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Process Improvement Engineer

$100-$120k basic + 10% bonus

On‑site Manufacturing Environment

Full‑time

Are you a hands‑on engineer who loves solving complex manufacturing challenges and driving meaningful improvements? We’re looking for a Process Improvement Engineer to play a key role in optimizing production performance, enhancing safety, and elevating product quality across our manufacturing operations.

This is an opportunity to make a visible impact—leading improvement initiatives, collaborating across departments, and shaping how our processes evolve.

What You’ll Do

• Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing processes, efficiency, and throughput

• Analyze equipment, systems, and workflows to reduce costs and increase quality

• Partner with Production, Quality, Design Engineering, and Maintenance to troubleshoot issues and implement solutions

• Support development of new methods to improve product quality and process capability

• Lead improvement projects from concept through execution, including cost estimates and resource planning

• Evaluate materials, equipment, and vendors to support project success

• Track project progress, report key metrics, and compare actual vs. estimated costs

• Ensure compliance with internal standards, customer requirements, and industry best practices

What You Bring

• 5–10 years of experience as a Manufacturing or Process Engineer

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

• Experience with PLCs, machine tools, batch processing, and CAD (AutoCAD/SolidWorks)

• Strong Lean Manufacturing / Continuous Improvement background

• Excellent analytical, communication, and project management skills

• Ability to conduct time studies and troubleshoot production issues

• Knowledge of SAP and ISO‑9000 is a plus

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

• FSA/HSA options

• Short‑ and long‑term disability

• 401k match + profit sharing

• PTO, paid holidays, and flexible schedules (role‑dependent)

• Tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities

• Employee perks including safety gear reimbursement, bonus programs, and access to special events

• Supportive culture with work‑life balance at its core

Head of Business Development (HoBD)

Job Description

We are seeking a forward-thinking and strategic leader for the position of Head of Business Development (HoBD). This critical role is responsible for driving strategic growth, shaping product‑aligned market opportunities, and providing oversight across partnerships, commercialization initiatives, and cross‑functional execution. The Head of Business Development ensures that business development strategies are tightly integrated with product vision, customer needs, and enterprise‑level goals.

To ensure product alignment, the HoBD oversees the Product Management team. The role reports to the General Manager and is an integral part of the go‑to‑market team.

If you're motivated by high‑impact strategy work and excited by the opportunity to shape product‑market direction within an international organization, we encourage you to apply!

Responsibilities and Duties

Strategic Leadership & Oversight

• Define, implement, and oversee the company’s business development strategy aligned with product roadmaps and long-term corporate objectives.
• Act as the commercial product leader: translate customer needs and market trends into prioritized product opportunities and go-to-market strategies.
• Lead customer discovery and market research initiatives to validate product-market fit, define personas, and shape feature prioritization.
• Establish governance processes to monitor performance, partnership health, and product market success.
• Design pricing, packaging requirements, and monetization strategies that optimize conversion and lifetime value. Run experiments and iterate commercial models.
• Build and scale a high-performing BD team: hire, mentor, set goals, and manage performance. Establish KPI’s, processes for pipeline predictability.
• Develop GTM plays for new products and major feature launches – coordinate Sales, Marketing, and Customer Success to ensure coordinated launches and measurable outcomes.
• Measure and report performance: revenue, conversion, adoption, churn, partner contribution, and feature adaptation. Use data to optimize strategy.
• Act as a senior leader and cross-functional influencer: present business cases to the executive team and advise on M&A or strategic investments when appropriate.
• Provide strategic oversight to cross functional initiatives, ensuring alignment across Product, Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Executive Leadership.
• Directs companies Business Analytic Team, establishing priorities.
• Conduit to R&D team at HQ.

Collaboration & Communication

• Work closely with the Business Development team at HQ in Austria.
• Serve as an input provider and sparring partner for strategic and regional product management.
• Participate in the international Business Development collaboration network.
• Maintain strong communication across time zones and cultures.
• Inspire and align multiple stakeholders to achieve strategic objectives.
• Travel regularly, including onboarding and key meetings in Austria.

