Engineering Jobs in North Carolina

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• The Business Systems Analyst (BSA) will support client's enterprise Identity & Access Management (IAM) transformation. This includes:
  
• WIAM migration activities (metadata and certificate updating, coordination with client applications, etc)
  
• PingFederate to PingOne Advanced Identity Cloud (AIC) modernization
  
• Access governance improvements (who has access to what, and why)
  
• Cross?platform identity initiatives spanning Security Services
  
• This role bridges business needs and engineering delivery by ensuring work is clearly defined, well documented, properly tracked, and delivered with strong testing and governance.
  

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• SAML certificate lifecycle coordination
  
• SAML = Security Assertion Markup Language (a standard for single sign-on)
  
• Coordinating certificate rotation across multiple applications, environments, and vendors
  
• Tracking owners, dates, dependencies, and cut over steps in structured trackers (e.g., Excel)
  
• SAML connection migration planning and execution support
  
• Helping move Identity Provider (IdP) connections from legacy federation to modern platforms
  
• IdP = Identity Provider (system that authenticates users)
  
• Migration readiness and execution tracking
  
• Requirements capture, integration mapping, status reporting, and risk/dependency management
  
• Documentation at scale
  
• Maintaining living runbooks and migration guidance in Confluence
  
• Keeping Jira work items audit-ready with clear ownership and due dates
  

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• IAM Program & WIAM Migration Support
  
  
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  • Support engineering teams migrating PingFederate connections to PingOne Advanced Identity Cloud (AIC) and Microsoft Entra ID
    
  • Entra ID = Microsoft's cloud identity service (formerly Azure AD)
    
  • Track milestones and deliverables across workstreams, including:
    
  • Certificate updates and expirations
    
  • RBAC updates
    
  • RBAC = Role-Based Access Control (access is granted by role)
    
  • Compliance-driven tasks and evidence
    
  • Coordinate dependencies across multiple IAM workstreams to prevent bottlenecks
    
  • Conduct impact analysis of technology changes on business processes and IAM systems
    
  • Provide system and business process support across multiple IAM program engagements
    
  
  
  
• Business Analysis & Delivery Coordination
  
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  • Plan, elicit, capture, analyze, and validate requirements for IAM initiatives:
    
  • Business requirements (what is needed)
    
  • Functional requirements (what the solution must do)
    
  • Technical requirements (how it integrates and operates)
    
  • Document and assess current-state IAM processes, integrations, and access models
    
  • Maintain rigorous Jira notes including:
    
  • Ownership, due dates, constraints, risks, dependencies, and decisions
    
  • Maintain accurate, iterative Confluence documentation for all IAM projects
    
  • Assist with data models and interface specifications where needed for IAM systems
    
  • Log system and process changes using approved change management tools (e.g., FastTrack)
    
  • Ensure IAM changes are properly tested before deployment
    
  • Coordinate UAT and functional testing
    
  • UAT = User Acceptance Testing (business confirms the solution meets needs)
    
  
  
  
• Meeting & Stakeholder Management
  
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  • Facilitate discussions between engineering, security architecture, business stakeholders, and program leadership
    
  • Support collaborative system and data design sessions with users and technical teams
    
  • Coordinate meetings responsibly (e.g., avoid conflicts with Agile ceremonies)
    
  • Summarize meetings with clear action items and track accountability
    
  • Present complex IAM options and tradeoffs in a clear, decision-supporting way
    
  
  
  
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  • Ensure IAM changes and access-control updates are properly authorized by management
    
  • Handle confidential identity-related information professionally and securely
    
  • Support compliance needs, including IAM controls, audit readiness, and certificate expiration management
    
  • Ensure documentation is clear, complete, current, and aligned to corporate standards
    
  • Adhere to corporate policies, procedures, and IAM governance requirements
    
  
  
  

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• Core Experience (Required)
  
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  • Proven experience (1+ years) as an IT Business Analyst / Business Systems Analyst supporting complex corporate environments
    
  • Extensive experience with large scale migrations or updates across multiple organizations and third party vendors
    
  • Hands-on experience with IAM concepts and platforms, such as:
    
  • Federation and SSO
    
  • SSO = Single Sign-On (one login for multiple apps)
    
  • SAML and certificates
    
  • RBAC
    
  • Directory technologies (e.g., LDAP/AD concepts)
    
