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Role: RandD Scientist II Location: Franklin Lakes, NJ Duration: 12 Months(Contract#W2 With Medical Benefits) Client: Medical Device Job Summary: The RandD Scientist II works in the Specimen Management RandD team and helps develop and improve products used in clinical diagnostic testing.
The role involves conducting experiments, preparing samples, analyzing results, and supporting product development activities.
The scientist will also help investigate issues, maintain lab equipment, and work with different teams such as engineering, manufacturing, quality, and regulatory.
Key Responsibilities: Support product development and research projects within the RandD team.
Design and run experiments to test materials, chemicals, or biological samples.
Prepare samples or prototypes for testing and analysis.
Document test results and technical findings.
Help perform root cause analysis when product or process issues occur.
Work with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, Marketing).
Support design verification and product transfer to manufacturing.
Maintain laboratory equipment and facilities.
Follow Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and lab procedures.
Required Skills / Knowledge: Knowledge of materials science, chemistry, or biological sciences.
Experience with materials characterization techniques such as: FTIR, TGA, DSC Experience with clinical samples (especially blood) is preferred.
Good skills in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Ability to learn quickly and work hands-on in the lab.
Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in fields such as: B.S.
degree in Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Cell/Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Materials Science, Chemistry, or related disciplines.
Minimum 2 years of laboratory experience
The R&D Scientist II would be working for a Major Fortune 500 Company and has career growth potential.
R&D Scientist II Highlights: ??? Schedule: Monday???Friday, Day Shift (40 hours/week, 8 hours/day) ??? Pay Range: $38.81???$41.67 hourly R&D Scientist II Responsibilities: ??? Represent the R&D function as an Extended Team member supporting large technology and product development programs ??? Design and execute experiments supporting development, verification, and evidence generation efforts ??? Prepare samples/prototypes for internal and external analysis ??? Develop and execute test protocols; document results with guidance from senior staff ??? Conduct root cause analysis for product development and sustaining engineering activities ??? Support product development work streams including Requirements Management, Design Verification, and Design Transfer ??? Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Marketing, Medical Affairs, Manufacturing, Quality, and Regulatory Affairs ??? Contribute to intellectual property growth, including patent applications and invention disclosures ??? Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure adherence to Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) ??? Mentor junior team members and foster a collaborative team environment ??? Travel as required (conferences, manufacturing sites, customer visits) R&D Scientist II Qualifications: ??? Bachelor???s degree in Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Cell/Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Materials Science, or related field ??? Minimum 2 years of direct laboratory experience ??? Proficiency with Microsoft Office ??? Regulatory experience in medical device or pharmaceutical industry ??? Materials testing experience (polymers, hydrogels, TCA lab, Environmental Stress Cracking testing) Preferred Qualifications: ??? Master???s or PhD degree ??? Experience with statistical analysis tools ??? Experience handling clinical specimens (especially human blood); bloodborne pathogen training will be provided If you are interested in this R&D Scientist II position, please apply to this posting with Luke H.
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Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled Data Engineer to build and manage our data infrastructure. The ideal candidate will be an expert in writing complex SQL queries, designing efficient database schemas, and developing ETL/ELT pipelines. You will ensure data is accurate, accessible, and optimized for performance to support business intelligence, analytics, and reporting needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Database Design & Management: Design, develop, and maintain relational databases (e.g. SQL Server, ProgressSQL, Oracle) and cloud-based data warehouses.
- Strategic SQL and Data Engineering: Develop sophisticated, optimized SQL queries, stored procedures, and functions to process and analyze large, complex datasets for actionable business insights.
- Data Pipeline Automation & Orchestration:Help build, automate, and orchestrate ETL/ELT workflows utilizing SQL, Python, and cloud-native tools to integrate and transform data from diverse, distributed sources.
- Performance Optimization: Tune queries and optimize database schema (indexing, partitioning, normalization) to improve data retrieval and processing speeds.
- Data Integrity & Security: Ensure data quality, consistency, and integrity across systems. Implement data masking, encryption, and role-based access control (RBAC).
- Documentation: Maintain technical documentation for database schemas, data dictionaries, and ETL workflows.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or a related field.
- SQL Mastery: 5+ years of experience with advanced SQL (window functions, CTEs, query optimization).
- Database Expertise: Deep understanding of relational database management systems (RDBMS) and data modeling techniques.
