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It All Starts with Our People
As the leader in automotive preventive maintenance, Valvoline has a proven track record of growth. We continue to invest in our people, processes, and technology to strengthen our ability to efficiently deliver Quick, Easy, Trusted service across all our stores – every day. We're not just in the car business; we're in the people business. And we're looking for humble, hungry, and smart people to help us shape the future of mobility. If you're hungry to drive change and seek a dynamic, collaborative environment that fuels both personal and professional growth, you've found your place with us.
Our highest priority is creating a welcoming workplace with team members from a wide variety of diverse backgrounds and experiences.
How You'll Make a Difference
Valvoline has a rewarding opportunity as a Director, Quality Engineering. In this role, you’ll be a strategic and hands-on leader who will drive the transformation of quality across our technology organization. This leader will be responsible for building and scaling a modern Quality Engineering function that goes beyond traditional QA, with ownership spanning QA environments, test automation, AI-enabled quality practices, quality governance, best practices, and the establishment of a Quality Engineering Center of Excellence (COE).
The ideal candidate will bring a strong blend of leadership, technical depth, operating model design, and change management, with the ability to embed quality throughout the software development lifecycle. This role will partner closely with Engineering, Product, Architecture, Infrastructure, Security, and Delivery teams to create a scalable, efficient, and forward-looking quality strategy that supports speed, reliability, and business growth.
Key Responsibilities
Quality Engineering Strategy & Leadership
- Define and lead the enterprise Quality Engineering vision, strategy, and roadmap aligned to Valvoline’s broader technology and business priorities.
- Shift the organization from traditional testing approaches to a modern quality engineering model focused on prevention, automation, continuous validation, and measurable quality outcomes.
- Establish quality as a shared responsibility across product, engineering, and delivery teams while maintaining strong governance and standards.
- Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of quality engineers, automation engineers, and QA leaders.
QA Center of Excellence (COE)
- Build and operationalize a Quality Engineering Center of Excellence (COE) to define frameworks, standards, tooling, reusable assets, and governance processes.
- Create enterprise-wide best practices for test design, automation, environment strategy, defect management, release readiness, and quality metrics.
- Standardize quality processes across portfolios while allowing for flexibility based on product and platform needs.
- Develop playbooks, templates, training, and maturity models to improve quality capability across teams.
Automation & Tooling
- Define and execute an enterprise test automation strategy across UI, API, integration, data, regression, performance, and end-to-end testing.
- Drive adoption of scalable automation frameworks and ensure integration with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
- Evaluate, select, and optimize quality tools and platforms to improve speed, coverage, traceability, and reporting.
- Increase automation efficiency and effectiveness by implementing reusable components, common libraries, and engineering best practices.
AI-Enabled Quality Engineering
- Lead the adoption of AI and intelligent automation within quality engineering, including opportunities such as:
test case generation
intelligent defect triage
predictive risk analysis
self-healing automation
release quality insights
test optimization and prioritization
- Assess emerging AI capabilities and define practical use cases that improve quality outcomes, team productivity, and speed to market.
- Partner with engineering and architecture leaders to ensure AI solutions are implemented responsibly, securely, and at scale.
QA Environments & Test Data Management
- Own the strategy for QA environments, including environment planning, availability, stability, governance, and optimization.
- Partner with infrastructure and platform teams to improve environment readiness, reduce bottlenecks, and support parallel delivery.
- Establish strong processes for test data management, environment provisioning, and integration dependency coordination.
- Drive improvements in environment monitoring and readiness reporting to reduce delays and improve release confidence.
Governance, Metrics & Best Practices
- Define and implement quality KPIs, SLAs, dashboards, and scorecards to provide visibility into quality performance, automation maturity, defect trends, release risk, and environment health.
- Set standards for quality gates, entry/exit criteria, defect leakage reduction, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement.
- Build a culture of measurable quality and operational discipline through governance routines, audits, and executive reporting.
- Ensure best practices are embedded into agile delivery, DevSecOps, and release management processes.
