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Rite-Hite is the global leader in the manufacture and distribution of industrial loading dock and door equipment. Our innovative products and world class sales organization ensure solid, consistent growth, both for our company and our staff. We are always looking ahead to develop innovative new products and services to improve our customers' safety, security, and productivity.

Rite-Hite provides competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package with medical, dental, and vision coverage along with life and paid medical leave. We also provide a retirement savings plan that combines 401(K) with company match and profit sharing. Paid holidays, vacation, and up to five paid personal/sick days per year round out the package.

Rite-Hite is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer offering a drug free workplace for our customers and employees.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Industrial Systems Engineering Intern to join our team at our manufacturing facility in Dubuque, IA. In this role, you will support engineering staff in improving industrial systems, processes, workflows, and equipment performance. This internship provides hands-on experience with real-world industrial engineering applications and offers the opportunity to apply academic knowledge to optimize efficiency, productivity, and system reliability in a professional environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist engineers with the analysis, design, and optimization of industrial systems, including production processes, material flow, and equipment layouts.
• Perform data collection, time studies, workflow analysis, and documentation to support ongoing systems improvement projects.
• Create, update, and review process maps, workflow diagrams, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and technical reports.
• Conduct research on industrial equipment, automation technologies, lean methodologies, and process improvement techniques.
• Support troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and quality evaluations within manufacturing or operational processes.
• Participate in team meetings, kaizen events, design reviews, and technical presentations.
• Adhere to company safety procedures, industrial engineering standards, and best-practice guidelines.

Education and/or Experience

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Industrial & Systems Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with industrial engineering tools, measurement methods, data analysis techniques, or simulation software.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
• Willingness to learn, adapt, and contribute in a fast-paced industrial environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with tools such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, MATLAB, Python, Arena/Simio simulation software, or statistical analysis tools (e.g., Minitab).
• Prior project, lab, or internship experience in process improvement, manufacturing systems, operations research, or automation.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing concepts, Six Sigma methodologies, ergonomic principles, or relevant industrial standards.

Additional Job Information:

Manufacturing Engineering Lead

Lead Innovation in Manufacturing Excellence

About CBG Biotech

CBG Biotech is a leading innovator in the design and manufacture of advanced solvent recycling equipment at our Solon, Ohio facility. Founded with a purpose to make the world a cleaner place through sustainable practices, we help laboratories, universities, and industrial organizations reduce their carbon footprint through sustainable resource recovery. Since 1995, we’ve partnered with leading institutions to improve efficiency, minimize waste and advance environmental responsibility. As we expand our product portfolio, we’re looking for passionate professionals to join our growing team and drive innovation forward. Learn more at Summary

We’re seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Lead who thrives in a dynamic environment and wants to make a real impact. This role blends hands-on technical expertise with operational leadership, giving you the opportunity to design and implement improved manufacturing methods, optimize processes and drive efficiency, quality, and safety. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product design, support new product introductions, troubleshoot technical issues and lead continuous improvement initiatives—all while contributing to long-term operational strategies that align with company goals. Leveraging your proven expertise, this is a chance to become a foundational leader at a fast-growing company with unlimited potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing engineering activities: process design, optimization, and troubleshooting.
• Develop and implement operational procedures and SOPs for scalability and compliance.
• Manage operations of Production Department ensuring unit builds meet design, quality and delivery requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align design, engineering, manufacturing, quality and supply chain strategies.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean/Six Sigma principles.
• Manage implementation of Engineering Change Orders, process documentation, and revisions to ERP system to support CBG’s processes and operations.
• Formulate and execute test strategies/methods for product testing and validation.
• Lead and develop a high-performing production team.
• Support strategic initiatives and advancement of corporate goals.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Engineering Manager or Executive Leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline (Master’s degree a plus).
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in manufacturing environments; 8 years preferred.
• Strong problem solving skills and a proactive, results driven mindset.
• Experience with lean manufacturing principles, Six Sigma and continuous improvement methodologies
• Skilled in developing test methods, validation protocols, and performing root cause analysis.
• Proficiency in CAD software and ERP systems.
• Strong communication, organizational and time-management skills
• Proven ability to lead operations and drive results.

CBG Biotech offers competitive salary, Paid Time Off, Life/Medical/Dental/Vision/Disability insurances and 401K match. Flexible work week: 9 hour workday M-Th + 4 hour workday on Friday!

All candidates must pass drug and background screening.

Overview

Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our Strategic Plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.