  • Strong understanding of SDLC and testing methods
    
  • SDLC = Systems Development Life Cycle (plan build test deploy support)
    
  • Demonstrated ability to manage and track multiple simultaneous workstreams with high attention to detail
    
  
  
  
• Technical & Analytical Skills (Required)
  
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  • Strong Excel skills for tracking plans, owners, timelines, and dependencies
    
  • Ability to review/analyze data sets and system outputs; familiarity with ODBC is a plus
    
  • ODBC = Open Database Connectivity (standard way to connect to databases)
    
  • Ability to produce process documentation that is structured and easy to follow
    
  • Strong experience with Scrum/Agile delivery tools (e.g., Jira and Confluence)
    
  
  
  
• Behavioral & Professional (Required)
  
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  • Strong stakeholder management and the ability to influence with data-driven reasoning
    
  • Highly organized multitasker with attention to detail
    
  • Energetic, engaging, and collaborative working style
    
  • Demonstrates professionalism and ethical conduct in all interactions
    
  
  
  
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  • BA/BS in Business, Computer Science, or related field OR equivalent experience (e.g.,
    
  • 10+ years comparable experience)
    
  • Compliance familiarity (security, audit, access control) strongly preferred
    
  • Prior experience in Identity & Access Management, Security, or similar field
    
  
  
  

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• Required (Day 1 Readiness)
  
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  • Jira (work tracking, user stories, acceptance criteria)
    
  • Confluence (documentation, runbooks, migration guidance, decision logs)
    
  • Servicenow (ticketing and request flows)
    
  • Excel (tracking owners, dependencies, milestones, certificate rotations, cutover plans)
    
  • SAML / certificates (baseline understanding of certificate rotation impacts and coordination)
    
  • Working knowledge of at least one identity platform:
    
  • PingFederate (legacy federation) and/or
    
  • PingOne Advanced Identity Cloud (AIC) and/or
    
  • Microsoft Entra ID
    
  
  
  
• Nice to Have (Accelerators)
  
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  • Visio / Miro (process flows, integration diagrams)
    
  • Splunk familiarity or other log query experience
    
  • SharePoint (document management / collaboration)
    
  • Microsoft Project / Project Server (formal project plans and dependencies)
    
  • Change management tooling (e.g., FastTrack)
    
  • Scripting familiarity (e.g., Python) for light automation or data validation
    
  • eCommerce domain exposure (rare, but beneficial in some integration scenarios)
    
  
  
  

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  • Security/IAM adjacent certification (any of the below are helpful)
    
  • CISSP
    
  • Security+ (baseline security knowledge)
    
  • Identity-focused training/certificates (Ping/Microsoft identity learning paths)
    
  
  
  
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  • CBAP / CCBA (IIBA Business Analysis certifications)
    
  • CBAP = Certified Business Analysis Professional
    
  • CCBA = Certification of Capability in Business Analysis
    
  • Agile certification (CSM, PSM, or equivalent)
    
  • CSM = Certified ScrumMaster
    
  • PSM = Professional Scrum Master
    
  • Cloud fundamentals (Azure fundamentals or similar)
    
  • Testing certifications (ISTQB or equivalent)
    
  • ISTQB = International Software Testing Qualifications Board
    
  
  
  

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• Grow existing relationships and develop new corporate relationships with assigned Pulp & Paper accounts. Increase DeZURIK's brand awareness and utilize contacts to penetrate each account with multiple product lines.
  
• Provide input to Sales Management regarding opportunities to increase profitability.
  
• In conjunction with the DeZURIK Regional Sales Managers (RSM's) and the DeZURIK rep network, develop, support, and execute a strategic plan that properly positions DeZURIK's products within assigned key accounts.
  
• In conjunction with the DeZURIK Regional Sales Managers (RSM's) and the DeZURIK rep network, coordinate key account project pursuit.
  
• Define, implement and manage key account expectations regarding the performance, pricing, and delivery of DeZURIK products.
  
• Contribute to DeZURIK product development initiatives in support of Pulp & Paper market opportunities and work with key account contacts to accept and employ specifications supportive of DeZURIK product lines.
  
• Utilize DeZURIK's CRM tool to monitor sales opportunities and manage project pursuit.
  
• Participate in Sales Department initiatives related to or associated with Pulp & Paper market, as assigned by company management.
  

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• Bachelor's degree with a minimum 7 years of experience - Engineering discipline preferred.
  
