information Professional Officers in the Navy Reserve typically work at a location close to their homes.
For annual training, Information Professional Officers may serve anywhere in the world, whether on a ship at sea or at bases and installations on shore.
Take a moment to learn more about the general roles and responsibilities of Navy Reserve Sailors.
Most of what you do in the Navy Reserve is considered training. The basic Navy Reserve commitment involves training a minimum of one weekend a month (referred to as drilling) and two weeks a year (referred to as Annual Training) - or the equivalent of that.
Information Professional Officers in the Navy Reserve serve in an Officer role. Before receiving the ongoing professional training that comes with this job, initial training requirements must first be met.
For current or former Navy Officers (NAVET): Prior experience satisfies the initial leadership training requirement - so you will not need to go through Officer Training again.
Officers who previously held a commission in another United States Military Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Public Health Service, or United States Coast Guard are exempt from attending ODS or LDO/CWO Academy.
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Optomi, in partnership with a leading logistics company is seeking a Senior Full Stack Java Developer (Java / Kafka / Spring Boot / AWS) to support and modernize critical systems within the Mechanical organization. This team maintains locomotives, railcars, and detector systems that capture millions of operational and safety data points across the network.
About the Position: The role focuses on refactoring legacy microservices, scaling event-driven architectures, re-platforming rules engines, and building cloud-native, resilient, high-volume IoT data pipelines. This is a high-impact engineering role where your work directly influences safety, reliability, and operational efficiency across one of the largest transport networks in the US.
Apply Today if your Background Includes:
- 6+ years of Full Stack experience with a backend emphasis in Java Spring Boot development.
- Strong event-driven architecture + Kafka experience
- Proven experience modernizing legacy microservices & distributed systems
- AWS Cloud experience
- Hands-on Python experience for backend/data workflows
- DevSecOps mindset: automated testing, CI/CD, secure coding
- Experience supporting both greenfield and legacy systems
- Strong relational DB experience (Postgres preferred)
- Experience handling IoT or high-volume sensor data pipelines
- Familiarity with open-source tooling and cloud-agnostic architectures
- Ability to mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership
What the Right Professional Will Enjoy!
- Fully remote work opportunity with up to 20% travel.
- Opportunity to work with a fast-growing team focused on modernization, cloud adoption, and automation.
- Direct impact on safety, rail operations, and national freight logistics.
- Work on high-volume IoT, event-driven architectures, cloud-native systems.
- Exposure to AI/GenAI, automation, and open-source tooling
- Leadership opportunities with junior developers
Responsibilities:
- Modernize legacy microservices and distributed systems supporting mechanical operations and detector networks.
- Design and implement backend services using Java, Spring Boot, event-driven patterns, and Kafka.
- Scale and optimize high-volume IoT data pipelines (30M+ incoming data points from sensors/detectors).
- Lead architecture, design, and deployment efforts for new and existing services.
- Refactor and support large rules-engine frameworks (600+ rulesets).
- Contribute to cloud-native development (AWS preferred; Azure acceptable; cloud agnostic mindset encouraged).
- Use Python for backend workflows, automation, and data processing tasks.
- Build automated CI/CD and testing frameworks following DevSecOps best practices.
- Work with Postgres and relational databases to tune, model, and integrate data.
- Mentor junior developers and support a strong engineering culture focused on speed, clarity, and automation.
- Collaborate across teams to build scalable, modern systems.
- Support both new development and the existing application footprint.
Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.
Manufacturing Engineer 3
San Antonio, TX
Long Term Contract
Job Description:
Manufacturing Engineer (Assembly and Installation) - Level 3
- SME within Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) in analyzing product development, complex producibility studies and production/tooling philosophies.
- Refines, validates, coordinates and implements conceptual designs and manages the program architecture for build.
- Develops manufacturing plans and oversees plan optimization.
- Conducts complex producibility and variation analyses to ensure that manufacturing process capability matches requirements.
- Resolves complex technical problems. Serves as a project manager to ensure that contract requirements, specifications, design criteria and schedule performance are integrated and maintained.
- SME in advanced design solutions and supports research of new product or business opportunities.
- Deploys company Lean Enterprise analysis methods.
- Documents and communicates producibility best practices.
- Provides guidance to others through structured mentoring.
Position responsibilities
• Implements design and build plan changes, minimizing disruption while capturing maximum benefits through highly collaborative behavior and processes championed by Manufacturing Engineering and inclusive of all the stakeholders in the change.
• Responsible for integrating changes to the affected commodities and executing the Build Integration milestones.
• Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports. Provides oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processes.
• Support the execution of the Build Integration process by providing visibility of active engineering design changes and associated risks to milestones and ensuring design changes advance through the review process.
