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Project Manager

Carr & Duff, LLC has been a leading electrical contractor in the Greater Philadelphia Tri-State Area and Mid Atlantic Region since 1958. With over 65 years of experience, C&D has earned a reputation for excellence in tackling complex electrical construction projects with a focus on safety, quality, and timeliness. We now offer services beyond the Mid-Atlantic regions to customers all along the East Coast.

Why Work Here

Carr & Duff is a growing diverse company that rewards hard work and dedication, and we invest time and resources into providing professional development and career growth opportunities. We need top of the line team members who genuinely care about the customer and the quality of the work they produce. C&D seeks to develop strong relationships with preferred customers, and most importantly, we operate as a team

Position Overview:

A Project Manager provides project leadership for small, medium and large electrical construction projects throughout the region. This position is accountable for all aspects of a project's success from initial estimating, bidding process, review of engineering plans and meeting or exceeding the clients' expectations through profitable completion of the job. Additionally, the P/M collaborates with other functional project teams in the planning and execution of the job. This includes:

• Contract interpretation/dispute resolution.
• Assessing and recommending project resource requirements.
• Managing electrical projects.
• Estimating.
• Interfacing with client representatives regarding the project's progress.
• Management of project controls and accounting.
• Training, mentoring and coaching Assistant Project Managers.
• Ensure field engineering activities comply with company and contract requirements and support overall construction schedule.
• Provide technical support for construction, including participation in construction planning.
• Coordinate with the engineering group to assure completeness and correctness of design and construction documents. Plan, conduct, and monitor work in accordance with engineering construction plans and specifications.

This position is part of the company's Project Management Team and is considered strategic within the organization. The position will report to the company's office in Huntingdon Valley, PA and could include both long and short term remote field assignments, as determined by specified projects and the location of those projects.

Major Job Elements:

• Manages overall project performance (safety, quality, scope, schedule, innovation, cost, communication, resource issues, risks and customer satisfaction).
• Serves as single point-of-contact by establishing, maintaining and managing customer, subcontractor, and joint venture partner's expectations (where applicable) relating to project performance.
• Reports project status and performance data as required to management.
• Ensures strict adherence to all Safety Policies, Procedures and Practices.
• Plans, monitors, and controls the project throughout its life-cycle (Estimating, bid, contract award, engineering/design, procurement, and construction close out).
• At any given time could be involved in combinations of:
• Managing a major project from $1 to $10 million or a portfolio of smaller projects from $100k to $999k with durations from several weeks to several years.
• Mentoring others.
• Assist in marketing and business development activities as required.
• Acts as sponsor to ensure large projects are meeting expectations (safety, cost, schedule etc.)

DISCLAIMER FOR RECRUITMENT AGENCIES

Carr & Duff does not accept unsolicited CVs from recruiters or employment agencies in response to the Carr & Duff job Careers page, social media post, or any other speculative applications not related to a specific job posting. Carr & Duff will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee relating to these unsolicited CVs.

Carr & Duff explicitly reserves the right to hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.

Carr & Duff operates an Applicant Tracking System (ATS), any unsolicited CVs, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be provided without any engagement/obligation on the side of Carr & Duff. Any CVs not submitted via the ATS, including any CVs sent via email, will be deemed unsolicited.

The Business Data Analyst will play a critical role in supporting data-driven decision-making for core PMA business functions. This position is focused on extracting valuable insights from complex datasets, creating operational reports, and developing intuitive BI dashboards tailored to business needs. Working within an enterprise reporting structure, the analyst will perform on-demand data discovery, conduct trend analysis, and develop analytics tools that empower stakeholders with meaningful insights. By ensuring data accuracy, quality and relevance, this role will support data governance activities and continuous process improvements that align with strategic objectives.

Responsibilities:

Data Analysis & Business Insights
* Conduct in-depth data analysis to support strategic business initiatives.
* Perform trend analysis and develop predictive insights to help business teams identify patterns, risks, and opportunities.
* Respond to data discovery requests and operational reports development to support key business metrics and decision-making.
* Deploy best practices and make recommendations for improved understanding.
* Translate complex data findings into actionable recommendations, presenting insights in a clear and meaningful way for non-technical stakeholders.
Enterprise Reporting & BI Dashboard Development
* Work closely with business stakeholders to understand their reporting needs, providing insights that drive data-informed decisions.
* Design, develop, and maintain interactive BI dashboards tailored to answering critical business questions, providing real-time access to critical metrics and performance insights.
* Utilize enterprise BI tools to create data visualizations that enable easy exploration of data and insights.
* Partner with stakeholders to test and refine dashboards, ensuring they align with business requirements and enhance decision-making capabilities.
* Facilitate training and support for business users on BI dashboards and reporting tools, enabling self-service access to data insights.
Data Quality Support & Validation
* Collaborate with data governance and data engineering teams to ensure high data quality and integrity in enterprise reports and dashboards.
* Perform data validation and verification as part of report development to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and relevance for business users.
* Monitor data accuracy metrics and support data issue resolution, maintaining a high standard of data quality across reporting tools.
* Demonstrate commitment to Company's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, and apply knowledge of compliance policies and procedures, standards and laws applicable to job responsibilities in the performance of work.

