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Salary: $65,000 - $90,000 per year
A bit about us:
We are a family-owned manufacturer with over 75 years of excellence in producing precision aerospace components. Our culture values teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement, with a strong commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.
Why join us?
Be part of a trusted aerospace manufacturer with long-standing industry partnerships
Opportunity to lead and mentor a skilled 2nd shift production team
Stability of a family-owned company with a reputation for excellence
Growth potential in a culture that promotes from within
Competitive compensation and benefits package
Job Details
Job Details
Supervise, lead, and motivate the 2nd shift production team to meet goals in quality, safety, and delivery
Assign workloads, monitor performance, and provide feedback and coaching to team members
Ensure compliance with company policies, work instructions, and safety procedures
Collaborate with quality and engineering to resolve production issues and maintain process improvements
Maintain accurate records of production activity, labor, and attendance
Requirements
3+ years of leadership or supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment (aerospace preferred)
Strong knowledge of machining, production processes, and lean principles
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Ability to work 2nd shift full-time on-site in East Hartford, CT
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP systems a plus
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Sets-up and operates CNC Swiss Machines to produce highly precision component parts that meet all quality standards. Must be able to work independently and provide training/guidance to others.
This role is 100% in office at our plant in East Hartford, CT.At HORST we offer a variety of benefits including but not limited to:
- Competitive PTO PackagePaid Company Holidays401K Match ProgramMedical, Dental, Vision BenefitsTuition Reimbursement/Assistance Program
Major Areas of Responsibility:
Set-up and operate Swiss Turning machines (Citizen L20, A20, A32, M32, M32Y)Will work with blueprints, operation sheets, and other work instructions.Working from blueprints, operation sheets, travelers or other specifications, set-ups and completes the machining operations to produce a quality part.Checks to make sure that the material to be used meets all specifications. Obtains bar stock or material from staging area.Performs complex set-ups of own work or for others.Makes all required adjustments to the machinery. Obtains tooling, gages, inserts and all other equipment needed to complete the set-up and brings up the program. Edits the program as necessary.Assists other Operators or Set-up/Operators with set-up or production problems and helps to train other set-up/operators.Ensures that all manufactured parts are in full compliance with quality standards. Performs visual inspections (part relationship to operation sheet/blueprint configuration) on all parts produced and performs actual dimensional verification using measuring instruments as per the guidelines established by the department or the Quality Assurance Department. Replaces all worn or damaged tooling as necessary.Verifies and records actual part count, both prior to and upon completion of all workPerforms all routine maintenance on the equipment and maintains all fluid levels. Keeps the equipment and work area clean and organized.Returns excess bar stock or material to the staging area.Moves the finished work to an assigned area. Enters all work performed into the database and documents all scrap. Notifies leadperson or supervisor of any parts shortages or machining problems/difficulties.Packs and washes/preserves parts as needed.Performs other machining and assembly operations as needed. Performs other related duties as required.Interacts with associates from all departments.Requirements:
- High School diploma or equivalent. Technical school training a plus.
- 7 years of set-up experience minimum required
- Experience with aerospace products and/or other close tolerance parts is a plus.
- Must be familiar with Fanuc and/or Mitsubishi Controls
- Must be able to set and change tools.
- Must be able to use standard gauges and inspection techniques.
- Experience with SPC, inspection documentation, and problem solving is a plus.
- Strong interpersonal and analytical skills.
- Must be able to read and write comments, understand operation sheets/blueprints, specifications, and all applicable company/customer paperwork.
- Must be able to read CNC programs.
- Five plus years of increasingly diverse experience in a machine shop or CNC machining environment
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to push/pull/carry up to 50 lbs.
- Able to stand for up to 8+ hours.
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Job Summary:
The 2nd Shift Production Supervisor leads a multi-department team of CNC Operators and Set-Up Operators, in a high mix / low volume aerospace component manufacturing environment. This role is expected to balance expertise in set-up and operation of CNC machining for precision tolerance components, along with strong interpersonal skills to motivate the team to work toward common goals and objectives. Key responsibilities include managing the day-to-day priorities for multiple departments, cross-training staff on best practices to meet set-up and production run-times, optimizing processes through the elimination of waste, and leading lean continuous improvement initiatives. As a working supervisor, this role is expected to run production jobs and provide the necessary supervisory management to a small 2nd shift team.
This role is 100% in office at our plant in East Hartford, CT.
At HORST we offer a variety of benefits including but not limited to:
- Competitive PTO Package
- Paid Company Holidays
- 401K Match Program
- Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance Program
Essential Job Duties:
- Conduct security, quality and EH&S audits to ensure the safety of employees on the second shift, and compliance with company and customer policies.
- Coordinate time-off requests, with attention to skills matrix, to ensure adequate staffing level across all disciplines of machine centers to meet production needs.
- Motivate team to meet daily, weekly and monthly goals and objectives. Identify waste and non-value-added tasks that interfere with objectives.