Sourcing & Vendor Management
- Define the sourcing strategy for quality engineering capabilities, including the right balance of internal talent, strategic partners, and offshore/onshore vendor models.
- Lead vendor evaluation, selection, governance, and performance management related to quality engineering and testing services.
- Optimize spend, capability, and service quality across external partners while ensuring alignment to Valvoline standards and delivery expectations.
- Build workforce strategies that support both immediate delivery needs and long-term capability development.
Cross-Functional Partnership
- Partner with Product, Engineering, Infrastructure, Security, Architecture, and PMO leaders to embed quality into planning, design, development, and release processes.
- Influence senior stakeholders on quality investments, transformation priorities, and operating model improvements.
- Support mission-critical initiatives by ensuring strong quality planning, risk management, and execution.
What You’ll Need to Succeed
Qualifications
- 10+ years in software quality engineering
- 5+ years leading enterprise QA teams
- Experience in high-volume retail, omnichannel, or consumer-facing environments strongly preferred
- Deep experience with:
Automation frameworks (Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, etc.)
API testing tools
CI/CD tools
Performance testing tools (JMeter, LoadRunner, etc.)
- Experience leading QA in Agile/SAFe or hybrid environments
- Experience using agentic tools for test development and integrating work with agentic code development (ie: Github Copilot, Claude code)
- Proven track record reducing defect escape rates
Leadership Competencies
- Enterprise systems thinker
- Data-driven decision maker
- Builder of scalable processes
- Collaborative but boundary-setting partner
- Comfortable operating in fast-paced retail cycles
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
We Take Care of the WHOLE You
- Health insurance plans (medical, dental, vision)
- HSA and flexible spending accounts
- 401(k)
- Incentive opportunity*
- Life insurance
- Short and long-term disability insurance
- Paid vacation and holidays*
- Employee Assistance Program
- Valvoline Instant Oil Change discounts
- Tuition reimbursement*
- Adoption assistance*
*Terms and conditions apply, and benefits may differ depending on position.
Your Path to Valvoline
Valvoline provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Join us in revolutionizing the automotive aftermarket industry while enjoying competitive benefits, a supportive work culture, and opportunities for advancement. Apply now and become an integral part of our journey at Valvoline.
The Company endeavors to make its recruitment process accessible to any and all users. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request to applicants with disabilities to facilitate equal opportunity throughout the recruitment and selection process. Please contact Human Resources at 1.833.VVV.Report or email to make a request for reasonable accommodation during any aspect of the recruitment and selection process. The contact information is for accommodation requests only; do not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applications.
Xometry (NASDAQ: XMTR) powers the industries of today and tomorrow by connecting the people with big ideas to the manufacturers who can bring them to life. Xometry's digital marketplace gives manufacturers the critical resources they need to grow their business while also making it easy for buyers at Fortune 1000 companies to tap into global manufacturing capacity.
The Senior Account Executive, Strategic will be responsible for prospecting, qualifying and generating new business for existing enterprise customers. This will include developing an understanding of their need for prototype parts through to production needs. You will demonstrate the higher value of our offer and grow our share of business.
This role is ideal for candidates who are achievement-oriented and will think outside-the-box to exceed annual sales goals through strong collaboration with partners and internal stakeholders. The ideal candidate is success-driven, fast-paced, and works well in a diverse team and enjoys a dynamic and changing environment. Picture yourself, an integral part of the Xometry sales team, spending your days in constant communication with teammates, internal stakeholders, customers, all while developing or strengthening a deep understanding of the 50 billion dollar low-volume manufacturing industry in America.
Responsibilities:- Sales of technical products and services to Fortune 500 customers
- Strategic revenue growth of enterprise level customers
- Initiating and building relationships with engineering staff, program management, procurement and executive management
- Setting up sales calls for company executives and engineers with prospective clients
- Qualify potential leads
- Work with technical staff and other internal colleagues to meet customer needs
- Ensure that data is accurately entered and managed within the company's CRM or other sales management system
- Ensure all team members represent the company in the best light
- Ability to propose winning solutions and negotiate contract terms
- Participate in ongoing training and mentoring programs
- Understand the company's goal and purpose to continually enhance the company's performance.
