Engineering Jobs in Grapevine, TX

What You’ll Basically Do:

• Own and drive product strategy and roadmap for delivery-related platforms.
• Improve driver experience, last-mile delivery operations, and customer experience.
• Work closely with engineering, UX, sales, marketing, operations, analytics, legal, and compliance teams.
• Gather feedback from users (customers, merchants, operators) and convert it into product improvements.
• Write product requirements, specifications, and feature documentation.
• Ensure product releases are delivered on time and correctly.
• Use data and analytics to make smart product decisions.

What They’re Looking For:

• 5+ years in Product Management & UX
• 2+ years leading product teams
• Experience with tech platforms, microservices, APIs, SQL
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication & leadership abilities
• Someone proactive, collaborative, and execution-focused

Role Summary

A client of The Intersect Group is seeking a Product Manager to add to their digital team. In this role, you will translate business needs into actionable product strategies and partner with cross-functional teams to ensure successful execution. You will contribute to a dynamic roadmap that directly impacts user engagement, operational performance, and overall platform value.

You will work across engineering, UX, analytics, operations, marketing, legal, compliance, and senior leadership to drive clarity and alignment. This position will be responsible for developing user insights, defining requirements, supporting sprint execution, and ensuring products are launched effectively and on schedule. The ideal candidate brings a strong analytical mindset, hands-on execution capability, and a deep passion for building meaningful user experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop a strong understanding of end users—including consumers, merchants, and operators—to identify pain points and opportunities.
• Conduct market research, usability testing, stakeholder interviews, and UAT to validate solutions and guide product decisions.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to build and execute the product roadmap across multiple business functions.
• Partner closely with engineering teams to ensure releases are built to specification, thoroughly tested, and delivered on time.
• Create detailed product requirements, including PRDs, wireframes, prototypes, and feature specifications.
• Monitor product performance and recommend data-driven enhancements to expand functionality and improve user impact.
• Drive alignment and communication across cross-functional teams to support smooth product rollout and adoption.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or similar).
• 3-5+ years of product management experience, including hands-on work with UX teams on large-scale digital products.
• Strong practical experience with tech platforms, including familiarity with microservices architecture, APIs, SQL, and related technologies.
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams to scope, prioritize, and deliver complex projects.
• Proven analytical skills with a track record of using data to inform decisions and improve product performance.
• Exceptional communication skills and emotional intelligence, with an ability to build trust across diverse teams.
• A proactive, execution-oriented approach and enthusiasm for tackling challenging problems.

Senior Director of Warehousing & Assembly Operations

About the Role

This is a rare opportunity to step into a highly visible leadership role within a successful and growing organization. Dimora Brands continues to expand its footprint, product offerings, and operational capabilities, creating meaningful opportunities for leaders who want to make a lasting impact. The Senior Director of Warehousing & Assembly will lead high-performing teams across a multi-site network. This role offers the ability to directly influence strategy, drive measurable operational improvements, and implement transformative change across the company. For an ambitious operations leader, this position provides significant exposure, executive partnership, and clear opportunities for continued advancement within a thriving organization.

About Dimora Brands

Dimora Brands is the parent company of industry-leading brands including Hardware Resources, Top Knobs, Wolf Home Products, Atlas Homewares, and Task Lighting. Across our portfolio, we design, engineer, manufacture, and distribute decorative and functional hardware, cabinet organizers, cabinets, wood products, and LED lighting solutions.

We proudly stock over 24,000 SKUs and ship same-day from strategically located distribution centers nationwide. Our success is driven by operational excellence, hard work, and a strong commitment to serving manufacturing, showroom, wholesale, retail, and e-commerce customers. At Dimora Brands, we foster a high-performance, team-oriented culture where leaders are empowered to build, innovate, and drive meaningful impact.

Position Summary

The Senior Director of Warehousing & Assembly is a network-wide operations leader responsible for the strategic direction, performance, and continuous improvement of:

• Hardware Resources (warehouse functions/ cabinet assembly)
• Top Knobs warehouse network
• Task Lighting Operations (assembly/warehouse functions)

This role leads a multi-site distribution and assembly network and is accountable for driving operational excellence across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Talent. The Senior Director ensures standardized processes, consistent execution, strong financial performance, and best-in-class customer service across all facilities. The Senior Director will take well-established, well-functioning operations and engage in continuous improvement to strive for excellence in all key areas.

This leader will function as a change agent, building high-performing teams, implementing standardized operating procedures (SOPs), and driving Lean process improvements across the network. This role requires a strong cross-functional partnership with Sales, Customer Service, Product Quality, Logistics, Supply Chain, and Executive Leadership to ensure operational alignment and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

Network Operations Leadership

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for all Dimora Brands warehousing/cabinet assembly and Task Lighting assembly operations.
• Lead and develop DC Managers and site leadership teams.
• Ensure all facilities are staffed, trained, equipped, and operating within company guidelines and performance expectations.
• Serve as escalation point for operational performance gaps and customer service issues.

Performance & KPI Accountability

• Drive execution across all key performance metrics:
• Safety
• Quality
• Delivery / Service Levels
• Cost Management
• Talent Development
• Establish and monitor standardized scorecards across all sites.
• Identify performance gaps and implement corrective action plans with urgency and accountability.
• Own and manage regional operating budgets, capital planning, and cost control initiatives.

Scope

• Leads 10+ locations across the US
• Reports directly to the COO
• Manages a team of 225+ direct and indirect reports

Process Standardization & Continuous Improvement

• Lead the development, deployment, and compliance of standardized SOPs, playbooks, and best practices across all warehouse and assembly sites.
• Drive Lean leadership principles and structured problem-solving processes to eliminate waste and improve productivity.
• Lead focused improvement events and cross-functional initiatives.
• Ensure strong audit processes are in place to maintain operational discipline and process consistency.

Assembly & Value-Added Operations (Task Lighting and NorthPoint Cabinetry)

• Oversee assembly/manufacturing workflows to ensure quality, throughput, and efficiency targets are met.
• Partner with Product Quality and Engineering to ensure product standards and compliance.
• Optimize labor planning, workflow design, and material flow to support scalable growth.

Talent Development & Organizational Leadership

• Build and sustain a high-performance culture across all distribution and assembly operations.
• Assess training and development needs across the network.
• Coach and mentor warehouse and operations leaders; develop a strong leadership pipeline.
• Identify high-potential talent and create succession planning strategies.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with Sales to ensure customer expectations and service requirements are met.
• Collaborate with Customer Service to quickly resolve order processing errors and service disruptions.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Logistics, and Product Quality to ensure seamless operational flow.
• Communicate disruptions, risks, and opportunities to Executive leadership in a timely and solutions-oriented manner.

Network Optimization & Growth Support

• Support new program launches, warehouse expansions, and facility relocations.
• Evaluate network capacity and scalability to support business growth.
• Lead technology adoption and warehouse systems improvements.
• Provide operational leadership during times of transition or leadership gaps within facilities.