• 10 years in a technical or sales management position serving the domestic Pulp & Paper market.
  

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• Effective communication, organization, and conflict management skills.
  
• Proven decision-making abilities for preparing and executing bids and establishing price levels.
  
• General understanding of acceptable business and sales practices.
  
• Thorough knowledge of the North American Pulp & Paper market, including participants, equipment, and processes.
  
• In-depth understanding of Pulp & Paper market customer needs, including price and delivery expectations.
  
• Strong technical sales skillset, including communication and presentation skills.
  
• Proven success meeting and exceeding sales and profitability goals.
  
• Valve and/or industrial process equipment sales experience a plus.
  
• High customer orientation.
  
• Collaborative style and ability to succeed in a team-first environment.
  
• Strong desire to win right.
  
• High power, low ego mentality.
  

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• Physical demands are typical of an office position, including extended periods of sitting, and extensive use of a personal computer and telephone.
  
• This role requires up to 50% domestic travel to support business needs, site visits, and key initiatives.
  

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• Environmental Advisors are responsible for the development, execution and continuous improvement of environmental programs designed to achieve environmental compliance and support environmentally responsible operation of the gas distribution system.
  
• Provide support, expertise and leadership in core Environmental Programs such as: Environmental Compliance Approvals (Air and Noise, Stormwater); Hazardous Waste Management, Spills Management, Environmental Planning (including Environmental Assessments, Screening and Permitting), Contaminated Sites and Excess Soil.
  
• Responsible for preparing environmental reports to regulators (responsibility includes coordination, data collection and evaluation, report writing, review, approvals and final submission)
  
• Developing, sustaining, executing and integrating environmental standards, programs and procedures for application across the company
  
• Supporting and responding to environmental inquiries and emergencies such as spills, suspect soil, and environmental planning/permitting inquires from across the organization
  
• Developing scopes of work and reviewing and interpreting environmental results/reports; applying knowledge and experience to provide sound environmental advice and recommendations to business
  
• Preparing written communication (letters/reports) on environmental matters for stakeholders and regulators
  
• Participating in and leading meetings with project teams including internal/external stakeholders to discuss environmental projects, develop strategies for execution and supporting environmental compliance
  
• Identify opportunities for improvement within environmental programs and environmental aspects of construction projects; develop strategies and solutions to environmental matters and present recommendations to project teams for decision and implementation
  

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• Bachelor's Degree in environmental engineering or environmental science; or related field
  
• Minimum of 5-7 years applied, progressive environmental engineering/science experience
  

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• Professional designation in environmental field (i.e: P.Eng., P.Geo., EP)
  
• Graduate level degree considered an asset
  

Build Your Career with Ashley Furniture

Manufacturing Supply Chain Manager

Location is Onsite: Ecru, MS or Advance, NC

What Will You Do?

The Manufacturing Supply Chain Manager will manage the generation and execution of manufacturing plans from the development of the Master Schedule through packing of the units in Assembly. Collaborate with Manufacturing, Purchasing, and IT to drive improvements to materials and inventory management programs. Lead the search and implement breakthrough strategies that improve utilization by increasing throughput, inventory turns and reduction of cycle time. Continuously improve systems, methods, procedures, people and computer systems.

What Do You Need?

• 6 years’ experience in Manufacturing Supply Chain Management, Required
• APICS CPIM certification, or ability to obtain within 3 years, Required
• APICS CSCP certification preferred or equivalent education or experience
• APICS CPIM, Required and APICS CSCP or equivalent and Abilities
• Progressive production and inventory control methods and techniques
• Advance planning and scheduling (APS) systems and methodology
• Fundamental product engineering methods
• Bills of materials – Item Types and Routings and Standards
• Working knowledge of Continuous Improvement
• Proficient computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office Suite, internet
• Bachelor Degree in Manufacturing Supply Chain Management or related field or equivalent work experience