- Routinely measure, monitor, and publish the performance of all individuals on the team. Compare results against department standards. Complete periodic performance evaluations, and correct any issues in real time as needed, up to and including, disciplinary actions if needed.
- Host a daily GEMBA walk and serve as the primary conduit for all communications between operators and cross functional teams. Attend production meetings, and quality clinic/MRB meetings as needed. Collaborate with engineering, purchasing, production and sales teams to drive open issues to rapid closure.
- Partner with production control to stage daily and weekly priorities. Ensure jobs are completed on time, and productivity is sustained. Expedite jobs as necessary.
- Set-up and operate CNC machines according to operation sheet instructions. Provide technical support for team.
- Maintain ERP data integrity ensuring job punches match traveler package. Report any discrepancies that could impact job quantity or delivery.
- Develop and author standard work for the operation of production equipment. Coach and train teammates in best practices, enforcing safety, departmental and QMS polices, with the goal of process improvement, reduction in set up time, faster productivity rates, and improved quality.
Experience & Skills:
- Minimum of 10 years progressive career in the manufacturing of precision machined components in a regulated industry such as aerospace or medical. Previous experience in a high mix, low volume shop with an emphasis on lean manufacturing preferred.
- Working knowledge of ISO/AS quality standards, basic OSHA/EHS safety regulations, and a commitment to adherence of company policies.
- Advanced or expert machining skills in 1 or more disciplines. Swiss lathe, multi-axis turning, turning, milling, or grinding. Must be able to independently set-up and operate CNC equipment and provide the necessary training to others on shift.
- Experience leading and managing a small team toward common goals. An effective communicator that can build rapport with a diverse team. Previous team lead experience preferred.
- A willingness to take accountability for self and team, driving and inheriting the collective results of a department or team.
- High degree of urgency to drive operations at full speed. Keen sense of attention to detail to understand how to work with pace, not haste, avoiding careless mistakes.
- Strong understanding of operational metrics such as first past yield, efficiency, WIP aging, on-time-delivery, job cost, scrap rate, etc.
- Strong computer skills especially related to navigating ERP systems, job clocking systems, CAD/CAM software, and Microsoft products such Outlooks, Excel, PowerPoint, etc. Previous experience with EPICOR a plus.
Physical Demands:
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The Pipe Welder will participate in the installation or maintenance and inspection of HVAC, Utility and Process piping systems.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Regular attendance at assigned location; may include the A/Z fabrication facility or other project sites;
- Works on systems that include Heating Hot Water, Chilled Water, Steam, Condensate, Compressed Air, Process Fluids, Chemical, Fuel Oil, Gasses, and other related systems;
- Works with materials that include carbon steel, stainless steel, plastics, fiberglass, copper, (brazed, soft soldered and pro-press);
- Clamp, hold, tack-weld, heat-bend, grind or bolt component parts to obtain required configurations and positions for welding.
- Remove rough spots from work pieces, using portable grinders, hand files, or scrapers.
- Chip or grind off excess weld, slag, or spatter, using hand scrapers or power chippers, portable grinders, or arc-cutting equipment.
- Weld pipe and components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions using open root butt weld, socket weld and/or fillet weld.
- Operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments, using processes such as gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, shielded metal arc, resistance welding, and submerged arc welding.
- Recognize, set up, and operate hand and power tools common to the welding trade, such as shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Ignite torches or start power supplies and strike arcs by touching electrodes to metals being welded, completing electrical circuits.
- Examine work pieces for defects and measures work pieces with straightedges or templates to ensure conformance with specifications.
- Prepare all material surfaces to be welded, ensuring that there is no loose or thick scale, slag, rust, moisture, grease, or other foreignmatter.
- Monitor the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
- Select and install torches, torch tips, filler rods, and flux, according to welding chart specifications or types and thicknesses of metals.
- Fill holes, and increase the size of metal parts.
- Detect faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notify supervisors.
- Determine required equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry, and welding techniques.
- Connect and turn regulator valves to activate and adjust gas flow and pressure so that desired flames are obtained.
- Lay out, position, align, and secure parts and assemblies prior to assembly, using straightedges, combination squares, calipers, and rulers.
- Repair products by dismantling, straightening, reshaping, and reassembling parts, using cutting torches, straightening presses, and hand tools.
- Clean or degrease parts, using wire brushes, portable grinders, or chemical baths.
- Mark or tag material with proper job number, piece marks, and other identifying marks as required.
- Position and secure work pieces, using hoists, cranes, wire, and banding machines or hand tools.
- Analyze engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, sketches, work orders, and material safety data sheets to plan layout, assembly, and welding operations.
- Dismantle metal assemblies or cut scrap metal, using thermal-cutting equipment such as flame-cutting torches or plasma-arc equipment.
- Preheat work pieces prior to welding or bending, using torches or heating furnaces.
- Hammer out bulges or bends in metal work pieces.