What Success Looks Like

• A standardized, high-performing warehouse and assembly network operating with consistency and discipline.
• Strong safety record and compliance across all facilities.
• Improved service levels and reduced order errors.
• Measurable cost efficiencies and productivity gains.
• Engaged, developed leadership teams with a clear succession pipeline.
• A culture of urgency, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Experience

• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in warehouse, distribution, logistics, and/or light manufacturing/assembly operations.
• Minimum 5+ years leading multiple sites with demonstrated success driving measurable performance improvement.
• Experience implementing Lean methodologies and structured problem-solving processes preferred.
• Proven success managing budgets and driving cost optimization initiatives.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Operations Management, or related field required.
• MBA or advanced degree a plus.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership presence and leadership capability.
• Demonstrated ability to lead through change across geographically dispersed teams.
• Deep understanding of inventory control, order processing, shipping systems, and warehouse technology.
• Strong financial acumen and data-driven decision-making skills.
• Lead by example work ethic
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills across multiple organizational levels.
• Highly organized and effective in fast-paced, multi-time-zone environments.

Additional Information

• Based at a Dimora Brands location (Dallas, Bossier, or Branchburg preferred).
• Regular travel to distribution and assembly facilities (approximately 25–40% domestic travel).
• Must conduct all company affairs in a professional and ethical manner.
• Post-offer background check and drug screen required.

Senior Director of Supply Chain

About the Role

This is a rare opportunity to step into a highly visible leadership role within a successful and growing organization. Dimora Brands continues to expand its footprint, product offerings, and operational capabilities, creating meaningful opportunities for leaders who want to make a lasting impact.

The Senior Director of Supply Chain will lead high-performing teams across a dynamic, multi-site network while operating within a flexible hybrid work environment. This role offers the ability to directly influence strategy, drive measurable operational improvements, and implement transformative change across the company. For an ambitious supply chain leader, this position provides significant executive exposure, cross-functional influence, and clear opportunities for continued advancement within a thriving organization.

About Dimora Brands

Dimora Brands is the parent company of industry-leading brands including Hardware Resources, Top Knobs, Wolf Home Products, Atlas Homewares, and Task Lighting. Across our portfolio, we design, engineer, manufacture, and distribute decorative and functional hardware, cabinet organizers, cabinets, wood products, and LED lighting solutions.

We proudly stock over 24,000 SKUs and ship same-day from strategically located distribution centers nationwide. Our success is driven by operational excellence, hard work, and a strong commitment to serving manufacturing, showroom, wholesale, retail, and e-commerce customers. At Dimora Brands, we foster a high-performance, team-oriented culture where leaders are empowered to build, innovate, and drive meaningful impact.

Position Summary

The Senior Director of Supply Chain is responsible for the strategic direction, performance, and continuous improvement of all end-to-end supply chain functions including:

• Logistics and Transportation
• Purchasing and Supplier Management
• Inventory Control and Optimization
• Quality Across the Global Supply Chain

This leader ensures alignment across Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Talent while driving standardized processes, strong financial performance, and best-in-class customer service across the enterprise. The role functions as a change agent and senior leadership partner, leading cross-functional initiatives that support company growth, scalability, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Supply Chain Leadership

• Provide strategic leadership across global logistics, transportation, inventory, and quality functions.
• Lead and develop functional teams.
• Serve as escalation point for supply chain and service performance risks.
• Align supply chain strategy with company growth, product roadmap, and customer service objectives.

Logistics & Transportation Strategy

• Direct and optimize global inbound freight, domestic distribution, and outbound customer shipments.
• Oversee carrier strategy, contract negotiations, and freight cost optimization across all modes (parcel, LTL, TL, OTR, ocean).
• Ensure compliance with import/export regulations, tariffs, and customs documentation.
• Lead logistics planning for DC start-ups, network expansions, and growth initiatives.
• Develop and manage freight budgets, cost controls, and variance reporting processes.

Purchasing & Supplier Strategy

• Develop and execute enterprise purchasing strategies aligned to cost, service, and inventory targets.
• Lead supplier relationship management, negotiations, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Partner with Product Management and Sales to align buying strategies with demand and product lifecycle planning.
• Monitor demand forecasts, market trends, and supply risks to support business continuity.
• Lead and develop purchasing teams and vendor performance programs.

Inventory & Network Optimization

• Establish network inventory strategy including safety stock models, turns improvement, and working capital optimization.
• Drive network balancing strategies across distribution centers.
• Implement systems, analytics, and reporting tools to improve inventory visibility and accuracy.
• Partner with Finance to optimize inventory investment and cost structure.

Quality & Supply Chain Integrity

• Lead enterprise quality strategy across suppliers, internal operations, and customer delivery.
• Oversee supplier quality performance, defect reduction programs, and cost recovery processes.
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective action using Lean / Six Sigma methodologies.
• Partner with Product Management, Purchasing, and Operations to prevent recurring quality issues.
• Establish quality metrics, reporting, and governance processes.

Financial & Performance Accountability

• Own supply chain operating budgets including freight, inventory, procurement, and network costs
• Establish enterprise KPI scorecards covering:
• Quality
• Service / Delivery
• Cost
• Inventory Performance
• Talent Development
• Identify performance gaps and lead corrective action with urgency and accountability.

Scope

• Manages all carrier relationships and negotiations
• Responsible for all transportation (LTL, TL, Parcel, Ocean Freight, Intermodal, Drayage, Customs)
• Accountable for Purchasing across all business units, Domestic and International
• Reports directly to the COO

Talent & Organizational Leadership

• Build and sustain a high-performance, accountability-driven culture.
• Develop leadership pipelines and succession plans across supply chain functions.
• Coach and mentor functional and site leaders.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration across Operations, Sales, Finance, Customer Service, Product Management, and Executive Leadership.

What Success Looks Like

• Fully integrated, high-performing end-to-end supply chain.
• Industry-leading service levels and customer satisfaction.
• Reduced landed cost and optimized working capital.
• Strong supplier performance and reduced quality defects.
• Standardized processes and scalable systems supporting growth.
• Engaged teams with strong leadership bench strength.

Qualifications

Experience

• 10+ years progressive leadership experience across supply chain, logistics, procurement, and operations.
• 5+ years leading global end-to-end supply chain.
• Strong background in carrier negotiations, inbound ocean freight, and domestic distribution.
• Demonstrated success leading Demand Planning and SIOP
• Experience implementing Lean, Six Sigma, or structured problem-solving methodologies preferred.
• Proven success managing large budgets and cost optimization programs.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Engineering, or related field required.
• MBA or advanced degree, preferred

Skills & Competencies

• Senior leadership presence and change leadership capability
• Deep end-to-end supply chain expertise
• Strong financial and analytical acumen
• Advanced data-driven decision-making capability
• Lead by example work ethic
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to lead in fast-paced, multi-site, high-growth environments

Additional Information

• Based at a Dimora Brands location (Dallas, Bossier, or Branchburg preferred).
• Minimal (10-15%) domestic travel required.
• Must conduct all company affairs in a professional and ethical manner.
• Post-offer background check and drug screen required.

