Engineering Jobs in Convent Station New Jersey

Position: Senior Semantic Engineer / Ontology Engineer

Location: East Hanover, NJ (Hybrid - 3x/week onsite)

Duration: 6 Months (extendable)

DESCRIPTION:

We are hiring a Senior Semantic Engineer / Ontology Engineer to lead the design of healthcare-grade ontologies and semantic layers that power trusted analytics, interoperable data products, and AI-ready knowledge systems. You will apply metrics-first semantic modeling and ontology engineering practices aligned to the principles such as clear semantics, reusable meaning, governance-by-design, and measurable business outcomes. You'll work across RDF and property graph paradigms and Snowflake semantic layer.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and evolve healthcare ontologies and semantic models to standardize meaning across domains (clinical, patient, provider, claims, access, quality, outcomes).

• Design data products that are AI-ready and leverage ontologies and semantic models

Build metrics-first semantic layers:

• Define canonical metric definitions, dimensions, hierarchies, and calculation rules.

• Ensure metrics are explainable, auditable, and consistently implemented across products and teams.

• Model knowledge in both RDF (RDFS/OWL) for formal semantics and interoperability.

• Property graphs for traversal-heavy use cases and relationship analytics.

Develop and maintain semantic artifacts:

• Concept schemes, entity models, vocabularies, mappings, and documentation.

• Alignment patterns between ontologies, data products, and downstream analytics/AI use cases.

Implement semantic integration patterns:

• Entity identity resolution, entity linking, terminology harmonization, and enrichment workflows.

Partner with platform teams to operationalize semantics in Snowflake:

• Enable semantic access patterns that support analytics and AI applications.

• Contribute to solutions that leverage Snowflake Cortex for semantic enrichment and assisted discovery (within established governance constraints).

Collaborate with governance and architecture stakeholders to embed:

• Versioning, stewardship workflows, quality checks, and change management for semantic assets.

• Guide best practices and mentor engineers/analysts on ontology engineering, graph modeling, and metrics-first design.

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years in semantic engineering, ontology engineering, knowledge graph development, or closely related roles.

• Demonstrated experience in healthcare data domains (payer/provider, clinical, claims, RWE, quality, outcomes, etc.).

• Strong hands-on ontology engineering experience: RDF, RDFS, OWL, SPARQL and/or graph query experience

• Ontology modularization, alignment, and lifecycle management

• Experience with property graph modeling (e.g., Neo4j-style patterns) and translating between RDF and property graph representations when needed.

• Proven delivery of a metrics-first approach:

• Canonical KPIs/metrics definitions, dimensional modeling alignment, semantic consistency across BI and data products.

• Experience working with modern cloud data platforms, especially Snowflake, and exposure to Snowflake Cortex for AI-enabled workflows.

• Strong stakeholder communication skills: able to translate clinical/business intent into precise semantic definitions and usable artifacts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with healthcare interoperability and terminology standards (e.g., HL7/FHIR, SNOMED CT, LOINC, ICD-10) and how to map/align them to enterprise semantics.

• Experience with semantic tooling and practices, validation rules, ontology testing, and CI/CD for semantic assets.

• Experience deploying semantic context layers

Job Title: Technical Project Manager

Work Location: Basking Ridge, NJ (Hybrid/Onsite)

Contract duration: 6+ Months

Visa Independent Only

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly experienced Technical Project Manager with 15+ years of experience to lead critical initiatives in Packet Broker systems for a Tier-1 telecom client. The ideal candidate will possess a strong balance of technical depth (Java/J2EE, architecture), AI/ML lifecycle expertise, and proven delivery leadership in large-scale, mission critical telecom environments.

• This role requires onsite presence at the Verizon Basking Ridge, NJ office, and the ability to manage complex, high-visibility programs with multiple stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Project & Delivery Management

• Lead end-to-end delivery of Packet Broker–related programs, including planning, execution, monitoring, and release management.

• Manage scope, schedule, budget, risks, dependencies, and quality across multiple engineering teams.

• Delivery - ensuring committed milestones are met with predictable outcomes.

• Act as the single point of accountability for client communication, status reporting, and escalation management.

Technical & Architecture Leadership

• Provide Technical oversight for the project

• Review system designs for scalability, performance, security, and regulatory compliance.

• Guide development teams with hands-on expertise in Java/J2EE, microservices, APIs, and distributed systems.

• Collaborate with solution architects to evolve the target-state architecture and reduce technical debt.

