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Friedman’s Home Improvement is seeking a hands-on Applications Manager to own, lead, and continuously improve the enterprise applications that power our retail, supply chain, and digital operations. This is a working manager role ideal for a technically strong leader who enjoys coding, problem-solving, mentoring a small team, and partnering closely with the business to deliver measurable impact.

This role blends technical depth, people leadership, and operational excellence. You will be accountable for the reliability, scalability, and performance of core systems including Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations, eCommerce (Sana Cloud Commerce), Retail POS, Warehouse Management, and Business Intelligence platforms.

The ideal candidate thrives in a lean, fast-paced environment, leads with curiosity and empathy, and embraces agile delivery, observability, automation, and software reliability engineering principles to reduce toil and create durable systems.

Top 5 Non-Negotiables

To be successful in this role, you must bring:

1. Hands-on (coding) experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations
2. Hands-on engineering leadership with strong understanding of observability, monitoring, and automation
3. Power BI and data warehouse experience, with a track record of driving data-informed decisions
4. Proven ability to lead and develop a small, high-performing technical team while remaining technically hands-on
5. Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement across business partners

What You’ll Do

Application & Platform Leadership

• Own the end-to-end enterprise applications portfolio, including D365 F&O, eCommerce (Sana Cloud Commerce), POS, Warehouse Management, BI, and integrated corporate systems
• Ensure high availability, performance, scalability, and security across all platforms
• Lead application upgrades, releases, and vendor-delivered enhancements with strong change-management discipline

Hands-On Technical Execution

• Act as a hands-on technical leader, designing, configuring, coding, and supporting enhancements and integrations—especially within Dynamics 365 F&O
• Drive automation of repetitive tasks using tools such as Power Automate, RPA, or Copilot to reduce manual effort and operational friction
• Lead root-cause analysis and implement durable fixes to improve system stability and reliability

Data, BI & Decision Enablement

• Own Power BI, Power On, and reporting ecosystems, ensuring data accuracy, governance, and performance
• Partner with business leaders to translate data into actionable insights, dashboards, and KPIs
• Oversee data pipelines, warehousing, and analytics capabilities that support enterprise decision-making

Agile, SRE & Continuous Improvement

• Apply agile methodologies to prioritize work, deliver iteratively, and adapt quickly to changing business needs
• Champion observability and SRE practices to proactively detect issues, optimize performance, and improve uptime
• Continuously identify opportunities to improve processes, tooling, and system efficiency

People & Partner Leadership

• Build, mentor, and lead a lean, high-performing team of Application Specialists
• Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, collaboration, and technical excellence
• Manage vendor relationships to ensure delivery against timelines, budgets, and service-level expectations
• Partner closely with functional leaders to align technology solutions with business outcomes

Financial & Operational Stewardship

• Provide accurate budgeting, forecasting, and cost management for application initiatives and vendor services
• Support special projects and strategic initiatives aligned with Friedman’s business goals

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field or 8+ years of equivalent professional experience
• 6+ years of hands-on experience with Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations
• 4+ years in retail or omnichannel environments
• Experience supporting Business Intelligence, data modeling, ETL, and analytics platforms
• Microsoft certifications (strongly preferred):
• Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations Apps Solution Architect Expert
• Dynamics 365 Finance Functional Consultant Associate

Required Qualifications

• Deep technical and functional expertise in D365 F&O, including architecture, customization, integrations, and troubleshooting
• Experience with Power BI, Power On, data warehousing, ETL pipelines, Azure Synapse or similar platforms
• Strong familiarity with Agile, DevOps, and SRE practices, including observability tools (e.g., Azure Application Insights)
• Proven success translating business needs into scalable technical solutions
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and grow a technical team while remaining hands-on
• Strong project management skills and experience leading cross-functional initiatives
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills—able to explain complex technical concepts in clear, business-friendly terms
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and process-driven, with a mindset of continuous improvement
• Customer-focused with strong follow-through and ownership mentality

Why Friedman’s

At Friedman’s, technology directly supports the people and operations that serve our communities. This role offers the opportunity to make a visible impact, work closely with business leaders, and build resilient systems that support a growing, values-driven organization.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Company Description

Whissle is bridging the missing link in multi-modal AI. We are moving beyond the slow, broken \"turn-based\" experience of current AI solutions to pioneer Streaming Intelligence. Our platform continuously interprets meaning from live multi-modal input streams (voice, text, visual) to trigger instant, contextual actions and achieve faster task completion. This zero-wait, real-time approach creates a hands-free, hyper-personalized, and ambient interaction experience.