SERVPRO Team Shaw – Ranked #69 Fastest Growing Construction/Restoration Company in US by Inc 5000 and #2 Best Place to Work by Dallas Business Journal

SERVPRO Team Shaw is one of the largest SERVPRO's in Texas and has grown from one location in 2019 to 33 locations today and is hiring a Director of Construction. We have grown 10x in the last 3 years and are looking to double in growth in near future. We are a full turnkey provider for our customers doing everything from Water and Fire Emergency Services, Moving and Storage of Contents, and Textile Cleaning all the way to Reconstruction. 

Growth opportunities can arise through any of the above-mentioned divisions, as well as specializations for commercial large loss, fire damage restoration, Reconstruction and Capital Improvement Projects. If you have a sense of urgency and want to grow with a company that has seen 10x growth over the last 2 years, look no further and apply today!

Position Summary

The Director of Construction is responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of all construction-related activities across the organization, including insurance-based residential and commercial reconstruction, capital expenditure (CAPEX) projects, and the plumbing division. This role provides executive oversight of Construction Operations, Estimating, Project Management, and Field Execution, ensuring projects are delivered safely, profitably, on schedule, and to SERVPRO’s highest standards of quality and customer service.

The Director of Construction leads and develops Construction Managers, Project Managers, and Estimators while establishing scalable systems, accountability, and performance standards. This position serves as a key liaison between executive leadership, insurance partners, customers, trade partners, and internal departments to ensure consistent, high-quality results across all construction activities.

Key Responsibilities:

Executive & Operational Leadership

• Provide strategic direction and executive oversight for all construction operations, including insurance reconstruction, CAPEX projects, and plumbing services
• Establish and enforce operational standards, workflows, and performance expectations across all construction divisions
• Oversee Construction Operations Managers and ensure consistent execution across all markets and project types
• Serve as a senior leader in organizational planning, budgeting, and growth initiatives

Project & Operations Oversight

• Oversee all active residential and commercial reconstruction projects to ensure compliance with approved scopes, schedules, budgets, and quality standards
• Ensure all projects are managed with detailed, approved schedules and actively monitored for adherence
• Monitor project performance metrics and resolve escalated operational, scheduling, or production challenges
• Ensure safe work practices and compliance with company safety standards across all job sites

Estimating & Pre-Construction Oversight

• Provide executive oversight of estimating teams responsible for insurance reconstruction and commercial projects
• Ensure estimates align with carrier guidelines, approved scopes, local codes, and company margin expectations
• Review and approve large-loss, complex, or high-risk estimates and change orders
• Ensure proper scope development, documentation, and change management procedures are followed

Quality, Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure all work complies with plans, specifications, company standards, building codes, and regulatory requirements
• Conduct periodic audits of projects, documentation, and workmanship
• Ensure final inspections, closeout documentation, and customer satisfaction requirements are consistently completed
• Mitigate operational, financial, and contractual risk across all construction activities

Customer Experience & Insurance Partner Relations

• Establish and enforce customer communication and service standards across all construction projects
• Serve as an escalation point for complex customer or carrier concerns
• Maintain strong relationships with insurance carriers, adjusters, consultants, and commercial clients
• Ensure SERVPRO brand standards and SLAs are consistently met or exceeded

Scheduling, Resource & Vendor Management

• Oversee labor allocation, subcontractor scheduling, and material procurement across all divisions
• Ensure inspections and jurisdictional requirements are coordinated and passed
• Evaluate subcontractor, vendor, and trade partner performance and maintain approved partner standards
• Support capacity planning and workforce scalability

Financial Oversight & Profitability

• Oversee job costing, gross margins, billing, and financial performance across all construction projects
• Ensure adherence to billing schedules, collections timelines, and documentation requirements
• Review job cost reports, forecasts, and financial KPIs to drive profitability
• Partner with leadership to develop budgets, CAPEX planning, and margin improvement strategies

Process Improvement, Systems & Reporting

• Ensure accurate documentation in job files and management systems (Xactimate, PSA/CAM, Buildertrend, etc.)
• Track and report KPIs including schedule adherence, margins, customer satisfaction, estimator accuracy, and subcontractor performance
• Identify inefficiencies and implement scalable process improvements
• Support technology adoption and standardization across construction operations

Leadership & Team Development

• Recruit, train, mentor, and develop Construction Operations Managers, Project Managers, Estimators, and Division Leaders
• Establish clear performance expectations and conduct regular evaluations
• Build a culture of accountability, professionalism, safety, and continuous improvement
• Support succession planning and leadership development across the organization

Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

(Some overtime may be required)

Qualifications:

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 8–10+ years of construction or reconstruction experience
• 5+ years in senior leadership, operations management, or executive-level construction roles
• Strong knowledge of estimating, scheduling, job costing, contract administration, and insurance reconstruction
• Proven ability to manage multiple divisions, teams, and high-volume project pipelines
• Demonstrated financial acumen with job cost analysis and margin management

Preferred

• Experience in restoration and insurance reconstruction environments
• Proficiency with Xactimate, PSA/CAM, Buildertrend, CompanyCam, or similar platforms
• Familiarity with insurance carrier requirements, SLAs, and claims workflows
• Experience overseeing specialty divisions (plumbing, trades, or self-performed work)
• Large-loss or commercial project experience

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Company Vehicle
• Bonus Plans
• Paid Time Off + Sick Leave
• 401K with Company Matching
• Professional Development & Training Opportunities
• Growth potential in a rapidly expanding company

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Do you live for the thrill of winning new business, building strong partnerships, and leading top-tier sales and estimating teams? Gulf Coast Pavers is expanding in the DFW market and we’re searching for a Sales Manager who’s ready to lead from the front. If you’re a dynamic, results-driven leader who loves turning strategy into success, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

Leadership & Team Management:

• Lead, mentor, and manage the sales and estimating team to ensure high performance and adherence to company standards.
• Provide coaching, training, and support to team members on estimating, pricing, and sales strategies.
• Monitor and assess the team's performance and provide feedback to encourage professional growth and success.

Sales Strategy & Execution:

• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key clients, contractors, and vendors to secure long-term business.
• Develop and implement sales strategies to meet or exceed revenue targets.
• Oversee the sales process from lead generation to deal closure, ensuring consistent follow-through and customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate with the team to develop campaigns that attract new customers and promote the company’s products and services.