- Cloud Platforms: Demonstrated experience with Azure Data Services and other data warehouse technologies.
- Programming: Proficiency in Python for scripting and data manipulation.
- ETL Tools: Familiarity with tools like SSIS or Azure Data Factory.
- Soft Skills: Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Nice to Have
- Experience with NoSQL databases (Cosmos DB, MongoDB).
- Experience with big data frameworks (Apache Spark, Kafka).
- Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate, Google Professional Data Engineer).
Typical Work Environment
- Tools Used: SQL IDEs (DBeaver, SSMS), Cloud Consoles, Git, Jira, SSIS.
- Industry: Leasing.
Salary is $130-$140k
The Food Scientist II reports directly to the Research & Technical Development Lead and plays a critical role in advancing technical platforms, ingredient research, and process feasibility for snack and confectionery products. This role is responsible for developing scalable scientific solutions that support the company’s innovation pipeline. The position focuses on early-stage formulation science, functionality modeling, and technical risk mitigation prior to commercialization handoff.
The Food Scientist operates within the Technical & Research Team and collaborates closely with the Product Development & Commercialization Team during scale-up and launch readiness phases.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Technical Platform Development
· Support the Research & Technical Development Lead in building and optimizing core technology platforms (e.g., probiotic systems, fiber enriched system, sugar reduction system, hydrocolloid systems, protein enhanced system).
· Conduct ingredient functionality studies to understand structure-function relationships.
· Develop reusable technical frameworks that enable multiple pipeline products.
2. Advanced Formulation Science
· Design and optimize complex formulations for snack and confectionery applications.
· Investigate texture stability, moisture migration, hydrolysis risks, glass transition behavior, and shelf-life quality indicator.
· Conduct structured root cause analysis for technical performance issues.
· Translate scientific findings into scalable formulation strategies.
3. Process Feasibility & Risk Mitigation
· Evaluate processing parameters (e.g., heating time, vacuum, Brix, pH, Aw) to ensure technical robustness.
· Identify potential scalability constraints early in development.
· Support pilot-scale validation and collaborate with commercialization teams as needed.
4. Stability Prediction
· Design preliminary accelerated and real-time stability studies.
· Establish quality benchmarks for texture, moisture, color, and API ingredients.
5. Cross-Functional Collaboration
· Partner with Product Development during transition from research to commercialization.
· Provide technical input to embedded analytical and compliance resources.
· Support supplier technical assessments and ingredient validation.
6. Documentation & Technical Governance
· Maintain accurate and complete formulation documentation in designated systems.
· Develop detailed technical reports and risk assessments for internal review.
Qualifications:
· Master’s degree in Food Science, Food Engineering, Chemistry, or related field.
· 2–4+ years of experience in snack and/or confectionery and/or gummy and/or bars of R&D.
· Strong knowledge of hydrocolloids, fiber systems, sugar reduction systems, and moisture control mechanisms.
Product Designer
Optomi, in partnership with a leading media organization, is looking for a Product Designer, OTT. The Product Designer, OTT will play a critical role in shaping how audiences experience live and on-demand content across connected-TV platforms. This role focuses on designing intuitive, media-rich experiences optimized for the television screen — helping viewers navigate content, engage with live news, and access video seamlessly major OTT surfaces. The ideal candidate combines strong product thinking with a deep understanding of 10-foot UI design, lean-back viewing behavior, and the constraints of building across multiple connected-TV platforms.
What the right candidate will enjoy:
- Designing innovative OTT experiences for major connected-TV platforms
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced media environment
- Contributing to scalable design systems
What type of experience does the right candidate have:
- 2–4+ years of experience in product design, UX/UI design, or interaction design
- Strong portfolio demonstrating dual screen interaction and 10-foot UI design
- Experience designing consumer-facing products across multiple platforms
What the responsibilities are of the right candidate:
- Design intuitive, platform-appropriate OTT experiences
- Own and evolve core OTT surfaces including home screens and video players
- Translate editorial priorities into visually compelling interfaces
- Collaborate with product and engineering to define interaction patterns and release requirements
- Leverage user research to continuously improve usability and engagement
With a passion for life
Join our diverse teams of passionate people and a career that allows you to develop both personally and professionally. At Getinge we exist to make life-saving technology accessible for more people. To make a true difference for our customers - and to save more lives, we need team players, forward thinkers, and game changers.