- Develop templates and models for welding projects, using mathematical calculations based on blueprint information.
- Check grooves, angles, or gap allowances, using micrometers, calipers, and precision measuring instruments.
- Cut, contour, and bevel metal plates and structural shapes to dimensions as specified by blueprints, layouts, work orders, and templates, using powered saws, hand shears, or chipping knives.
- Estimate consumable materials needed for production and manufacturing and maintain required stocks of materials.
- Set up and use ladders and scaffolding as necessary to complete work.
- Use fire suppression methods in industrial emergencies.
- Detect faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notify supervisors;
- Direct helpers or apprentices in appropriate tasks;
- Must maintain strict adherence to safety rules and quality;
- Participate in site housekeeping;
- Interact with co-workers in an attentive courteous manner;
- Additional duties as directed by management.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team;
- Experience: 5 years of Field Experience, trade school or apprenticeship;
- Knowledge of materials, methods and tools involved in industrial construction;
- Attention to detail;
- Ability to keep hand and arm steady;
- Be highly focused on customer satisfaction expectations;
- Good documentation and record keeping;
- Preparation of miscellaneous paperwork including time sheets, daily reports and material requests;
- Competency in Permit Required Confined Space;
- Understanding of and strict adherence to daily Job Hazard Analysis (JHA);
- Appropriate state certification or license;
- OSHA 10 certification.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Ability to perform tasks in all aspects of construction sites; ability to climb ladders and crawl as needed; ability to work from aerial lifts; ability to lift and manipulate objects of up to 50 lbs.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Industrial manufacturing facilities Power generating facilities
- Chemical manufacturing Healthcare & Institutional
- Pharmaceutical facilities including GMP - Aseptic and non-Aseptic Areas and Non GMP Areas Commercial and offices spaces
JOB SUMMARY
The Senior Welder is responsible for performing advanced welding, repair, and refurbishment of aerospace components within our MRO operation. This role requires a high level of technical skill, precision, and compliance with aerospace quality standards. The Senior Welder serves as a subject matter expert, supporting complex repairs, mentoring other MRO team members, and ensuring all work meets customer, regulatory, and internal requirements.
LOCATION: Columbia, CT
Key Responsibilities
Welding & Repair Operations
- Perform complex welding repairs on aerospace components in accordance with approved repair procedures, work instructions, and customer specifications.
- Execute welding processes such as TIG (GTAW) and other applicable methods on aerospace alloys (e.g., nickel-based alloys, stainless steel, aluminum, titanium).
- Interpret engineering drawings, weld symbols, repair manuals, and technical instructions.
- Restore components to serviceable condition while maintaining dimensional integrity and material properties.
Quality & Compliance
- Ensure all welding and repair activities comply with AS9100, FAA/EASA requirements (as applicable), and internal quality procedures.
- Complete required documentation accurately, including travelers, repair records, and inspection sign-offs.
- Support internal, customer, and regulatory audits.
- Work closely with Quality and Engineering to resolve nonconformances and repair challenges.
Inspection & Process Control
- Perform in-process inspections and visual weld inspections per applicable standards.
- Support NDT processes (e.g., FPI) before and after welding repairs.
- Maintain welding equipment, tooling, and fixtures in proper working condition.
- Identify opportunities to improve repair methods and reduce rework.
Leadership & Mentorship
- Serve as a technical resource and mentor the MRO team members.
- Assist with training, qualification, and skill development of welding personnel.
- Provide input on process improvements, tooling needs, and repair development.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- HS Diploma or equivalent, technical certification in welding.
- 7+ years' of welding experience in an aerospace manufacturing or MRO environment.
- Demonstrated expertise in TIG welding for aerospace applications.
- Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and weld symbols.
- Strong understanding of aerospace quality and repair requirements.
- Excellent attention to detail and workmanship.
- FAA Repairman Certification.
- Commitment to safety, quality, delivery, and customer service.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Primary duties will be on the shop floor, working in a manufacturing environment.
- Must be able to stand for extended periods of time while performing manual work.
- Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity in both hands.
- Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds unassisted, stand, squat, bend, twist, and reach often.
- Exposure to various temperatures, noise and vibration from power equipment, dust, and fumes.
*At Securian Financial the internal position title is Infrastructure Dir."
Mission
"To lead the engineering discipline that ensures Securian's technology platforms and cloud services are built and operated with uncompromising resilience, performance, and quality. This role drives the design and automation of fault-tolerant, high-availability architectures across AWS, Azure, and GCP-ensuring the enterprise meets resiliency, scalability, and efficiency expectations at every layer of technology."
Positioning
The Director of Resilience Engineering and Quality Leader is both a strategic peer and technical counterpart to the Infrastructure & Reliability Engineering Leader.
This role provides bench depth and succession coverage for REO's most technically complex domains while driving innovation in reliability, resilience, and performance practices.
Strategic influence: Shapes cloud reliability, quality engineering, and resilience strategy across REO and Architecture domains.
