Engineering Journal Jobs in Vancouver Washington

At Columbia we come to work every day driven by the belief that innovation can transform industries, empower communities, and create a more efficient, sustainable world.

With operations spanning five continents and a commitment to excellence in service and support, our purpose extends beyond engineering advanced equipment. We are pioneering innovation and paving a better tomorrow with factory automation solutions worldwide.

Summary: The role is responsible for strategically planning and directing all sales efforts for the Concrete Products Division, including developing short- and long-term sales forecasts, assessing market opportunities, and identifying product development needs that strengthen competitive advantage. This position leads global sales activities by driving sales channel productivity, expanding the sales pipeline, delivering technical presentations and training, and overseeing major account relationships across North America and Eurasia. The role manages the Worldwide Sales Matrix Meeting and provides leadership over Application Engineering, Quoting, and Margin functions, ensuring accuracy and performance in all quotes, pricing, costing, PLOs, margin sheets, and change orders

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Strategically plans sales efforts for Concrete Products Division

• Develop short-term and long-range sales forecasts based on divisional and territorial sales strategies
• Evaluates and prioritizes market opportunities and communicates market assessments to the divisional team
• Identifies product development needs by continuously monitoring how the division differentiates our competitive advantage

Leads sales activities for Concrete Products Division

• Manages sales channel productivity by driving customer solutions and implementing programs to expand the sales pipeline
• Creates and conducts customized technical sales presentations, training and presents key sales proposals
• Tracks lost order reporting and analyzes root cause to identify product development needs and better understand our competitive advantage
• Directs the Major Accounts Manager to expands our relationship with major accounts
• Direct responsibility for Sales channels in North America and Eurasia
• Leads Worldwide Sales Matrix Meeting
• Supervision of Application Engineering, Quoting, Margins
• Reviews and approves all Quotes, PLO, and Margin Sheets for accuracy, proper solutions, and margin performance
• Approves all pricing and costing in Quote Tool
• Read and approve all Change Orders

Services and grows existing customer accounts

• Serves as the Ultimate Customer Advocate by ensuring that unresolved issues are visible and resolved in a timely manner
• Monitors post ship survey results and work with management team to identify and implement necessary improvements

Establishes new customer accounts

• Research new sales opportunities by becoming familiar with potential new customers and industry niche needs
• Collaborates with marketing to create customized technical sales presentations based on information collected on customer needs
• Utilizes skills in prospecting, negotiation, handling objections, and closing sales

Identifies and strengthens new sales channels

• Works with Director of Market Development to target and identify specific regional differences in customer and product needs
• Identifies and establishes niche channels in the Concrete Products industry (Robotics, Automation, AGV, etc.)

Maintains target margin

• Maintains target margin on sales by conducting market research to set prices; assists in evaluating gross margins prior to sending quotes to customers
• Maintains detailed quote requests, costing and margin reports and customer records
• Manages and follows discount approval process when negotiating potential product discounts with the customer
• Participates in a post ship margin review, analyzes any variances, and identifies and implements corrective actions to improve margins

Coordinates sales team efforts

• Negotiates and closes sales opportunities
• Establishes company objectives and communicates them by leading sales meetings and distributing information on competitive threats, sales team priorities, and marketing strategies
• Actively participates in trade show activities, field training, and mentoring other sales team members
• Provides details to marketing and engineering staff on appropriate product pricing, technical innovations, and customer demand based on expert market knowledge
• Collaborate with engineering team on research and development opportunities based on customer feedback and strategic plan
• Collaborate with marketing team to ensure that the sales staff have the tools needed to professionally demonstrate how our products add value to the customer
• Provides Technical Training to worldwide sales force

Achieves financial objectives

• Prepares an annual budget, including forecasting functional requirements, analyzing trends, and presenting budget recommendations to the Division President
• Manages to budget by analyzing variances and initiating corrective actions
• Manages product margins to meet finial targets

Utilizes to manage customer relationships, opportunities, and customer issues

• Ensures that staff use SFDC in accordance with objectives, enters quotes, logs calls, etc.
• Manages and prioritizes the quote backlog
• Regularly monitors unhappy customer lists and follows up on corrective actions to improve/repair relationships