About Georgia Tech

Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Tech's faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Georgia Tech ranks among the nation's top 20 universities for research and development spending and No. 1 among institutions without a medical school.

Georgia Tech's Mission and Values

Georgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do:

1. Students are our top priority.
2. We strive for excellence.
3. We thrive on diversity.
4. We celebrate collaboration.
5. We champion innovation.
6. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.
7. We nurture the wellbeing of our community.
8. We act ethically.
9. We are responsible stewards.

Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact.

About the School of Aerospace Engineering

For more than two decades, the Daniel Guggenheim School of Aerospace Engineering has consistently ranked among the nation's top 5 aerospace engineering programs, attracting aspiring engineers to pursue their academic journeys at the Atlanta campus. With an esteemed faculty of more than 40 tenured-track professors and a thriving student body of over 2,000 individuals, the school is uniquely positioned to offer a comprehensive and hands-on approach to research, scholarship, and education, spanning fixed-wing aircraft, rotorcraft, and space domains.

Atlanta, GA

The School of Aerospace Engineering ( ) at the Georgia Institute of Technology invites applications for multiple tenure-track faculty positions. Applicants will be considered at all ranks and in any technical areas of relevance to aerospace systems, interpreted broadly. These areas include artificial intelligence and dynamical systems.

Typically reporting to the School Chair, the Professor is a tenured/tenure-track faculty member who performs a combination of teaching, research, and service. Professors may hold administrative appointments as long as the majority of their time is dedicated to teaching, research, and service. Professors hold a terminal degree and have normally spent three or more years at the rank of Associate Professor.

• It is an exceptionally dynamic period in the aerospace community with many opportunities for research discoveries and new technology development to shape the future of the field in aviation, space exploration, and vertical lift.
• We seek exceptional applicants motivated to "Create the Next in Aerospace" by performing innovative research and creating inspiring learning environments at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Emphasis will be placed on the originality of the applicant's work, and its potential impact on the field.
• Those applying for Associate and Full Professor positions should have established records in research that demonstrates nationally and internationally recognized expertise. Along with undergraduate and graduate teaching, each position requires a balance of research and service responsibilities.

An earned Ph.D. or Sc.D. in Aerospace Engineering or closely related field is required by the start of the appointment.

Student Success Criteria:

• The ability to promote a welcoming educational/work environment.

• The ability to adopt teaching strategies that support the learning and success of all students.

• The ability to engage students in experiential learning activities and pedagogy that support student success.

Applicants should submit a letter of application; curriculum vitae; a statement of research interests; a description of teaching interests as well as their advising/mentoring philosophy; a statement on how their professional and academic experiences have prepared them to support and apply Georgia Tech's values, which are described in our strategic plan (); and the names and contact information for 3-5 references.

Application materials should be submitted as PDF files via employment/careers.

For additional information, please contact

The candidate of choice will be required to pass a pre-employment background screening: employment/pre-employment-screening.

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at policymanual/section6/C2653.

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. This prohibition applies to faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including affiliates, invitees, and guests. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.

More information on these policies can be found here: policymanual/section6/c2714 Board of Regents Policy Manual | University System of Georgia ( ).

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• Photo & Video Capture and Imaging Data Management
  
• Capture high-quality photos and videos using camera devices (primarily smartphone cameras) in both lab environments and real-world scenarios.
  
• Execute image and video analysis tools to evaluate camera performance and generate quantitative and qualitative results.
  
• Manage and maintain imaging databases across multiple Image Quality (IQ) domains, including: Texture and Noise, Color Accuracy, HDR, Exposure, Zoom, Bokeh, Video Quality, Image, Stabilization
  
• Configure and operate Android devices using Android Debug Bridge (ADB) for camera testing and data capture.
  
• Organize captured data through structured folder systems and naming conventions to support multi-device testing workflows.
  

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• Maintain and operate Camera Image Quality evaluation labs located at San Diego campus.
  
• Ensure the lab environment is properly configured for camera testing and data collection.
  
• Support camera engineering teams by maintaining testing equipment, scenes, and workflows.
  

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• Develop and enhance Python-based tools for image quality analysis and evaluation.
  
• Assist in developing evaluation protocols for camera IQ metrics, including texture, color, HDR, exposure, zoom, and video stabilization.
  
• Support development of test scenarios for both lab setups and real-world capture conditions.
  
• Work with tools such as FFmpeg for video analysis and processing.
  
• Assist in building and organizing image/video datasets for machine learning training, including data annotation and labeling.
  

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• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field).
  
• Strong interest in camera imaging, photography, or image quality evaluation.
  