* 3+ years of experience in data, analytics, or business intelligence.
* Bachelor's degree in Information Management, Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Psychology or a related field.
* Proficient in SQL for data extraction and manipulation across various data sources.
* Strong analytical skills to interpret complex datasets and draw actionable insights.
* Experience with BI platforms like QlikSense or Power BI for data visualization and dashboard development.
* Familiar with advanced Excel functions for data manipulation and reporting.
* Understanding of statistical methods and trend analysis for identifying patterns and creating projections.
* Familiar with predictive modeling or basic machine learning concepts is a plus.
* Proficiency with scripting languages or tools (such as Python, R, or VBA) for process automation is a plus.
* Basic understanding of data integration, ETL processes, and data warehousing concepts.
* Skilled in presenting data in a way that tells a compelling story and drives informed decision-making.
* Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams in underwriting, finance, and IT.
* High level of precision in data analysis, ensuring reports and insights are accurate and free of errors.
* Analytical mindset to investigate data challenges, identify root causes, and develop efficient solutions.
* Ability to adapt to evolving data requirements and troubleshoot issues with minimal supervision.
* Strong organizational skills to balance multiple projects and meet reporting deadlines.
* Effective time management to handle ad hoc requests and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
* Open and motivated to learn new tools, methods, and data practices.

Founded and family?owned since 1896, Rhoads Industries is a total solution provider of industrial fabrication, mechanical/maintenance and maritime services. In addition to our field service and project skilled labor, Rhoads has expansive shipyard facilities and over 300,000 square feet of heavy manufacturing space located in The Navy Yard in Philadelphia. Rhoads capabilities enable our customers to achieve superior results by deploying our diverse, highly skilled workforce and fabrication capabilities across commercial, government and maritime projects, all backed by state?of?the?art resources and a 100+ year legacy of leadership.

As a member of the Rhoads team, youll join a quickly growing team of energetic, skilled tradespeople and professionals who are committed to delivering exceptional products and services to our customers across every market we serve. We are building on our success across more than a century by continuing to grow an innovative company dedicated to building exciting careers. Come join our journey, and experience what it means to be Done Right with Rhoads.

We are currently looking for a Pipe Welder Shop to join our dynamic, fast-paced, and growing team. The Welder is responsible for the prep, layout, tack, weld, test, complex pipe spools and complex piping systems to work packages, drawings, PI&Ds per ASME B31.1 and MIL TP278, to production schedule under the guidance of the shop superintendent.

What You Will Be Doing

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• Perform pipe welding with pipe fitting experience using knowledge of codes and specifications
  
• Reads and deciphers work packages, work scope, engineered drawings, and PI&Ds
  
• Works with the pipe shop group with a focus on quality, customer compliance, and schedule
  
• Assemble piping spools, weld, test, and assure all shop packages are complete, and work is compliant before presenting to QA
  
• Assures welding equipment is in good working condition and reports any malfunctions or maintenance needed
  
• Have all personal gear to perform pipe welding and fitting including welding gear, measuring devices, levels square, etc. maintained in good condition
  
• Additional duties as assigned
  

Your Background

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• High school Graduate, related to Trade school and no less than 5 years work history/experience in this industry required
  
• Have experience in GTAW processes. Must qualify to Pipe in the 6-G position Per ASME Section IX using the GTAW process. Experience in structural welding using GMAW in various positions to AWS D1.1. Proven past welding qualification history is a plus
  
• Decipher welding symbols, reads, and follows work packages, drawings, PI&Ds, and blueprints
  
• Use various measuring equipment
  
• Full range of mechanical knowledge as well as the ability to fabricate and install piping on equipment as specified on drawings and PI&Ds
  
• 5+ years of experience
  
• Able to work in a team environment and self-motivated.
  