- Performs all work in compliance with Xometry's quality and safety systems, policies and procedures
- 7+ years of sales experience in a closing role
- 2+ years of experience selling technical products or services in the manufacturing space
- 3+ years of experience selling into Fortune 500 companies
- A demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing or engineering is highly preferred
- Ability to travel up to 30% of the time
- High proficiency with in-person and virtual presentations with customers
- Proficiency in programs such Google Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, Zoom/WebEx/GoToMeeting
- CRM experience with Salesforce or similar systems
- Prospecting and sales planning skills
- Excellent communication and presentation skills; written and verbal
- Strong negotiation skills and results driven
- Ability to work well in a fast-paced high growth environment
- Bachelor's degree required
Xometry is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
For US based roles: Xometry participates in E-Verify and after a job offer is accepted, will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
We’ve been retained to recruit a Plant Director for an international brand with a growing U.S. manufacturing presence, based in Lexington, KY.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a people-first leadership team within a global organization known for its servant leadership culture and commitment to operational excellence.
Ideal candidates will bring:
- BS degree (Engineering or related field preferred)
- A strong mechanical background and technical problem-solving skills
- 5+ years of experience leading teams in a manufacturing environment
- Proven success driving Continuous Improvement (Lean, TPM, or similar)
- A servant leadership approach focused on coaching and developing people
- Ability to track and improve KPIs across safety, quality, and productivity
- Experience with plant expansions or major capital projects (a plus)
Location: Lexington, KY
Insight Global is looking for a Mechanical Systems Integration Engineer in Lexington, KY! Below is more information of what we're looking for in a candidate in the role:
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
- 10+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment
- Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing
- Experience with PLC and database applications
- Proven project planning and project management skills
NICE TO HAVE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Experience sourcing industrial equipment
- Exposure to cross‑functional engineering
DAY TO DAY:
Insight Global is seeking a Manufacturing Systems Integration Engineer who will lead engineering projects to improve manufacturing systems and process control, design and integrate optimized equipment and methods, and develop new measurement systems to enhance product quality. This individual will also manage equipment development projects—including trials, installation, and qualification—identify productivity improvements through new technologies, and analyze workforce utilization, workflow, and equipment layout to maximize efficiency. Additionally, the engineer will develop manufacturing specifications, coordinate the purchase of custom equipment, collaborate closely with Development, Manufacturing, IT, Process Engineering, and Maintenance teams, and troubleshoot system issues while supporting ongoing continuous improvement initiatives.
***Compensation: up to $120k
Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law
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Information Professional Officer
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Information Professional Officers (IPOs) oversee the seamless operation of the global Naval network environment. Their responsibilities include:
- Leading the Naval network warfare missions in developing tactics and procedures to realize tactical, strategic and business advantages afloat and ashore
- Driving interoperability with joint, allied and coalition partners
- Building professional excellence through education, training and certification and milestone qualifications
- Optimizing organizational effectiveness through cutting-edge technologies, knowledge management techniques and a culture of innovation
- Helping to develop and deploy information systems, command and control and space systems
- Serving as a key part of the Information Dominance Corps in its mission to gain a deep understanding of the inner workings of adversaries
- Overseeing the work of Information Systems Technicians - Enlisted Sailors (no degree required) who serve as specialists in information technology
Work Environment
Information Professionals serve in challenging roles of increasing scope and responsibility both afloat and ashore. This could include:
- Serving as part of Battle Group staffs on ships at sea
- Working in C4I/Space/Surveillance on shore tours
- Serving on major Navy and joint staffs
- Serving in command of key communication and surveillance facilities around the globe
Training & Advancement
Those pursuing an Information Professional Officer position are required to attend Officer Candidate School (OCS) in Newport, RI.