• Facilitate collaboration and integration across the affected commodities.
• Develop and implement manufacturing plans.
• Create installation planning and supporting installation planning shipside in San Antonio.
• Support team performance by participating in process/tool improvement projects.
REQUIRED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in STEM (ABET) and 5+ years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 2-3+ years’ experience reading and understanding engineering drawings, blueprints, schematics, and specifications.
• 2-3+ years’ experience supporting the development of the engineering technical data packages needed to produce aircraft parts and components.
• 2-3+ years’ experience utilizing professional/technical writing skills, teaming successfully to solve technical issues.
• Experience with CATIA
Preferred Skills/Qualifications:
• 2-3+ years’ experience with IVT
• Experience with GoldEsp
Director of Preconstruction - Mission Critical
Location: San Antonio, TX
Salary: Approximately $250,000 base salary + performance bonus + benefits
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Director of Preconstruction to lead the planning, estimating, and strategic development of large-scale industrial and mission-critical construction projects.
Based in San Antonio, this role will oversee the full preconstruction lifecycle including cost planning, design coordination, constructability reviews, and procurement strategies for complex facilities such as data centers, advanced manufacturing plants, logistics hubs, and other mission-critical infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities:
Preconstruction Leadership
- Lead the preconstruction process for large-scale industrial and mission-critical developments.
- Direct project estimating, cost modeling, and feasibility analysis.
- Establish project budgets, schedules, and procurement strategies during early development stages.
- Ensure seamless transition from preconstruction to operations and construction teams.
Estimating & Cost Strategy
- Oversee the development of detailed cost estimates for complex projects valued $100M+.
- Evaluate subcontractor pricing, market conditions, and supply chain risks.
- Implement cost benchmarking and value engineering strategies to maintain competitive bids.
Design & Technical Coordination
- Collaborate closely with architects, engineers, and consultants during design development.
- Lead constructability reviews and value engineering exercises to optimize project outcomes.
- Identify design risks and recommend cost-effective solutions.
Client & Stakeholder Engagement
- Support project pursuits, proposals, and presentations to clients and partners.
- Provide strategic input on project feasibility, cost drivers, and market conditions.
- Build strong working relationships with owners, developers, and design teams.
Team Leadership
- Manage and mentor a team of estimators, preconstruction managers, and cost engineers.
- Establish departmental standards, best practices, and reporting processes.
- Drive continuous improvement in preconstruction systems, tools, and methodologies.
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years of construction industry experience, with significant leadership experience in preconstruction or estimating.
- Demonstrated experience delivering large-scale industrial or mission-critical projects.
- Experience developing cost plans for projects valued $100M–$1B+.
- Strong knowledge of construction pricing, procurement strategies, risk analysis, and value engineering.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex project pursuits.
We’re proud to be where the pets go and where the pet people go. If you want to make a real difference, create an exciting career path, feel welcome to be your whole self and nurture your wellbeing, Petco is the place for you.
Our core values capture that spirit as we work to improve lives by doing what’s right for pets and people.
- Pet First – Protect & Empower. All pets should Live their Best Life. We put the needs of pets and pet parents at the center of everything we do.
- Foster the Fun – Connect & Bond. Our Passion for pets brings us together! We celebrate the journey of pet parenthood through district experiences, products, and services.
- Let’s Go! Own & Commit. We are stronger as One Petco team. We bring our unique superpowers and champion authenticity in everyone to drive success.
We’re proud to be "where the pets go" to find everything they need to live their best lives for more than 60 years — from their favorite meals and toys, to trusted supplies and expert support from people who get it, because we live it. We believe in the universal truths of pet parenthood — the boundless boops, missing slippers, late night zoomies and everything in between. And we’re here for it. Every tail wag, every vet visit, every step of the way. We are 29,000+ strong and together we nurture the pet-human bond in more than 1,500 Petco stores across the U.S., Mexico and Puerto Rico, 250+ Vetco Total Care hospitals, hundreds of preventive care clinics and eight distribution centers. In 1999, we founded Petco Love. Together, we support thousands of local animal welfare groups nationwide and have helped find homes for approximately 7 million animals through in-store adoption events.
Membership, Customer Data & Loyalty
Position Overview
The Senior Digital Product Manager will lead digital product initiatives supporting Membership, Customer Data, and Loyalty programs for a $6B specialty retail organization. Will own the end-to-end product strategy and roadmap for customer identity, data platforms, and loyalty experiences across digital and in-store channels.
The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in customer data platforms (CDPs), identity resolution, loyalty ecosystems, personalization, and privacy governance, combined with strong business acumen and cross-functional leadership skills.