• US Citizenship required
  
• Able to work overtime when needed
  
• Have all the necessary hand tools to perform their discipline and maintain in good working order
  
• Supply their own transportation to and from Rhoads Industries, able to work within the Navy Yard and other job sites at times when requested
  
• OSHA /10 safety training required provided by Rhoads, having an up-to-date OSHA/10 a plus
  
• Experience in MIL work Per TP278 and past qualifications to TP248 is a plus
  
• Various shifts may be required, including overtime and weekends
  

The Work Environment at Rhoads

• The performance of this position involves exposure to construction or industrial areas where the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, hard hats and hearing protection is required.

What Rhoads Can Offer You

At Rhoads Industries, our team is the foundation of our success. Along with a competitive salary, we offer a variety of additional benefits designed to support your well-being and promote a healthy work-life balance for you and your family.

Benefits include:

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• Competitive health insurance packages
  
• 401k matching
  
• PTO
  

Our Location

We are based out of The Navy Yard in Philadelphia, a reimagined industrial locale with more than 150 companies, 15,000+ people, 20 acres of parks, dining options, public art, and events throughout the year. Recognized as a leading model for repurposing military and industrial assets for a diversified modern economy, The Navy Yard has been dubbed the coolest shipyard in America.

For more information about Rhoads Industries and our opportunities please visit and follow us on LinkedIn.

Rhoads Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, and disability.

Marketing Statement

Under general supervision, manages construction management, architectural, and engineering vendors and consultants to assure Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA) development project completion. Performs project management activities including project planning, cost management, time management, quality management, contract administration and safety management. Oversees multiple projects simultaneously and acts as primary coordinator of internal and external stakeholders; performs other related duties.

The salary range for this position is $85,157 - $106,447 annually. Placement at any specific point within the stated range is not guaranteed for any candidate. Final compensation will be determined based on the selected candidate's qualifications, experience, and skills, as well as internal equity and organizational considerations.

Qualifications

Possession of a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Project Management, Finance or a related field; AND five (5) or more years real property development and construction management experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. Possession of a Master’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Project Management, Finance or a related field; AND seven (7) years’ experience in property development and construction management or a related field including two (2) years’ experience in public housing or another State or Federal agency is preferred.

Required Knowledge of:

Principles and practices of engineering, architecture and construction management; Federal and State regulations governing development and construction of public housing units; Principals and functions of budget management and resource allocation; Methods, procedures, and standards for maintaining construction management records; Principles and practices of management, organization and administration; General office practices and equipment; Standard computer software applications.

Required Skill in:

Overseeing and coordinating internal and external construction, architecture and engineering activities; Ensuring compliance with regulations governing development operations; Scheduling and time management; Analytical thinking, logical decision making processes, flexibility, ability to operate effectively in a stressful work environment; Reading, writing and understanding blueprints and architectural drawings; Recognizing deficiencies in construction and OSHA regulations pertaining to construction and public housing sites; Operating a personal computer utilizing standard and specialized software; Effective verbal and written communication; Interacting with people of different social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds; Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff, PHA departments, employee groups, management, and the general public.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

May require possession of a valid Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Class C Driver’s License; Designation as a Certified Construction Manager preferred.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Senior Construction Manager provides direct supervision to 1–3 Construction Managers, Engineers and other employees within the Construction Division.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed in a combination of standard office and construction site environments; Ability to maneuver through small confined spaces; May be exposed to weather extremes.

Responsibilities

Oversees outside construction management firms and consultants to assure project completion, resource allocation, technical direction and ensuring compliance with quality control standards; Oversees inspection work at construction sites, and the work of project engineers and inspectors to ensure inspections are completed on time and required reporting is completed; Maintains project documents and files; ensures all required documents are contained in standard PHA files; Provides project accounting control; reviews and approves invoices, prepares funding requests, tracks purchase order expenditures and maintains Limited Partnership books; maintains schedule of values; Reviews and approves or rejects Task Order Modification requests from the construction manager based on the scope of work or changes requested to PHA. Supervises independent estimates and analyzes estimates versus construction manager requests; negotiates with construction manager for fair and reasonable cost of requested changes; Prepares internal and external reports as requested or required by HUD, PHA and other governmental agencies; Stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of construction management; Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

How To Apply

All applications will be accepted through the Philadelphia Housing Authority’s Jobs Board at Statement

About the Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA)

Established in 1937, and with an employment workforce of over 1,100, the Philadelphia Housing Authority is a municipal agency providing public housing services to over 76,000 residents in the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Financial support for Authority operations and capital needs comes primarily from rent payments and subsidies provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). PHA is one of a very select group of housing authorities across the nation that has attained Moving to Work (MTW) status. This designation allows housing agencies the opportunity and flexibility, on a local level, to develop and implement innovative housing and self-sufficiency strategies to benefit public housing residents and Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCVP) participants.