Upon completion, candidates typically attend a five-week IP Basic Course of instruction in Pensacola, FL, before or during their initial assignment. IPOs must complete specific qualifications as part of their training during Fleet tours and are expected to pursue advanced education opportunities.
Promotion opportunities are regularly available but competitive and based on performance.
Post-Service Opportunities
Specialized training received and work experience gained in the course of service can lead to valuable credentialing and occupational opportunities in related fields in the civilian sector.
Education Opportunities
Wherever you are in your professional career, the Navy can help ease your financial burdens and advance your career with generous financial assistance and continuing education programs. Beyond professional credentials and certifications, Information Professional Officers can advance their education by:
- 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
Postgraduate education is important to the success of the Information Professional. Most IPs will complete a master's degree in C4I, space, information systems, computer science or modeling and simulation.
There's also potential to pursue a graduate certificate, DoW certifications, federal executive fellowships and information assurance scholarships and internships.
Qualifications & Requirements
A degree from a four-year college or university is a minimum educational requirement to become a Commissioned Officer. Candidates seeking an Information Professional Officer position must have a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in a technical field, preferably in one of following fields: Information Systems, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Operations, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, General Engineering.
All candidates must also be: U.S. citizens, willing to serve worldwide, eligible for a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance and qualified for sea duty.
General qualifications may vary depending upon whether you're currently serving, whether you've served before or whether you've never served before.
Part-Time Opportunities
There are part-time opportunities available as an Information Professional Officer.
Serving part-time as a Navy Reserve Sailor, your duties will be carried out during your scheduled drilling and training periods. During monthly drilling, Information Professional Officers in the Navy Reserve typically work at a location close to their homes.
For annual training, Information Professional Officers may serve anywhere in the world, whether on a ship at sea or at bases and installations on shore.
Take a moment to learn more about the general roles and responsibilities of Navy Reserve Sailors.
Most of what you do in the Navy Reserve is considered training. The basic Navy Reserve commitment involves training a minimum of one weekend a month (referred to as drilling) and two weeks a year (referred to as Annual Training) - or the equivalent of that.
Information Professional Officers in the Navy Reserve serve in an Officer role. Before receiving the ongoing professional training that comes with this job, initial training requirements must first be met.
For current or former Navy Officers (NAVET): Prior experience satisfies the initial leadership training requirement - so you will not need to go through Officer Training again.
Officers who previously held a commission in another United States Military Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Public Health Service, or United States Coast Guard are exempt from attending ODS or LDO/CWO Academy.
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Surface Warfare Officer
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Surface Warfare Officers (SWOs) are involved in virtually every aspect of Navy missions. As a SWO, you may be in charge of any number of shipboard operations and activities while at sea, working with or within any of these specialized forces:
Aircraft Carrier Forces: Provide and coordinate air, submarine and surface ship defense for aircraft carriers.
Cruiser-Destroyer Forces: Provide ship attack and defensive measures with a wide array of missile and fire power capabilities, providing anti-air, -submarine and -surface warfare support.
Amphibious Forces: Embark and transport vehicles, equipment and personnel for amphibious assault operations.
Combat-Logistics Forces: Provide combatant ships with fuel, ammunition, food and supplies, and provide repair, maintenance and rescue capabilities through Fleet Support Ships.
Mine Warfare Forces: Detect, identify and neutralize threats from hostile use of maritime mines.
You may also be interested in becoming a Surface Warfare Officer within the prestigious Navy Nuclear community where you will have the opportunity to work on some of the world's most powerful nuclear-powered submarines and aircraft carriers.
Work Environment
As a Surface Warfare Officer, you will work at sea and on shore, in a variety of environments. Sea duty could place you aboard ships within the fleet. Shore duty may involve a tour of duty at the Pentagon, a student assignment at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, CA, or command and management positions at shore bases and stations around the world.
Training & Advancement
Those pursuing an Information Professional Officer position are required to attend Officer Candidate School (OCS) in Newport, RI.