Estimating & Cost Management:

• Assist and oversee the preparation of accurate and competitive estimates for paver and retaining wall projects, ensuring alignment with client needs and project specifications.
• Analyze project drawings, specifications, and documents to ensure detailed cost, labor, and time estimates.
• Review and approve estimates prepared by the team, ensuring accuracy and completeness before submission to clients.
• Ensure that unit pricing databases are maintained and updated to reflect current market conditions and project costs.

Project Management Support:

• Assist in the preparation and management of RFIs (Requests for Information) and change orders during the project lifecycle.
• Work closely with the operations team to ensure smooth transitions from estimating to project execution, addressing any discrepancies or issues.
• Manage bid deadlines, monitor the status of active bids, and ensure timely submission of estimates to clients.

Reporting & Analysis:

• Generate weekly, monthly, and quarterly sales and estimating reports to track progress, performance, and key metrics.
• Analyze sales and estimating trends to identify opportunities for process improvements, cost savings, and increased efficiency.
• Provide management with regular updates on estimating activities, project pipelines, and any potential issues that may impact timelines or profitability.

Continuous Improvement:

• Stay current with industry trends, pricing models, and new technologies to ensure the estimating process is efficient and accurate.
• Actively participate in strategy sessions to identify opportunities for operational improvements, increased efficiency, and profitability.

General Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5-10 years of experience in sales, with at least 2 years in a managerial or leadership role, preferably in the construction industry.
• Proven track record of successfully driving sales growth and managing estimating functions.

Skills & Abilities:

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Highly motivated, energetic with a strong sense of initiative.
• In-depth knowledge of estimating techniques, project management, and cost estimation.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Proficient in estimating software and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, etc.); experience with project management and CRM systems a plus.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines.

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and blueprints.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel as needed.

Why Join Us?

At Gulf Coast Pavers, we don’t just build projects, we build lasting relationships, a trusted reputation, and a team-driven culture. Here, you’ll be part of a collaborative environment where your contributions directly fuel our growth and success. This is your opportunity to combine sales expertise with estimating skills in a role where your results are recognized, your impact is valued, and every win is celebrated.

If you’re ready to help pave the way for growth in one of the most dynamic markets in Texas, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or send your resume to to grow your career with us!

Candidates will be required to pass a background check.

• Pursuing opportunities at institutions such as Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) or Navy War College (NWC)
• Completing Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) at one of the various service colleges

The Manager - Software Quality Engineering is responsible for ensuring that quality standards are met on all materials coming into the warehouse and all products going to customers. This position plays a critical role in establishing and ensuring adherence to shop quality standards, procedures, techniques and continuous improvement. The LQAC works directly with internal and external suppliers, QACs at other facilities and corporate QA personnel. They are also a key driver of resourcing, troubleshooting, root cause analysis and participating in continuous process improvement/lean manufacturing project initiatives. Attendance, as scheduled, is an essential function of this job.

Major Activities

• Develops, implements, communicates and maintains the company’s Quality Management System (QMS). Formulates and manages the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures and systems pertaining to the QMS and ensure that the established objectives are communicated to all team members and that advances or declines in achieving those goals are also regularly reported.
• Sets up and maintains controls and documentation procedures including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Setup Parameters. Organizes documents into an easy to use and fast retrieval system so team members can find procedures quickly and conform to requirements.
• Explains quality process compliance to others using a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form to help others understand, follow and conform to established best practices. Conducts root cause analysis as needed.
• Serves as the company’s liaison to assembly plant peers (QACs) and ensures the execution of corrective action and compliance with company specifications.
• Participates in weekly sourcing team and CAF staff meetings.
• Notifies production leadership and GM immediately of nonconformity.
• Prepares and presents a quarterly quality report for leadership team review. Obtains feedback from team member meetings and other such interactions and incorporates the action in moving the quality program forward.
• Maintains master control samples and step samples in a clean and protected environment.
• Builds and maintains good working relationships with assembly plant peers and all internal manufacturing team members and managers.
• Cross-trains into other positions and provides support to other production teams and functions as needed.

Other duties as assigned

Minimum Education

• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience

Minimum Special Certifications or technical skills

• Must be proficient in MS Word and Excel and production database systems.

Minimum Type of experience the job requires

• 7-8 years quality assurance experience
• Manufacturing with specific focus on wood finishing, chemicals and/or quality control experience in a manufacturing environment.

Other

• Must be detailed oriented and accurate.
• Must have a keen sense of urgency.
• Must have strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills including coaching, collaborating, and providing constructive feedback.
• Must be able to critically analyze problems and develop effective solutions.
• Must be able to manage multiple priorities/projects simultaneously and the flexibility to work overtime when needed.

Preferred Education

• BA/BS -Business, Engineering, or other applicable course of study

Applicants in the U.S. must satisfy federal, state, and local legal requirements of the job.

At The Michaels Companies Inc., our purpose is to fuel the joy of creativity and celebration. As the leading destination for creating and celebrating in North America, we operate over 1,300 stores in 49 states and Canada and online at and . The Michaels Companies, Inc. also owns Artistree, a manufacturer of custom and specialty framing merchandise. Founded in 1973 and headquartered in Irving, Texas, Michaels is the best place for all things creative. For more information, please visit Michaels, we prioritize the wellbeing of our teams by providing robust benefits for both full-time and part-time Team Members. Our benefits include health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), paid time off, tuition assistance, generous employee discounts, and much more. For more information, visit is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are here for all Team Members and all customers to create, innovate and be better together.

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Lead Android Engineer

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Hybrid – Onsite in Irving, TX (75063) Tue–Thu; Remote Mon & Fri

Our Fortune 500 retail client is seeking a hands-on Lead Android Engineer to drive technical excellence and innovation across their mobile platform. This role will help evolve a mature Android application while delivering high-quality experiences that support millions of customers across eCommerce, loyalty, personalization, and product launches.

The team is focused on differentiating the mobile app from the web experience through personalized content, contextual assistance, and intelligent upsell opportunities. This role requires someone who has made architectural decisions, influenced technical direction, and led implementation — not just executed against predefined designs.