Operational authority: Leads Sr. Managers and Managers who own the execution of quality, resilience, and performance engineering capabilities.
Enterprise collaboration: Works hand-in-hand with Technology, Solution, Business, Data, and Enterprise Architects to embed reliability and resilience as core architecture principles.
Scope of Accountability
Resilience Engineering & Cloud Reliability
Architect and validate fault-tolerant, regionally resilient architectures across AWS, Azure, and GCP.
Own resilience automation, chaos testing, and IaC-based recovery validation.
Lead cross-cloud reliability design reviews and failure-mode analyses for critical systems.
Quality Engineering & Continuous Testing
Define enterprise-wide quality engineering strategy integrated into CI/CD pipelines.
Drive automation-first testing (functional, non-functional, performance, resilience).
Embed observability-driven quality validation and contract testing across services.
Performance, Capacity & Efficiency Engineering
Oversee predictive capacity planning, scaling automation, and cost/efficiency optimization (FinOps/GreenOps).
Partner with Platform & Infrastructure teams to tune performance across application and platform layers.
Measure and report on performance SLIs/SLAs aligned to REO's Reliability Metrics framework.
Cross-Domain Architecture Collaboration
Partner with Enterprise Architects to codify resilience and reliability standards in technology blueprints.
Collaborate with Technology & Solution Architects to design service reliability into delivery architectures.
Engage Data Architects for data resilience, replication, and pipeline reliability.
Work with Business Architects to align technical reliability goals with critical business outcomes.
Leadership & Talent Development
Lead a team of Sr. Managers and Managers, fostering a high-performance, hands-on engineering culture.
Build and mentor top-tier technical talent in cloud reliability, resilience, and quality automation.
Partner with HR and REO Enablement to develop succession plans and technical competency frameworks.
Core Technical Competencies
AWS (primary) - Multi-account design, HA architecture, region failover, resilience automation, Terraform/CDK/CloudFormation.
Azure & GCP (secondary) - Compute, networking, and reliability constructs; hybrid cloud design and failover integration.
Infrastructure as Code (IaC) - Deep proficiency in Terraform, policy-as-code (OPA/Conftest), drift detection, pipeline integration.
Reliability & Chaos Engineering - AWS Fault Injection Simulator, Gremlin, steady-state hypothesis design.
Observability & Quality Automation - OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, CloudWatch, K6, Gatling; CI/CD quality gates and dashboards.
Performance Engineering - Load, stress, and soak testing automation; performance profiling and SLO alignment.
Disaster Recovery Automation - Cross-region orchestration, IaC-driven DR runs, replication validation.
FinOps/GreenOps - Cloud cost and efficiency automation, carbon-aware scaling policies.
Leadership Competencies
Strategic Technical Leadership: Operates at the intersection of deep engineering and executive strategy.
Multi-Domain Collaborator: Integrates reliability and resilience across architecture, operations, and business domains.
Talent Multiplier: Develops and empowers senior managers, fostering engineering mastery and innovation.
Credible Technical Authority: Trusted peer to Infrastructure & Reliability Engineering; capable of leading architecture reviews and executive briefings.
Change Champion: Drives transformation of reliability practices across platforms, pipelines, and teams.
Qualifications & Experience
12+ years in cloud engineering, reliability, or platform leadership roles.
5+ years leading Sr. Managers/Managers in technical domains.
Proven expertise across AWS, with working knowledge of Azure and GCP.
Experience with multi-cloud governance, DR design, IaC at scale, and reliability automation.
Strong understanding of observability, SRE principles, and REO/ITIL-aligned reliability frameworks.
Certifications:
Required: AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional
Preferred: AWS DevOps Engineer, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Google Professional Cloud Architect
Success Metrics
99.9% availability maintained for Tier-1 workloads.
100% coverage of DR automation for Tier-1 services.
25% annual increase in automated quality/test coverage.
15% annual improvement in resource efficiency and cost performance.
Documented resilience participation across all enterprise architecture blueprints.
Positive "technical peer readiness" and succession rating from Head of REO.
Summary Value Proposition
This Director role blends deep AWS reliability engineering expertise, multi-cloud technical breadth, and leadership scale.
It ensures REO maintains both technical depth and leadership redundancy, and it strengthens the bridge between engineering execution and enterprise architecture alignment.
#LI-hybrid **This position will be in a hybrid working arrangement.**
Securian Financial believes in hybrid work as an integral part of our culture. Associates get the benefit of working both virtually and in our offices. If you're in a commutable distance (90 minutes), you'll join us 3 days each week in our offices to collaborate and build relationships. Our policy allows flexibility for the reality of business and personal schedules.
The estimated base pay range for this job is:
$145,000.00 - $267,000.00Pay may vary depending on job-related factors and individual experience, skills, knowledge, etc. More information on base pay and incentive pay (if applicable) can be discussed with a member of the Securian Financial Talent Acquisition team.