Supports ongoing relations and fosters healthy communication with Techmatik and CME

Provides leadership and guidance to managers and employees

• Visits annually to communicate strategic plan and develop forecasts and budget
• Regularly travels with sales reps
• Performance manages team
• Manages staff respectfully
• Periodically communicates clear expectations, monitors job results compared to expectations, documents constructive coaching throughout the year and during the annual review process
• Enforces policies and procedures to ensure organizational consistency
• Develops human resources
• Trains and mentors’ employees to expand knowledge base and promote problem solving
• Delegates effectively to develop and identify new leaders within the company

Leads the continuous improvement effort

• Documents processes and procedures, eliminates non-value-added activities, and participates in cross functional CI teams
• Drives the completion of department continuous improvement goals and objectives; leads weekly CIS meetings to identify and implement continuous improvements

Maintains professional and technical knowledge

• Serves as the company’s point person for NCMA and other masonry related trade associations
• Establish personal networks, participate in professional societies, attends professional workshops and reviews publications

Knowledge, skills and Abilities:

• Proficient in , Chatter (desktop & iPhone) and Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Proficient in AutoCAD drawings
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal communication, and problem-solving skills
• Strong technical aptitude; has the ability to deal with abstract and concrete variables with a high attention to detail
• Advanced management and leadership skills; has the ability to inspire and motivate staff

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business administration required; Master’s Degree preferred
• Seven years professional sales experience; capital equipment experience is preferred
• Working knowledge of INCO terms and LOC

Columbia Machine offers a full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, short and long term disability, 401(k), incentive compensation, paid holidays, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement. Equal Opportunity Employer - Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply. Columbia does participate in E-Verify. To apply for this exciting career opportunity today, please apply online at Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Vancouver, WA 98661: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

WHO WE ARE:

Beyondsoft is a leading mid-sized business IT and consulting company that combines modern technologies and proven methodologies to tailor solutions that move your business forward.

Our global head office is based in Singapore, and our team is made up of a diversely talented team of experts who thrive on innovation and pushing the bounds of technology to solve our customers’ most pressing challenges.

When it comes time to deliver, we set our sights on that sweet spot where brilliance, emerging technologies, best practices, and accountability converge. We have a global presence spanning four continents (North America, South America, Europe, and Asia). Our global network of talent and customer-centric engagement model enables us to provide top-quality services on an unprecedented scale.

WHAT WE’RE ABOUT:

We believe that collaboration, transparency, and accountability are the values that guide our business, our delivery, and our brand. Everyone has something to bring to the table, and we believe in working together with our peers and clients to leverage the best of one another in everything we do. When we proactively collaborate, business decisions become easier, innovation is greater, and outcomes are better.

Our ability to achieve our mission and live out our values depends upon a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture. So, we strive to foster a workplace where people have the respect, support, and voice they deserve, where innovative ideas flourish, and where people can unleash their brilliance. For more information regarding DEI at Beyondsoft, please go to SUMMARY:

We are currently hiring a Test Specialist - Product Steward to support our global hardware client onsite in Vancouver, Washington. This role is technical in nature, and the ideal candidate would benefit from experience in an ever-evolving R&D team culture. This is a long-term position which offers comprehensive benefits with normal working hours at the client-site with a Monday-Friday work week.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

• Ensure and verify that products meet EPEAT ecolabel criteria by conducting thorough desk reviews to assess their environmental footprint.
• Gain a deep understanding of EPEAT ecolabels and their criteria for different product categories.
• Conduct comprehensive desk reviews to evaluate product lifecycles, material composition, energy consumption, and other environmental factors.
• Compile and maintain accurate product documentation to support EPEAT certification applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, procurement, marketing) to ensure product designs and materials align with EPEAT standards.
• Stay up to date on the latest EPEAT developments and industry best practices in sustainable product design.
• Track and report on progress towards EPEAT certification goals.
• May participate in audits or respond to inquiries from certification bodies.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, sustainability, engineering, or a related field is preferred.
• Preference for experience with environmental life cycle assessments (LCA) or similar methodologies.
• Strong understanding of sustainable product design principles.
• Working knowledge of EPEAT ecolabels and their criteria is a plus.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER:

Because we know how important our people are to the success of our clients, it’s a priority to make sure we stay committed to our employees and making Beyondsoft a great place to work. We take pride in offering competitive compensation and benefits along with a company culture that embodies continuous learning, growth, and training with a dedicated focus on employee satisfaction and work/life balance.