AI / Intelligent Automation Enablement

• Drive adoption of AI-enabled solutions across the delivery lifecycle, including:

• AI/ML lifecycle management

• NLP and LLM-based use cases (automation, analytics, decision support)

• Tool evaluation, integration, and governance

Stakeholder & Client Management

• Partner closely with client leadership, product owners, engineering teams, and vendors.

• Manage expectations in a high-pressure, production-critical environment.

• Provide executive-level dashboards, metrics, and insights to leadership.

Team Leadership

• Lead and mentor global onshore/offshore teams.

• Foster a culture of technical excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• Support hiring, onboarding, and performance management for critical roles.

Mandatory Skills & Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in technical project / program management.

• Strong domain experience in Telecom systems.

• Architecture skills for large-scale distributed systems.

• Hands-on Java & J2EE experience (Spring, microservices, REST APIs, UI technologies – React JS ).

• Solid understanding of AI/ML, NLP, LLMs, including lifecycle and tooling.

• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Background

• Prior experience in Nokia, Samsung, Ericsson, Cisco, Ciena, or FAANG product organizations.

• Experience working directly with Verizon or Tier 1 telecom operators.

• Exposure to cloud-native platforms, containers, CI/CD pipelines.

• Experience managing programs with strict SLAs and regulatory requirements.

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

• PMP / SAFe / Agile certifications

• Cloud or Architecture certifications

• AI/ML-related certifications (good to have)

• Prepare microbiological media, reagents, and test materials required for routine laboratory testing.
• Perform microbiological analyses on raw materials, finished products, environmental monitoring samples, and water systems.
• Practice and maintain strict aseptic techniques and laboratory disinfection procedures per SOPs.
• Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant documentation of laboratory activities in accordance with cGMP and data integrity standards.
• Maintain laboratory records including notebooks, electronic systems, and LIMS documentation.
• Perform quality assurance and laboratory monitoring activities, including:
• Media preparation and qualification
• Environmental and laboratory area monitoring
• Incubator and equipment monitoring
• Instrument calibration and maintenance
• Sterilization and cleaning verification
• Maintain a clean, organized, and inspection-ready laboratory work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Biology, or related life sciences field
• 0–2 years of laboratory experience (internship or academic laboratory experience acceptable)
• Basic understanding of microbiological techniques and scientific principles
• Familiarity with cGMP or regulated laboratory environments preferred
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate laboratory documentation

Job Title: Senior Software Engineer

Reports To: Manager of Application Development

About the Role:

The Senior Software Engineer is a hands-on technical leadership position responsible for designing, building, and maintaining high-quality software solutions. This role emphasizes both individual development work and ownership of design decisions for features and subsystems. Modern tools, including AI-assisted development and architectural support, are leveraged to drive delivery while maintaining accountability for technical outcomes.

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, test, and maintain scalable, secure, and reliable applications and services.
• Act as a senior technical contributor, with responsibility for the design and implementation of features and subsystems.
• Contribute actively to development tasks, applying advanced coding expertise in several programming languages and frameworks.
• Participate in architectural discussions and support incremental evolution of systems with team leads.
• Conduct code reviews and mentor engineering team members, fostering best practices and ongoing improvement.
• Translate requirements from product owners, business analysts, and stakeholders into technical solutions.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks in assigned systems and projects.
• Support and enhance cloud-based applications (Azure, AWS) with emphasis on performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Collaborate effectively with onshore and offshore teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Keep abreast of industry trends and new technologies to encourage innovation.
• Utilize AI-assisted tools to expedite design, documentation, and implementation, while ensuring technical quality.
• Lead and support AI-related initiatives, drawing on prior experience with AI/ML technologies; recommend and implement suitable AI tools and frameworks.
• Test and demonstrate emerging AI tools and platforms via proofs of concept (POCs) to highlight business value.
• Guide customers in leveraging AI to optimize business processes; support teams working on business-facing AI efforts.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to contribute to defining an AI roadmap aligned with organizational strategy and technology objectives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years in a Senior Software Engineer, Lead Developer, or similar role, with proven success delivering production systems.

Required Skills:

• Strong understanding of software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, DevOps) and architectural frameworks.
• Proficient in programming languages such as C#, Python; excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Web Development: Experience with modern front-end frameworks (e.g., React, Vue.js).
• Mobile Development: Knowledge of mobile app development tools (e.g., Cordova, Ionic).
• Cloud Development: Experience managing cloud-hosted applications, including Azure Functions and Event Hubs.
• Database Management: Ability to develop and debug stored procedures, views, and tables in SQL Server and MySQL; basic database administration for data integrity and security.
• API Development: Skilled at designing, building, and debugging APIs; experience with RESTful APIs and tools like POSTMAN and SOAPUI.
• DevOps: Designing branching strategies; implementing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines for test automation and deployment.
• Containerization: Experience with Docker and Kubernetes for application development and deployment.
• Security: Understanding of secure coding and application security best practices.