Unless they have already been commissioned through the Naval Academy or ROTC, those pursuing a Surface Warfare Officer position are required to attend Officer Candidate School. Newly commissioned SWOs can expect an advanced training process that includes comprehensive training at sea and ashore.
Newly commissioned Surface Warfare Officers will be assigned to a surface ship, leading a team of Sailors responsible for a component of the ship - anything from electronics to weapons to engineering systems. In this setting, Officers are working toward full Surface Warfare qualification.
After completing these initial sea tours, Surface Warfare Officers may be selected to serve on high-level staffs, commands or strategic projects or they may be selected to work in recruitment. The ultimate goal for many: to one day command their own ship.
Promotion opportunities are regularly available but competitive and based on performance.
Post-Service Opportunities
Specialized training received and work experience gained in the course of service can lead to valuable credentialing and occupational opportunities in related fields in the civilian sector.
Education Opportunities
Wherever you are in your professional career, the Navy can help ease your financial burdens and advance your career with generous financial assistance and continuing education programs. Beyond professional credentials and certifications, Surface Warfare Officers can advance their education by:
- 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
Qualifications & Requirements
A degree from a four-year college or university is a minimum educational requirement to become a Commissioned Officer.
There are different ways to become a SWO. If you're a high school student or an undergraduate, you can enter through the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) or through the U.S. Naval Academy. Those already having a degree attend Officer Candidate School (OCS), a 12-week Navy school in Newport, RI.
All candidates must also be U.S. Citizens.
General qualifications may vary depending upon whether you're currently serving, whether you've served before or whether you've never served before.
Part-Time Opportunities
There are part-time opportunities available as a Surface Warfare Officer.
Serving part-time as a Navy Reserve Sailor, your duties will be carried out during your scheduled drilling and training periods. During monthly drilling, Surface Warfare Officers in the Navy Reserve typically work at a location close to their homes.
For annual training, Surface Warfare Officers may serve anywhere in the world, whether on a ship at sea or at bases and installations on shore.
Take a moment to learn more about the general roles and responsibilities of Navy Reserve Sailors.
Most of what you do in the Navy Reserve is considered training. The basic Navy Reserve commitment involves training a minimum of one weekend a month (referred to as drilling) and two weeks a year (referred to as Annual Training) - or the equivalent of that.
Surface Warfare Officers in the Navy Reserve serve in an Officer role. Before receiving the ongoing professional training that comes with this job, initial training requirements must first be met.
For current or former Navy Officers (NAVET): Prior experience satisfies the initial leadership training requirement - so you will not need to go through Officer Training again.
Officers who previously held a commission in another United States Military Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Public Health Service, or United States Coast Guard are exempt from attending ODS or LDO/CWO Academy.
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See how a career as a Surface Warfare Officer compares to other Navy jobs.
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It All Starts with Our People
As the leader in automotive preventive maintenance, Valvoline has a proven track record of growth. We continue to invest in our people, processes, and technology to strengthen our ability to efficiently deliver Quick, Easy, Trusted service across all our stores – every day. We're not just in the car business; we're in the people business. And we're looking for humble, hungry, and smart people to help us shape the future of mobility. If you're hungry to drive change and seek a dynamic, collaborative environment that fuels both personal and professional growth, you've found your place with us.
Our highest priority is creating a welcoming workplace with team members from a wide variety of diverse backgrounds and experiences.
How You'll Make a Difference
Valvoline has a rewarding opportunity as a Director of Analytics & AI. As theDirector of Analytics & AI, you’ll be responsible for the technical execution, scalability, and enterprise adoption of the company’s data and AI platforms. This role leads the engineering teams that build and operate the data fabric, analytics enablement tools, and AI assisted workflows that power analytics, automation, and decision-making across the business.
This leader is hands-on with architecture and execution, accountable for how data and AI tools are delivered, adopted, and operationalized, and serves as the bridge between platform engineering and business enablement. The role partners closely with product, engineering, cyber-security, analytics, and business leaders to ensure that data and AI capabilities are usable, trusted, and embedded into everyday workflows—not just built.