• A competitive pay of $20- $24/hr. depending on relevant experience.
• 15 days per year of Paid Time Off (PTO).
• 8 paid holidays + 1 personal floating holiday.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Eligible employees (and their families) are offered the following company-sponsored benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, health savings account (HSA), short-term and long-term disability, employee assistance plan (EAP), and basic life and AD&D insurance.
• Eligible employees (and their families) are offered the following voluntary employee-funded benefits: Health care flexible spending account, dependent care flexible spending account, commuter benefits, voluntary accident & critical injury coverage, voluntary long-term care coverage, and voluntary life and AD&D insurance.

Beyondsoft provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type with regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, and the full employee lifecycle up through and including termination.

SonderMind is a leading mental health care platform revolutionizing therapy services by empowering licensed mental health therapists to deliver exceptional care with cutting-edge, AI-powered tools. We are seeking compassionate and highly skilled clinicians to join our expanding network, offering the flexibility to manage your own practice, bring your existing clients, and benefit from steady referrals.

At SonderMind, we believe there can’t be mental healthcare without mentally-strong clinicians. Our platform is designed to outsmart burnout and streamline your workflow, allowing you to focus on what matters most—your clients. We are committed to fostering relationship-driven care, providing ethically grounded, human-first tools that enhance outcomes and reduce administrative burdens.

Benefits of Joining SonderMind:

• Flexibility: Enjoy the freedom to set your own working hours and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Sessions can be conducted via telehealth or in-person.
• Free and stress-free credentialing with major insurers: We have streamlined the credentialing process and handle all the hard stuff for you so that you can expand your practice by accepting insurance from major payors in your state in weeks, not months.
• Guaranteed Pay: We handle all the billing for you and guarantee pay bi-weekly for completed sessions-including no-shows.
• Referrals and Practice Support: Seamlessly onboard your existing clients while receiving new referrals. Benefit from thoughtful client matching to personalize your caseload, with support from a dedicated account manager to help you grow your practice across various specialties.
• Absolutely no fees or membership charges: We don’t charge you to deliver care, and all of the features, access, tools, and resources you get come free of charge.
• Innovative AI-Powered Tools: Outsmart burnout and focus on what matters most—your clients. Our secure, clinically-developed AI tools eliminate administrative tasks and keep clients engaged between sessions. This includes:
  • AI Notes: Auto-generates editable, insurance-compliant clinical notes, saving you time and reducing documentation burden.
  • Session Takeaways: Extend your care between sessions by reviewing and sending client-friendly summaries of key insights.
  • Session Prep: Help clients clarify goals and focus areas before each session, ensuring you hit the ground running.
  • Goal Setting: Collaborate with clients to set and track goals, increasing engagement and accountability.
  • Treatment Plan: Easily align with clients on diagnoses, goals, and care plans in a clear, clinically grounded format.
  • Reflections: Clients can journal through AI-guided prompts between sessions, providing you with deeper context.

Requirements:

• Master's degree or higher in counseling, psychology, social work, or a related field.
• Must be fully licensed by the State Board to provide therapy independently and without supervision (e.g., LPC, LCSW, LMFT, LMHC, LCPC, LCSW-C, LISW, or LP).

Pay: $80-$99 per hour. Pay rates are based on the provider license type, session location, and session types.

*Please note that SonderMind does not provide office space; therapists are responsible for securing their own location for in-person sessions, but we can help connect you with other SonderMind therapists looking to share space.

General Pacific, Inc, is one of the leading wholesale stocking distributors in the Northwest region of the U.S since 1965. Our company is a utility distribution provider serving the electric, water, telephone, and communication utility markets. We have been in business for over 50 years and have built a long-lasting relationship with our customers by providing them with quality products and value-added services. Our overall primary goal is the complete satisfaction of our utility customers. Our company strives to maintain adverse and well-educated staff to serve our customer’s needs.