Preferred Skills:

• Ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Effective teamwork, working with cross-functional groups including developers, project managers, and analysts.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and the capacity to make effective decisions under constraints.
• Leadership through mentoring and influencing technical direction.
• Adaptability to new technologies and changing environments.
• Critical thinking in evaluating options and making informed decisions.
• Effective time management across multiple projects.
• Empathy for team and stakeholder perspectives to foster collaboration.

About the Company

Our client is a highly respected real estate developer with over 40 years of experience delivering commercial and high-rise residential projects across the New Jersey market. With a strong track record of quality, innovation, and long-term value creation, they are expanding their residential platform and seeking a talented Construction Manager / Owner’s Representative to join their team

Position Overview

The Construction Manager / Owner’s Representative will play a critical role in overseeing the successful execution of wood-framed multifamily residential developments. Acting as the owner’s on-site and strategic representative, this individual will manage all phases of construction, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

This role requires a hands-on professional with deep expertise in wood-framed construction, strong financial and scheduling capabilities, and a proactive approach to problem-solving and project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the owner’s representative throughout all phases of construction, from pre-construction through project closeout
• Oversee general contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and vendors to ensure alignment with project goals
• Manage project budgets, track costs, review change orders, and maintain financial controls
• Develop, monitor, and enforce project schedules to ensure timely delivery
• Lead regular site meetings and provide detailed progress reporting to internal stakeholders
• Ensure strict adherence to quality control standards, building codes, and safety requirements
• Review construction documents, identify potential risks, and proactively implement solutions
• Coordinate with internal development, design, and asset management teams
• Support procurement, contract negotiation, and value engineering efforts

Required Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience managing multifamily residential construction projects
• Extensive experience with wood-framed (Type V) apartment construction is required
• Proven ability to manage projects from ground-up through completion
• Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control
• Demonstrated expertise in construction scheduling and sequencing
• Experience implementing and maintaining quality control processes
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced development environment

Real Estate Coordinator (Right of Way)

Morristown, NJ

12-Month Contract-to-Hire

We are looking for a detail-oriented Real Estate Coordinator / Right of Way Specialist to support land acquisition and property documentation for major infrastructure and utility projects. This role plays a key part in ensuring projects move forward by supporting the review, management, and coordination of real estate and Right of Way documentation.

You will collaborate with project managers, engineers, environmental consultants, GIS specialists, and Right of Way teams to ensure property records, easements, permits, and agreements are accurate and properly documented.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys research, analysis, and working with property records while contributing to large infrastructure projects.

What You’ll Do

• Review and interpret Right of Way agreements, deeds, easements, leases, permits, and licenses
• Conduct property research and documentation reviews
• Perform rights and restriction analysis related to land use
• Support permitting activities and documentation requirements
• Interpret and track easement agreements and property records
• Transfer Right of Way data into the stakeholder management database
• Perform quality assurance reviews of database entries from field agents
• Compile technical information for the Right of Way project team
• Collaborate with engineering, environmental, GIS, and project management teams
• Participate in public meetings and open houses when needed
• Manage and track multiple projects simultaneously

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience in real estate, land management, or related field
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Experience using spreadsheets and project tracking tools
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work both independently and within cross-functional teams

Preferred (but not required):

• Experience supporting utility, infrastructure, or railroad projects
• Familiarity with Google Earth or construction drawings
• IRWA designation or Right of Way experience

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to manage multiple project tasks in a fast-paced environment

Why This Opportunity?

Work on large-scale infrastructure and utility projects

Collaborate with engineering, environmental, and GIS teams

Contract-to-hire opportunity with potential for long-term growth

Be part of projects that support community and infrastructure development

If interest or know someone who could be a fit, please apply or reach out to me directly.

Staff Structural Engineer

Building Structures | PE Required | SE a Plus

We’re partnering with a leading engineering firm in New Jersey that’s growing its structural team. If you’re a Structural Engineer who enjoys owning your designs, working across diverse project types, and using industry‑leading software daily, this is one to explore.

What You’ll Work On

As a Staff Structural Engineer, you’ll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver world‑class designs for projects across:

• Power & energy
• Industrial & manufacturing
• Healthcare
• Airports & commercial
• Government & mission‑critical facilities

You’ll be involved from concept through construction, helping shape structural solutions that balance safety, performance, and practicality.

