Engineering Journal Jobs in Chesterfield

The Richmond Group USA has been engaged by a precision metal forming manufacturer to identify an Outside Technical Sales Representative to drive business growth and customer success. Built on deep expertise in precision aluminum components, this company delivers lightweight, high-strength, corrosion-resistant parts with excellent heat transfer—helping customers improve cooling, reliability, and performance. Its products serve fast-growing markets like batteries/capacitors, electronics, and consumer goods, along with specialty applications such as recyclable cosmetic packaging and select medical/dental components, supported by a global parent group and continued investment in technology and capacity.

This is an excellent opportunity for a high-energy, proactive sales professional who excels at building relationships, developing new business, and providing technical solutions in manufacturing. You’ll meet face-to-face with customers, deliver compelling presentations, and collaborate with internal teams to design and optimize products for manufacturability and performance.

The ideal candidate is analytical, organized, and results-driven, with strong communication skills and a strategic, sales-engineering mindset. You’ll coordinate customer requirements, prepare detailed pricing strategies, and navigate complex procurement cycles while identifying new opportunities through research and networking.

Background

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field (MBA a plus)
• 3+ years of B2B technical sales experience in manufacturing or precision components
• Experience selling into industrial markets such as electronics, consumer products, batteries/energy storage, or specialty packaging/medical applications
• Track record of driving growth and securing new accounts in technical, engineered-component environments
• Understanding of metal forming and mechanical component manufacturing processes
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint; CAD experience a plus
• Travel as required to develop new business / manage and grow existing accounts
• Proven ability to manage the full sales cycle — from technical consultation to closing

Ready to build strong customer relationships and sell high-performance solutions into fast-growing markets? Join a company with global backing, strong technical capabilities, and room to grow. Apply Today!

**Please note that candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship to be considered for employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual's race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, status as a military veteran or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

The Sr. Business Operations and Planning Manager plays a critical leadership role in ensuring the efficient and compliant flow of raw materials, intermediates, and finished goods within a chemical manufacturing facility. This position oversees warehouse management, material handling, and master scheduling to support production continuity, regulatory compliance, and customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in supply chain operations within a continuous manufacturing environment and excels at cross-functional collaboration and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

Warehouse Management

• Lead all warehouse operations, including receiving, storage, inventory control, and outbound logistics for hazardous and non-hazardous materials.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and other regulatory requirements related to chemical storage and handling.
• Implement and maintain best practices in warehouse layout, labeling, and segregation of materials to support safety and efficiency.

Material Handling

• Oversee the safe and efficient movement of raw materials, intermediates, and finished goods across the site.
• Collaborate with HSE and engineering teams to ensure proper handling of flammable, corrosive, and reactive substances.
• Optimize material flow to minimize waste, reduce handling time, and support lean manufacturing principles.

Master Scheduling

• Develop and maintain the site’s master production schedule in alignment with demand forecasts, inventory targets, and production capacity.
• Coordinate closely with production, procurement, and quality teams to ensure schedule adherence and timely delivery of customer orders.
• Monitor and adjust schedules based on changes in demand, supply disruptions, or equipment availability.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Lead and develop a high-performing planning and logistics team.
• Serve as the primary liaison between site operations and corporate supply chain functions.
• Drive cross-functional initiatives to improve planning accuracy, reduce lead times, and enhance service levels.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify and implement process improvements using lean, Six Sigma, or other methodologies.
• Leverage data analytics and ERP/WMS systems to drive decision-making and performance tracking.
• Support digital transformation initiatives related to supply chain planning and logistics.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Chemical Engineering, Operations, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 7+ years of experience in supply chain or operations roles within chemical or process manufacturing, with at least 3 years in a leadership capacity.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements for chemical storage, handling, and transportation.
• Proficiency in ERP (e.g., SAP, Oracle, MRP) and warehouse management systems.
• APICS, Six Sigma, or PMP certification is a plus.

Preferred Competencies:

• Regulatory Compliance (OSHA, EPA, DOT)
• Hazardous Materials Handling
• Production Planning & Scheduling
• Inventory Optimization
• Cross-Functional Leadership
• Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma
• Data-Driven Decision Making

The expected base pay for this position is $130,700 - $196,100

Senior Business Process Analyst

12-Month Contract-to-Hire

Hybrid Onsite (3 days onsite, 2 days remote)

Our Utility Client's System Operations Engineering department is seeking a motivated individual to support the Company’s evolving transmission grid and assist with the industry leading projects we have in progress. Our team is seeking a Senior Business Process Analyst to assist the growing team.