We are seeking to hire a candidate who can fulfill the Inside Sales Water (Fairview) position in our growing company that offers benefits with opportunities to advance and learn alongside accomplished business leaders.

Primary Duties

• Promotes and maintains corporate image through consistent and quality service and establishes and maintains positive working relationships with customers, vendors, and co-workers.
• Analyzes customer business opportunities and proactively recommends items needed by customers to increase customer satisfaction and improve transaction profitability.
• Generates new and repeat sales by providing customers with technical data on materials and products as needed and information on alternative materials and products when available.
• Recommends alternative products based on cost, availability, or specifications.
• Determines customer requirements and expectations to recommend specific products and solutions.
• Increases sales and average order size using cross-selling, up-selling, and add-on sales.
• Educates customers about terminology, features, and benefits of products to improve product-related sales and customer satisfaction.
• Contact manufacturers and representatives for pricing and availability as needed.
• Quotes prices and credit terms following standard procedures and prepares sales contracts for orders obtained.
• Requests, reviews, and signs bid and performance bonds when required.
• Accurately processes customer transactions.
• Order and monitor contract materials as required by the customer.
• Obtains freight rates when quoting freight-sensitive materials.
• Obtains accurate information from vendors relating to the shipment and expected delivery dates.
• Estimates dates of delivery to customers based on stock and delivery schedule provided by manufacturers.
• Monitor’s scheduled shipment dates to ensure timely delivery and confers with the Operations Manager, Director of Purchasing, Expediter, and vendors to expedite as needed.
• Contact customers following sales to ensure ongoing customer satisfaction and resolve any complaints.
• Communicates to the Director of Purchasing any unexpected increases or decreases in demand for products.
• Fills requests for catalogs, information, or samples as needed.
• Liaises with Expediter to ensure return authorizations on time based on local stocking or manufacturer’s return policy and transmits to customer.
• Remains current on consumer preferences by attending sales meetings and vendor training and reading trade journals.
• Maintains databases of customer and vendor contacts, updating as necessary.
• Other duties are assigned as needed.

Qualifications

• Has the ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with co-workers, customers, vendors, and the general public.
• Ability to establish priorities, work independently, multitask, and proceed with objectives without supervision.
• Knowledge of utility electrical and telecommunications systems and components is preferred but not required.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
• Has the ability to interpret various instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Capable of operating a PC and various software packages including, but not limited to, word processing, Excel, e-mail, and internet applications.
• Capable of operating office equipment such as a printer, scanner, photocopier, and fax machine.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are preferred.

Benefits Include

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance - employee and their dependents
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) Plan (15% Full Salary Employer Contribution, No Match Required)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Leave
• Quarterly Bonus Program

For consideration, please apply to Division Manager Jason Vancleave ( ). Please provide a resume and cover letter during the application process.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. For more information about us, please visit .

Position Title: Production Manager

Reports To: Plant Manager

FLSA Status: Exempt

Can you make the AGC Difference? AGC Heat Transfer, Inc. is looking for a dynamic manufacturing Production Manager to support the company's mission to provide reliable, innovative plate heat exchanger products, solutions and services that surpass expectations of food manufacturers.

Brief Company Description

AGC Heat Transfer, Inc., is the leading OEM of sanitary plate heat exchangers in North America, manufacturing plate heat exchangers specifically designed for sanitary applications. AGC offers complete heat exchangers, services as well as upgrades to plate packs, gaskets and spares that fit multiple brands. In addition, AGC offers Field Leak Testing and inspections of plate heat exchangers that meet the 3-A sanitary standard.

AGC Heat Transfer consists of four manufacturing/service facilities (Bristow, VA, Fairview, OR, Pleasant Prairie, WI & Fort Worth, TX) with about 125 employees (78 OR / 20 VA / 28 other locations). AGC Heat Transfer has a strong engineering culture with a heavy emphasis on customer service and technical/consultative sales.