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Job Overview
Effectively design, develop, and document medical devices and medical equipment that satisfy internal and external customer needs and business objectives.
Job Responsibilities and Essential Duties
* Interprets customer specifications to define requirements for mechanical designs.
* Performs first principal analysis related to appropriate aspects of mechanical design.
* Provide support to peers, Jr Engineers, and Co-Ops.
* Applies the 3D CAD system to create mechanical design and drawings.
* Develops detailed fabrication and assembly drawings and performs tolerance analysis.
* Develop prototypes for design evaluation.
* Troubleshoot and resolve design & processing issues.
* Contributes to details of design documentation using electronic documentation systems.
* Collects, analyzes, and interprets data to propose recommendations.
* Develops & execute design verification protocols and technical reports.
* Work with internal and external resources on fabrication, inspection, and testing of new product parts and assemblies.
* Develop & debug prototype tooling / equipment and processes.
* Develop test methods and fixtures.
* Formulate plans & methods to accomplish assignments with appropriate oversight.
* Works independently and prioritizes assigned tasks with guidance.
* Contribute to project planning activities.
* Train technicians and operators on new process techniques.
Minimum Requirements
* BS in engineering discipline, mechanical preferred.
* Minimum 2-4 years related experience, or an MS and less than one year experience.
* Experience with a solid modeling CAD program, preferably SolidWorks and/or ProE.
* Experience in medical equipment / device design with experience in electromechanical, electro- pneumatic, and/or blood pumping equipment development.
* Knowledge in medical device industry regulations and practices - ISO 13485, ISO 7198 & GMP.
* Proficiency with Microsoft Windows, MS Office applications, and Adobe Acrobat.
* Experience with Microsoft Visio and Microsoft Project preferred.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
* Design for Manufacturability and Assembly, DFM&A (cost/tooling/process considerations), preferably using SolidWorks CAD software.
* Understanding in design and development of injection molded plastic, plastic extrusion, casting, sheet metal, metal stampings, additive manufacturing processes, and machined metal components, and assemblies with high part counts highly desirable.
* Knowledge of mechanical design and development using metric ANSI/ISO dimensioning and drafting standards highly desirable.
* Understanding of GD&T, mechanical measurement and testing equip., and statistical analysis of test data.
* Experience with electronic document control systems in medical device and/or medical equipment design and development.
* Highly skilled at analytical reasoning, mechanism design, creative problem solving, and mathematical analysis.
* Ability to create and meet scheduled timelines (manage and coordinate tasks as required).
* Ability to work in a team environment.
* Strong communication skills.
* Competent in use of Microsoft Office tools.
* Ability to operate test equipment such as various pressure and flow measurement equipment, temperature/humidity chambers, PC-based data recorders, simulators, DVM's and oscilloscopes.
* Familiarity and the ability to operate basic shop equipment such as hand tools, a drill and Dremel.
* Understand and interpret simple wiring diagrams.
* Familiarity with Agile Scrum and waterfall project planning methods
This is a "Defined Term" assignment that will last approximately 6 months or until project is complete. Defined Term employees are eligible for most benefits (including health insurance and paid time off) while on assignment.
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About us
With a firm belief that every person and community should have access to the best possible care, Getinge provides hospitals and life science institutions with products and solutions aiming to improve clinical results and optimize workflows. The offering includes products and solutions for intensive care, cardiovascular procedures, operating rooms, sterile reprocessing and life science. Getinge employs over 12,000 people worldwide and the products are sold in more than 135 countries.
Benefits at Getinge:
At Getinge, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:
- Health, Dental, and Vision insurance benefits
- 401k plan with company match
- Paid Time Off
- Wellness initiative & Health Assistance Resources
- Life Insurance
- Short and Long Term Disability Benefits
- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Commuter Benefits
Getinge is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
With a passion for life
Join our diverse teams of passionate people and a career that allows you to develop both personally and professionally. At Getinge we exist to make life-saving technology accessible for more people. To make a true difference for our customers - and to save more lives, we need team players, forward thinkers, and game changers.
Are you looking for an inspiring career? You just found it.
Job Overview
The Manager, Collagen Operations serves as the sole site leader for the Mahwah, NJ Collagen facility and carries full responsibility for all site personnel decisions, site performance, and operational escalations. This role ensures the safe, compliant, and efficient operation of the site while driving a strong culture of quality, engagement, and continuous improvement.