Key Responsibilities
Data Platform & Fabric Execution
- Own the design, build, and evolution of the enterprise data fabric, leveraging a combination of AWS & SAP data services and Databricks.
- Ensure scalable, secure, and cost-effective ingestion, transformation, and serving of data across domains.
- Drive engineering standards for data quality, observability, lineage, and reliability.
AI & Agentic Tooling Adoption
- Lead the integration of agentic and AI‑assisted tools into data engineering workflows, improving developer productivity, quality, and speed.
- Partner with AI platform and architecture efforts to operationalize AI capabilities (e.g., RAG‑based tools, MLOps/LLMOps patterns) as shared services.
- Establish repeatable patterns for safely introducing AI into engineering and analytics execution.
Self‑Service Analytics Enablement
- Own the Phase 2 design and execution plan for self‑service analytics across business units.
- Build and mature tooling, datasets, and patterns that enable business users and analysts to discover, trust, and use data independently.
- Ensure alignment between producer-owned data products and consumer analytics needs.
Enterprise Adoption & Change Leadership
- Drive adoption of data and AI tools across the organization, not just delivery.
- Partner with analytics, product, and business leaders to embed tools into real workflows.
- Establish feedback loops, usage metrics, and success measures to continuously improve platforms.
Engineering Leadership
- Lead, coach, and grow data engineering and platform engineering teams.
- Set technical direction, prioritize work, and ensure high standards of engineering quality.
- Collaborate with architecture, security, and infrastructure teams to align on standards and governance.
Company Culture & Leadership Expectations
We are building a people‑first, high‑performance culture that values clarity of purpose, strong execution, and continuous learning. Leaders are expected to model behaviors that reinforce trust, accountability, and collaboration while delivering meaningful business outcomes.
As a Director, you will be expected to:
- Lead with purpose and empathy, creating an environment where engineers and partners feel empowered to do their best work.
- Balance results with values, driving measurable outcomes while reinforcing how work gets done—not just what gets delivered.
- Foster a culture of learning and experimentation, especially as new data, analytics, and AI capabilities are introduced.
- Champion change and adoption, helping teams and business partners navigate transformation with clarity and confidence.
- Model modern technology leadership, emphasizing customer focus, automation, and disciplined execution across platforms and teams.
We believe the most successful leaders build capable teams, scalable systems, and shared ownership, ensuring that technology investments translate into real, sustained value for the business.
What You’ll Need to Succeed
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience in data engineering, platform engineering, or analytics engineering roles.
- Proven experience leading enterprise‑scale data platforms (cloud‑based).
- Strong hands‑on knowledge of modern data stacks, including AWS & SAP data services and Databricks.
- Experience operationalizing AI or advanced analytics tooling in production environments.
- Demonstrated ability to drive adoption, not just delivery, of technical platforms.
- Our company supports remote work based in the continental US, but this role will have an expectation of at least one week of travel per month for in-person collaboration and occasionally more than one week.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with data mesh or data product operating models.
- Familiarity with MLOps / LLMOps patterns and AI governance considerations.
- Prior experience leading platform teams that support multiple business units.
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
We Take Care of the WHOLE You
- Health insurance plans (medical, dental, vision)
- HSA and flexible spending accounts
- 401(k)
- Incentive opportunity*
- Life insurance
- Short and long-term disability insurance
- Paid vacation and holidays*
- Employee Assistance Program
- Valvoline Instant Oil Change discounts
- Tuition reimbursement*
- Adoption assistance*
*Terms and conditions apply, and benefits may differ depending on position.
Your Path to Valvoline
Valvoline provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Join us in revolutionizing the automotive aftermarket industry while enjoying competitive benefits, a supportive work culture, and opportunities for advancement. Apply now and become an integral part of our journey at Valvoline.