Job Description

The Production Manager assists the Plant Manager by coordinating the activities of employees within the production facility. The Production Manager will oversee the daily plant operations of the Fairview plant, including training and mentoring of plant supervisors as well as coordinate activities internal to the plant and outside the organization (suppliers and customers) to meet production requirements.

This role utilizes knowledge of equipment, policies, procedures and specifications to maintain production schedules and ensures that the team adheres to all standards and performance requirements including quality, delivery, and above all safety.

Position Responsibilities

The Production Manager will perform the following duties and other special projects as required:

• Coordinate and support the daily work schedule of the plant
• Develop processes and performance standards for the supervisor team
• Define KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) for each department
• Work and align all plant departments within the company’s (both production and support) overall business goals.
• Close competence gaps by training/ coaching and using Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and Job Instructions (JIB’s).
• Generate required quality documentation.
• Control of quality, deviations, and productivity together with Plant Manager.
• Focus on waste elimination and process improvements.
• Drive meetings with department supervisors.
• Develop and maintain production schedules for the plant operation to meet lead times.
• Lead problem solving exercises when issues arise within production.
• Facilitate reviews and job development of plant supervisors.
• Would fill in for Plant manager duties when out of plant.
• Other specifically assigned tasks where needed by the Company.
• All other duties assigned.

Key Competencies

• High Integrity with a commitment to honesty, trust and transparency.
• Displays Care embracing the highest standards to ensure resource efficiency for the well-being of team members and responsibility to the environment.
• Innovative and curious promoting diversity of thought while understanding the needs of the customer leveraging cutting-edge technology utilizing state-of-the-art processes.
• Committed to Excellence through perseverance, GRIT and a focus on continuous improvement consistently delivering quality equipment, parts and service of unmatched value.
• Execution while focusing on quality, safety and Teamwork delivering results motivated by a diverse and inclusive culture based on accountability, customer/employee satisfaction, creative solutions, and constant communication.
• Enthuses others and facilitates successful Goal accomplishment by promoting a clear sense of purpose, inspiring a positive attitude to work, and arousing a strong desire to succeed among team members.
• Provides team with clear directions, organizes resources and Leads others towards successful task accomplishment.

Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2-3 years of supervisor experience required
• General knowledge of KPI development
• Prior plant production scheduling would be a plus.
• Prior team building, coaching, mentoring and performance development experience required
• Able to use Lean Production best practices (5S, Waste reduction, etc.) to drive continuous improvement.
• Experience with production/manufacturing in area of responsibility
• Knowledge of SOP’s and processes with Computer skills including Microsoft

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to stand, walk and move throughout the facility for extended periods.
• Use of hands and arms to operate computers, review documents and interact with production equipment controls.
• Ability to see, hear, and communicate effectively to monitor production activities, provide instructions and ensure safety compliance.
• Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling or reaching to observe equipment, review workstations or participate in process improvement activities.

Job Type

• Full Time, Exempt

Wage

$90,000 - $100,000 annually

Benefits

• Health Insurance with Health Savings Account (if eligible)
• Dental/Vision Insurance
• Life/Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid Vacation/Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Project Coordinator North of Vancouver, WA $60,000 to $80,000 + Bonus + Benefits

We are partnering with a well-established general contractor headquartered just north of Vancouver, WA on a newly created Project Coordinator role.

This company has been operating for decades, delivers projects nationwide, and maintains a strong backlog across federal, municipal, and private sector clients. If you are early in your construction career or have 2 to 3 years of experience and want exposure to complex federal and industrial projects, this is a strong launchpad.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Privately held, stable contractor with a market leading reputation
• Nationwide project portfolio including federal and regulated environments
• Design-build and design-bid-build delivery
• Industrial services, facility upgrades, and specialized construction
• Strong safety culture and investment in employee development
• Real advancement path
• This is not a paper-pushing admin role. You will be embedded in active projects.

What You Will Be Doing

This role supports Project Managers and Superintendents through project startup and closeout, primarily on federal and regulated projects.