This position is accountable for the implementation of operational strategy as defined by the Getinge France (La Ciotat) leadership team. The Manager must ensure that all production activities adhere to U.S. regulatory protocols, including FDA, ISO, GMP, ESD, and Medical Device requirements, while also ensuring that all U.S. people practices (HR, safety, compliance, labor standards) are fully adopted and consistently upheld.
The Manager leads the site in achieving production, safety, quality, and delivery objectives while ensuring strong communication, alignment, and reporting back to the Getinge France entity.
Key Responsibilities
Site Leadership & Escalations
Serve as the highest-ranking leader on-site, responsible for daily operational oversight.
Act as the primary escalation point for all personnel, safety, compliance, and operational matters.
Maintain a proactive presence on the production floor; ensure alignment between site activities and La Ciotat leadership direction.
Lead all site-level communication, engagement efforts, and leadership routines.
Safety, Quality & Compliance
Serve as the site owner for safety, quality, and environmental compliance.
Ensure strict adherence to all U.S. regulatory requirements, including FDA, ISO, GMP, ESD, environmental, and medical device standards.
Ensure all U.S. people practices-including investigations, corrective action processes, documentation, training standards, and HR compliance-are consistently applied.
Guarantee timely and effective management of nonconformances, CAPAs, and deviations; lead site-level reviews and escalations.
Operations Management
Lead the execution of the annual production plan and ensure on-time delivery in alignment with customer needs and La Ciotat directives.
Oversee production scheduling, resource planning, inventory management, and staffing decisions.
Ensure production equipment, cleanroom environments, and facilities are properly maintained and audit-ready.
Manage manufacturing engineering and support functions to drive continuous improvement, cost savings, and process optimization.
Ensure documentation accuracy and compliance, including SOPs, controlled documents, training records, and batch documentation.
People Leadership
Full responsibility for all site personnel management, including hiring, onboarding, development, coaching, performance management, and employee relations.
Drive a culture of engagement, teamwork, and accountability consistent with Getinge values and U.S. people practices.
Set clear objectives, oversee workload planning, conduct performance reviews, and support career development.
Cross-Functional & Global Collaboration
Collaborate closely with the La Ciotat Production Director and France-based teams to ensure alignment on operational execution, reporting, and strategy.
Partner with U.S.-based HR, Quality, EHS, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to ensure compliance and best practices across all site functions.
Coordinate validation, feasibility builds, technical projects, and operational readiness with sustaining engineering and global partners.
Essential Duties
Organize and manage site production resources to meet daily, weekly, and annual plans.
Anticipate operational needs and align staffing with forecasts.
Define short-term production plans compatible with demand and capacity.
Lead investigations into deviations, failures, or operational issues and implement corrective actions.
Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance and technical shutdowns.
Submit and manage investment requests to support operational goals.
Ensure all personnel comply with safety rules, gowning, cleanroom regulations, and quality protocols.
Maintain readiness for internal and external audits at all times.
Minimum Requirements
High school diploma required; advanced education preferred.
3-5 years of experience as a production manager in medical device or similarly regulated environment.
Experience in cleanroom or controlled environment operations preferred.
Demonstrated ability to lead teams and run a manufacturing site with a high level of autonomy.
Strong computer skills; SAP experience a plus.
Targeted salary range: $138,000- $145,000, depending upon experience and location +15% bonus target
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About us
With a firm belief that every person and community should have access to the best possible care, Getinge provides hospitals and life science institutions with products and solutions aiming to improve clinical results and optimize workflows. The offering includes products and solutions for intensive care, cardiovascular procedures, operating rooms, sterile reprocessing and life science. Getinge employs over 12,000 people worldwide and the products are sold in more than 135 countries.
Benefits at Getinge:
At Getinge, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:
- Health, Dental, and Vision insurance benefits
- 401k plan with company match
- Paid Time Off
- Wellness initiative & Health Assistance Resources
- Life Insurance
- Short and Long Term Disability Benefits
- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Commuter Benefits
- Parental and Caregiver Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
Getinge is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
WMS Pre-sales Consultant
Employment Type: Full Time, Salaried
Location: Hybrid; Teaneck, NJ 07666
Made4net is a leading provider of supply chain execution software solutions. Our innovative technology helps businesses optimize their supply chain operations, increase efficiency, and improve overall productivity. With a global presence and a commitment to excellence, Made4net is at the forefront of the industry, serving a diverse range of clients across various sectors.