Be you. With us. At Securian Financial, we understand that attracting top talent means offering more than just a job - it means providing a rewarding and fulfilling career. As a valued member of our high-performing team, we want you to connect with your work, your relationships and your community. Enjoy our comprehensive range of benefits designed to enhance your professional growth, well-being and work-life balance, including the advantages listed here:
Paid time off:
We want you to take time off for what matters most to you. Our PTO program provides flexibility for associates to take meaningful time away from work to relax, recharge and spend time doing what's important to them. And Securian Financial rewards associates for their service by providing additional PTO the longer you stay at Securian.
Leave programs: Securian's flexible leave programs allow time off from work for parental leave, caregiver leave for family members, bereavement and military leave.
Holidays: Securian provides nine company paid holidays.
Company-funded pension plan and a 401(k) retirement plan: Share in the success of our company. Securian's 401(k) company contribution is tied to our performance up to 10 percent of eligible earnings, with a target of 5 percent. The amount is based on company results compared to goals related to earnings, sales and service.
Health insurance: From the first day of employment, associates and their eligible family members - including spouses, domestic partners and children - are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage.
Volunteer time: We know the importance of community. Through company-sponsored events, volunteer paid time off, a dollar-for-dollar matching gift program and more, we encourage you to support organizations important to you.
Associate Resource Groups: Build connections, be yourself and develop meaningful relationships at work through associate-led ARGs. Dedicated groups focus on a variety of interests and affinities, including:
Mental Wellness and Disability
Pride at Securian Financial
Securian Young Professionals Network
Securian Multicultural Network
Securian Women and Allies Network
Servicemember Associate Resource Group
For more information regarding Securian's benefits, please review our Benefits page.
This information is not intended to explain all the provisions of coverage available under these plans. In all cases, the plan document dictates coverage and provisions.
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Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.
Overview:
As a Product Owner in Affinity Solutions Technology (AST) you will lead a cross-functional agile team implementing technology solutions for Securian's Affinity Solutions and Securian Canada markets. AST teams demonstrate passion for delivering innovative solutions for clients, customers, and internal partners, driven by creative problem-solving skills, strong collaboration, and analytical abilities.
You need to be passionate about delivering business value through technology while remaining flexible to adapt to evolving and emerging needs. You will partner with stakeholders to define your team's strategy and roadmap, owning your team's prioritization and delivery. You will work closely with your team, other Product Owners, business stakeholders, engineering leaders, and technology partners to deliver solutions using a blend of methodologies.
Responsibilities include but not limited to:
Partners with the business to build trust and translate operations, customer needs, and technology into impactful digital solutions-resolving trade-offs, managing risks and dependencies, creating and driving product roadmaps with a focus on measurable outcomes, and communicating transparently.
Maintains a backlog to prioritize work/stories for the team by synthesizing all relevant data, research and any other available information.
Engages stakeholders through ongoing collaboration to understand evolving customer needs, advocate for the business, and share insights with teams to drive alignment and optimal outcomes.
Leverages emerging best practices and market trends to drive operational efficiencies and align technology strategies with business goals.
Uses all available resources (e.g., analytics, reporting, surveys, ethnographic research, qualitative data, usability testing) to understand product performance and customer satisfaction.
Effectively communicates product value through storytelling, connecting to business/customer impact and engages stakeholders in strategic decisions to optimize outcomes.
Cross functional understanding of how their work integrates with other business workstreams and initiatives.
Understands how to leverage team effectiveness metrics (e.g., velocity/cycle time) to drive value.
Contributes to strategic product decisions by incorporating total cost of ownership and providing input into operating budget planning.
Participates in governance meetings and communicates technical and business product status and progress with senior leaders.
Creates product delivery commitments such as service level agreements and BCM plans to support resiliency requirements.
Engages in product discovery efforts to identify strategic opportunities.
Proactively develops and demonstrates advanced knowledge of and experience with the technical product(s) and is conversant in the product architecture to drive growth and improve customer experience.
Directly responsible for implementation, configuration, and/or continuous improvement of a technical product based on value
Anticipates and identifies new product opportunities to drive value. Provides input and leads the design of meaningful tests and learning opportunities.
Ensures project delivery is in conformance with company methodologies and standards; leads and provides guidance for project management for initiatives, ensuring business objectives are met and business benefits are delivered.
Qualifications:
Working knowledge of agile practices. Understands the fundamentals of iterative development, incremental delivery, backlog management, burndown metrics, velocity, and task definition.
Leadership skills to gain credibility, garner respect, guide the creation of a self-organizing team, being assertive with business priorities and opposing viewpoints while adhering to agile concepts and principles.
Ability to influence teams to deliver great customer experience without direct authority.
Working knowledge of Product Management practices.
Strong communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills to engage agile team and stakeholders, facilitate discussions, negotiate, and resolve conflict.
Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, creative problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
Ability to work with minimal direction, flexibility to adapt to shifting priorities and schedules, handle multiple issues simultaneously, and manage stressful situations for self and team.