Education / Experience

• 10+ years of experience in business development, strategic partnerships, or product strategy within a product‑centric or technology‑driven environment.
• Proven track record overseeing cross‑functional initiatives, strategic partnerships, or product commercialization programs.
• Hands-on product management experience (roadmap, prioritization, discovery, requirements or GTM – able to speak both commercial and product languages).
• Strong analytic skills – experience with KPI’s, unit economics, pricing experiments, and data-driven decision making. Comfortable with analytics tools (e.g., SQL, product analytics, CRM).
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills: experience working with leadership‑level partners/customers.
• Demonstrate the ability to lead cross‑functional initiatives across Product engineering, Sales, and Marketing.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science or related field; MBA or equivalent experience a plus.
• Industry experience a plus.

Job Knowledge

• Strategic vision with strong operational oversight
• Product and customer empathy
• Market and competitive intelligence
• Governance and performance management
• Partnership and ecosystem development
• Commercial and financial acumen
• Cross‑functional leadership and influence
• High‑impact executive communication

Success Indicators

• Strong alignment between local, regional, and global company initiatives.
• Relationship building and influence.
• Leadership and Team Development
• Innovation and strategic Contribution.
• A high-performing and engaged team.
• Customer-Centric Mindset.

Benefits

Blum USA believes in offering their employees an excellent benefits package that includes:

• Salaried position
• Possible bonus opportunities
• Health (Medical and Dental)
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Flexible Spending plans to cover eligible out of pocket health, dental and vision expenses
• Competitive PTO package
• Term life insurance equal to annual salary at no cost to employee

Company Overview

For more than 60 years Blum has been manufacturing superior quality hinge systems, drawer runners, and lift systems that create emotion and enhance user convenience in the kitchen. With every product, we strive to develop solutions to ensure that cabinet doors and drawers open with ease, close softly and effortlessly, and make workflow and everyday kitchen use easier.

Over the decades our product range has grown and so has the company. Today, Blum has eight production plants in Austria, and manufacturing sites in Brazil, Poland and the United States. Approximately 9000 Blum employees all over the world concentrate on the vision of “perfecting motion” to satisfy the specific requirements of the end user, whether it is in the kitchen or in another living area of the home. This prerequisite is the source of all our product development and innovation

ABOUT BUCKEYE FIRE EQUIPMENT

Buckeye Fire Equipment is a leading manufacturer of portable fire extinguishers and suppression systems, trusted by fire protection professionals, industrial facilities, and government agencies for over 58 years. Our commitment to quality, safety, and innovation drives every aspect of our operations — and our procurement team plays a critical role in sustaining that standard.

POSITION SUMMARY

Buckeye Fire Equipment is seeking an experienced, results-driven Strategic Buyer to join our Supply Chain team on a full-time, onsite basis. This role is central to our procurement operations and requires a proven professional who can demonstrate measurable cost savings, optimize inventory performance, and build strong supplier partnerships. The ideal candidate brings at least 10 years of hands-on buying experience and a track record of delivering quantifiable impact in a manufacturing or industrial environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Procurement & Sourcing

• Manage end-to-end procurement of direct and indirect materials including raw materials, components, and MRO supplies
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies that drive measurable cost reductions year-over-year
• Conduct competitive bidding, RFQs, and supplier negotiations to secure best-in-class pricing and terms
• Evaluate and qualify new suppliers in alignment with quality, cost, delivery, and sustainability objectives

Inventory Optimization

• Analyze demand patterns and lead times to establish and maintain optimal safety stock and reorder points
• Implement inventory reduction strategies without compromising service levels or production continuity
• Collaborate with production planning and warehouse teams to align purchasing activity with operational needs
• Monitor and report on key inventory KPIs including turns, days on hand, and excess/obsolete exposure

Supplier Relationship Management

• Build and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers, conducting regular business reviews and performance evaluations
• Drive supplier development initiatives focused on quality improvement, lead-time reduction, and cost competitiveness
• Resolve supply disruptions proactively, maintaining continuity of supply to the production floor

