Engineering Jobs in Des Moines, IA
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Chief Operation Office - Fire Alarm
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Operational Management Experience In The Fire Alarm Industry Experience Required This Jobot Job is hosted by: Forrest Mack Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button and sending us your resume.
Salary: $240,000
- $350,000 per year A bit about us: A well-established regional leader in the life safety, fire protection, and integrated security industry, this company has been serving commercial and institutional clients since the mid-20th century.
The business operates as a full-service integrator, providing design, engineering, installation, monitoring, inspection, maintenance, and compliance services for fire alarm systems, safety communications, access control, and related technologies.
It has grown organically and through strategic acquisitions to operate multiple physical locations across several Midwest states and is recognized as a major distributor for key industry manufacturers.
The organization focuses on high-quality technical expertise, strong customer service, local responsiveness, and deep industry knowledge to serve customers such as schools, healthcare facilities, property managers, contractors, and large commercial accounts.
Why join us? Employment Benefits Competitive executive compensation package Comprehensive medical benefits 401(k) retirement plan Paid time off Ongoing professional development & industry training Performance recognition programs Employee referral incentives Company discount program Stable, long-tenured, growth-oriented organization Job Details BEFORE YOU APPLY: This position requires that you either live within a commutable distance to, or be willing to relocate to, one of the following locations: Lenexa, KS; Cedar Rapids, IA; Madison, WI; or Des Moines, IA.
This role cannot be performed remotely or as a consulting COO.
It is a full-time, permanent position.
We are seeking an experienced Chief Operations Officer (COO) with a strong background in the fire alarm and life safety industry to lead and scale operations across a multi-location organization (~9 locations) with approximately 220 employees and ~$75M+ in annual revenue.
The COO will play a critical strategic and operational leadership role, responsible for driving efficiency, operational excellence, process standardization, and scalable growth.
This role reports to the CEO and serves as a key member of the executive leadership team.
Required Qualifications 10+ years of operational leadership experience within the fire alarm, life safety, or related low-voltage service industry (integrator, manufacturer representation, or large service provider).
Proven success scaling multi-location operations with P&L responsibility.
Demonstrated ability creating and implementing SOPs, operational frameworks, and KPIs for service excellence.
Strong understanding of fire protection standards, inspection/testing requirements, life safety codes, and industry certifications (NICET, NFPA standards).
Excellent communicator with strong leadership presence and ability to influence at all levels.
Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, operations management, or related field (MBA a plus).
Preferred Attributes Experience with integrating acquisitions and aligning dispersed teams.
Track record of operational improvement leading to measurable growth in revenue, margins, and service delivery performance.
Familiarity with operational technology solutions for field service operations Position Impact The COO will be instrumental in driving operational excellence and scalability as this established life safety services provider enters its next phase of growth.
The role offers a strong leadership platform for a candidate eager to influence strategy, optimize performance across functions, and reinforce a culture of quality and innovation in a highly technical, regulated industry.
Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button.
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We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
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Salary: $240,000
- $350,000 per year A bit about us: A well-established regional leader in the life safety, fire protection, and integrated security industry, this company has been serving commercial and institutional clients since the mid-20th century.
The business operates as a full-service integrator, providing design, engineering, installation, monitoring, inspection, maintenance, and compliance services for fire alarm systems, safety communications, access control, and related technologies.
It has grown organically and through strategic acquisitions to operate multiple physical locations across several Midwest states and is recognized as a major distributor for key industry manufacturers.
The organization focuses on high-quality technical expertise, strong customer service, local responsiveness, and deep industry knowledge to serve customers such as schools, healthcare facilities, property managers, contractors, and large commercial accounts.
Why join us? Employment Benefits Competitive executive compensation package Comprehensive medical benefits 401(k) retirement plan Paid time off Ongoing professional development & industry training Performance recognition programs Employee referral incentives Company discount program Stable, long-tenured, growth-oriented organization Job Details BEFORE YOU APPLY: This position requires that you either live within a commutable distance to, or be willing to relocate to, one of the following locations: Lenexa, KS; Cedar Rapids, IA; Madison, WI; or Des Moines, IA.