What Will You Do

• Develop, implement and maintain a manufacturing plan for multi-plant operations using a Supply Chain Management scheduling system. Review and make recommendations for approving the Master Schedule for sequence of models in assembly by reviewing machining, labor and material constraints.
• Maintain strong attention to material utilization, process flow, cycle time and inventory management.
• Monitor, revise and control execution of the plan on the shop floor using a Supply Chain Management scheduling system. Prioritize the sequences of manufacturing work orders; adjust queue times, move times and lead times to improve throughput.
• Assist in the development of the shop floor production strategy. Review the throughput capacity requirements planning (CRP) report weekly with manufacturing management looking for short-term problems at selected work centers. Review the throughput Load-to-Capacity reports monthly with appropriate management looking for potential long-term constraints associated with manufacturing and assembly work centers. Suggest the use of overtime as required.
• Meet quarterly with sales and operations management to review sales forecast numbers of existing products and new forecast numbers from new product introductions. Using the APS, create a Load to Capacity chart to determine and evaluate the impact of machinery, materials, methods, environment and people for all manufacturing divisions: casegoods, upholstery and bedding.
• Work closely with P &IC Managers in other facilities to make recommendations and implement necessary changes to manufacturing systems to improve flow of materials to achieve standardization of planning systems throughout the organization.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the manufacturing plan and the results of its execution with the goal of meeting or exceeding scheduled completion goals for each facility. Work with P &IC Managers and planners to make recommended changes to Advanced Scheduling Systems (through-put) model.
• Assist with directing the activities of the Manufacturing Supply chain planner; collaborate with P &IC supervision, planners and clerical personnel to resolve planning issues and provide training and education in Material Requirements Planning (MRP), MAPICS XA, APICS, CPIM and CSCP.
• Provide continuous improvement of the manufacturing operations computer systems and departmental processes. Collaborate with the IT organization to improve current and new programs. Develop and annual budget for equipment and personnel.
• Work closely with all other functional areas of the company to achieve profit and growth objectives.
• Demonstrate the Company’s Core and Growth Values in the performance of all job functions.

Who We Are

At Ashley, we’re more than a business…we’re family. As the largest manufacturer of home furnishings in the world, we know what it takes to build incredible furniture and future leaders. We’re problem solvers with the grit to persevere during challenging times and innovators who won't coast when times are good. We create solutions, not excuses. And never settle for status quo. It’s the reason we’re always searching for better ways to delivering an exceptional customer experience. That's why Ashley Furniture is #1 in our industry.

Ready to grow? You’ve come to the right place. Ashley Furniture has a “Growth Mindset”, and once you join our team, you’ll learn from the best in the business.

Apply today and find your home at Ashley!

Benefits We Offer

• Health, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Your Birthday off
• Generous Employee Discount on home furnishings
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Ashley Wellness Centers (location specific) and Medical Tourism
• Telehealth
• 401(k) and Profit Sharing
• Life Insurance

Our Core Values

• Honesty & Integrity
• Passion, Drive, Discipline
• Continuous Improvement/Operational Excellence
• Dirty Fingernail
• Growth Focused

To learn more about Ashley Furniture, our community engagement programs, environmental stewardship, and our core values, please visit our Corporate Social Responsibility information page:

Corporate Social Responsibility

We are an equal opportunity employer and provide a drug-free working environment. While Ashley appreciates the interest of all candidates only those meeting specific position requirements may be contacted. Principals Only.

The Shift Supervisor role is a critical leadership position responsible for leading day-to-day Converting Department operations while serving as both a culture carrier and standards guardian. This leader ensures customer requirements are safely met through effective management of 10+ production associates across multiple production assets daily. Beyond operational execution, this role requires embodying and championing Printpack's Core Values while maintaining unwavering adherence to Printpack’s Expectations of Leaders that protect our people, products, and reputation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Champion safety as the top priority on the shift
• Provide motivation, support team morale, and drive accountability
• Manage the shift to ensure all performance goals of the department in relation to safety, waste, quality, and productivity are achieved
• Ensure internal and external customer expectations are met while adhering to Printpack Management System procedures
• Engage associates with performance management tools to achieve department goals
• Engage and support associates in continuous improvement activities
• Complete accurate, timely production reporting to provide shift performance information
• Maintain compliance with Quality Systems Regulation (ISO 13485) through completion of all required training and ongoing learning requirements for yourself and your direct reports
• Partner with the Quality team to ensure containment of critical defects and initiate root cause and corrective action activities
• Collaborate with the Production Manager, Production Planning, Manufacturing Engineering, Maintenance, and Quality teams to identify and implement improvement opportunities

Printpack is proudly an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. Embracing diversity enhances our work culture and is vital to our success. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/parental status, genetic information, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, marital status, military or veteran status or affiliation, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

Job Title: Director Process Development and Manufacturing, CMC

Department: CMC

Reports to: Chief Technical Officer

About the Company:  

Opus Genetics is committed to building an innovative, efficient and sustainable science based and commercial ophthalmic biopharmaceutical company leading the development of transformative gene therapies for the treatment of inherited retinal diseases (IRDs) and therapies to treat patients with other retinal and refractive disorders.