Role Description

As the VP of Product, Streaming Intelligence, you will be the definitive product owner and strategist for Whissle's core technology and APIs. Your mission is to define, prioritize, and drive the execution of a product roadmap that capitalizes on our Streaming Intelligence differentiator.

You will work closely with the CEO, the AI/ML, and Software Engineering teams to transform our advanced models into scalable enterprise solutions.

Product Strategy & Vision

• Own the Streaming Intelligence Vision: Define the long-term product strategy on Advanced Streaming Intelligence for speech, text, and visual input streams.
• Platform Roadmap Leadership: Develop and execute the product roadmap for the Intelligence-API and the Ambient-BOT platform components.
• Monetization & Market Expansion: Identify and prioritize the next categories of consumer and enterprise applications—from hyper-personalized search to audio-visual NPC controls—that can be enabled and monetized by our zero-wait technology.

Enterprise & Execution

• Drive Enterprise Deployment: Oversee the productization and successful deployment of the platform for major enterprise clients, directly contributing to company goals.
• Domain Adapter Strategy: Guide the development of domain adapters (e.g., HR, CX, e-commerce) to facilitate specialized enterprise use cases.
• Security & Compliance as a Feature: Ensure all products meet high standards for security, data privacy, and compliance (e.g., SOC2/HIPAA), productizing features like real-time redaction and non-storage of sensitive information transmission.

Leadership and GTM

• Guide the Part-Time PM: Work in partnership with the existing Product Manager to ensure tactical execution, including the launch of the Whissle App v1 and successful paid pilot programs.
• Market Leadership: Analyze competitor activities (e.g., turn-based systems like ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity) and use these insights to solidify Whissle's differentiated market positioning.

Qualifications

• 10+ Years of Product Leadership experience, with a proven track record of bringing highly technical B2B/Enterprise products to market.
• Deep Technical Expertise in AI/ML, particularly in the areas of speech, language processing, signal processing, or multi-modal AI.
• Exceptional Strategic Planning skills, with prior experience scaling a product which needs real-time intelligence, broad technology skills and experience.
• Strong Business Acumen in SaaS, enterprise licensing, and API revenue models.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; a Master's or PhD is a strong plus (especially given the team's academic background).
• Experience with building startups will be preferred

Compensation

We are on-boarding visionary leadership on equity basis before we raise suitable money from investors in the loop.

We are seeking a seasoned Technical Project Manager with 7+ years of experience leading complex, cross-functional IT initiatives within infrastructure and cybersecurity domains. This role will drive large-scale programs across enterprise infrastructure, cloud transformation, network modernization, identity & access management (IAM), and security operations.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical acumen with disciplined program governance, enabling the successful delivery of secure, scalable, and resilient enterprise solutions.

You will partner with Engineering, Security, IT Operations, Architecture, and Business stakeholders to lead end-to-end execution — from strategy and design through deployment and operational handoff — ensuring alignment to security standards, compliance requirements, and enterprise architecture principles.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-scale infrastructure and cybersecurity programs across multiple geographies
• Drive end-to-end project lifecycle: intake, chartering, design reviews, risk assessment, implementation, and post-go-live stabilization
• Partner with Security (IAM, SOC, GRC), Cloud, Network, and Infrastructure teams to deliver secure and compliant solutions

Establish governance frameworks including:

• Project charters
• Risk registers
• RAID logs
• Milestone tracking
• Executive dashboards
• Manage cross-functional dependencies across IT, Security, Engineering, Legal, Compliance, and Business units
• Ensure alignment with enterprise security controls, regulatory requirements (e.g., SOX, GDPR, data protection policies), and audit readiness
• Drive SLA and KPI definition, tracking, and reporting
• Proactively identify risks and implement mitigation strategies to prevent security, operational, or compliance gaps
• Lead escalation management and executive-level communication
• Facilitate war rooms, incident coordination, and remediation tracking when required
• Ensure operational readiness including documentation, training, and transition to support teams