PHA is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of individual qualifications without regard to race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, pregnancy, national origin, ethnicity or ancestry, religion, age, disability, citizenship, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristics

Metric Geo is exclusively representing a leading pharmaceutical construction company in the search for a Construction Project Executive.

This organization is a nationally recognized builder of complex pharmaceutical, life sciences, and advanced manufacturing facilities, delivering technically demanding projects for some of the most sophisticated clients in the industry. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a senior operational leader to oversee multiple large-scale projects and drive performance across their portfolio.

Position Summary:

The Construction Project Executive will provide executive-level oversight of multiple pharmaceutical and life sciences construction projects, ensuring safe delivery, schedule certainty, financial performance, and client satisfaction.

This individual will lead Project Managers and senior project teams while serving as the key link between executive leadership, operations, and major clients.

Key Responsibilities:

Project & Operational Leadership

• Provide executive oversight across multiple concurrent, technically complex projects.
• Ensure compliance with pharmaceutical quality standards, safety protocols, and contractual obligations.
• Monitor schedules, budgets, risk exposure, and resource planning across the portfolio.
• Proactively identify and mitigate project risks, claims, and commercial challenges.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop Project Managers and Senior PMs.
• Drive accountability, performance management, and succession planning.
• Establish structured project review processes and operational consistency.
• Foster a high-performance culture aligned with pharmaceutical client expectations.

Financial & Commercial Oversight

• Own financial performance across assigned projects, including forecasting, margin protection, and cost controls.
• Review and approve major change orders, subcontract agreements, and claims strategy.
• Ensure disciplined reporting, billing accuracy, and cash flow management.
• Provide executive oversight during preconstruction, estimating reviews, and project handoffs.

Client & Executive Interface

• Serve as executive point of contact for key pharmaceutical and life sciences clients.
• Build and maintain long-term strategic client relationships.
• Lead executive meetings, negotiations, and issue resolution.
• Represent the organization in high-level client and industry engagements.

Strategic Growth & Operational Excellence

• Support pursuit strategies, interviews, and major proposal efforts.
• Provide insight into new market expansion, delivery models, and operational improvements.
• Standardize best practices and drive lessons learned across projects.
• Collaborate with senior leadership on long-term strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field (required)
• Advanced degree preferred

Experience

• 15+ years of progressive construction experience
• 5+ years in senior leadership (Project Executive, Senior PM, or Operations leadership)
• Proven success delivering large-scale, technically complex projects (pharmaceutical/life sciences strongly preferred)
• Experience overseeing multiple project teams simultaneously

Skills & Competencies

• Executive-level leadership and decision-making capability
• Advanced financial acumen and cost management expertise
• Strong client-facing presence and negotiation skills
• Deep understanding of contracts, scheduling, and risk management
• Proficiency in project management and financial systems
• Willingness to travel to project sites as required

Work Environment

• Executive-level office presence with regular site visits
• Oversight of active pharmaceutical construction environments
• Fast-paced, growth-oriented organization

For confidential consideration, please contact Metric Geo directly. We are managing this search exclusively on behalf of our client.

• CNC Machinist capable of running both Lathes and Mills
• Candidate should be proficient in operating various machine/control configurations and have experience in the manufacture of tool and die parts.
• Works with minimal supervision
• Setup tooling and specified cutters as required
• Perform simple programming changes and edits to maximize productivity, and read and interpret Engineering drawings
• Perform frequent checks of parts to ensure dimensional requirements are met
  

• Setup of machine including parts and tooling
• Make modifications to programs where needed
• Verify first part qualification
• Perform preventative maintenance to equipment including daily, weekly and monthly maintenance and checks
  

• Minimum of 3-5 years experience operating both Mills and Lathes, great training opportunity for the mechanically inclined.
  

• Lifting and carrying of parts and or fixtures weighing from 2-100 lbs frequently
• Operate machine controls positioned 4-5 feet from shop floor
• Able to perform at work benches set at 36-40 height
• Standing and walking continuously for 8 hours per workday
• Forward bending required while loading and unloading machine and operating controls
• Move carts containing parts weighing up to 200 lbs.
  