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Engineering, Quality, and Operations teams on new product introductions and material change requests
• Support Finance with accurate purchase price variance (PPV) tracking and budget forecasting
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, ethical sourcing standards, and regulatory requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in a Buyer or Senior Buyer role within a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Demonstrated, quantifiable success in cost savings initiatives — candidates must be prepared to present specific examples and metrics
• Proven track record of inventory optimization, including reductions in excess inventory, improved turns, or safety stock rationalization
• Deep knowledge of procurement best practices, sourcing methodologies, and supplier negotiation techniques
• Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or equivalent) and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret spend data, supplier performance metrics, and inventory reports
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present findings to leadership
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• CPM, CPSM, or APICS (CPIM/CSCP) certification strongly preferred
• Experience in fire protection, safety equipment, or other regulated manufacturing industries
• Background in lean manufacturing or supply chain continuous improvement initiatives
• Experience managing multi-site or global supply chains

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

Within your first year, you will have established trusted supplier relationships, identified and begun executing a pipeline of cost savings opportunities, and implemented inventory controls that measurably improve turns and reduce excess stock. You will be a go-to resource for supply chain decision-making across the organization and a visible contributor to Buckeye's operational performance.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Manager to lead and maintain our quality management systems within a precision machine shop environment. This role is responsible for ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 standards, driving continuous improvement, and overseeing all quality-related activities across the organization.

The ideal candidate will have strong technical knowledge of machining processes, demonstrated success managing audits, and a proactive, hands-on approach to quality leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Quality System Management

• Lead, maintain, and improve the company’s ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 certified quality management systems.
• Serve as the primary contact for audits (internal, external, customer, and third-party).
• Ensure documentation, procedures, and processes remain compliant and fully up to date.
• Oversee corrective and preventive action (CAPA) systems and ensure timely closure of nonconformities.

Operational Quality Leadership

• Develop and implement quality policies, objectives, and KPIs aligned with organizational goals.
• Manage all inspection activities, including first article inspections, in-process checks, and final quality approval.
• Lead root-cause analysis and problem-solving initiatives (8D, 5-Why, Fishbone/Ishikawa, etc.).
• Work closely with production, engineering, and supply chain teams to resolve quality issues.

Supplier & Customer Interface

• Qualify and monitor suppliers according to ISO/IATF requirements.
• Support customer quality requirements, including PPAP, APQP, control plans, and FMEA processes.
• Respond to customer complaints with structured analysis and corrective actions.

Team Leadership

• Supervise and develop the Quality team (inspectors, technicians, auditors).
• Provide training on quality standards, inspection methods, and process control tools.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and accountability throughout the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or related field (preferred).
• Minimum 5–7 years of Quality experience in a machine shop or precision manufacturing environment.
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 quality systems (certification or audit experience highly preferred).
• Experience with APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, and SPC tools.
• Proficiency with GD&T, blueprint reading, and precision measurement equipment.
• Demonstrated success managing audits and leading quality teams.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and documentation skills.

Lane Construction is one of America’s leading construction companies, specializing in large, complex civil infrastructure. For 135 years, it has contributed to the development of the country’s transportation systems including the Interstate Highway System and a vast network of roads, bridges, airports, metros, and railways. Lane specializes in mobility, tunneling, and water resources to address sustainable development and climate change adaptation challenges.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates project work for interim and final payment.
• Identifies opportunities for extension of time and money claims and creates and quantifies the requests.
• Submits and follows up on requests for payment for: extensions of time, variations, disruption, claims and for all items for which the Lane is entitled.
• Manages the financial and contract administration of subcontractor accounts.
• Produces contractual correspondence, contractual notices, and provision of contractual advice on a routine basis.
• Directs, when appropriate, the preparation of contractor’s monthly statement (including organizing records and measurement).
• Identifies and prices variations (including construction v tender drawing change review or revision of owner's requirements, as applicable).
• Prepares and obtains approval for the final measurement/account incl. statement at completion.
• With Corporate approval, requests engineer’s decision/determinations/DB submissions.
• Requests taking-over certificates for parts and the whole of the works.
• Monitors progress (incl. ensuring maintenance of planned v. actual).
• Organizes site document filing system according to guidelines.
• In conjunction with site management, ensures site records of resources and production are maintained.
• Provides information and reports as needed.
• Mentors, coaches and provides feedback to Assistant Contract Managers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree (Civil Engineering or Construction Management preferred)
• 10 years of contract management experience in construction industry and DOT projects strongly preferred
• Knowledge of all aspects of the contracting process
• Long term contract experience preferred
• Construction experience required

Lane Construction offers a comprehensive benefits package with an excellent opportunity to grow and be part of one of the most respected names in the construction industry. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Lane is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.