This is not a pure architect role, but it requires strong architectural judgment combined with deep hands-on development expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a hands-on technical leader within the Android team.
• Design, build, and enhance Android applications using Kotlin and Jetpack Compose.
• Make informed architectural decisions within an established Android application using MVVM and Clean Architecture principles.
• Guide the implementation of new features in alignment with scalable, maintainable architecture standards.
• Partner closely with the Mobile Architect while owning day-to-day technical decision-making for the Android team.
• Act as the go-to technical resource for Android engineers, helping answer implementation questions and remove blockers.
• Integrate and manage third-party SDKs and libraries, understanding dependency management, versioning conflicts, and potential performance implications.
• Implement API integrations and evaluate libraries needed to support new functionality.
• Contribute to proof-of-concepts (POCs) that explore innovative mobile capabilities and customer engagement strategies.
• Develop personalization features that differentiate the app experience from the web.
• Implement and optimize push notification capabilities to drive engagement and upsell opportunities.
• Strengthen application stability by implementing unit tests and embedding automated quality checks within the CI/CD pipeline from the Android codebase.
• Participate in production incident management and provide technical leadership during issue resolution.
• Conduct thorough PR reviews, promote code quality standards, and ensure proper documentation.
• Leverage AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot) to improve efficiency and elevate engineering practices.
• Stay current with Android ecosystem trends and proactively recommend improvements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of hands-on Android development experience.
• 5+ years of Kotlin development experience.
• Strong experience with Jetpack Compose.
• Proven experience making architectural decisions within an existing Android application.
• Hands-on experience implementing MVVM and Clean Architecture principles.
• Experience integrating third-party SDKs and adding libraries within complex Android projects.
• Experience implementing REST API integrations and managing dependencies.
• Strong unit testing experience and experience improving application stability.
• Experience contributing to accessibility (ADA) improvements.
• Hands-on experience with Google Play Console, including publishing and maintaining Android applications.
• Experience working in Agile development environments.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship and able to convert to a full-time W-2 employee upon completion of the contract.

Technical Skills

• Kotlin, Android Studio, Jetpack Compose
• MVVM, Clean Architecture
• Hilt, Gradle
• JSON, REST APIs
• SDK & third-party library integration
• Firebase, Crashlytics, Adobe Analytics, Google Analytics
• Push Notifications
• CI/CD integrations at the Android application level
• AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot)

Work Environment

• Hybrid schedule (Irving, TX)
• On-call support may be required.
• Occasional weekend or evening work may be required.

*Final compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, and location*

Role Overview

The Vice President of Engineering is a senior technology leader responsible for driving J.Hilburn’s digital product architecture, engineering strategy, and execution. This role combines strategic vision, people leadership, and delivery discipline to ensure technology is a growth enabler across all business functions.

The VP partners closely with the Product Management organization to translate business strategy into scalable, secure, and high-performing technology solutions - including the next-generation Stylist iOS App, eCommerce platform, and enterprise systems.

Core Accountabilities and Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Vision

• Define and execute J.Hilburn’s technology strategy aligned with corporate goals and long-term growth initiatives.
• Collaborate with the CTO and executive leadership team on system modernization, scalability, and security.
• Provide architectural oversight across all digital systems to ensure reliability, maintainability, and integration.
• Set measurable OKRs that link engineering delivery to business outcomes.
• Build a culture of innovation, technical excellence, and accountability across all engineering disciplines.

Stylist App Vision & Execution

• Partner with the Product Manager to define and execute the roadmap for the Stylist App, ensuring it supports Stylist productivity, order management, and client engagement.
• Lead engineering execution to deliver scalable, performant, and feature-rich App experiences aligned with stylist needs and company goals.
• Mentor the UI/UX Designer to ensure success in creating creative, guided, and intuitive user experiences that reflect the Stylist journey from client onboarding to order completion.
• Collaborate with the Product Manager and Designer to ensure every release balance creativity, usability, and technical feasibility.
• Drive data-informed iteration — incorporating Stylist feedback, analytics, and usability insights to continuously refine the experience.
• Oversee technical architecture to ensure App reliability, security, and scalability for future features and integrations.
• Partner with the Product Manager to monitor key performance indicators (adoption rate, order efficiency, and Stylist engagement).
• Champion cross-functional collaboration between Product, Design, and Engineering to deliver seamless and Stylist-first digital solutions.

Product Partnership & Sprint Management

• Partner with the Product Owner to lead IT sprint planning, backlog prioritization, and iterative delivery.
• Ensure Agile ceremonies and sprint cycles are data-driven and outcome-focused, improving velocity and delivery consistency.
• Balance the development of new features with technical debt reduction and infrastructure improvements.
• Maintain alignment between product priorities and engineering capacity to ensure predictable delivery.
• Lead sprint performance reviews to evaluate velocity, defect rates, and completion metrics (targeting 90%+ sprint completion).
• Drive cross-functional communication to manage risks, dependencies, and changes proactively.

Engineering Management & Organizational Leadership

• Lead and scale a multidisciplinary team including software engineers, DevOps, QA, IT operations, and UI/UX design.
• Mentor engineering leaders to strengthen their management, planning, and technical leadership capabilities.
• Implement frameworks for performance reviews, growth planning, and technical development.
• Build a culture of continuous learning, ownership, and cross-team collaboration.
• Oversee IT resource planning, budgeting, and vendor management to support delivery excellence.

Operational Performance

• Ensure the reliable and secure operation of all technology platforms with 99.9% uptime.
• Drive system modernization, cloud migration, and automation initiatives to improve scalability and resilience.
• Oversee CI/CD implementation, automated testing, and monitoring best practices.
• Define and enforce coding standards, documentation practices, and architectural frameworks.
• Manage risk and compliance through proactive IT governance, security, and incident management.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong strategic thinking and business acumen — able to translate company vision into technical execution.
• Deep understanding of Agile delivery and sprint-based workflows.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and influence across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proven track record of leading modernization, architecture evolution, and scaling technology organizations.
• Committed to fostering collaboration, mentorship, and an inclusive engineering culture.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 5+ years in engineering management or executive leadership roles.
• Proven experience managing Agile/Scrum teams and collaborating closely with Product Owners and Designers.
• Expertise in .NET / .NET Core, Swift, RESTful APIs, SQL Server, and cloud-based infrastructure.
• Experience leading mobile-first and eCommerce platform development at scale.
• Demonstrated success in building and maturing high-performing engineering organizations.

Travel

• Minimal; occasional travel for leadership meetings, conferences, or vendor visits.

*** WE ARE NOT SEEKING ASSISTANCE FROM ANY STAFFING AGENCIES. ALL RECRUITMENT FOR THIS ROLE WILL BE DONE IN-HOUSE***

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Splunk Enterprise Security Engineer to join our dynamic Security Engineering & Architecture team in Irving, TX. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the deployment, optimization, and administration of our Splunk Enterprise Security (ES) platform within a cloud-based environment. The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience with Splunk ES, cloud security platforms, and a deep understanding of SIEM operations at an enterprise scale. This role offers a chance to work in a complex, high-volume environment and make a significant impact on the organization’s security infrastructure.

Job Title: Senior Splunk Security Engineer

Job Location: Irving, TX 75063

Job Duration: 12 Months with possible extension

Comments: The candidate must have hands-on Splunk expertise, with a minimum of 5+ years specific to Splunk Enterprise Security.

Additional Skills: Splunk Enterprise Security Administrator, Splunk Cloud Administrator.

Job Description:

We are seeking a Senior Splunk Enterprise Security Engineer to join our Security Engineering & Architecture team in Irving, TX. In this high-impact individual contributor role, you will own the deployment, optimization, and day-to-day administration of our Splunk Enterprise Security (ES) platform across a cloud-based environment supporting one of the largest retail operations in the country.