This role cannot be performed remotely or as a consulting COO.
It is a full-time, permanent position.
We are seeking an experienced Chief Operations Officer (COO) with a strong background in the fire alarm and life safety industry to lead and scale operations across a multi-location organization (~9 locations) with approximately 220 employees and ~$75M+ in annual revenue.
The COO will play a critical strategic and operational leadership role, responsible for driving efficiency, operational excellence, process standardization, and scalable growth.
This role reports to the CEO and serves as a key member of the executive leadership team.
Required Qualifications 10+ years of operational leadership experience within the fire alarm, life safety, or related low-voltage service industry (integrator, manufacturer representation, or large service provider).
Proven success scaling multi-location operations with P&L responsibility.
Demonstrated ability creating and implementing SOPs, operational frameworks, and KPIs for service excellence.
Strong understanding of fire protection standards, inspection/testing requirements, life safety codes, and industry certifications (NICET, NFPA standards).
Excellent communicator with strong leadership presence and ability to influence at all levels.
Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, operations management, or related field (MBA a plus).
Preferred Attributes Experience with integrating acquisitions and aligning dispersed teams.
Track record of operational improvement leading to measurable growth in revenue, margins, and service delivery performance.
Familiarity with operational technology solutions for field service operations Position Impact The COO will be instrumental in driving operational excellence and scalability as this established life safety services provider enters its next phase of growth.
The role offers a strong leadership platform for a candidate eager to influence strategy, optimize performance across functions, and reinforce a culture of quality and innovation in a highly technical, regulated industry.
Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button.
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.
It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization.
Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at /legal.
By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners.
Frequency varies for text messages.
Message and data rates may apply.
Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.
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Experimental Parts Coordinator
Salary not disclosed
Job Title : Experimental Parts Coordinator Job Location: Ankeny, IA Job Duration : 12 Months+ (potential for extension) Shift: Work shift: 1 st Shift Mon – Fri Role Overview: Provides hands-on manufacturing and quality engineering support by developing and troubleshooting production routings and laser programs, reviewing part documentation, managing inventory and material flow, coordinating with supply management and cross-functional teams, maintaining production reports, and supporting shop operations through technical problem-solving and basic design work.
Key Requirements: Create and edit manufacturing routings Generate programs for laser operations Review manufactured part prints Check production inventory and forecasted inventories Transfer stock between departments Communicate with other departments about material transfers Communicate with supply management on purchased parts and stock availability Update daily and weekly reports using Excell and other MS office tools Occasionally draw and model simple parts for shop Troubleshoot part requests from engineers Troubleshoot laser programs and manufacturing routings Skills: MS Office experience, especially Excel Organized and great communication skills Detail Oriented with attention in data analysis Fluent and comfortable with computers Inventory Management SAP CREO AutoCAD MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) Preferred: Reading 2D drawing/prints – Highly preferred Experience in a manufacturing setting – nice to have CREO and AutoCAD Experience Mechanical aptitude Sheet metal and other fabrication knowledge SAP and PowerBI-2-year degree in Pre-Engineering, Manufacturing/Engineering Tech, Computer-Aided Drafting or related (or equivalent experience)
Key Requirements: Create and edit manufacturing routings Generate programs for laser operations Review manufactured part prints Check production inventory and forecasted inventories Transfer stock between departments Communicate with other departments about material transfers Communicate with supply management on purchased parts and stock availability Update daily and weekly reports using Excell and other MS office tools Occasionally draw and model simple parts for shop Troubleshoot part requests from engineers Troubleshoot laser programs and manufacturing routings Skills: MS Office experience, especially Excel Organized and great communication skills Detail Oriented with attention in data analysis Fluent and comfortable with computers Inventory Management SAP CREO AutoCAD MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) Preferred: Reading 2D drawing/prints – Highly preferred Experience in a manufacturing setting – nice to have CREO and AutoCAD Experience Mechanical aptitude Sheet metal and other fabrication knowledge SAP and PowerBI-2-year degree in Pre-Engineering, Manufacturing/Engineering Tech, Computer-Aided Drafting or related (or equivalent experience)
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