The Company endeavors to make its recruitment process accessible to any and all users. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request to applicants with disabilities to facilitate equal opportunity throughout the recruitment and selection process. Please contact Human Resources at 1.833.VVV.Report or email to make a request for reasonable accommodation during any aspect of the recruitment and selection process. The contact information is for accommodation requests only; do not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applications.
Position Summary:
As a Mechanical Engineer you will play a crucial role in our dynamic engineering team. You will be responsible for designing, testing, and enhancing pneumatic and hydraulic products and processes to achieve project objectives. This position demands a combination of technical expertise, analytical skills, and collaborative teamwork to effectively drive product development and optimization.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, test, and enhance pneumatic and hydraulic products and processes to meet project objectives and specifications.
- Develop custom valves utilizing SolidWorks, ensuring designs meet performance requirements from concept to production.
- Conduct thorough analyses and simulations to evaluate product performance and efficiency, applying engineering calculations and stress assessments as needed.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including project stakeholders, customers, and in-house technical staff, to ensure project objectives are met within budget and timeline.
- Liaise with vendors for technical information and specifications to support product development.
- Perform quality control tests and inspections to ensure products meet industry standards and customer requirements.
- Recommend modifications based on prototype test results and ensure the quality of finished products and raw materials.
- Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including drawings, specifications, and manuals, to support engineering processes and product lifecycle management.
- Identify areas for improvement and implement solutions to optimize product designs and processes.
- Discuss and resolve complex engineering issues with manufacturing departments, sub-contractors, suppliers, and customers.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously, focusing on cost-effective product modifications to enhance safety, reliability, and performance.
- Over time - Provide coaching leadership for Engineering team with growth to Engineering Manager Role.
- Other: Other duties may be required as assigned by the Company.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in Product Design Engineering, with a focus on pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
- Proficiency in SolidWorks and Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a solid understanding of engineering calculations, stress calculations, and tolerance calculations.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.
- Attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
- Must possess honesty, integrity, and dependability.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience in fluid power technology, hydraulic cylinder design, OEM cylinder applications, and hydraulic system engineering.
- Familiarity with seal technology and selection, casting and fabrication processes, and military contracts.
- Knowledge of materials properties and prototyping/testing methods.
- Leadership experience to grow this role into leading a small Engineering team of 4-6 Mechanical Engineers.
Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:
- Work is primarily conducted in an office and machine shop environment, requiring adherence to safety regulations and protocols.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods; may occasionally require lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to perform tasks that require manual dexterity and visual acuity, including using computers and technical instruments.
This Jobot Consulting Job is hosted by: Mike De Mario
Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply" button
and sending us your resume.
Salary: $100 - $1,000 per hour
A bit about us:
At Jobot Health, we combine AI + experienced recruiters to support care givers in their mission to improve health + well being. ??
Jobot Health is part of the Jobot Family of Companies. Jobot blends their proprietary AI technology, Jax™, and experienced recruiters, Jobot Pros, to create the first-of-its-kind job matching engine. This unique blend of technology and recruiting expertise makes recruiting top talent and building a positive work culture within reach.
Feel free to call or text anytime for more information:
Mike De Mario
Senior Recruiter
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Why join us?
All of our recruiters have multiple years of locums experience and know the market better than the rest
? Streamlined and efficient credentialing
? "A-Rated" malpractice coverage
? Assistance with credentialing and licensing
? Travel and housing expenses covered
? Competitive rates
Job Details
?? Start Date: September 2025 – ongoing
?? Location: Iowa
?? License: IMLC or IA – and we have the green light to license!
?? Setting: 2 locations – hospitals and surgical centers
? Shifts: 8, 10, 12, or 24 hours
?? Call: Available; structure varies | In-house or 30-min beeper
?? Support: CRNAs and techs (no AAs)
????? Solo Work: Frequently
?? EMR: EPIC + paper charting
?? Case Mix: General, Ortho, Urology, Robotics, Cardiac, Peds – full spectrum
?? Skills Needed:
- Regional, spinal, and epidural anesthesia
- Pediatrics: Fellowship required
Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply" button.
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