The System Operations Engineering team supports our client's System Operators by maintaining and updating our Energy Management System (EMS). The is a complex software system that receives hundreds of thousands of measurements from substations within a territory and neighboring utilities, makes them available to the System Operators in a variety of views, and performs complex calculations on this data for many different purposes, such as ‘what-if’ scenarios (called Contingency Analysis). This team is also in the midst of two multi-year projects; one of which including partnering with a vendor to build a state-of-the-art synchrophasor-bases EMS as well as upgrading our current EMS.

The BPA will work with the team and leadership, assisting with administrative and general business activities and processes. You will learn our existing processes and workflows within the team, helping to document and improve them, help design and maintain onboarding and training programs, assist with tracking and monitoring metrics, help offload administrative burden, and improve coordination amongst cross-functional teams.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

Qualifications:

• 4+ years experience in a Business Process Analyst, Process Improvement, or related role.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Time management skills with the ability to independently plan and organize work assignments.
• Experience with Data Visualization tools (preferably Power BI)
• Ability to analyze and synthesize large data sets - Python (Pandas), SQL, Excel, Access
• SharePoint experience is a plus
• Ability to think analytically and solve complex problems, translate data into insights and actionable process enhancements.
• Project Management experience working with large, cross-functional teams, implementing process improvements, and effective change management practices.
• High Technical Literacy and proficiency with standard Office applications and data analysis tools.

Higher priority will be given to candidates who:

• A Bachelor’s degree in business administration, computer science, or a related field.
• Demonstrate additional technical abilities, such as familiarity with databases and SQL or doing data analytics programmatically, such as in Python

Job Activities may include:

• Work with our team as we perform Job Task Analyses (JTA), documenting and mapping current processes, developing job aids and procedures.
• Lead development/improvement of our onboarding and training programs.
• Coordinate development of training resources (documents, videos, presentations) to be used within the team.
• Help build and maintain group’s SharePoint and Wiki site, storing team information, job aids, certain schedules, etc.
• Assist leadership and individual contributors, as needed, with administrative tasks such as scheduling meetings, submitting background check requests, submitting IT Requests, submitting Access requests, processing invoices, submitting Purchase Orders or Change Orders, etc.

Education Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• A Bachelor’s degree in business administration, computer science, or a related field is preferred.

Smith Garage Equipment, Inc., a leading distributor of automotive service equipment and #1 U.S. Distributor of Hunter Engineering Products since 2017, seeks a sales representative for our Eastern Virginia Territory.

Smith Garage Equipment Sales Representatives are independent contractors who sell premium HUNTER®, Challenger Lifts, Champion, and many other lines of branded equipment to car dealerships and other vehicle service establishments. This position requires superior relationship-based sales skills in addition to strong communication, organization, and demonstration skills.

The ideal candidate will have experience selling expensive, feature-rich capital equipment to independent businesses. Automotive background a plus.

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The ideal candidate will oversee the company's operations in a particular region. They will ensure that operations run smoothly and that target goals and revenues are met. This candidate will partner with Hunter Engineering Manufacturer Representatives to build relationships with customers throughout a territory and generate new leads for business.

Shop Admin - Richmond, VA

Salary Range: $20.00- $24.00 per hour

What you’ll be doing:

The Shop Admin role for the Richmond Shop is a new position for this location. This job will have both Rental and Shop Responsibilities and will report to the Service Manager. The Shop Admin supports the service manager through customer and vendor relationship building by efficiently and effectively assisting in administrative and inventory functions

Rental responsibilities:

• Yard checks
• Processing Rental agreements (in-bound/out-bound)
• Record 360 Inspections (in-bound/out-bound)
• Coordinating Insurance COI (obtaining new customers/renewal of existing customers)
• Rental Billing (weekly/monthly)
• Daily Equipment Status (road rescue night list in the portal)
• Unit transfer tracker (tracking shuttle driver movements in the portal)
• Scanning documentation for Rental or service-related items for record keeping purposes