Purpose of the Function:
This function plays a critical role in understanding customer needs, presenting tailored solutions, and ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction. By aligning sales strategies with organizational goals, the Sales Function contributes to market expansion, brand visibility, and long-term business sustainability.
At Made4net, we don’t just sell Warehouse Management Systems (WMS); we sell a vision of operational excellence. We are seeking a passionate storyteller who can stand in front of a prospect, empathize with the frustration of their aged legacy solutions, and build a compelling mental bridge to a better future with Made4net.
Purpose of the Job:
As a Pre-Sales Consultant you are expected to have strong understanding of supply chain challenges and opportunities, and how technology can enable companies to gain competitive advantage by addressing these challenges quickly and effectively. You will work closely with sales, professional services, and executive leadership to turn supply chain challenges into opportunities. Your goal is not just to demonstrate features, but to paint a picture of a future state where the customer’s pain points are resolved. This role is a trusted advisor to our clients, which means we maintain and offer our clients extensive knowledge in the industries we service, the workflows we can augment and deliver superior results that support our clients' strategic objectives.
Core Duties and Responsibilities:
- Become a Trusted Advisor to our existing customers and prospects.
- Collaborate with a cross-functional team to create an opportunity/account strategy, align the Made4net solution with pain points, assist/build ROI presentation(s), and present/demo the solution.
- Deep Discovery: Conduct discovery workshops not just to gather requirements, but to truly understand the nuance of the customer's business and the friction in their current processes.
- Behind the Scenes: While the presentation is art, the setup is engineering. You will configure demonstrations and engineer solutions using your technical proficiency.
- The Narrative Architect: Instead of simply clicking through features, you will craft and deliver demonstrations that follow a storyboard, guiding the customer through a journey from their current struggle to their future success.
- The "Aha!" Moment Creator: Use your presentation skills to create moments of realization for the client, helping them visualize exactly how Made4net integrates with or replaces their existing ERP, OMS, and automation technologies.
- Replay & Validate: "Replay" the customer's process back to them to prove you understand their reality, establishing yourself as a Trusted Advisor who "gets it" before you ever pitch a solution.
- Develop and maintain technical and business knowledge of industry directions and trends.
- The Bridge Builder: You will act as a translator, taking complex technical capabilities—like our private cloud/SaaS or on-premise models—and explaining them in a way that resonates with business goals and solves specific pain points.
- Assist in the development of pricing proposals and communicating to customers/prospects implementation requirements and timelines.
- Play a critical role in responding to RFI’s and RFPs in the functional, technical, and cloud/security areas.
- Collaborate with Director of Sales Engineering to develop Pre-Sales Consulting “playbook.”
Required toolkit:
- Experience: 5+ years of industry, consulting, or Pre-Sales experience (Warehouse/Transportation focus preferred). (Warehouse/Transportation) experience (Pre-Sales preferred)
- Methodology: Experience with Demo2Win is highly preferred. If you are a natural storyteller without the certification, we are willing to invest in your training.
- Communication: Outstanding ability to convey industry trends and support messaging with data. You must be comfortable presenting a broad vision to audiences of varying sizes.
Required Qualifications:
- Undergraduate degree in Logistics, STEM, or a comparable area of study.
- SQL Server: Basic skills (SQL statements, views, triggers) to manipulate data for demos.
- OS: Basic Windows Server Operating System skills.
- Apps: Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
The Mindset:
- Collaborative: A team-oriented attitude, willing to jump in wherever needed to support the company and the customer.
- Adaptive: High energy and comfortable with ambiguity; you can adjust to shifting priorities in an entrepreneurial environment.
- Road Warrior: Willingness to travel up to 50% to meet our customers where they are.
Pay range: From $100,000.00 per year salary
This position offers a competitive salary package that is commensurate with your years of experience in the field and the specific skills you bring to the role.
Made4net is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment 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.
Physical Demands:
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds from a floor position to an over the head position. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, verbally communicate, and perform intricate finger dexterity to type or manipulate electronic documents while speaking or listening.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This job description outlines the essential functions of the position. Applicants who need reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process should contact the Human Resources department.