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience managing IT infrastructure and/or cybersecurity programs
• Strong knowledge of enterprise infrastructure environments and cybersecurity including Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP), Network architecture (SD-WAN, firewalls, VPNs, segmentation), Identity & Access Management (Okta, SailPoint, AD), Cloud security posture improvements
• Strong understanding of SDLC and secure development practices
• Proven ability to manage large cross-functional teams across regions
• Experience defining and tracking KPIs, SLAs, and executive reporting metrics
• Strong risk management and issue resolution capabilities
• Ability to translate technical complexity into clear executive-level updates
• Experience with JIRA, Confluence, Smartsheet, ServiceNow, and Microsoft Suite
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

A fast-growing robotics company is building autonomous systems designed to automate repetitive tasks within the global infrastructure and construction sector. The company's mission is to help address workforce shortages while accelerating the development of critical infrastructure projects.

Their robotics platforms combine advanced autonomous navigation, cloud software, and intelligent field tools to improve precision and efficiency across construction environments. With a growing fleet of robots already deployed across multiple project sites globally, the company is developing the next generation of automation tools used in areas such as infrastructure development, surveying, energy projects, and large-scale construction.

The company is seeking a Full-stack Developer to design and maintain the software systems that power its robotics ecosystem — including operator dashboards, cloud infrastructure, and applications that interface with robots operating in the field.

This role will contribute to building reliable tools for mission planning, fleet monitoring, and communication between cloud systems and robotic platforms. The position involves close collaboration with robotics engineers, field operations teams, and product stakeholders to ensure the software delivers measurable impact in real-world environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop full-stack applications for device management, mission control, and fleet coordination.
• Build and maintain mobile applications used by field operators.
• Develop desktop applications used to interface with robotic systems.
• Create web dashboards and APIs for mission planning, telemetry visualization, and operational data analysis.
• Integrate cloud infrastructure for data storage, monitoring, and deployment.
• Ensure reliable communication between cloud services and deployed robotic systems.
• Collaborate with robotics, product, and field teams to deliver integrated software functionality.
• Write technical documentation for APIs, system architecture, and software modules.
• Optimize systems for scalability, reliability, and performance in field environments.
• Requirements
• Education
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

Experience

• 4+ years of professional full-stack development experience.
• Strong experience with JavaScript / TypeScript using modern frameworks such as React, Next.js, and Node.js.
• Strong UI/UX development experience using modern CSS frameworks.
• Experience building mobile applications using React Native.
• Experience developing cross-platform desktop applications.
• Production experience with cloud platforms such as AWS including APIs, storage, and deployment pipelines.
• Strong understanding of software architecture, testing methodologies, and performance optimization.
• Proficiency with development tools including Git, issue tracking systems, and CI/CD pipelines.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced engineering environment.
• Strong ownership mindset and communication skills.
• Preferred Qualifications
• Experience working with robotics systems or robotics middleware.
• Familiarity with real-time communication protocols such as WebSockets or MQTT.
• Experience working with IoT devices, connected hardware, or industrial systems.
• Experience working with performance-sensitive or multi-threaded applications.
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes.

At OneNotary, we are transforming the notary industry by making secure, fast, and accessible online notarization available anytime, anywhere. Trusted by tens of thousands of businesses across the U.S., our platform powers critical transactions for individuals and enterprises in highly regulated environments.

As we continue to scale, we are looking for experienced leaders to help deliver operational excellence and a best-in-class customer experience.

We are seeking a Director of Notary Operations to lead and scale OneNotary's nationwide notary network. This role is responsible for ensuring high-quality, compliant, and efficient notary services while continuously improving the experience for both business clients and individual signers.

Reporting to executive leadership, the Director will work closely with Product, Engineering, Compliance, and Customer Success teams to optimize operations, strengthen quality standards, and support platform growth.