Shop Responsibilities:

• Providing excellent customer service to on-site visitors as well as in-bound phone calls.
• Receiving DVIR forms
• Providing driver with DVIR completion when picking up repaired units
• Receiving Parts/Labeling parts
• PM service scheduling & updates on repairs in the shop with customer base
• Closing invoices

Why you will love working here

• Paid Bi-Weekly
• A company culture recognized by Newsweek and The Wall Street Journal

 Benefits for You & Your Family:

• Anthem Blue Cross / Blue Shield
• Paid vacation & holidays
• Company-paid life insurance
• Short-term & long-term disability
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous employee referral bonuses

What We’re Looking For:

• 1 + years of clerical experience, preferably trucking industry experience
• High School or college degree

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Operational Technical Services (OTS) is one of the fastest growing private water and wastewater utility staffing providers in the country. We provide certified water treatment, distribution, wastewater treatment, collections, engineering, laboratory, water quality, maintenance, and training professionals to municipalities, special districts, and private utilities throughout the country. OTS offers temporary, temp to hire, direct hire and emergency on-call opportunities including great benefits.

POSITION: Senior Engineer

SALARY: $115,000 - $140,000

LOCATION: Richmond, VA

We're looking for a Senior Control Systems Engineer to join our team! This position will focus on managing specialized work efficiently, with confidence and competence. The position requires above average attention to details, concern for the exact correctness of work, and strong commitment to tasks completed on time. The person in this position will take work seriously, has a strong sense of duty, and is disciplined. The position will generally be task oriented, requiring someone with a conservative, careful, and cautious approach to work.

Typical Duties

• Performing services to meet client needs, with a specific focus on Control Systems
• Designing, developing and implementing solutions to resolve customer issues
• Consulting with and training end users on new applications
• Assisting in project development and planning.
• Performing onsite pilots, FAT testing, SAT testing, and demos as needed
• Position requires 30 - 40% independent travel to customer locations

Requirements

Knowledge of:

• Bachelor’s Degree in an applicable field (EE, EET, ME, MET or comparable). An equivalent combination of experience and training may also be considered

5 years relevant working experience with:

• PLC Programming: Schneider Modicon, Allen-Bradley, CompactLogix, ControlLogix, Schneider Electric, and Siemens
• Control Systems implementation, design, installs, and troubleshooting
• Experience with industrial application programming languages
• Experience with Electrical Schematics
• Acute attention to detail and process, Strong ability to solve problems and research solutions and Excellent customer service attitude
• Showcase Core Values of Accountability, Integrity, Respect, Innovation and Teamwork

Preferred Experience:

• AutoCAD or Drafting experience
• Networking experience (Ethernet IP, Modbus, etc.)
• Siemens PLC and SCADA platform experience
• Rockwell PLC and SCADA platform experience

Must Haves For Role:

• Meets the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper for performance of these duties.
• Is able to be exposed to hazardous conditions.
• Is able to work shift, weekend and holiday schedules.
• Has ability to perform heavy lifting up to 50 lbs and other manual work under adverse conditions.

Operational Technical Services, (OTS), is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colors, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

AdvanSix plays a critical role in global supply chains, innovating and delivering essential products for our customers in a wide variety of end markets and applications that touch people’s lives, such as building and construction, fertilizers, plastics, solvents, packaging, paints, coatings, adhesives, and electronics. Our reliable and sustainable supply of quality products emerges from the vertically integrated value chain of our three U.S. based manufacturing facilities. AdvanSix strives to deliver best-in-class customer experiences and differentiated products in the industries of nylon solutions, chemical intermediates, and plant nutrients, guided by our core values of Safety, Integrity, Accountability and Respect.

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• We provide benefits that are industry competitive and focused on employee well-being

• Total Rewards program includes a competitive compensation, health, dental, vision & wellness programs, paid vacation, 401K with company matching, health savings programs, disability & life insurance, employee assistance program

• Tuition reimbursement for continued education, certifications, training, and development

• Work within a fast paced and innovative company, meeting passionate colleagues and partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences

Position Summary

The Workforce Readiness Manager is responsible for ensuring the organization has the adequate skills and capabilities to meet the short-term and long-term goals of the site. The Workforce Readiness Manager will partner with site leadership and human resources to ensure operational stability by accelerating operator progression resulting in a talent pipeline of experienced operators and own the overall training and developments plan for the site.