You will be the go-to subject matter expert for Splunk ES, partnering with SOC analysts, threat intelligence teams, compliance stakeholders, and IT leadership to ensure our security monitoring platform delivers maximum visibility, reliability, and value. This is a hands-on, technically deep role for someone who thrives in complex, high-volume environments and takes pride in building resilient security infrastructure.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end administration of Splunk Enterprise Security across a cloud-hosted (AWS/Azure/GCP) deployment, including architecture decisions, capacity planning, performance tuning, and version upgrades.
• Design, implement, and maintain ES frameworks including notable event configurations, risk-based alerting, asset and identity correlation, and threat intelligence integrations.
• Develop and optimize correlation searches, dashboards, and investigation workflows to reduce alert fatigue and accelerate analyst response times.
• Drive data source onboarding and ensure CIM (Common Information Model) compliance for new and existing log sources across the enterprise.
• Partner with compliance teams to ensure Splunk ES configurations directly support PCI DSS, SOX, and NIST CSF audit and reporting requirements.
• Establish and maintain health monitoring for the Splunk environment, including search performance, indexing throughput, forwarder connectivity, and license utilization.
• Create and maintain operational documentation, runbooks, and knowledge base articles for Splunk ES administration and troubleshooting.
• Serve as the escalation point for complex Splunk issues and participate in incident response efforts during critical security events as needed.
• Evaluate and recommend new Splunk apps, add-ons, and integrations that strengthen the organization’s security posture.
• Collaborate with Security Architecture peers to align Splunk ES capabilities with the broader security tooling ecosystem and long-term technology roadmap.

Required Skills:

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Splunk platform administration, with significant depth in Splunk Enterprise Security.
• Active Splunk certifications required: Splunk Enterprise Certified Admin and/or Splunk ES Certified Admin.
• Proven experience managing Splunk deployments in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Deep understanding of security monitoring, log management, SIEM operations, and event correlation at enterprise scale.
• Working knowledge of PCI DSS, SOX, and NIST CSF compliance frameworks and how they translate into SIEM use cases and reporting requirements.
• Strong SPL (Search Processing Language) proficiency, including complex statistical commands, lookups, macros, and data models.
• Experience with Splunk infrastructure components: indexers, search heads, heavy/universal forwarders, deployment servers, and cluster management.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.

Desired Skills:

• Experience in large-scale retail or similarly complex, high-transaction-volume environments.
• Familiarity with Splunk SOAR (formerly Phantom) and security automation/orchestration workflows.
• Background in detection engineering, threat hunting, or SOC operations.
• Additional certifications such as CISSP, GIAC (GCIA, GCIH), or cloud security credentials (AWS Security Specialty, AZ-500).
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible) for Splunk deployment management.
• Scripting proficiency in Python, Bash, or PowerShell for automation and custom integrations.

***Only W2 candidates accepted***

About the Company

For these specific roles, we are looking for engineers familiar with Cyber Threat Intelligence/Threat Hunting tools and procedures. Secondary skills in other areas listed below are highly desirable. We want team members who will take ownership of issues and drive them to resolution, not simply perform tasks as assigned. You will work with and act as a subject matter expert (SME) on at least one specialization within the Cyber Defense Operations domain. You will participate in investigations into security incidents and violations, and will thus be responsible for sensitive information relevant to employees, contractors, vendors, etc. of the company. As such, you will be expected to have the ability to pass a detailed background investigation, and maintain impeccable standards of confidentiality, morality, and ethics. You must have a passion for learning new technologies, not simply working with what you already know. You will be provided with the tools to produce your own career success, but are expected to have the ability to pass a detailed background investigation.

About the Role

Key player on a team responsible for all aspects of Cyber Defense within the company. Will be a SME in at least one area listed below and are expected to have full professional knowledge of security concepts and company objectives to resolve a wide range of issues in effective and sometimes creative ways, in all of the following domains.

Responsibilities

• Incident response (to include triage, playbooks, investigation, write-ups, escalations)
• Forensic analysis
• Malware analysis
• Protocol analysis
• Endpoint protection
• Data loss prevention
• Email security
• Cyber threat intelligence
• Threat research and creation of compensating controls
• Assist in developing and maintaining cyber security policies, standards, processes and workflows.
• Provide suggestions to team lead/manager in creating your professional development and training plan.
• Prioritize taskings and projects assigned based on importance to accomplishment of business objectives.
• Occasionally assist junior teammates with maintaining proper prioritization.
• Solve diverse and complex issues where analysis of situations and data requires in-depth evaluation of identifiable factors.
• Provide escalation support and technical guidance to teammates in areas where you are a SME.
• Work on projects assigned to you, in effort to advance partnership opportunities between Cyber Defense Operations (CDO) team and other business areas.
• Work with senior engineers to define cyber security requirements for current and future state end-to-end architectures and platforms to advance security controls and the security posture of the business.
• Assist senior engineers in collaborating with development and engineering teams to prioritize security risks, provide mitigation or remediation recommendations, and implement compensating controls.
• Perform risk quantification and third-party risk management reviews as required.
• Perform cyber security platform testing, and work with other teams to ensure vulnerability remediation and operating system hardening to reduce attack surface.
• Assist in performing proof-of-concept testing for cyber defense solutions under consideration for purchase and implementation.
• Work with senior engineers in identifying cyber security products and technologies that can enhance the company’s mission by providing appropriate protection for all data in our environment, or sent or received to/from various public or private clouds, or the Internet at large.
• Consistently demonstrate the company Leadership Principles for Cyber Defense Operations team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field
• 5 years of related experience with Bachelor’s, 3 years with Master’s

Required Skills

• Experience with at least one major SOAR and one major SIEM product
• Familiarity with operation of other security devices (firewall, proxy server, VPN, IPS, etc.)
• Advanced knowledge of TCP/IP protocols
• At least one entry-level vendor-neutral certification in the Information Security arena or equivalent experience

Preferred Skills

• Master’s or equivalent experience
• At least one non-entry-level vendor-neutral certification in the Information Security arena (CISSP, CISM, GISP, etc.) or equivalent experience

About the Role

Our Decision Intelligence (DI) team is seeking a Senior / Lead Data Architect to drive enterprise data strategy and accelerate AI‑enabled transformation across McKesson. DI plays a critical role in enabling data‑driven change and delivering measurable business value through high‑quality data, advanced analytics, and intelligent automation.

This role will define and evolve the enterprise‑wide data and semantic architecture required to support AI‑driven insights, agentic automation, and next‑generation data products. The ideal candidate is a strategic thought partner, a hands‑on architect, and a leader capable of translating business outcomes into scalable technical solutions.