Job Summary: 

The Director of Process Development and Manufacturing will be the technical lead for development and manufacturing of assigned assets within the Opus gene therapy programs focusing on technical transfer and process development and execution supporting product development and manufacturing to achieve company goals and strategies. This includes working collaboratively with external partners (i.e. CDMOs, contract labs, suppliers) to develop technical studies, analyze complex data, make data driven decisions, and author, review, and approve technical and regulatory documents. The ideal candidate will have a deep technical understanding of AAV gene therapy upstream and downstream development and process optimization.  This role will directly interact with the CDMO/contract partners and be responsible for building and maintaining excellent working relationships. Knowledge of manufacturing platforms, consistent with AAV technology, at scales ranging from process development through GMP and PPQ activities. The candidate will be hands-on and expected to provide content to all these areas. 

Duties/Responsibilities: 

·      Work with Opus CDMO/contract manufacturing and laboratory partners to develop a phase appropriate robust manufacturing program to support the process development and engineering of pre commercial and commercial cGMP material to support pre-clinical studies, clinical trials, and commercial supply. 

·      Support, author, and review/approve manufacturing plans and documentation including technical transfer, batch records and documentation, product specifications, stability programs, bridging and comparability studies, and other reports utilizing phase appropriate QbD best practices.

·      Support, author, and review/approve manufacturing documentation including testing records, certificates of testing/analysis, campaign summary reports, investigations, etc. 

·      Support, author, and review/approve regulatory documentation including pINDs, INDs, agency responses, CMC meeting requests and briefing packages, and BLAs.   

·      Ensure proper reference standard material is in place, tested, and released for each product. Lead technology transfer between sites. 

·      Ensure regulatory requirements are in place to support manufacturing campaigns with respect to Master Cell Banks, Plasmids, Drug Substances, Drug Products, and Diluents, to prevent developmental delays and or interruptions to clinical programs or regulatory filings.

·      Perform the role of person in plant as needed at the Opus CDMO/contract manufacturing partner’s sites. Act as the CMC expert during audits and interactions with regulatory agencies. 

·      Manage work to project plans for multiple gene therapy programs in the preclinical, pre-IND, IND/clinical, and commercial stages. 

·      Identify and lead the resolution of operational and functional level challenges, work with program and/or function managers to escalate issues to senior management.

·       Hands on resolution to issues/content generation. Design effective and high-quality presentations and progress reports, as requested.

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

·      None 

Education and Experience: 

·      Master’s degree (minimum) from an accredited institution in a science or health-related field with minimum of 7-10 years of experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry. Ophthalmology experience is preferred.

·      Additionally, a minimum of 5 years of direct manufacturing experience for biopharmaceuticals. Preference will be given for direct AAV gene therapy experience. Previous CDMO/contract lab experience also preferred.

·      Experience designing and executing technical transfer and scale up campaigns and associated documentation.

·      Experience in writing and reviewing regulatory submissions including pINDs, INDs, Meeting Requests/Briefing Packages, Annual Report/DSUR’s, and BLAs. 

·      Experience with FDA and/or other regulatory agency requirements and interactions.

·      Strong skill set in interacting with multidisciplinary teams for preclinical and clinical development. Clear understanding of the drug development process with experience in multiple phases.

·      Experience with Orphan/Rare Disease programs, and/or Fast Track/Breakthrough Therapy is a plus.

·      Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to influence across all levels of a cross-functional team without direct managerial authority. Experience in risk assessment, negotiation, and problem solving/mitigation.

·      Outstanding interpersonal skills, ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form, with effective time management skills needed to manage multiple ongoing projects simultaneously.

·      Demonstrated advanced computer software proficiency (Word, Excel, Smartsheet’s, PowerPoint, etc.).  

Physical Requirements:  

·      Ability to travel 20% of time

·      Ability to work in laboratory settings/situations

·      Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. 

·      Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times. 

Location:

This position is currently based in the Durham North Carolina area; Hybrid/ remote options considered.

 Salary Range:

$190,000-210,000

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. 

Opus Genetics is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. 