Key Responsibilities
Product Strategy & Vision
- Define and execute the multi-year product strategy for Membership, Customer Data, and Loyalty platforms.
- Develop and maintain a prioritized product roadmap aligned with enterprise growth, retention, and customer lifetime value (CLV) objectives.
- Identify opportunities to leverage customer data to drive personalization, engagement, and revenue growth.
- Lead development and optimization of customer data capabilities, including:
- Identity resolution and profile unification
- Data governance and compliance (GDPR, CCPA, etc.)
- Segmentation and audience management
- Real-time personalization enablement
- Partner with Engineering and Data teams to evolve CDP, CRM, and marketing technology stacks.
- Ensure scalable architecture to support omnichannel retail environments.
- Own digital product capabilities supporting loyalty enrollment, rewards management, tiering, promotions, and engagement campaigns.
- Optimize customer lifecycle journeys from acquisition through retention.
- Develop features that enhance member value proposition and drive repeat purchase behavior.
- Measure and improve loyalty program ROI, retention rate, and lifetime value.
- Lead agile product teams and collaborate closely with:
- Engineering
- Data Science & Analytics
- Marketing & CRM
- eCommerce
- Store Operations
- Finance & Legal
- Serve as the voice of the customer and translate business objectives into clear product requirements.
- Align stakeholders around KPIs and measurable outcomes.
- Define success metrics and KPIs (CLV, retention, engagement, incremental revenue, NPS).
- Use data and experimentation (A/B testing, cohort analysis) to drive product decisions.
- Build executive-level reporting and business cases for investment prioritization.
- 5+ years of product management experience, with 3+ years in digital product leadership.
- Deep expertise in customer data management, CDPs, CRM systems, and loyalty platforms.
- Experience in retail, specialty retail, consumer brands, or omnichannel environments.
- Proven track record of delivering data-driven personalization initiatives.
- Strong understanding of privacy regulations and data governance frameworks.
- Experience leading agile product teams and influencing cross-functional stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex platform integrations and enterprise-scale systems.
- Experience working in a multi-billion-dollar retail organization.
- Background in subscription or membership-based business models.
- Familiarity with leading CDP and CRM ecosystems (e.g., Salesforce, Adobe, Tealium, etc.).
- MBA or advanced degree in business, technology, or related field.
- Strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen
- Data-driven decision maker
- Influential communicator with executive presence
- Customer-obsessed mindset
- Bias for action and measurable impact
- Ability to operate in fast-paced, matrixed organizations
This role directly influences customer retention, personalization maturity, and revenue growth by shaping how the organization leverages its customer data assets. The Senior Digital Product Manager will play a critical role in strengthening membership value, loyalty engagement, and long-term customer relationships.
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Salary Range: $103,800.00 - $155,700.00
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Manager, Manufacturing R&D
H-E-B Manufacturing's goal is to achieve superior self-manufactured products through high quality, low cost products and services. Our self-manufacturing Research and Development team supports product development for 11 food manufacturing plants, with a goal of helping H-E-B stay competitive and successful in the omnichannel business and delight our customers.
As a Manager, Research & Development, you'll provide technical leadership to your R&D and cross-functional teams for multiple categories and projects and manage complex portfolios of projects. This position will specialize in development and formula management of frozen dough, sweet goods such as cakes, cookies, pies, brownies, as well as high-speed production of bread, buns and tortillas. Candidates should possess expert knowledge in ingredient interactions and formulation, ensuring products are optimized for performance, consistency and scalability on commercialized production lines. You'll coordinate with other department leaders to develop strategy and set functional policy and procedures for the Manufacturing Division, define and set priorities for cross-functional product development and launch execution teams, and provide mentoring and guidance to less experienced R&D, Quality Assurance, and Operations Partners.
Once you're eligible, you'll become an Owner in the company, so we're looking for commitment, hard work, and focus on quality and Customer service. 'Partner-owned' means our most important resources--People--drive the innovation, growth, and success that make H-E-B The Greatest Omnichannel Retailing Company.
Do you have a:
HEART FOR PEOPLE... desire to teach / train?
HEAD FOR BUSINESS... expertise and creativity to critically evaluate and improve products through development?
PASSION FOR RESULTS... ability to innovate / drive key product attributes and variables that affect our success?
We are looking for:
- an MS or PhD in food technology / food science, engineering, or related field, and 8+ years of related experience, or a BS and 10+ years of relevant experience
- experience influencing decisions in a highly complex, competitive food manufacturing environment at all organizational levels
- experience in portfolio management, including timeline / financial / quality KPI management
What is the work?