Key responsibilities:

• Track new contracts and awards through startup
• Develop and manage submittal logs
• Coordinate bonds and Certificates of Insurance
• Prepare administrative project documents including:
• Site Specific Safety & Health Plans, Construction Quality Control Plans, Environmental Protection Plans, Project Management Plans
• Manage closeout documentation including warranties and as-builts
• Prepare and transmit subcontracts
• Coordinate internally with PMs, Superintendents, and field teams
• Help improve company procedures and documentation systems

Ideal Background We are open to:

• Construction Management or Engineering graduates
• Candidates with relevant internships
• 2 to 3 years of Project Coordinator or Project Administrator experience with a similar Construction Company

Preferred experience:

• Exposure to federal projects, ideally DoD
• Experience with construction submittals
• Subcontract administration
• Ability to read drawings and specifications

Compensation & Benefits

$60,000 to $80,000 depending on experience • 401k • Medical, Dental, Vision • PTO • Long-term growth potential

If you are looking to build your construction career with a stable contractor doing meaningful, complex work, this is worth a conversation. I look forward to connecting soon.

Surya

Job Title : Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) Category / Component : Officer • Active Overview Design, regulate, and oversee the Navy's nuclear propulsion program, including reactor design, fleet operations, and eventual defueling and decommissioning of nuclear powered ships and submarines from Naval Reactors Headquarters and associated Department of Energy laboratories and shipyards.

Key Responsibilities Provide technical direction in areas such as reactor and fluid systems design, reactor physics, materials development, component design for steam generators, pumps, and valves, instrumentation and control for reactor and propulsion plants, testing and quality control, radiation shielding, and chemistry and radiological controls; review designs and analyses from laboratories, shipyards, and industry partners; coordinate with fleet units to ensure safe and reliable nuclear plant operation.

What to Expect Assume significant technical responsibility early in your career as part of a lean headquarters staff; work primarily in an analytical and oversight role rather than operating plants at sea; balance long term engineering projects with time sensitive fleet and shipyard issues; frequent coordination with senior civilian engineers, naval officers, and technical teams; high expectations for attention to detail, judgment, and written and oral communication.

Work Environment Work mainly at Naval Reactors Headquarters in the Washington, District of Columbia area with regular engagement with Department of Energy laboratories, nuclear training sites, shipyards, and nuclear powered ships and submarines; office based work that includes document reviews, technical meetings, inspections, and site visits rather than day to day shipboard watchstanding.

Pathways, Training & Advancement Officer commissioning through programs such as Officer Candidate School or the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program followed by a structured technical qualification program at Naval Reactors; rotational exposure to laboratories, prototypes, shipyards, and fleet support issues; progressive responsibility leading projects and becoming a subject matter expert, with opportunities for professional military education and advanced graduate study in technical fields.

Entry through the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program for qualified college students and recent graduates, or selection via Officer Candidate School for those who already hold qualifying degrees; all applicants must meet Nuclear Propulsion Program academic and technical screening standards in addition to general officer commissioning requirements.

Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.

Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.

Additional qualifications for this job may include: Completion of a rigorous technical degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or a closely related field that includes strong backgrounds in calculus and physics; outstanding academic record, particularly in technical coursework; United States citizenship and eligibility for a high level security clearance; strong technical aptitude and comfort with detailed analytical work.

Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.

Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.

Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.

Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.

Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.

Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.

Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.

It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.

Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.

At Columbia we come to work every day driven by the belief that innovation can transform industries, empower communities, and create a more efficient, sustainable world.

With operations spanning five continents and a commitment to excellence in service and support, our purpose extends beyond engineering advanced equipment. We are pioneering innovation and paving a better tomorrow with factory automation solutions worldwide.