Responsibilities

Data Architecture Leadership

• Architect canonical data domains across customer, product, pricing, supply chain, contracting, and financial performance.
• Design semantic layers, business ontologies, subject‑area models, and metric definition frameworks to power enterprise AI agents and decisioning systems.
• Define architectural principles for data interoperability, lineage, access control, security, and multi‑cloud integration.
• Align data platform and architecture decisions with the USPD AI Roadmap and enterprise AI strategy.

Establish standards and patterns for:

• RAG pipelines
• Vector search
• Metadata-driven orchestration
• Multi-modal ingestion (text, events, real-time signals)

Provide architectural oversight and strategic guidance across enterprise data products including:

• Finance, Pricing, and Supply Chain Data Products
• FIA
• ContractIQ
• Specialty Leakage Agents
• Design a robust, scalable, and interoperable data environment that supports AI-ready, governed, high-quality enterprise data.
• Influence programs and project teams on best practices related to data quality, architecture, modeling, observability, and governance.
• Leverage data architecture frameworks to translate complex relational entities into business cases, use cases, and AI-enablement requirements.
• Partner with product, engineering, and analytics leaders to accelerate data product creation and improve enterprise decision intelligence maturity.

Advanced Data System Design

• Architect complex distributed data systems that ensure scalability, performance, reliability, and real-time integration across business-critical operations.
• Design and govern enterprise-wide data models, data flows, reference architectures, and integration patterns.

Produce high-quality data design deliverables including:

• Data models
• Entity relationship diagrams (ERDs)
• Data flow diagrams
• System interface schemas
• Comprehensive data dictionaries and metadata documentation
• Ensure optimal functioning of AI/ML pipelines, including data quality controls, observability patterns, and architecture for low-latency analytics.
• Guide engineering teams on reusable patterns for ingestion, transformation, curation, semantic enrichment, and operationalization.

Minimum Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in data engineering, data architecture, or enterprise data platform development.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.

Required Skills

• 7+ years designing enterprise data architecture across large, complex organizations.
• Demonstrated experience with Enterprise data modeling, semantic layers, canonical domains
• Large-scale integration across heterogeneous systems
• Databricks, Snowflake, MDM platforms, SAP, Salesforce/Conga
• Designing intuitive architectural patterns to simplify complex data landscapes.
• Strong understanding of data quality frameworks, governance, lineage, metadata, and regulatory compliance.

Leadership Skills

• Ownership-driven leader with a track record of guiding engineering teams through delivery.
• Acts as a change champion, elevating architecture maturity and influencing cross-functional adoption of best practices.

Strategic Thinking

• Strong analytical capability and the ability to develop long-term data strategies aligned to enterprise objectives and future-state AI readiness.

Problem Solving

• Creative, innovative problem solver capable of architecting solutions for highly complex data and AI challenges.

Overview

The IT Architect II is responsible for design of IT systems including system infrastructure, system security, application architecture, software and data life cycle management. Provides enterprise architectural framework for the design, development, and deployment of information/business systems. Proactively drives the prioritization of key technology enablers for achieving enterprise level system objectives while ensuring scalability, reliability, and availability of implemented systems. Provides leadership and expertise to evaluate planned platform growth, increasingly demanding enterprise service level requirements in order to identify, design, and implement technology solutions that exceed expectations.

This role requires excellent collaboration and communication skills to translate complex requirements into functional architecture.

Key Responsibilities

• Assists in the development of the information system vision and strategy of the organization; assists in the development, implementation, communication, and promotion of strategic and tactical plans

• Researches and participates in beta testing of new systems and technologies in order to better evaluate their suitability to the environment

• Evaluates proposed system acquisitions and provides critical input to the decision-making process relative to compatibility, cost, resource requirements, operations, and maintenance; develops plans and recommendations to improve the performance and efficiency of assigned systems; addresses all aspects of assigned systems, including hardware, software, outside services, etc.; considers cost-effectiveness, budget, and other resource issues in addition to technical issues; develops and implements standards and procedures for multiple areas of technology

• Participates in development of standards, design and implementation of proactive processes to collect and report data and statistics on assigned systems; performs research and testing to verify impact and advisability of system installations; assists in development vendor support relationships

• Maintains in-depth knowledge and current certification in various areas of information technology

• Responsible for infrastructure design, performance modeling and capacity planning.

• Independently provides guidance and leadership on architecture design initiatives.

• Demonstrates ability to lead team through complex system design and implementation initiatives.

• Ensures architectures are flexible and support the business needs by maintaining an understanding of business strategies and infrastructure capabilities.

• Works with various technical resources across the team to facilitate the development of technical standards.

• Possesses communication skills and ability to develop and present solutions to all levels of management, including executive levels.

• Participates in requirements gathering, discovery, and interfacing with technical and business teams - establishing credibility in terms of experience, presentation and leadership of solutions development.

• Evaluates proposed new systems, system changes and additions, provides oversight into the decision process.

• Quickly and decisively acts in fast changing, unpredictable situations, shows tremendous amount of initiative in tough situations, is exceptional at spotting and seizing opportunities, proactively plans projects and tasks within application.

• Applies advanced level understanding of assigned clinical/business operations, processes, and workflows. Discusses, and identifies dependencies with project team members and stakeholders. Maintains collaborative customer relationships; Ensures the needs of the customer are fully represented in all updates.

• Reviews and provides feedback on documentation written by others. Articulates issues and complex concepts in appropriate manner based on the audience.

• Possesses the skill to develop strong and positive relationships with management at all levels.

• Demonstrates an advanced level of business strategies understanding, applies expertise to help meet customer goals and outcomes. Tackles new problems using experimentation, including successes and failure experiences. Creative problem solving beyond standard recommendations and practice.

Required Education and Skills:

Education/Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or a related field.

Experience

• 10+ years of experience in large corporate systems environments working with complex IT systems.
• 10+ years of hands-on experience in infrastructure engineering, software development, system administration, system architecture, application architecture or data system architecture.
• Minimum Four (4) years of hands-on experience with system or application performance modeling and tuning.

Certifications:

• TOGAF (The Open Group Architecture Framework) certification is preferred.

WHAT WE DO

VIVA Railings leads the industry in innovation, designing decorative metal and glass railing systems that redefine commercial spaces with safety, elegance, and distinctive design. Our commitment is not only to meet industry standards but to exceed them, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in architectural design. If you are driven by innovation and want to contribute to a company that values creativity and forward-thinking, VIVA Railings is your next career step.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Inside Sales Associate supports a VIVA Business Development Manager (BDM) in managing their territory pipeline, tracking bids, and keeping projects organized.