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At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. 

The Senior Data Manager identifies all data deliverables made part of a contract and subsequently builds a data track in a Product Data Management (PDM) system. The DM identifies, with help from the Program Office, the appropriate preparers, receive the data within PDM, reviews the data for compliance, solicits and secures appropriate programmatic approval and delivers the information to the customer on time, throughout the lifecycle of the contract.

In addition, DMs are responsible for reviewing sub-tier contractor requirements, building data tracks for supplier submissions, receiving data from various suppliers, and routing for approval and/or incorporation into prime contractor deliverables to the customer as well as securing non-deliverable program work products to be configuration controlled in the PDM system and other related tasking.

This position is in McKinney Texas

What You Will Do

• Reading contracts for understanding of the deliverables
• Working in a PDM system to capture, manage, and track data deliverables and/or receivables
• Coordinating with cross-functional teams to obtain requested data
• Proofreading data for compliance to the requirement(s)
• Managing the data deliverable schedule and providing the data to the customer on-time
• Learning and understanding contractually required markings applied to data
• Running forecast reports and providing them to the appropriate stakeholders
• Providing metrics related to on-time deliveries and outstanding dispositions upon request
• Reviewing and approving sub-tier supplier statements of work for data requirements
• Supporting program meetings and providing training to program personnel and customers and/or suppliers
• Handling and protection of Company Intellectual Property (IP) as well as U.S. government IP and classified information

Qualifications you must have

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years prior relevant experience OR a related Associate’s degree and 4 years of relevant experience OR in absence of a degree, 6 years of relevant experience
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience related to data management and/or equivalent professional experience
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a customer support/service role 

Qualifications We Value

• Knowledge of U.S. government defense contracts
• Knowledge of U.S. government specifications and instructions such as the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), Data Item Descriptions (DIDs), Department of Defense (DoD) Instruction 5230.24 Distribution Statements on Technical Documents, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) (DoD 5220.22-M)
• Collaborate in a team environment
• Self-motivated and detail oriented
• Proven excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills
• Excellent proofreading skills

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
• Relocation Eligibility

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• Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.
  • Onsite : Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. 

The Senior Data Manager identifies all data deliverables made part of a contract and subsequently builds a data track in a Product Data Management (PDM) system. The DM identifies, with help from the Program Office, the appropriate preparers, receive the data within PDM, reviews the data for compliance, solicits and secures appropriate programmatic approval and delivers the information to the customer on time, throughout the lifecycle of the contract.

In addition, DMs are responsible for reviewing sub-tier contractor requirements, building data tracks for supplier submissions, receiving data from various suppliers, and routing for approval and/or incorporation into prime contractor deliverables to the customer as well as securing non-deliverable program work products to be configuration controlled in the PDM system and other related tasking.

This position is in McKinney Texas

What You Will Do

• Reading contracts for understanding of the deliverables
• Working in a PDM system to capture, manage, and track data deliverables and/or receivables
• Coordinating with cross-functional teams to obtain requested data
• Proofreading data for compliance to the requirement(s)
• Managing the data deliverable schedule and providing the data to the customer on-time
• Learning and understanding contractually required markings applied to data
• Running forecast reports and providing them to the appropriate stakeholders
• Providing metrics related to on-time deliveries and outstanding dispositions upon request
• Reviewing and approving sub-tier supplier statements of work for data requirements
• Supporting program meetings and providing training to program personnel and customers and/or suppliers
• Handling and protection of Company Intellectual Property (IP) as well as U.S. government IP and classified information

Qualifications you must have

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years prior relevant experience OR a related Associate’s degree and 4 years of relevant experience OR in absence of a degree, 6 years of relevant experience
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience related to data management and/or equivalent professional experience
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a customer support/service role 

Qualifications We Value

• Knowledge of U.S. government defense contracts
• Knowledge of U.S. government specifications and instructions such as the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), Data Item Descriptions (DIDs), Department of Defense (DoD) Instruction 5230.24 Distribution Statements on Technical Documents, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) (DoD 5220.22-M)
• Collaborate in a team environment
• Self-motivated and detail oriented
• Proven excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills
• Excellent proofreading skills

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
• Relocation Eligibility

Learn More & Apply Now!

• Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.
  • Onsite : Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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