Primary Functions & Essential Responsibilities

Lead the overall training and learning strategy for the Chesterfield site and develop training programs for employees designed to give employees the knowledge and capability to meet the specific organizational goals efficiently and effectively.

Plans & Aligns

• Develop a strategy to mitigate risk to both short and long-term operational stability by accelerating operator training progression by reducing the cycle time around operators becoming fully qualified
• Operate with a continuous improvement mindset to elevate current training processes and materials to enhance operating knowledge and the cause and effect/troubleshooting components of each role within an operations area.
• Evaluate the skills of the current workforce and leverage data and 80/20 principles to identify and prioritize efforts ensuring appropriate resourcing and efforts to address critical skills/qualifications gaps
• Develop and standardize training and progression KPIs for the site designed to monitor progress and results
• Ensure appropriate plans are in place to ensure the site has the necessary skills in order to meet long-term growth goals
• Manage the overall learning plan for the site and partner with site and functional leaders to effectively manage internal and regulatory requirements

Change Leadership and Innovation

• Drive continuous improvement efforts around training and development by leveraging appropriate technology and lean practices to accelerate efforts
• Identify and advance opportunities for labor efficiency through leveraging third-parties, industry partners, local/state organizations, college/schools, etc. to build capabilities and scale
• Provide coaching and expertise around training methodology and adult learning in order to mentor and develop trainers/leaders
• Partner with Human Resources and site leadership to identify and advance automation and efficiency opportunities around human capital aligned to long-term organizational objectives

Leadership, Team & Culture

• Direct the work, development and performance of the Chesterfield Hourly Training Leader and Area Trainers
• Drive consistency in training and expectations across the site and work groups to ensure a learning culture and accountability for outcomes
• Support a strong safety awareness culture through appropriate training and development with emphasis on maturing hazard recognition improvements in partnership with HS&E and site leadership
• Oversee, facilitate, and ensure effective writing and development of qualification requirements for all hourly work groups
• Provide leadership for the employee qualification/progression evaluation and testing processes
• In partnership with Human Resources oversee the successful execution and coordination of New Hire Orientation Training
• Manage the overall site training and development budget as well as any training grant applications and administration

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Human Resources, Organizational Development, or Instructional Technology
• 10+ years of experience in Chemical Manufacturing with experience in training/learning curriculum design and development
• 5+ years of experience in a supervisory/leadership role
• Six Sigma Greenbelt (or Blackbelt) certification or equivalent experience implementing productivity / continuous improvement projects

Additional Qualifications:

• Experience in the management of projects, troubleshooting, team building, financial budgets and overall leadership
• Working knowledge of Process Safety Management, ISO9001 Quality Management, and general OSHA Safety guidelines preferred
• Strong presentation skills preferred
• Experience with technical writing preferred
• Experience in organizational development strongly preferred

The expected base pay for this position is $118,800 - $178,200

This position will be the subject matter expert on all platforms that fall into category of CarMax’s® assets to ensure the protection, integrity and confidentiality of customer, vendor, employee, and business information in compliance with organization policies and standards utilizing current information security technology disciplines and industry standards. This is a unique opportunity at a Fortune 500 company and national brand to expand and develop skills beyond current endpoint or network focus to a broader skill and toolset in the security program. This opportunity provides the ability to both lead implementation and improvements while also providing the opportunity for hands-on operation across the full suite of security capabilities. The Cybersecurity Engineer performs all network and endpoint security activities necessary to ensure the safety of information systems assets and protects systems from intentional and inadvertent access or destruction under limited direction. This role interfaces with application, infrastructure, and network operations teams and develops the necessary procedures to maintain security and educates the user community. The Cybersecurity Engineer also provides metrics, status reports, and audit results for key stakeholders while driving improvements and program maturity.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Desire to keep current with technology and client industry
• Implement, develop, operate, and improve Cybersecurity solutions
• Provide functional and technical expertise on projects that require Cybersecurity services
• Gather information from the business and IT department to develop security-related processes and procedures to continuously improve the security posture of CarMax
• Assist in driving tasks and projects to successful completion through effective project management, customer interaction, and IT coordination
• Effectively triage support problems and respond with the appropriate level of urgency
• Participate in a 24x7 on-call rotation as scheduled, and the ability to perform after hours support as needed