This role helps make sure opportunities are entered correctly, deadlines are tracked, and communication between Sales, Estimating, and Project Management stays clear. The focus is on keeping projects moving and making sure nothing falls through the cracks.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Territory & Pipeline Support

• Enter and maintain Opportunities, Accounts, and Contacts in Salesforce
• Make sure opportunities are staged correctly and updated regularly
• Track bid due dates and follow-up activity
• Help keep the BDM’s pipeline organized and up to date
• Assist with territory reporting as needed

Bid & Project Coordination

• Monitor incoming bid invites and RFQs
• Coordinate with Estimating on timelines and scope
• Track proposal submissions and revisions
• Organize project files in Salesforce, Box, and Wrike
• Help with prequalification paperwork when needed

Lead Intake & Account Setup

• Process inbound calls, emails, and project leads
• Create Opportunities and assign them properly
• Research new accounts and contacts within the territory
• Build out account records in Salesforce
• Help prepare outreach lists for the BDM

Sample & Budget Support

• Process and track sample requests
• Coordinate early-stage budget pricing requests
• Communicate lead times clearly
• Track early opportunities so they stay visible in the pipeline

Internal Coordination

• Work closely with Estimating, Engineering, and Project Management
• Track internal action items and follow up on deadlines
• Keep documentation organized and current
• Help with travel coordination or trade show follow-up when needed

Reporting & Data Accuracy

• Run basic pipeline and bid activity reports
• Help keep CRM data clean and accurate
• Identify duplicate accounts and request merges

JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred (Construction, Business, or related field)
• 1–3 years experience in construction, building products, or sales support
• Familiarity with bid environments is helpful
• Experience using Salesforce or similar CRM
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Comfortable managing multiple projects at once
• Strong communication skills

Ready to take your career to the next level?

At The Gund Company, we’re more than just an electrical insulation manufacturer—we’re a team of passionate problem-solvers who love what we do! If you’re looking for a workplace where innovation meets collaboration, and where your ideas truly matter, this is the place for you.

Our Motto:

Take Care of Each Other. Take Care of the Customer. Take Care of the Business.

Position Details

• Shift: 1st Shift
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• Location: Euless, Texas
• Salary: Starting at $64,000 per year

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Be part of a fun, driven team that values growth and creativity.
• Enjoy employee ownership through our ESOP program—your success is our success!
• Competitive pay, great benefits, and a culture that celebrates continuous improvement.

Requirements

What You’ll Do

As a Manufacturing Estimating Specialist, you’ll be the go-to expert for creating accurate, competitive cost estimates that help us win business and delight customers. You’ll work closely with engineering, production, and sales teams to:

• Analyze customer requirements, specs, and drawings.
• Develop and improve costing models and calculators for efficiency.
• Prepare detailed quotes using our advanced tools like Visual Estimating Window and PCM automated quoting module.
• Participate in Kaizen events and process improvement initiatives to keep us ahead of the game.
• Lead Gross Profit Review processes and collaborate on pricing strategies.
• Document best practices and mentor others in estimating excellence.

What We’re Looking For

• 3–5 years’ experience in custom manufacturing quoting processes.
• Strong Excel skills (formulas, lookup tables, ODBC links).
• Ability to create clear documentation of manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with ERP systems, MS Office, and ISO quality environments.
• Bonus points for experience in low-volume, high-variety manufacturing, machining, or craftsmanship.
• Associate degree or relevant certifications preferred.

Perks & Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – You own part of the company!
• Health, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with 50% employer match
• Competitive wages & safe work environment
• Career development through Individual Development Plans (IDP)

Ready to join a world-class team ranked high in employee engagement?

Apply today and let’s build something amazing together!

EEO Statement: It is the policy of The Gund Company to recruit, hire, train, and promote employees without discriminating based on race, gender, age, religion, national origin, veteran status, sexual preference, or disability.

Key Skills & Keywords

Cost Estimation • Manufacturing Processes • ERP Systems • Excel Expert • Process Improvement • Kaizen • Lean Manufacturing • Quoting • Pricing Strategy • Continuous Improvement • ISO Standards • Engineering Collaboration

Engineering Recruiter

Vertex is a recruiting firm that focuses on recruiting highly technical professionals. Our goal is always to provide the most qualified candidates to our clients, but we don’t just stop there. We believe it is imperative to provide our candidates with an experience unlike anything they have ever encountered with another recruiter. Our overall approach with both our clients and candidates is to look at our partnership through a consultative lens. We truly seek to understand and in doing so, we’re able to decipher how to best utilize our expertise to positively impact their specific need. We desire that both our clients and candidates view us as credible and trusted advisors which will, in turn, allow us to be advocates on their behalf.

Because we pride ourselves on being an Advocacy-based Recruiting Firm, we believe that recruiting for our firm is fun and unique as compared to organizations that are focused solely on activity numbers. Our goal is to be a vehicle to provide our employees with the best training, tools, and information possible. In doing so, our employees will be better equipped to serve both our candidates and clients. When we accomplish these things together as a team, our professional and personal goals are positively impacted.

Successful Recruiter Traits

• Display the ability to use cold calling, social media, Boolean searches, networking, etc., to find the strongest and most-qualified individuals
• Must be able to stay organized and structured to manage daily, weekly, and monthly tasks as they relate to managing the candidates in your network
• Show the aptitude to connect how candidates could be a fit for one of our clients, even if there is no immediate position available
• When approaching new markets, must be able to Act/Learn/Adjust based on the circumstances you encounter.
• Must be able to take a consultative approach to clearly communicate expectations and outline the procedures and processes to ensure a high-level of trust and credibility
• Must be professional and courteous at all times
• Maintain a problem-solver mindset derived from a passion to learn.
• Be able to always lead with positivity.
• Treat all candidates with the same level of service, no matter if we have an opening for them or not
• Previous recruiting/staffing experience is preferred.

Compensation will be base, plus commission, with the overall earning potential based upon experience, skill, and demonstrated results.

Company Description

Our company is a specialized group of talented team members that puts people first. We create opportunities, engineer meaningful connections, and transform industries through the services we offer. We are guided by integrity and empathy to strategically serve our clients with industry expertise. Our results allow our clients to thrive!

We are seeking a UX Designer to design intuitive, user-centered digital experiences across complex platforms. This role will partner closely with product managers, engineers, and cross-functional teams to deliver thoughtful, scalable design solutions that balance business goals with user needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end user experiences including flows, wireframes, and high-fidelity prototypes.
• Translate complex systems, constraints, and requirements into clear and simple user experiences.
• Collaborate closely with product, engineering, and research teams to bring designs into production.
• Advocate for the user throughout the product lifecycle and ensure solutions address real customer needs.
• Contribute to design systems and maintain consistent visual and interaction patterns.
• Facilitate or participate in design workshops, user testing, and stakeholder presentations.

Requirements

• 3+ years of UX/Product Design experience designing complex digital products.
• Experience designing for both B2B and B2C environments.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating shipped products and real-world problem solving.
• Systems-minded designer comfortable working within complex environments and multiple platforms.
• Expertise with modern design and prototyping tools.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex concepts into simple, clear solutions.
• Experience working in agile product development environments.
• Ability to work on-site in Irving, TX.