Hydraulic Design Engineer

Location: Raleigh, NC

Salary: Commensurate with experience + Benefits

About the Role

Wetherill Engineering, Inc. (WEI) is seeking a Hydraulic Design Engineer to support transportation and roadway drainage projects. This role involves hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, stormwater system design, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and analyze roadway drainage, stormwater management, and erosion control systems.
• Perform hydrology and hydraulic analysis for transportation projects.
• Develop plans for stormwater management systems, bridge and culvert hydraulics, and BMPs.
• Utilize MicroStation, GEOPAK Drainage, HEC-RAS, Open Roads Designer, and SUDA.
• Assist in fieldwork to verify site conditions.
• Support project coordination and provide technical direction.

What You Bring

• B.S. or M.S. in Civil Engineering (or related field).
• P.E. license preferred (or ability to obtain).
• 5+ years of transportation hydraulic design experience (NCDOT projects preferred).
• Proficiency in MicroStation, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Strong understanding of NCDOT Guidelines, FHWA Hydraulic Design Manual, and erosion control.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience or willingness to manage projects is a plus.

Why WEI?

• Competitive salary + health, dental, vision, life, and retirement benefits.
• ESOP, SPSF, HUB-certified firm.
• Ranked among Top MWBE Firms and Top 74 Southeast Engineering Firms (ENR).
• Supportive and collaborative work environment with growth opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Employer | No sponsorship available.

Apply on LinkedIn, at , or email for more information.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities, and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Senior Director, Process Engineering & Contract Manufacturing Scale-Up

Location: Durham, NC (In-Office) 

Reports To: SVP Operations

Applying

To apply directly to this role, please email a non-ChatGPT paragraph explaining why you believe you would be the best fit for this role and attach your resume as a PDF. Applying via email is the only way to be considered.

About Carpe

Carpe is the fastest-growing deodorant brand in the United States. Our team is composed of ~25 incredibly smart people working together in person in downtown Durham, NC. Our office is open, collaborative, and high energy.

We build products that solve real problems for millions of people who struggle with excessive sweating. Our growth over the past several years has been rapid, and we are continuing to expand across retail, ecommerce, and new product categories.

As the company scales, building a strong, reliable, and scalable manufacturing foundation is critical to our long-term success.

The Role

We are seeking a high-ownership process engineering leader with a strong chemical engineering background who thrives in fast-growing environments and enjoys building systems that support scale. This is not a procurement or vendor management role. It is a technical manufacturing role focused on process engineering, scale-up, and improving manufacturing performance.

This role exists to build Carpe’s manufacturing process engineering capability as we expand production across multiple product categories and manufacturing partners. The primary focus is on developing robust, scalable processes that consistently deliver product performance.

This is a hands-on technical role. You will work directly with manufacturing teams to define critical process parameters, troubleshoot production challenges, and improve process reliability as we scale.

You will partner closely with Product Development, Operations, and Quality to translate product innovation into well-defined, scalable manufacturing processes. Success in this role requires the ability to develop long-term process engineering frameworks while also working directly with manufacturing teams to solve technical challenges and improve production performance.

What You’ll Do

Process Engineering & Manufacturing Science

• Build and lead Carpe’s internal manufacturing process engineering capability
• Work directly with contract manufacturing teams to document and refine production processes
• Identify and define critical process parameters that drive product consistency and performance
• Lead process characterization work, including DOE design and execution
• Improve process robustness and repeatability across manufacturing partners
• Troubleshoot complex manufacturing challenges and support manufacturing teams in solving production issues
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations

Technology Transfer & Product Scale-Up

• Lead the technical transfer of new products from development into commercial manufacturing
• Work directly with contract manufacturers to scale formulations and processes successfully
• Partner closely with Product Development to translate product specifications into scalable manufacturing processes
• Oversee pilot trials, validation runs, and commercialization readiness for new product launches
• Ensure new products are successfully and reliably launched across manufacturing partners

Manufacturing Performance & Continuous Improvement

• Establish operational metrics and performance tracking across contract manufacturing partners
• Improve manufacturing efficiency, yield, and process reliability
• Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions related to manufacturing issues
• Implement stronger process control and operational discipline across manufacturing partners
• Develop scalable manufacturing frameworks that support continued company growth

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with Product Development to ensure manufacturing processes support product performance requirements
• Collaborate with Quality and Regulatory to ensure manufacturing processes meet compliance and quality standards
• Work with supply chain and planning teams to support production scheduling and inventory needs
• Provide manufacturing insight during product development and innovation planning