Job Overview
They are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Quality Assurance Manager to lead our quality operations and ensure strict compliance quality standards. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in aerospace or defense manufacturing environments, with a hands-on leadership style, and a commitment to continuous improvement and regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead, manage, and support quality staff in Raw Inspection, X-Ray, NDT, Final Inspection, and Shipping departments. Ensure compliance with AS9100 and NADCAP standards across all relevant quality functions. Support the First Article Inspection and PPAP process, ensuring all documentation and validation meet standards and customer requirements. Coordinate and lead internal and external audits, including customer, regulatory, and certification audits. Develop and implement quality procedures, metrics, and reporting tools to drive continuous improvement. Investigate non-conformances, lead root cause analysis, and drive effective corrective/preventive actions. Serve as a quality liaison between internal teams and external customers. Train and mentor quality staff to maintain high standards of performance and compliance. Oversee quality documentation for final product inspections and shipping to ensure full traceability and compliance.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field (or equivalent industry experience). Minimum 8 years of quality leadership experience in a manufacturing environment for aerospace or defense. Proven experience with AS9100, NADCAP, and other quality standards. Strong knowledge of NDT techniques and inspection best practices. Experience managing cross-functional teams and leading audits. Strong communication, organizational, and documentation skills. Proficiency with ERP and quality management systems (QMS).
Working Conditions:
Office and manufacturing floor environment. Minimal travel may be required for audits, training, or supplier engagement
Global Trade & Duty Drawback Specialist
Onsite: Passaic County, NJ
Position Summary
The Global Trade & Duty Drawback Specialist will be responsible for coordinating, maintaining, and executing a compliant duty drawback program while maximizing duty recovery opportunities. This role will oversee the collection and analysis of import/export documentation, manage drawback claims, and ensure compliance with U.S. Customs regulations.
The position will also play a key role in identifying potential tariff reimbursement opportunities, including those resulting from recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions and regulatory developments, ensuring the company captures all eligible duty recovery opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
Duty Drawback Program Management
- Coordinate, maintain, and execute a compliant duty drawback program, including data and document collection (import, export, receiving, manufacturing, etc.) and auditing prior to claim submissions.
- Prepare and file drawback submissions and ensure timely submission of claims with appropriate documentation.
- Direct and manage the workload of the duty drawback broker, ensuring accurate and complete data is provided.
- Review company import/export activity to maximize duty recovery opportunities.
- Monitor drawback bond sufficiency and work with Customs Regulatory teams to make adjustments as required.
- Manage and document drawback refunds, ensuring accurate allocation to business units and reporting to Finance.
Trade Compliance & Tariff Strategy
- Identify opportunities for tariff reimbursement or duty recovery, including those related to recent legal and regulatory developments affecting tariffs.
- Maintain awareness of regulatory updates, court rulings, and federal policy changes impacting global trade and duty drawback programs.
- Evaluate the potential impact of South American duty structures and trade regulations on company import/export operations.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Drive process improvements in collaboration with Manufacturing, Accounting, and Finance to maximize refund recovery per manufactured unit.
- Coordinate with business units, Customs Regulatory teams, and duty drawback brokers regarding drawback desk reviews and regulatory inquiries (CF28s).
- Conduct feasibility analyses to determine eligibility for Duty Drawback and Foreign Trade Zones.
Documentation & Compliance
- Maintain and update Drawback Manufacturing Rulings, and prepare submissions for new activities when required.
- Maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), work instructions, templates, and documentation related to duty drawback processes.
- Provide training and guidance to internal stakeholders on duty drawback strategies, compliance requirements, and recovery opportunities.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- 5+ years of experience managing U.S. Customs Duty Drawback programs.
- Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) or Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) required.
- Strong knowledge of CFR Titles 15 and 19, including in-depth understanding of Duty Drawback regulations.
- Demonstrated experience preparing and filing drawback submissions and regulatory documentation with U.S. Customs.
- Working knowledge of international trade regulations and duties within South American markets, including import/export considerations across the region.
- Ability to identify compliance issues and propose corrective actions and process improvements.
- Hands-on experience with ERP systems (preferably SAP) and Global Trade Management software.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Visio) with strong analytical capabilities.
- Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams including procurement, finance, sales, logistics, order management, and engineering across multiple time zones.