• Lead and scale OneNotary's notary operations team and nationwide network of remote notaries.
• Establish training, certification, and onboarding programs to ensure notaries meet high standards of professionalism, compliance, and customer service.
• Implement quality assurance processes including audits, coaching, and performance monitoring.
• Ensure adherence to state-specific notary laws and RON regulations.
• Manage workforce planning and session fulfillment to maintain strong service levels.
• Track operational KPIs and drive improvements in efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Partner with Product and Engineering to improve tools and workflows for notaries and customers.

• 10+ years of leadership experience in operations, customer experience, or service delivery.
• Experience building and managing distributed or remote teams.
• Strong background in training, quality management, and operational process improvement.
• Experience in regulated industries such as legal tech, fintech, or SaaS preferred.
• Data-driven leader with strong cross-functional collaboration skills.

Company Overview

Milestone Technologies is a global IT managed services firm that partners with organizations to scale their technology, infrastructure and services to drive specific business outcomes such as digital transformation, innovation, and operational agility. Milestone is focused on building an employee-first, performance-based culture and for over 25 years, we have a demonstrated history of supporting category-defining enterprise clients that are growing ahead of the market. The company specializes in providing solutions across Application Services and Consulting, Digital Product Engineering, Digital Workplace Services, Private Cloud Services, AI/Automation, and ServiceNow. Milestone culture is built to provide a collaborative, inclusive environment that supports employees and empowers them to reach their full potential.

Our seasoned professionals deliver services based on Milestone's best practices and service delivery framework. By leveraging our vast knowledge base to execute initiatives, we deliver both short-term and long-term value to our clients and apply continuous service improvement to deliver transformational benefits to IT. With Intelligent Automation, Milestone helps businesses further accelerate their IT transformation. The result is a sharper focus on business objectives and a dramatic improvement in employee productivity. Through our key technology partnerships and our people-first approach, Milestone continues to deliver industry-leading innovation to our clients. With more than 3,000 employees serving over 200 companies worldwide, we are following our mission of revolutionizing the way IT is deployed.

Job Overview

Company Overview:Milestone Technologies is a global IT managed services firm that partners with organizations to scale their technology, infrastructure and services to drive specific business outcomes such as digital transformation, innovation, and operational agility. Milestone is focused on building an employee-first, performance-based culture and for over 25 years, we have a demonstrated history of supporting category-defining enterprise clients that are growing ahead of the market. The company specializes in providing solutions across Application Services and Consulting, Digital Product Engineering, Digital Workplace Services, Private Cloud Services, AI/Automation, and ServiceNow. Milestone culture is built to provide a collaborative, inclusive environment that supports employees and empowers them to reach their full potential.

Our seasoned professionals deliver services based on Milestone's best practices and service delivery framework. By leveraging our vast knowledge base to execute initiatives, we deliver both short-term and long-term value to our clients and apply continuous service improvement to deliver transformational benefits to IT. With Intelligent Automation, Milestone helps businesses further accelerate their IT transformation. The result is a sharper focus on business objectives and a dramatic improvement in employee productivity. Through our key technology partnerships and our people-first approach, Milestone continues to deliver industry-leading innovation to our clients. With more than 3,000 employees serving over 200 companies worldwide, we are following our mission of revolutionizing the way IT is deployed.

Description:

The Access Management Specialist role is responsible for processing security and access permissions for various individuals requiring building access. They also serve as a customer service representative, assisting with access control requests and troubleshooting badge-related issues. Other responsibilities include managing inventory, generating reports, and assisting with alarm remediation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead day-to-day global badge operations management
• Hands-on operational involvement including processing Jira tickets, supporting new employee onboarding, and driving continuous program improvements
• Implement secure access zones and aide in the development of physical access infrastructure that supports identity management and RBAC/ABAC policies

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in Security, Badging, Access Control fields.
• Proven experience with security access control systems (e.g., CCure, Kastle, Brivo, and property management access platforms)
• Strong background in access management within security operations
• Experience with Genetec is highly preferred

Work Schedule:

• Primary schedule: Monday through Friday 3pm-11pm
• Flexibility to provide support on weekends as business needs arise

Compensation

Estimated Pay Range: $30.35 - $42/hr

Exact compensation and offers of employment are dependent on circumstances of each case and will be determined based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, licenses or certifications, and location.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

At Milestone we strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and work with, where we all feel empowered to bring our full, authentic selves to work. We know creating a diverse and inclusive culture that champions equity and belonging is not only the right thing to do for our employees but is also critical to our continued success.