Your Day-to-Day

• Structural design and analysis for new builds, alterations, and redevelopments
• Reviewing and modifying drawings in Revit, CAD, and BIM tools
• Designing structural components and systems to meet project requirements
• Conducting field inspections, site visits, measurements, and engineering calculations
• Supporting senior engineers with updates, research, and technical documentation
• Preparing materials for clients, shop drawing reviews, and project meetings

What You’ll Bring

• 4–6 years of structural engineering experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required; SE license is a bonus
• Degree in Structural Engineering (BS/MS) from an ABET‑accredited program
• Proficiency with RISA, RAM, ETABS, SAFE, Revit, AutoCAD
• Strong understanding of industry codes, analysis methods, and best practices
• Excellent communication, attention to detail, and technical problem‑solving skills

Software You’ll Use

• RISA, RAM, ETABS, SAFE
• Revit, AutoCAD, Tekla
• Microsoft Office

Why This Role Stands Out

• Opportunity to work on high‑impact, highly varied project types
• Supportive environment with clear progression
• Hands-on involvement from concept to construction
• Strong technical culture with modern tools and workflows

Interested?

If you’d like to learn more, apply now or message me directly. Happy to share the full brief and discuss whether this could be a strong next step in your career.

Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier, healthier lives, with love for nature. Together, with our customers, we deliver food innovations, craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions. There's much to learn and many to learn from, with more than 16,000 employees around the world to explore ideas and ambitions with.
In the USA, we develop, market and produce a wide array of solutions from our 25 most innovative sites, based across the country. Stretch your skills, create and get inspiration from passionate colleagues. Every day, your energy, your thirst for knowledge, and your creativity will shape our future, making a positive difference on billions of people. Every essence of you enriches our world. We are Givaudan. Human by nature.

As the global senior expert for Chemicals Management & Compliance, you will be the primary compliance advisor for the business in several technical areas, including Dangerous Goods Regulations, Hazardous Materials Transportation and Warehousing, Transport Emergency Response Management and Controlled Products Regulations. You will lead the development of global policies, processes and systems to ensure regulatory chemical compliance. You'll build cross functional collaboration with Commercial, Science & Technology, Regulatory Affairs, Trade Affairs, Supply-Chain, Site Operations, and Legal Compliance to embed industry best practices and support strategic chemical compliance programs. Additionally, you will represent us with regulatory agencies and industry associations, improving and leading change in response to evolving global chemical regulations.

Reports to: Global Head Chemicals Management & Compliance

Your Location: East Hanover, NJ, US; Other Possible locations: Cincinnati, Ohio, US; Kemptthal, Switzerland; Vernier, Switzerland.

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  Monitor SAP EHS system performance and coordinate issue resolution with Global EHS CoE CMC and IT department.

  
  
  
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  University degree in chemistry, biochemistry, food chemistry, engineering, or related field.

  
  
  
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Compensation and Benefits

The established salary range for this position is $120,000-$150,000 annually for US locations. Actual compensation will depend on individual qualifications. Includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, and a high-matching 401(k) retirement plan.

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At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people's lives.
You work within an inspiring teamwork culture - where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions and divisions.
Every essence of you enriches our world.
Diversity of perspectives fuels innovation and fosters deeper connections with our employees, customers, and partners. At Givaudan, we are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive environment where every individual's voice is valued and has the power to shape our world. Join us in making a difference together.

Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier, healthier lives, with love for nature. Together, with our customers, we deliver food innovations, craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions. There's much to learn and many to learn from, with more than 16,000 employees around the world to explore ideas and ambitions with.

In the USA, we develop, market and produce a wide array of solutions from our 25 most innovative sites, based across the country. Stretch your skills, create and get inspiration from passionate colleagues. Every day, your energy, your thirst for knowledge, and your creativity will shape our future, making a positive difference on billions of people. Every essence of you enriches our world. We are Givaudan. Human by nature.

Position Title: Junior Applications Laboratory Technician

Location: East Hanover, New Jersey (On-Site | Full-Time)

Reporting To: Application Lab Manager

Compensation: $50,000 - $58,000 annually, commensurate with experience

Job Purpose

Support Application Team members, coordinate & organize bases, supplies & fragrance oils for the Application Lab. Order Supplies for all Labs & maintain inventory for Applications. Perform Physical Testing & Sample Making as needed, and Support Lab Manager & Director

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• Organize & prepare materials required for sample preparation
  
• Help in updating and revising technical documentation in the department, under guidance.
  