• Leading the Naval network warfare missions in developing tactics and procedures to realize tactical, strategic and business advantages afloat and ashore
• Driving interoperability with joint, allied and coalition partners
• Building professional excellence through education, training and certification and milestone qualifications
• Optimizing organizational effectiveness through cutting-edge technologies, knowledge management techniques and a culture of innovation
• Helping to develop and deploy information systems, command and control and space systems
• Serving as a key part of the Information Dominance Corps in its mission to gain a deep understanding of the inner workings of adversaries
• Overseeing the work of Information Systems Technicians - Enlisted Sailors (no degree required) who serve as specialists in information technology

• Serving as part of Battle Group staffs on ships at sea
• Working in C4I/Space/Surveillance on shore tours
• Serving on major Navy and joint staffs
• Serving in command of key communication and surveillance facilities around the globe

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

In our 'always on' world, we believe it's essential to have a genuine connection with the work you do.

Aurora Networks is the world’s leading provider of access network solutions. Our comprehensive, end-to-end product portfolio supports global service providers with innovative, leading-edge HFC, PON and broadband network products

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We’re looking for bold thinkers and exceptional builders—engineers who thrive in highly technical environments and want to design hardware that powers the connected world. If you enjoy solving tough engineering challenges, collaborating with a talented cross‑functional team, and owning designs from concept through production, this is the role for you.

How You’ll help us connect the world:

As a Power Hardware Engineer reporting to the Sr. Manager of Hardware Engineering, you will play a key role in architecting and developing stand‑alone and embedded power supplies for indoor and outdoor CATV/networking equipment. You’ll work hands‑on across the entire product lifecycle—from early concept, modeling, and prototyping to validation, manufacturing, and sustaining engineering.

What You’ll Own

• Lead electrical design of SMPS‑based power supplies from concept through production release
• Design for challenging environments, ensuring high reliability and robustness
• Perform electrical, thermal, and DVT measurements throughout all stages of development
• Model, breadboard, and build prototypes for rapid iteration and validation
• Design and specify custom magnetic components for advanced SMPS designs
• Develop and optimize digital and analog control interfaces
• Mitigate input/output noise and improve power quality and efficiency
• Provide sustaining engineering support for existing power supply platforms
• Partner with manufacturing and supply chain teams to qualify alternate components and improve production efficiency

Required Qualifications:

• 7+ years of hands‑on SMPS design experience, including topologies such as Forward, Flyback, Buck, Boost, etc.
• Deep experience designing and specifying magnetics for power conversion
• Strong background in analog and digital power control circuits
• Solid understanding of noise mitigation, EMI/EMC considerations, and power integrity
• Strong knowledge of discrete semiconductors and passive components
• Proficiency with electrical modeling and simulation tools (e.g., SPICE‑based tools, simulation suites)

• Re-location assistance will be provided for candidates within U.S.

.Important Candidate Notice: On January 9, 2026, CommScope finalized the sale of its Connectivity and Cable Solutions segment, which included the CommScope name and brand, to Amphenol Corporation. The remaining businesses — Access Networks Solutions (now rebranded as Aurora Networks) and RUCKUS Networks have been unified under the new parent company, renamed as Vistance Networks. The role being advertised is part of Aurora Networks.

Why Join Us?

Vistance Networks shapes the future of communications technology, pushing past what is possible. We deliver solutions that bring reliability and performance to a world always in motion. Our global team of innovators and employees are trusted advisors who listen to customers first, then deliver

value.

Aurora Networks (formerly CommScope’s Access Networks Solution segment) is the world’s leading provider of access network solutions. Our comprehensive, end-to-end product portfolio supports global service providers with innovative, leading-edge HFC, PON and broadband network products.

If you want to grow your career alongside bright, passionate, and caring people who strive to create what's next…..come connect to your future at Vistance Networks.

Vistance Networks is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO), including people with disabilities and

veterans.

Description:

The Director of Operations will oversee all production and facility operations at ALIGN Precision Philadelphia, ensuring seamless execution across precision machining, assembly, and cleanroom environments. This role will serve as the operational hub, coordinating with the Director of Planning & Delivery and Director of Quality to deliver on customer commitments while driving efficiency, safety, and culture. Reporting directly to the Site General Manager, the Director of Operations will translate strategic goals into daily execution and long-term capability building.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Production & Facilities

• Provide leadership to a staff of Production Supervisors and CNC Programmers.
• Lead machining, CNC programming, assembly, and cleanroom operations.
• In cooperation with the Director of Maintenance, oversee facilities management, equipment utilization, and preventive maintenance.
• Ensure Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost targets are consistently achieved.
• Develop the operations and capital equipment budget.
• Champion 5S workplace organization.