Milestone Technologies provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other category protected by applicable federal and state law, or local ordinance. Milestone also makes reasonable accommodations for disabled applicants and employees.

We welcome the unique background, culture, experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression and perspectives you can bring to our global community. Our recruitment team is looking forward to meeting you.

Staff Data Scientist – Post Sales

Location: San Francisco (Hybrid)

Salary: $200–250k base + RSUs

This fast-growing Series E AI SaaS company is redefining how modern engineering teams build and deploy applications. We're expanding our data science organization to accelerate customer success after the initial sale—driving onboarding, retention, expansion, and long-term revenue growth.

About the Role

As the senior data scientist supporting post-sales teams, you will use advanced analytics, experimentation, and predictive modeling to guide strategy across Customer Success, Account Management, and Renewals. Your insights will help leadership forecast expansion, reduce churn, and identify the levers that unlock sustainable net revenue retention.

Key Responsibilities

• Forecast & Model Growth: Build predictive models for renewal likelihood, expansion potential, churn risk, and customer health scoring.
• Optimize the Customer Journey: Analyze onboarding flows, product adoption patterns, and usage signals to improve activation, engagement, and time-to-value.
• Experimentation & Causal Analysis: Design and evaluate experiments (A/B tests, uplift modeling) to measure the impact of onboarding programs, success initiatives, and pricing changes on retention and expansion.
• Revenue Insights: Partner with Customer Success and Sales to identify high-value accounts, cross-sell opportunities, and early warning signs of churn.
• Cross-Functional Partnership: Collaborate with Product, RevOps, Finance, and Marketing to align post-sales strategies with company growth goals.
• Data Infrastructure Collaboration: Work with Analytics Engineering to define data requirements, maintain data quality, and enable self-serve dashboards for Success and Finance teams.
• Executive Storytelling: Present clear, actionable recommendations to senior leadership that translate complex analysis into strategic decisions.

About You

• Experience: 6+ years in data science or advanced analytics, with a focus on post-sales, customer success, or retention analytics in a B2B SaaS environment.
• Technical Skills: Expert SQL and proficiency in Python or R for statistical modeling, forecasting, and machine learning.
• Domain Knowledge: Deep understanding of SaaS metrics such as net revenue retention (NRR), gross churn, expansion ARR, and customer health scoring.
• Analytical Rigor: Strong background in experimentation design, causal inference, and predictive modeling to inform customer-lifecycle strategy.
• Communication: Exceptional ability to translate data into compelling narratives for executives and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Business Impact: Demonstrated success improving onboarding efficiency, retention rates, or expansion revenue through data-driven initiatives.

Position Overview

The Water/Wastewater Estimator will be responsible for preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates for heavy civil infrastructure projects. This role requires strong analytical skills, in-depth knowledge of water and wastewater construction, and the ability to collaborate effectively with project managers, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze plans, specifications, geotechnical reports, and contract documents for water and wastewater infrastructure projects
• Prepare detailed quantity takeoffs and cost estimates for treatment plants, pipelines, pump stations, and related facilities
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotes
• Develop conceptual and hard-bid estimates
• Identify project risks and value engineering opportunities
• Participate in pre-bid meetings and site visits
• Maintain organized bid documentation and estimating databases
• Support project handoff to operations team upon award

Qualifications

• 5+ years of estimating experience in water/wastewater or heavy civil construction
• Strong knowledge of treatment plant construction, underground utilities, mechanical piping, and concrete structures
• Proficiency with estimating software (e.g., HCSS HeavyBid, Bluebeam, PlanSwift, or similar)
• Ability to read and interpret civil, structural, and mechanical drawings
• Strong Excel skills
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience)

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Career growth opportunities within a rapidly expanding infrastructure market

Staff Data Scientist – Sales Analytics

Location: San Francisco (Hybrid)

Salary: $200–250k base + RSUs

This fast-growing Series E AI SaaS company is redefining how modern engineering teams build and deploy applications. We're looking for a Staff Data Scientist to drive Sales and Go-to-Market (GTM) analytics, applying advanced modeling and experimentation to accelerate revenue growth and optimize the full sales funnel.