• Basic knowledge of Python programming.
  
• Ability to manage large datasets and organize technical data efficiently.
  

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• Experience with image or video processing tools.
  
• Familiarity with Android Debug Bridge (ADB).
  
• Knowledge of MATLAB, Python scripting, or FFmpeg.
  
• Exposure to computer vision, image quality analysis, or camera testing.
  
• Understanding of image datasets used in machine learning workflows.
  

Avantor is seeking a Sr. Manufacturing Engineering Technician to be responsible for activities relating to the daily production engineering release process for single use products.

This includes: generation of production protocols, process and quality improvement, production flow and standard work development, process definition, and documentation. This person will also ensure the assembly meets the performance criteria required by the customer.

This is a full-time position that will be based out of our Devens, MA office and will work closely with the operations, quality, and design engineering teams.

What we're looking for:

• Education:
• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent degree with experience in technical writing.
• Experience:
• Minimum of 3-5 years of direct floor support experience or assembly experience desired.
• Additional Qualifications:
• Familiarity with operating in an ISO-9000, cGMP and Lean Manufacturing environment preferred.
• Computer literacy is required. (MS Word, Excel & PP)
• Familiarity with FDA documentation preferred.
• Ability to define and develop single piece flow production methods in support of single use sterile assemblies.
• Ability to read and work with technical drawings and translate into documents for production use.

How you will thrive and create an impact:

• Responsible for daily production support to generate production protocols, creation of standard work documents, and process fixture.
• Assist in resolving customer complaints in a timely manner; notify management of problems and suggest corrective actions.
• Lead & assist with process development and improvement activities.
• Support the implementation and validation of process and product documentation.
• Develop and implement various tooling and fixturing to meet the needs of the manufacturing department
• Support and implement preventative maintenance and calibration programs.
• Understand and support company operating procedures to provide proper and effective service to all customers and foster the development of long term business relationships.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

Pay Transparency:

The expected pre-tax pay for this position is

Actual pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and geographic location.

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the Know Your Rights poster.

3rd Party Non-Solicitation Policy:

By submitting candidates without having been formally assigned on and contracted for a specific job requisition by Avantor, or by failing to comply with the Avantor recruitment process, you forfeit any fee on the submitted candidates, regardless of your usual terms and conditions. Avantor works with a preferred supplier list and will take the initiative to engage with recruitment agencies based on its needs and will not be accepting any form of solicitation.

Electrical Engineering Manager

Ground Systems - Autonomous flight

Salary: Flexible +equity

Location: San Francisco (generous relocation package available)

The Role - Electrical Engineering Manager

This technical leader will guide and grow these teams as well as be able to own parts of the design directly as the team scales. You and your teams will be responsible for architecting and developing custom Printed Circuit Board Assemblies (PCBAs), integrated sensing and RF solutions

Responsibilities - Electrical Engineering Manager

• Be the electrical engineering technical leader for ground systems design including low voltage electronics and PCBA development, power electronics and RF systems
• Build your teams by hiring and coaching world class engineers
• Design and validate to safety and certification standards
• Liaise with other technical leaders both within and outside of the Ground Systems Hardware
• Leverage your technical leadership experience in hardware design
• Establish best practices, standards, and design and release review processes

Experience and skillset - Electrical Engineering Manager

• 8+ years of demonstrated experience with electronics designs and system integration
• 2+ year leading a technical engineering team, and direct hiring management experience
• Working with products across various stages of development, from prototype - production
• Ability to operate in ambiguous and fast paced environments
• Experience in either Low voltage digital circuit design and/or power electronics design
• You’re hands-on with hardware; you know your way around tools

All successful Electrical Engineering Managers will be contacted within 2 days of application

Water/Wastewater Engineer – Project Manager – Treatment

– Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States

Our client is a global, full-service infrastructure consulting and engineering firm with a strong, nationally recognized Water/Wastewater practice. They deliver complex treatment, conveyance, and pumping solutions for municipal and utility clients across Virginia and the broader region. If you are a senior water/wastewater engineer who enjoys leading multidisciplinary teams and owning projects from concept through construction, this is a fantastic role for you