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Technical Qualifications:

• Network security technologies: Firewalls, Proxies, Network Access Controls, Intrusion Detection, Intrusion Prevention, Routing
• Familiarity with identity concepts (Authentication, Authorization, and Governance), Data Loss Prevention, Secure coding and configuration standards
• Functional proficiency with at least one coding or scripting language: PowerShell, Python, Java, JavaScript , etc
• Windows server and Linux Operating Systems
• Cloud technology (SaaS, IaaS, PaaS)
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills and performs well in high pressure or stressful situations
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Excellent communication skills to include, but not limited to, verbal and written communication; delivering organized presentations; able to tailor message to the audience; and facilitate group discussions with diplomacy and seek diverse opinions
• Ability to effectively estimate the efforts of others and the impact required to accomplish requested tasks/projects

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• 1-5 years of experience in information security operations
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related field or equivalent alternative education, skills, and/or practical experience is required.
• Certifications: CISSP, CISA, Security+, CCNA or CCNP Security preferred

Work Location and Arrangement: This role will be based out of the Richmond, VA Technology Innovation Center and have a Hybrid work arrangement.

Work Authorization: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Location: Field-Based – Virginia (Northern Virginia, Charlottesville, Richmond, Norfolk, Virginia Beach and Hampton Roads, etc.)

About Swirnow Building Systems®:

For over 50 years, Swirnow Building Systems, located in Baltimore, MD, has been a leading provider of engineered construction solutions, offering a portfolio of high-performance building envelope and structural systems throughout the country. We specialize in serving commercial construction markets with innovative, technically supported products that meet the demands of architects, developers, and contractors.

Our divisions include:

• Swirnow Structures LLC – offering the Hambro® D500 Composite Joist System and supporting the structural design community.
• Avenere Cladding LLC – offering NeaCera® Terra-cotta Rainscreen Systems and ventilated façade solutions and supporting the architectural design community.

We don’t just sell products—we provide technical consultation, design-assist support, and long-term value for our partners in the built environment.

Position Overview:

Swirnow Building Systems is looking for a high-performing, relationship-driven Outside Sales Representative to grow and manage our presence across the Virginia territory, including but not limited to Northern Virginia, Charlottesville, Richmond, Norfolk, Virginia Beach and Hampton Roads.

This is a strategic role focused on representing both Swirnow Structures (Hambro® D500 structural floor system) and Avenere Cladding (NeaCera® Terra Cotta Rainscreen Façade). You’ll be working with developers, owners, general contractors, architects, engineers, façade consultants, and subcontractors from design through project award—providing technical insight, product education, and value-added solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop new business and grow existing relationships within your assigned territory
• Promote and specify Hambro® D500 Composite Joist System and NeaCera® Terra Cotta Rainscreen Façade.
• Lead technical presentations, lunch-and-learns, and onsite consultations with developers, architects, engineers, and contractors.
• Identify and track project opportunities from early design through construction using internal CRM tools.
• Coordinate closely with internal production, estimating, and project management teams.
• Deliver accurate and timely proposals, bids, and follow-up communications with customers and contacts.
• Attend industry events, trade shows, and networking functions to grow visibility and market share.
• Maintain a deep understanding of product systems, industry trends, and local construction activity.
• Engage with local building organizations (AIA, BCE, ABC, ULI etc.) to further education and expand the range of current territory engagement.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of B2B sales experience; preferably in building materials, construction systems, or architectural products but not required.
• Completion of college program (2 or 4 years).
• Understanding commercial construction processes, building science, and design/specification cycles.
• Experience selling to developers, owners, architects, GCs, engineers and subcontractors.
• Knowledge of structural systems, rainscreens, or prefabricated components is a major plus.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Comfortable reading and interpreting construction drawings and architectural details
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Must be self-motivated, organized, and able to manage a large geographic territory.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel frequently throughout Virginia.

What We Offer:

• Competitive base salary + performance-based commission.
• Monthly car allowance and gas reimbursement.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement plan with company match.
• Professional development and technical product training.
• Autonomy, support, and opportunity to grow with a respected regional leader.
• The chance to represent some of the most innovative building systems in the construction industry.