• Responsible for the management of customer base inventories, internal bases, and packaging inventories
  
• Assist in the administration of materials and laboratory organization
  
• Maintain a clean and orderly laboratory environment
  
• Ability to work in fast paced environment
  
• Detail-oriented & strong organizational skills
  

Additional Responsibilities

* Administration of sample requests and ordering of fragrance oils
* Operate and help maintain standard lab equipment

* Perform physical-chemical measurements

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• Technical training or Higher Education Qualification in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Chemical Engineering, or a similar subject. Bachelor's degree preferred but not required
  
• At least 1 year of experience in a related area
  
• Knowledge of Microsoft Applications & SAP preferred
  
• Ability to communicate in English required
  

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• Knowledge of good laboratory practice and safe handling of chemicals
  
• Accurate record keeping and attention to detail
  
• Basic Chemistry knowledge preferred
  
• Understanding of ISO protocols
  
• Basic knowledge of computer systems and applications such as MS products (Excel, Word, etc), SAP, as well as the ability to learn new systems/applications
  
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• Good Communication skills (verbal & written)
  

Benefits

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, family leave and a high matching 401k plan.

At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people's lives.
You work within an inspiring teamwork culture - where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions and divisions.
Every essence of you enriches our world.
Diversity of perspectives fuels innovation and fosters deeper connections with our employees, customers, and partners. At Givaudan, we are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive environment where every individual's voice is valued and has the power to shape our world. Join us in making a difference together.

About Chiral Photonics

Chiral Photonics is a fast-growing photonics manufacturing company enabling next-generation optical connectivity. We specialize in high-precision fiber-optic components and assemblies that support advanced data center, AI, and communications infrastructure. As we scale production, we are building strong operational foundations rooted in standard work, quality, and continuous improvement.

Role Overview

The Operations Project Manager sits at the intersection of production planning and project/program management and plays a critical role in translating customer demand, business strategy, and operational capabilities into executable plans.

This role is responsible for:

• Production Forecasting and Capacity Planning (~40%) — Developing and maintaining production forecasts and capacity plans to ensure the organization has the right people, stations, and sequencing in place to meet customer demand.
• Portfolio Project Management (~40%) — Driving execution and alignment across a portfolio of operational, manufacturing, engineering, and business initiatives, ensuring priorities are clearly sequenced, resources are allocated appropriately, and projects progress according to plan.
• Additional Assignments (~20%) — Supporting the Operations and Production Directors with operational initiatives as needed. This may include, but is not limited to, reviewing and updating standard operating procedures (SOPs) across the product lifecycle, supporting process improvement efforts, and assisting with operational coordination.



This is a highly cross-functional role that partners closely with Production, Process Engineering, R&D, Sales, and Leadership. The ideal candidate is structured, analytical, and detail-oriented, and is comfortable bringing clarity, organization, and strong follow-through to complex operational challenges.

Key Responsibilities

1. Production Forecasting & Planning (~40%)

• Own and maintain production forecasts across standard, custom, and R&D orders.
• Translate demand into capacity and resource plans, including labor, stations/equipment, and shift planning.
• Maintain resource models by station, value stream, and operator.
• Partner with Production, Process and Engineering to assign work, identify bottlenecks, and mitigate risks.
• Track forecast vs. actual performance and improve planning accuracy.
• Support planning in a high-mix, high-volume manufacturing environment with both production and R&D workstreams.
• Support scale decisions, including staffing, cross-training, additional stations, and automation opportunities.

2. Project & Portfolio Management (~40%)

• Manage a portfolio of cross-functional initiatives across manufacturing scale, process improvement, engineering enablement, and operational systems.
• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and dependencies.
• Drive execution by tracking actions, ensuring follow-through, and escalating risks.
• Help leadership sequence priorities and align resources across operational initiatives.
• Prepare status updates, dashboards, and decision materials.

3. Additional Assignments (~20%)

Support Operations and Production leadership with initiatives that improve execution, standardization, and cross-functional coordination, including:

• Maintaining and improving SOPs and work instructions across the product lifecycle.
• Supporting process improvement initiatives to improve throughput and reduce cycle time.
• Assisting with operational reporting, dashboards, and data analysis.
• Contributing to special projects and operational initiatives as needed.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing operations planning and program/project management, or manufacturing operations (startup or scale‑up experience strongly preferred)
• Strong analytical skills with hands‑on experience in:
• Forecasting and capacity planning
• Resource modeling and scenario analysis
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with competing priorities
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, evolving environment
• Ability to manage stakeholders at various levels.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in manufacturing, hardware, photonics, semiconductors, or advanced technology environments
• Familiarity with:
• High‑volume / high mix production
• R&D and custom order workflows
• Lean, continuous improvement, or operational excellence frameworks
• Advanced proficiency in Excel / Google Sheets; experience with planning or PM tools is a plus