About the Role

As the senior data scientist supporting Sales and GTM, you will combine statistical modeling, experimentation, and advanced analytics to inform strategy and guide decision-making across our revenue organization. Your work will help leadership understand pipeline health, predict outcomes, and identify the levers that unlock sustainable growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Model the Business: Build forecasting and propensity models for pipeline generation, conversion rates, and revenue projections.
• Optimize the Sales Funnel: Analyze lead scoring, opportunity progression, and deal velocity to recommend improvements in acquisition, qualification, and close rates.
• Experimentation & Causal Analysis: Design and evaluate experiments (A/B tests, uplift modeling) to measure the impact of pricing, incentives, and campaign initiatives.
• Advanced Analytics for GTM: Apply machine learning and statistical techniques to segment accounts, predict churn/expansion, and identify high-value prospects.
• Cross-Functional Partnership: Work closely with Sales, Marketing, RevOps, and Product to influence GTM strategy and ensure data-driven decisions.
• Data Infrastructure Collaboration: Partner with Analytics Engineering to define data requirements, ensure data quality, and enable self-serve reporting.
• Strategic Insights: Present findings to executive leadership, translating complex analyses into actionable recommendations.

About You

• Experience: 6+ years in data science or advanced analytics roles, with significant time spent in B2B SaaS or developer tools environments.
• Technical Depth: Expert in SQL and proficient in Python or R for statistical modeling, forecasting, and machine learning.
• Domain Knowledge: Strong understanding of sales analytics, revenue operations, and product-led growth (PLG) motions.
• Analytical Rigor: Skilled in experimentation design, causal inference, and building predictive models that influence GTM strategy.
• Communication: Exceptional ability to tell a clear story with data and influence senior stakeholders across technical and business teams.
• Business Impact: Proven record of driving measurable improvements in pipeline efficiency, conversion rates, or revenue outcomes.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical or similar field is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

• Minimum of 8 - 12 years of experience in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, Test Engineering or similar field in Aerospace, Automotive, or Commercial industries

• Experienced in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma Methodology is required

• Experienced with electro-mechanical manufacturing, drawings, procedures and Bill of Materials is required

• Experienced using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, Access, Project), MiniTab, Oracle, Agile, and CAD programs (SolidWorks is preferred)

• Occasional travel to supplier sites (up to 30%)

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

• Specific experience with sheet metal fabrication, plastics, composite layups, printed circuit board assembly, mechanical assembly, calibration and testing processes is desired

• Organization/planning, communication (oral and written), time management, conflict management, ability to manage stress, deadlines and work independently

Job Description

An employer sitting in Petaluma, CA is looking to hire a Senior Manufacturing Engineer. This person will be responsible for designing and operating the manufacturing systems for their Uncrewed Air Vehicles. In this role, the Manufacturing Engineer chooses the best technologies and processes for manufacturing, planning and designing the factory as well as managing the maintenance & continuous improvement of the manufacturing process. One has extensive knowledge in manufacturing production processes, specifically creating and monitoring automated systems and new technology development. One defines, maintains, and supports manufacturing processes utilized in the manufacture of Small Unmanned Air Vehicles. This will be a 6 month contract with potential to extend, paying between $50-70/hour) depending on years of experience.

Position Responsibilities

• Creates and manages equipment specifications, equipment documentation for development, qualification and support of assembly and test equipment for production

• Implements Lean Manufacturing principles and applies Six Sigma methodology to achieve continuous improvement in productivity, quality, and lead time

• Generates Value Stream Maps to reduce cycle time, waste, variation, and low production yields

• Creates Manufacturing Strategies and capacity models for new and current products, including estimation and maintenance of capital requisitions

• Generates new and reviews existing work instructions, assembly procedures and supporting documentation controlling the manufacturing process

• Cost estimating of new tooling and fixtures required to support production floor. Leads Make/Buy analysis on assemblies with cross-functional team

• Performs Design for Manufacturing, cost, and reliability analysis on new products with the design engineering team

• Works with suppliers and contract manufacturers to ensure receipt of conforming parts and assemblies

• Determines methods and procedures on new assignments and may coordinate the activities of other personnel (Team Lead)