Contract Manufacturing Leadership

• Own and manage Carpe’s network of contract manufacturing partners
• Build strong working relationships with technical teams at manufacturing partners
• Improve operational performance across quality, delivery, and cost
• Lead onboarding and qualification of new manufacturing partners as capacity expands
• Ensure manufacturing partners are prepared to support both current production and future growth
• Serve as the primary operational leader responsible for manufacturing performance across the network

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• 10–15+ years of experience in manufacturing, process engineering, or operations leadership within consumer packaged goods, personal care, or related industries
• Experience with emulsions, OTC personal care, or topical formulation manufacturing
• Experience managing contract manufacturing networks and external production partners
• Strong technical background in manufacturing processes and scale-up
• Experience working with highly structured emulsions or shear-sensitive formulations
• Demonstrated ability to build systems, processes, and infrastructure in growing organizations
• Comfortable operating in fast-moving environments where both strategy and hands-on execution are required
• Willing and able to travel a lot (and last minute) 
• Strong engineering instincts and problem-solving ability
• Ability to work directly with manufacturing partners to improve processes and solve technical challenges

Bonus If You Have

• Background in manufacturing engineering or process engineering leadership roles
• Experience scaling products across multiple contract manufacturing sites
• Experience building manufacturing infrastructure in high-growth CPG environments

What You’ll Get

• Direct collaboration with senior leadership as we scale the business
• Opportunity to build and own Carpe’s manufacturing infrastructure during a major growth phase
• Competitive compensation based on experience and level
• Health, vision, and dental coverage
• Flexible PTO
• A front-row seat to the growth of one of the most disruptive brands in body care



Applying

To apply directly to this role, please email a non-ChatGPT paragraph explaining why you believe you would be the best fit for this role and attach your resume as a PDF. Applying via email is the only way to be considered.

Reporting to the VP of Estimating, the Schedule Development Manager oversees the development of detailed project schedules for all Faulconer Construction areas. The Schedule Development Manager will provide high-quality project schedules that exceed industry standards. This position will be responsible for guiding scheduling construction sequencing, developing, and delivering training, and supervising critical path analysis. The Schedule Development Manager will coordinate between Operations, Field Leadership, the Shop, and others to support the scheduling needs. The Schedule Development Manager will always maintain Faulconer Core Values.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of detailed project schedules along with the project teams’ input for all work in progress
• Collect progress information for updating and reporting project status
• Performing impact analysis for potential delays and changes
• Utilizing schedule baselining to maintain “as-built” project schedules
• Develop bid proposal schedules
• Ensure scheduling consistency between all Faulconer area offices
• Oversee and provide training to enhance company scheduling capabilities in P6- desktop and mobile, as well as 4-week look ahead schedules
• Participate in the following Project Meetings: Preconstruction Handoff, Kickoff, Exit Strategy, Post Project Review, and Bi-Weekly PM Meetings
• Work to improve project revenue forecasting through P6
• Learn and implement relevant lean construction principles
• Participate in the reporting of Company Equipment Backlog via P6

Travel Expectations: Up to 25% of time outside the home office, traveling to other area offices and project locations.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of direct work experience in a construction management capacity, including all aspects of project execution.
• Experience with P6 (or equivalent scheduling software) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience in working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Can conform to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including upper management, other departments, and vendors.
• Must be able to learn, understand, and apply new technologies.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Competent and proficient with the full Microsoft Office Suite.
• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in engineering, construction management, business, technology, or related field of study.

Work Authorization / Security Clearance

• Employee must be eligible to work in the United States.
• Drug screens are required after an offer is accepted and continued employment is based on initial drug screen and any future/random drug screens administered.
• A background check will be required.
• A confidentiality agreement may be required.
• Driving records may be required.
• Further clearance may be required by clients (i.e. government or military site access).

Faulconer Team Attributes:

• Positive, team oriented attitude
• Open to personal and professional training and development

EOE:

It is the policy of Faulconer Construction Company, Inc. to assure that applicants and employees are treated without regard to their race, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, or disability. Such actions shall include employment, upgrading, promotion, or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship and on-the-job training. Comments or complaints regarding matters described in the preceding paragraph should be directed to Human Resources. Correspondence directed to HR should be sent to 2496 Old Ivy Road, Charlottesville, VA 22903.

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

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

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

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