Strong knowledge of technology and architectural principles to drive implementation of scalable, maintainable, and resilient solutions.
Preferred Qualifications:
Proven track record as a Product Owner or individual contributor responsible for value and viability of technology solutions.
Proven track record working in an agile environment while delivering results based on effective prioritization.
Experience with stakeholder management and collaboration.
Ability to quickly learn new domains and adapt to changing business needs.
Knowledge of product and project and portfolio management best practices.
Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences including executives, customers, and technical teams.
Experience identifying critical emerging business needs and service challenges and ability to quickly and effectively shift/coordinate resources to deliver immediate impact.
Proven ability to engage with both individual contributors and leaders of the highest levels in constructive and collaborative relationships.
Demonstrated results of gaining credibility, gaining respect and building trust, guiding the creation of self-organizing teams and being assertive with business priorities and opposing viewpoints while adhering to agile concepts and principles.
#LI-hybrid **This position will be in a hybrid working arrangement.**
Securian Financial believes in hybrid work as an integral part of our culture. Associates get the benefit of working both virtually and in our offices. If you're in a commutable distance (90 minutes), you'll join us 3 days each week in our offices to collaborate and build relationships. Our policy allows flexibility for the reality of business and personal schedules.
The estimated base pay range for this job is:
$84,000.00 - $155,000.00Pay may vary depending on job-related factors and individual experience, skills, knowledge, etc. More information on base pay and incentive pay (if applicable) can be discussed with a member of the Securian Financial Talent Acquisition team.
Be you. With us. At Securian Financial, we understand that attracting top talent means offering more than just a job - it means providing a rewarding and fulfilling career. As a valued member of our high-performing team, we want you to connect with your work, your relationships and your community. Enjoy our comprehensive range of benefits designed to enhance your professional growth, well-being and work-life balance, including the advantages listed here:
Paid time off:
We want you to take time off for what matters most to you. Our PTO program provides flexibility for associates to take meaningful time away from work to relax, recharge and spend time doing what's important to them. And Securian Financial rewards associates for their service by providing additional PTO the longer you stay at Securian.
Leave programs: Securian's flexible leave programs allow time off from work for parental leave, caregiver leave for family members, bereavement and military leave.
Holidays: Securian provides nine company paid holidays.
Company-funded pension plan and a 401(k) retirement plan: Share in the success of our company. Securian's 401(k) company contribution is tied to our performance up to 10 percent of eligible earnings, with a target of 5 percent. The amount is based on company results compared to goals related to earnings, sales and service.
Health insurance: From the first day of employment, associates and their eligible family members - including spouses, domestic partners and children - are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage.
Volunteer time: We know the importance of community. Through company-sponsored events, volunteer paid time off, a dollar-for-dollar matching gift program and more, we encourage you to support organizations important to you.
Associate Resource Groups: Build connections, be yourself and develop meaningful relationships at work through associate-led ARGs. Dedicated groups focus on a variety of interests and affinities, including:
Mental Wellness and Disability
Pride at Securian Financial
Securian Young Professionals Network
Securian Multicultural Network
Securian Women and Allies Network
Servicemember Associate Resource Group
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Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.
ProSidian is a Management and Operations Consulting Services Firm focusing on providing value to clients through tailored solutions based on industry leading practices. ProSidian services focus on the broad spectrum of Risk Management, Compliance, Business Process, IT Effectiveness, Energy & Sustainability, and Talent Management. We help forward thinking clients solve problems and improve operations.
Launched by former Big 4 Management Consultants; our multidisciplinary teams bring together the talents of nearly 190 professionals globally to complete a wide variety of engagements for Private Companies, Fortune 1,000 Enterprises, and Government Agencies of all sizes. Our Services are deployed across the enterprise, target drivers of economic profit (growth, margin and efficiency), and are aligned at the intersections of assets, processes, policies and people delivering value.
ProSidian clients represent a broad spectrum of industries to include but are not limited to Energy, Manufacturing, Chemical, Retail, Healthcare, Telecommunications, Hospitality, Pharmaceuticals, Banking & Financial Services, Transportation, Federal and State Government Agencies.
Job DescriptionProSidian Seeks a Administrative Support IV - Operations headquartered near CONUS - Washington, DC (Remote) to support requirements for Energy & Environmental Management Industry (Nuclear | Oil & Gas | Power & Utilities | Distribution Engineering) Sector Clients.
This CONUS - Washington, DC (Remote) | Junior Consultant - Full-Time position currently best aligns with the Administrative Support Labor Category. Ideal candidates exhibit the ability to visualize, analyze, and convert data and experiences to meet performance challenges while confidently engaging in productive \"Jugaad\" and dialogue targeting mission success. ProSidian Team Members work to provide Energy Industry (Oil & Gas / Power & Utilities) Sector related Management And Operations Consulting Solutions for Nuclear Industry Advisory and Assistance (A&A) Services Support (Support to Fuel Cycle Campaigns) Services on behalf of The US Department of Energy (DOE-ID).