Key Responsibilities

• Project Management – Treatment Focus: Lead planning, design, and delivery of water and wastewater treatment plant projects and related facilities (including pumping stations and associated collection/distribution infrastructure) for municipal and utility clients.
• Scope, Schedule & Budget: Manage multiple concurrent projects, taking ownership of scope definition, scheduling, budgeting, resource planning, change management, and contract closeout.
• Technical Leadership: Provide technical direction and QA/QC for treatment process design, pumping facilities, and associated civil/mechanical components; review calculations, plans, and specifications prepared by project teams.
• Client Interface: Serve as a primary point of contact for key clients in the Hampton Roads region; lead progress meetings, present technical findings, and build long-term client relationships.
• Team Mentorship: Mentor and guide junior and mid-level engineers, supporting their technical growth and helping to develop the next generation of project leaders.
• Cross-Discipline Coordination: Collaborate with other internal disciplines (civil, structural, electrical, controls, construction management) and external stakeholders to resolve design and interface issues.
• Business Development: Support and lead pursuits, including identifying opportunities, helping shape win strategies, preparing proposals and fee estimates, and participating in interviews and presentations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical Engineering, or closely related discipline from an accredited program.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in water/wastewater engineering, with significant focus on treatment plant design and project delivery.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Demonstrated experience managing water/wastewater projects from planning through design and into construction, including responsibility for schedule and budget.
• Strong technical skills in water/wastewater treatment processes, pumping facilities, and collection/distribution systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to lead client meetings and prepare clear technical reports and presentations.

Preferred Experience

• 10–15 years of experience in municipal water/wastewater consulting, with an emphasis on treatment plant projects.
• Direct experience working with Hampton Roads and Virginia municipal/utility clients and familiarity with regional permitting and regulatory requirements.
• Prior responsibility for project financial performance, staff management/mentorship, and pursuit strategy on key water/wastewater projects.
• Involvement in professional organizations such as WEF and AWWA.

Why This Role?

• Impactful Work: Lead critical water and wastewater treatment projects that support resilient, sustainable communities in the Hampton Roads region.
• Leadership Opportunity: Step into a highly visible PM role with room to shape project teams, client relationships, and future pursuits.
• Competitive Compensation & Benefits: Strong salary range, bonus potential, and a comprehensive benefits package through our client.
• Professional Growth: Join a top-tier Water/Wastewater practice with clear advancement paths and support for professional development, licensure, and industry involvement.

Location

Role will be based out of their Virginia Beach, VA office.

Candidates should currently reside in, or be willing to relocate to, the Hampton Roads area.

Vice President of Engineering

Overview:

Seeking a strategic, hands-on Vice President of Engineering to lead and grow a high-performing MEP team supporting mission-critical, data centers, and large-scale infrastructure projects. This role will drive technical excellence, team development, and project delivery across complex engineering initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set technical direction and lead multidisciplinary MEP engineering teams
• Ensure high-quality, code-compliant, and constructible designs
• Mentor and develop engineering leaders, fostering accountability and performance
• Partner with project managers and clients to deliver projects on time and on budget
• Drive innovation across design processes, tools, and sustainable practices

Qualifications:

• 15+ years of MEP engineering experience, including 8+ years in leadership
• Master’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• Strong expertise in complex systems, design standards, and tools such as Revit
• Proven track record of building teams and delivering large-scale projects

*Opportunity available in Austin, TX or Phoenix, AZ. Relocation assistance provided*

Role – Technical Writer (Engineering)

Salary – $75,000+ per annum

Type – Full-time, Permanent

Location – St. Petersburg, FL

A leading manufacturer of automated packaging equipment is looking to hire a technically capable Technical Writerto support the creation and management of machine documentation. This role is ideal for someone with an engineering or manufacturing background who can confidently interpret technical information and produce clear, structured documentation for both internal teams and end users.

The Technical Writer will work closely with engineering and production teams to ensure all manuals and supporting materials accurately reflect machine design, operation, and maintenance requirements.

The Technical Writer will have the following attributes:

• Degree in Engineering, Technical Communication, Industrial Technology, or a related field; alternatively, equivalent hands-on experience within manufacturing or technical documentation.
• Experience producing documentation within an industrial or machinery-based environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, BOMs, and assembly documentation.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks or similar CAD platforms.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Word.
• Clear written communication skills with strong attention to detail.
• Organized and capable of managing multiple documentation projects simultaneously.
• Spanish language skills are beneficial but not essential.

The Technical Writer's role will involve:

• Producing and maintaining machine manuals covering installation, operation, and servicing.
• Generating parts lists and structured technical content from engineering documentation.
• Supporting internal departments with work instructions and procedural documentation.
• Updating materials to reflect product changes and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Spending time on the production floor to review equipment and validate documentation accuracy.

For more information about this Technical Writer opportunity, please apply, or email Jack Smillie at for further details.

Many thanks,

Premier Group