Scheduling & Capacity Planning

• Develop daily plans and execute production schedules against the master schedule.
• Cooperate with Planning and Delivery through the SIOP process providing inputs into capacity planning and modeling, aligning with the supply chain and customer demand.
• Partner with Planning and Delivery to balance inventory strategies with operational readiness.
• Collaborate with Quality and Engineering to embed process controls and ensure compliance.

Continuous Improvement

• Drive Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen initiatives across production areas working closely with Engineering.
• Implement systems for performance metrics, accountability, and operational transparency.
• Champion waste reduction, cycle time improvement, and productivity gains.

Culture & Leadership

• Build a culture of engagement, accountability, and innovation.
• Mentor supervisors and team leads, fostering psychological safety and high performance.
• Facilitate employee engagements and cross-functional collaboration to surface systemic themes.

Cross-Functional Alignment

• Act as the connective agent between Planning and Delivery, Quality, Engineering, Program Management and Business Development.
• Support business development by ensuring operational readiness of our expanded cleanroom and CNC automation for new verticals.
• Collaborate with leadership to embed strategic operating systems across the enterprise.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.
• 10+ years of leadership experience in precision machining, semi-conductor, aerospace, medical devices, or advanced manufacturing.
• Proven success in production leadership, scheduling, and facilities management.
• Strong background in Lean, Six Sigma, and operational excellence.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and team-building skills.
• Ability to balance strategic vision with hands-on execution.

Other Skills Required:

• Communications - Exhibits good listening and comprehension.

• Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; displays orientation to profitability; demonstrates knowledge of market and competition. Aligns work with strategic goals.

Language Skills:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have an understanding of Microsoft Office Software- especially knowledge of Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee will be in the office and shop and required to sit, stand and walk.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ADDITIONAL NOTES:

ALIGN Precision is an Equal Opportunity Employee and wholeheartedly supports diversity in the workplace as a basic premise for business success. All employees of ALIGN Precision are employed on an at-will basis.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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Position 1

LinkedIn Pitch – QC Lead Investigator / Event Owner (Lab Equipment) | Philadelphia, PA

Join the Quality Control organization at Spark in Philadelphia as a QC Lead Investigator focused on laboratory equipment investigations and quality events. This contract role is ideal for someone experienced in QC/QA within regulated environments who enjoys digging into root cause, driving CAPAs, and improving lab systems.

You’ll lead equipment‑related investigations, manage deviations and change controls, support regulatory inspections, and serve as a system administrator for key QC lab platforms (Empower, Qx Manager, LabX, SoftMax, qPCR, etc.). Strong documentation, cross‑functional collaboration, and technical writing skills are essential.

Candidates should bring a Bachelor’s in a scientific or engineering field, hands‑on experience in GMP/regulated operations, and familiarity with root‑cause tools (5 Whys, Fishbone, FMEA). Experience with Veeva Vault QMS is a plus. This role is on‑site ~80% with standard business hours and some flexibility.

If you’re analytical, detail‑driven, and ready to support high‑visibility QC operations in a fast‑paced biotech environment, this is a strong opportunity to make an impact.

Position 2

LinkedIn Pitch – QC Lead Investigator / Event Owner | Philadelphia, PA (Onsite)

Spark’s Quality Control organization in Philadelphia is looking for a QC Lead Investigator/Event Owner to drive laboratory equipment investigations and quality events in a fast‑paced, highly regulated biotech environment. This contract role is ideal for someone who thrives on root‑cause analysis, CAPA execution, and cross‑functional problem‑solving.

In this position, you’ll lead equipment‑related investigations, manage deviations and change controls, support regulatory inspections, and partner closely with QC, QA, Lab Systems, and IT teams. You’ll also perform system admin tasks for key QC lab platforms and ensure documentation meets cGMP and global quality standards.

Candidates should bring a Bachelor’s in a scientific or engineering field, hands‑on QC/QA experience in regulated manufacturing, and familiarity with tools like Empower, Qx Manager, LabX, SoftMax, or qPCR systems. Strong technical writing, analytical thinking, and root‑cause methodologies (5 Whys, Fishbone, FMEA) are essential. Experience with Veeva Vault QMS is a plus.

This is an onsite role (~80%) with standard business hours and some flexibility. If you’re detail‑driven, collaborative, and ready to support high‑visibility investigations that directly impact product quality and compliance, this is a strong opportunity to step into a key role within QC.