Summary: Responsible for leadership & management of the Concrete Molds business unit comprising of Engineering and Sales departments. The General Manager will oversee the business unit’s strategic & tactical goals of creating value added products by developing new designs and modifications that meet existing and future customer needs; managing resources to achieve high levels of customer service; and meeting financial objectives and revenue growth plan of the business unit as part of the greater Vancouver Operations team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Directs the Concrete Mold Engineering department to effectively utilize engineering resources to complete projects on time and implement new products and cost reduction ideas in to designs.
• Directs the Concrete Mold Sales team to define project requirements and directs staff to complete them within time, cost, and quality specifications
• Builds trust & rapport with other functional departments to ensure that solutions are comprehensive and efficient
• Compiles department performance data and works with team to continuously improve.
• Maintains target margin on sales by conducing market research to set prices for major or strategic projects
• Develops sales strategy by identifying short-term and long-range sales forecasts
• Manages sales channel productivity by driving customer solutions and implementing programs to expand the sales pipeline
• Creates and conducts customized technical sales presentations and proposals for customers
• Improves safety, quality, and productivity for all aspects of Concrete Mold functions, including Engineering & Sales
• Maximizes productivity and consistency by using standards to improve existing solutions when possible
• Fosters quality improvements by conducting design reviews and inspecting pre-released designs, and maintains a sharp focus on error-proofing and problem solving techniques to ensure the highest levels of quality and customer satisfaction
• Ensures a continuous line of communication between Concrete Mold Sales, Engineering, and Manufacturing to improve manufacturing efficiency and reduce costs
• Contributes to Concrete Mold research and development, driving innovation and alignment to budget for 3-5 year growth targets.
• Collaborates with sales and marketing teams to utilize current information on industry trends, and competitors products in the development of new equipment designs and modifications.
• Directs Marketing to support product line
• Prepares department budgets and sales forecast and actively monitors bookings, backlog, and invoicing to ensure all business unit KPI are achieved.
• Development and continued training of Concrete Mold Engineers and Sales Representatives
• Travel 25-50%

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.

• Possesses strong management and problem-solving skills
• Solid strategic thinker who can facilitate efforts across multiple teams/departments
• Strong written and oral communication
• Strong interpersonal communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Possesses a high level of creativity, strong technical aptitude, and strong attention to detail
• Results oriented with a strong sense of ownership

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering or Business preferred
• 5+ years management experience
• 5 years Industry and product experience
• Strong MS Office skills, Sugar, Lawson

Columbia Machine offers a full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, short and long term disability, 401(k), incentive compensation, paid holidays, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement. Equal Opportunity Employer - Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply. Columbia does participate in E-Verify. To apply for this exciting career opportunity today, please apply online at Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Vancouver, WA 98661: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Trueline’s client, a growing homebuilder focused on modern residential design, is seeking a Residential Design Project Manager to lead floor plan innovation and product enhancements. This role leads a small design team and works cross-functionally to bring buyer-driven, market-aligned home designs to life. It's a great opportunity to shape offerings and influence design excellence in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment.

Must-Haves as the Residential Design Project Manager:

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Construction Management, or related field; or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in residential architecture, home design, product development, or estimating.
• Strong understanding of residential construction, floor plan design principles, and homebuilding market trends.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit with the ability to produce compliant architectural drawings.
• Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams and delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience using project management software and productivity tools such as Google Workspace.

What You'll Do as the Residential Design Project Manager:

• Lead and coach a team of two drafters and one estimator to execute product development initiatives.
• Collaborate with interior design, engineering, purchasing, marketing, and sales to develop fresh floor plans and standard options aligned with buyer expectations.
• Manage the entire product development lifecycle from concept to launch, including coordination with external architects, designers, and engineers.
• Maintain and refine the floor plan portfolio by retiring non-performers and optimizing existing designs based on performance and constructability.
• Collaborate on cost analysis and pricing strategy to ensure alignment with budgets and margins.
• Conduct market research and analyze customer feedback and warranty data to guide product improvements.
• Drive product roadmap planning, lead team meetings, and ensure documentation is current in project management tools.

Nice-to-Haves as the Residential Design Project Manager:

• Background in value engineering and constructability refinement.
• Familiarity with building codes and their integration into the design process.
• Experience with advanced design tools or architectural visualization software.

Our Client Offers:

• A collaborative team culture that values design, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Direct influence on design direction and product evolution.
• Competitive compensation ($80k-$100k) and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth in a market-focused design and development environment.

Trueline and its clients are unabashed equal-opportunity employers committed to a diverse workforce. We welcome smart and ambitious applicants and recruit, refer, hire, place, and promote without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.