Administrative Support IV - Operations (NOA051) Candidates shall work to support requirements for (Operations Services) and Provides administrative support to technical and management level personnel. Includes, but is not limited to, project administration, planning and coordination, documentation and briefing support, general office support, secretarial support, human resource support.
Examples of General Responsibilities
- Coordinates and plans project / office administration and support.
- Provides general office support, documentation support, project administration, administrative and secretarial support, and human resource support.
- Supports project financial tracking and reporting requirements including project control and account resolution
- Performs other administrative and support functions as assigned.
Administrative Level IV Candidates shall have relevant Energy & Environmental Management Industry (Nuclear | Oil & Gas | Power & Utilities | Distribution Engineering) Sector Experience particularly with background, experience, and credentials to perform Nuclear Industry Advisory and Assistance (A&A) Services Support (Support to Fuel Cycle Campaigns) for Engineering Services on behalf of clients such as U.S. Dept. Of Energy Idaho Operations Office - Nuclear Energy's (NE) Office of Fuel Cycle Technologies supplemented by a High School or Equivalent Education and 10 Yrs. - 12 Yrs. Experience.
Core CompetenciesTeamwork ability to foster teamwork collaboratively as a participant, and effectively as a team leader Leadership ability to guide and lead colleagues on projects and initiatives Business Acumen understanding and insight into how organizations perform, including business processes, data, systems, and people Communication ability to effectively communicate to stakeholders of all levels orally and in writing Motivation persistent in pursuit of quality and optimal client and company solutions Agility ability to quickly understand and transition between different projects, concepts, initiatives, or work streams Judgment exercises prudence and insight in decision-making process while mindful of other stakeholders and long-term ramifications Organization ability to manage projects and activity, and prioritize tasks
Other RequirementsBusiness Tools understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office. The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio with the ability to quickly learn other tools as necessary. Commitment - to work with smart, interesting people with diverse backgrounds to solve the biggest challenges across private, public and social sectors Curiosity the ideal candidate exhibits an inquisitive nature and the ability to question the status quo among a community of people they enjoy and teams that work well together Humility exhibits grace in success and failure while doing meaningful work where skills have impact and make a difference Willingness - to constantly learn, share, and grow and to view the world as their classroom
Benefits and HighlightsProSidian Employee Benefits and Highlights: Your good health and well-being are important to ProSidian Consulting. At ProSidian, we invest in our employees to help them stay healthy and achieve work-life balance. That's why we are also pleased to offer the Employee Benefits Program, designed to promote your health and personal welfare. Our growing list of benefits currently include the following for Full Time Employees:
Competitive Compensation: Pay range begins in the competitive ranges with Group Health Benefits, Pre-tax Employee Benefits, and Performance Incentives. For medical and dental benefits, the Company contributes a fixed dollar amount each month towards the plan you elect. Contributions are deducted on a Pre-tax basis. Group Medical Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian partners with BC/BS, to offer a range of medical plans, including high-deductible health plans or PPOs. Group Dental Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian dental carriers - Delta, Aetna, Guardian, and MetLife. Group Vision Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian offers high/low vision plans through 2 carriers: Aetna and VSP. 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: 401(k) Retirement Savings Plans help you save for your retirement for eligible employees. A range of investment options are available with a personal financial planner to assist you. The Plan is a pre-tax Safe Harbor 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match. Vacation and Paid Time-Off (PTO) Benefits: Eligible employees use PTO for vacation, a doctor's appointment, or any number of events in your life. Currently these benefits include Vacation/Sick days 2 weeks/3 days | Holidays - 10 ProSidian and Government Days are given. Pre-Tax Payment Programs: Pre-Tax Payment Programs currently exist in the form of a Premium Only Plan (POP). These Plans offer a full Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Plan and a tax benefit for eligible employees. Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plans: We want you to achieve financial success. We offer a Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plan through The Corporate Perks Benefit Program. This provides special discounts for eligible employees on products and services you buy on a daily basis. Security Clearance: Due to the nature of our consulting engagements there are Security Clearance requirements for Engagement Teams handling sensitive Engagements in the Federal Marketplace. A Security Clearance is a valued asset in your professional portfolio and adds to your credentials. ProSidian Employee & Contractor Referral Bonus Program: ProSidian Consulting will pay up to 5k for all referrals employed for 90 days for candidates submitted through our Referral Program. Performance Incentives: Due to the nature of our consulting engagements there are performance incentives associated with each new client that each employee works to pursue and support. Flexible Spending Account: FSAs help you pay for eligible out-of-pocket health care and dependent day care expenses on a pre-tax basis. Supplemental Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance: If you want extra protection for yourself and your eligible dependents, you have the option to elect supplemental life insurance. D&D covers death or dismemberment from an accident only. Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance: Disability insurance plans are designed to provide income protection while you recover from a disability.
Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.
AI Research Scientist | Machine Learning | Deep Learning | Natural Language Processing | LLM | Hybrid | San Jose, CA
Title: AI Research Scientist
Location: San Jose, CA
Responsibilities:
- Design, execute, and analyze machine learning experiments, establishing strong baselines and selecting appropriate evaluation metrics.
- Stay up to date with the latest AI research; identify, adapt, and validate novel techniques for company-specific use cases.
- Define rigorous evaluation protocols, including offline metrics, user studies, and adversarial (red team) testing to ensure statistical soundness.
- Specify data and annotation requirements; develop annotation guidelines and oversee quality control processes.
- Collaborate closely with domain experts, product managers, and engineering teams to refine problem statements and operational constraints.
- Develop reusable research assets such as datasets, modular code components, evaluation suites, and comprehensive documentation.
- Work alongside ML Engineers to optimize training and inference pipelines, ensuring seamless integration into production systems.
- Contribute to academic publications and represent the company in research communities, as needed.
Educational Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or a related field is strongly preferred.
- Candidates with a master’s degree and exceptional research or industry experience will also be considered.
Industry Experience:
- 3–5 years of experience in AI/ML research roles, ideally in applied or product-focused environments.
- Demonstrated success in delivering research-driven solutions that have been deployed in production.
- Experience collaborating in cross-functional teams across research, engineering, and product.
- Publications in top-tier AI/ML conferences (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, ACL, CVPR) are a plus.
Technical Skills:
- Strong foundational knowledge in machine learning and deep learning algorithms.
- Hands-on experience with PEFT/LoRA, adapters, fine-tuning techniques, and RLHF/RLAIF (e.g., PPO, DPO, GRPO).
- Ability to read, implement, and adapt state-of-the-art research papers to real-world use cases.
- Proficiency in hypothesis-driven experimentation, ablation studies, and statistically sound evaluations.
- Advanced programming skills in Python (preferred), C++, or Java.
- Experience with deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch, Hugging Face, NumPy, etc.
- Strong mathematical foundations in probability, linear algebra, and calculus.
- Domain expertise in one or more areas: natural language processing (NLP), symbolic reasoning, speech processing, etc.
- Ability to translate research insights into roadmaps, technical specifications, and product improvements.
AI Research Scientist | Machine Learning | Deep Learning | Natural Language Processing | LLM | Hybrid | San Jose, CA
Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.
Machine Learning Engineer | Python | Pytorch | Distributed Training | Optimisation | GPU | Hybrid, San Jose, CA
Title: Machine Learning Engineer
Location: San Jose, CA
Responsibilities:
- Productize and optimize models from Research into reliable, performant, and cost-efficient services with clear SLOs (latency, availability, cost).
- Scale training across nodes/GPUs (DDP/FSDP/ZeRO, pipeline/tensor parallelism) and own throughput/time-to-train using profiling and optimization.
- Implement model-efficiency techniques (quantization, distillation, pruning, KV-cache, Flash Attention) for training and inference without materially degrading quality.
- Build and maintain model-serving systems (vLLM/Triton/TGI/ONNX/TensorRT/AITemplate) with batching, streaming, caching, and memory management.
- Integrate with vector/feature stores and data pipelines (FAISS/Milvus/Pinecone/pgvector; Parquet/Delta) as needed for production.
- Define and track performance and cost KPIs; run continuous improvement loops and capacity planning.
- Partner with ML Ops on CI/CD, telemetry/observability, model registries; partner with Scientists on reproducible handoffs and evaluations.
Educational Qualifications:
- Bachelors in computer science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or a related field required; Master’s preferred (or equivalent industry experience).
- Strong systems/ML engineering with exposure to distributed training and inference optimization.
Industry Experience:
- 3–5 years in ML/AI engineering roles owning training and/or serving in production at scale.
- Demonstrated success delivering high-throughput, low-latency ML services with reliability and cost improvements.
- Experience collaborating across Research, Platform/Infra, Data, and Product functions.
Technical Skills:
- Familiarity with deep learning frameworks: PyTorch (primary), TensorFlow.
- Exposure to large model training techniques (DDP, FSDP, ZeRO, pipeline/tensor parallelism); distributed training experience a plus
- Optimization: experience profiling and optimizing code execution and model inference: (PTQ/QAT/AWQ/GPTQ), pruning, distillation, KV-cache optimization, Flash Attention
- Scalable serving: autoscaling, load balancing, streaming, batching, caching; collaboration with platform engineers.
- Data & storage: SQL/NoSQL, vector stores (FAISS/Milvus/Pinecone/pgvector), Parquet/Delta, object stores.
- Write performant, maintainable code
- Understanding of the full ML lifecycle: data collection, model training, deployment, inference, optimization, and evaluation.
Machine Learning Engineer | Python | Pytorch | Distributed Training | Optimisation | GPU | Hybrid, San Jose, CA
Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.