Management / Project Management / Leadership:
- Manages R&D Partners, including training and development, delivering on-time performance appraisals; provides feedback, coaching, and mentoring to ensure Partners can meet individual accountabilities and grow their careers
- Performs broad product development activities as assigned on a per project basis; collaborates with multiple teams and suppliers throughout project scope
- Maximizes supplier capabilities to develop the product portfolio throughout the full lifecycle of product development and design process
- Negotiates with suppliers and other external stakeholders to develop procurement contracts and ensure adherence to specifications and legal agreements
- Manages R&D budget through financial estimation and project feasibility analysis; works with plant management, Procurement, and Own Brands to ensure ROI goals are achieved
- Leads efforts to establish industry-leading specifications for Own Brand products with suppliers that reflect the essential quality parameters for customer delight, success
- Develops action plans with QA / Own Brand for products requiring quality improvements (maintenance); manages these projects to completion
- Leads product evaluations on behalf of the category team; collaborates with Customer Insights / Research Team on customer panel evaluations
Strategy:
- Participates in / contributes to all aspects of product design, including new idea generation, prototype development, competitive assessments, and technical / regulatory / food safety compliance
- Develops / leads / manages highly-complex and strategic Own Brand and H-E-B programs / initiatives (e.g., Select Ingredients) to support company business goals
- Ensures designs and product objectives support merchant category plans, assortment strategies, price point, and overall creative direction
- Researches / analyzes industry technology trends and consumer trends to advise H-E-B Partners, teams on how to bring the best solutions to customers and businesses
- Plays a key role in capital planning process; identifies future processing / packaging technologies required for new product categories; provides formula and processing financials for development of capital business requests
- Works with plant management, BDM, Own Brand to develop multi-year project plans; establishes annualized incremental profit goals
What is your background?
- Master of science in food technology / food science, engineering, or related field, and 8+ years of related experience, or a
- Bachelor of science degree and 10+ years of relevant experience
- Technical training related to sensory evaluations and experimental design
- Extensive experience in project management, including application of stage-gate methodology
- Experience influencing decisions in a highly complex, competitive food manufacturing environment at all organizational levels
- Experience in branded food product development
- Experience in portfolio management, including timeline / financial / quality KPI management
Do you have what it takes to be a fit as a Manager of R&D at H-E-B?
- Expert knowledge of HACCP, USDA, OSHA, FDA, Potentially Hazardous Foods, and state weight and measure requirements
- Expert knowledge of the private label retail food business environment and metrics
- Advanced working knowledge of industry, EEOC, and employment laws, and related compliance requirements
- Expert knowledge of technology / consumer trends and how to identify / define key product quality and sensory attributes
- Expert knowledge of product development, including manufacturing, packaging ingredients and nutrition
- Technical knowledge of food production equipment
- Expert understanding of consumer retail products, financial assessment, and capital planning
- Expert verbal / written communication and presentation skills that translate on an international scale
- Advanced mathematical / analytical skills
- Advanced computer skills (including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, D365, Genesis R&D Food Labeling Software)
- Advanced negotiating / influencing skills
- Advanced troubleshooting, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Ability to effectively teach complex technical information to a non-technical audience
- Ability to understand business objectives, and how technical solutions must fit within business realities
- Ability to lead and motivate exempt and exempt Partners, one-on-one or in teams
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines, and shift focus between projects; attention to detail
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Ability to work complex issues with senior management, and lead / influence internal and external stakeholders
- Ability to make key decisions on a daily basis while seeking perspective and input
- Ability to take initiative; willingness to take calculated risks and collaborate with key partners for alignment
Can you...
- Function in a fast-paced, manufacturing environment
- Travel by car or plane with overnight stays, with possible international travel
- Sit or stand for extended periods
- Regularly lift 20 lbs or more
- Work extended or unusual hours
JOB DESCRIPTION
The client has delivered high‑level user flows (no visual designs yet), and these roles will translate those flows into clear, build‑ready requirements for engineering teams. This position is ideal for strong Product Analysts or Product Specialists who are comfortable operating with high autonomy, can move quickly in ambiguous environments, and can bridge communication between business, design, and development. Requirements clarity is mission‑critical, as the work involves partnering with external development teams.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
1+ years as a Product Specialist, Product Analyst, Product Owner, or Technical Business Analyst. Experience delivering public‑facing mobile apps (non‑negotiable). Strong understanding of native mobile architecture concepts (iOS/Android), integrations, and backend interactions. Proven ability to write clean, structured user stories and acceptance criteria that reduce rework. Experience working in Agile/Scrum with cross‑functional teams. Strong systems‑thinking skills: ability to work from flows or concepts (before visual design) and produce build‑ready detail. Excellent communication and documentation skills; able to adjust style for business, design, and engineering audiences. Proficiency with Jira, Azure DevOps, and Figma.
