Engineering Structures Elsevier Jobs in Robbinsdale, MN

Company Description

Epsilon FEA, LLC specializes in providing design and analysis services using numerical predictions through Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations. With a focus on accuracy and cost-efficiency, the company leverages extensive experience and close collaboration with clients to customize solutions that minimize risk while adopting the latest simulation technologies.

Role Description

We regularly support niche and advanced technologies across many industries. Our projects frequently involve new product domains, unfamiliar requirements, and evolving toolsets. This role is for someone who thrives on continuous learning and first-principles problem solving.

This position requires someone practiced at client-facing project estimation and execution to budget, and comfortable engaging in fast-paced, technical discussions with experienced engineers and decision-makers.

Role Overview

50% – Advanced Simulation (Hands-On) with ANSYS

• Nonlinear FEA (contact, plasticity, fasteners), including fatigue
• Dynamics (shock & vibration)
• Thermal analysis
• CFD experience helpful but not required

You should be comfortable building, defending, and clearly explaining complex models — not simply operating software.

25% – Technical Oversight & Method Integrity

• Write SOWs based on customer conversations, balancing project goals, cost, and risk, and identify creative cost-effective pathways to achieve technical objectives.
• Ensure rigor and error assessment across multiple physics domains (fatigue, plasticity, abrasion, dynamics, thermal, CFD, DEM, implicit methods, etc.)
• Leverage AI tools where appropriate to improve workflow and insight

Success in this role requires strong engineering judgment, the ability to synthesize information quickly, and respond clearly during live technical discussions.

25% – Operational & Business Leadership

• Scope development, quoting, project management, invoicing
• Forecasting and vendor management
• Compliance (ITAR, CMCC, quality systems)
• Systems planning (IT and archiving)
• Marketing materials and website technical content
• Business development support
• Strategic planning

We are willing to develop the right candidate in these areas. You should, however, understand how engineering services firms operate — including utilization, scope risk, and client communication.

Compensation & Structure

This is a full-time, hybrid (remote & in-office in Minneapolis, MN) position with schedule flexibility. Compensation structure is flexible for the right candidate and may include:

• Hourly or salary structure
• Performance-based incentives and profit-sharing

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in engineering

3+ years experience using ANSYS tools for FEA/CFD

10+ years experience in product development

This position involves access to information subject to U.S. export control laws, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), and U.S. nuclear regulatory requirements (including 10 CFR Parts 810 and 110). Employment is contingent upon the applicant’s ability to access export-controlled information in accordance with these regulations.

Why Join ABM Equipment?

Since 1980, ABM Equipment has been a trusted Midwest leader in hydraulic truck equipment products and custom solutions serving the utility, construction, and municipal industries. Our commitment to innovation, craftsmanship, and customer service has fueled record‑breaking growth — and we’re just getting started.

As a key member of our senior leadership team, you’ll help shape the next chapter of our operational excellence and expansion. You’ll join a collaborative, hands‑on environment where your ideas are valued, your impact is visible, and your leadership directly contributes to the success of our people, our customers, and our business.

Overview

Serve as a catalyst between sales, engineering and production (both internal and third party vendors). Ensuring timeliness and quality of new equipment builds, service requests and parts fulfillment. Pivotal in developing enhanced protocols to improve efficiency and quality.

• Lead all production operations across multiple locations —both in‑house and outsourced—ensuring projects, Highway builds, and complex custom work is delivered accurately, efficiently, and on schedule.
• Develop, coach, and manage a high‑performing operations team, shaping department structure, procedures, and workflows that support business objectives and continuous improvement.
• Set and execute short‑ and long‑range operational goals, policies, KPIs, and reporting that give leadership clear visibility into performance, profitability, and ROI.
• Oversee purchasing, procurement, and vendor relationships to ensure cost‑effective sourcing, accurate fulfillment, and exceptional customer service.
• Champion a culture of safety, training, and employee development, coordinating ongoing learning programs and enhancing safety protocols across all production environments.
• Manage customer service escalations related to installations, parts, sales, and warranty claims while maintaining strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and third‑party builders.
• Evaluate and support facility needs, including satellite location oversight, expansion planning, and cost‑saving initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and inventory management.
• Provide financial ownership of Operations department by monitoring budgets, job costing and performance metrics to maximize profitability.

Requirements

• Business-related undergraduate degree highly preferred
• Minimum of three years of experience building, managing, and leading a team of direct reports, including implementation of operational improvements
• Minimum of five years of relevant experience within a dealer/distributor, trucking, or manufacturing environment preferred. Several years of operational oversight is required.
• Experience in a proven strategic capacity is a must
• Specific experience with NetSuite is a distinct plus
• Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) experience desired
• Ability to travel occasionally

Compensation Package

• Base salary DOE plus bonus with competitive benefits offering

Step into a project leadership role where your expertise directly shapes the future of grain handling and milling operations. As a Project Manager specializing in capital projects, you'll oversee the full lifecycle of large‑scale system installations by guiding projects from initial concept through commissioning. You'll collaborate closely with engineering, vendors, and onsite teams to deliver reliable, efficient solutions that help customers maximize operational performance.

In this role, you'll lead mechanical and process‑focused projects from start to finish, ensuring clear communication, organized scheduling, and smooth coordination with all teams involved. If you like taking ownership, working closely with customers, and managing the details that keep major industrial projects moving, this position offers the chance to make a real impact.

This is where you'll excel

• Provides execution strategy and conducts final project negotiations; ensures project schedule baseline is approved prior to project commencement
• Manages and leads project teams in order to achieve and further improve the cost, schedule, quality and EHS targets
• Ensures proper project deviation management; assesses, approves and expedites technical aspects of change orders and defines effective claim strategies for customers, partners, subcontractors, etc.
• Prepares and performs project reviews and facilitates site briefing meetings, ensuring all site-related documents are delivered to site personnel, and organizes and participates in debriefing meetings following project conclusion
• Implements and maintains operating standards to ensure quality project results and customer satisfaction
• Develops and maintains relationships with customers, contractors, and subcontractors to ensure smooth operation of projects
• Establishes internal prevention and detection controls which address potential risks of inefficiency, ineffectiveness, fraud, abuse, or mismanagement with reasonable assurance
• Provides guidance and support to project team members
• Participates in continual learning activities and applies practical application to work performed
• Must arrive at work predictably and promptly
• Performs other duties as assigned

These are the skills you'll need

• Bachelor's from an accredited institution in mechanical, electrical or automation engineering or related field
• 3 years of experience in a project engineering role
• 3 years overseeing projects in the grain handling industry is strongly preferred
• Expereince with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office is required
• 3D Mechanical and Architect preferred
• SAP exerpience is preferred
• Experience with Gantt charts is preferred
• PMI certification is a plus
• Strong communication skills required
• Ability to speak and understand English
• Ability to travel 15% of the time

• 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

Technical Manufacturing Account Executive

An emerging leader in industrial AI solutions is transforming how manufacturing teams leverage real-time insights from their production floors. They are actively seeking a driven and tech-savvy Technical Manufacturing Account Executive to lead complex sales cycles in high-tech environments. This opportunity offers the chance to work with cutting-edge Vision AI platforms used to improve operational efficiency, product quality, and safety standards in industrial settings.

This role is ideal for someone passionate about innovation in manufacturing and confident in leading technical conversations without the support of a Sales Engineer. You’ll serve as a trusted advisor to operations, quality, and plant management teams as they digitize their facilities.

About the Role:

• Own and manage full sales cycles from outreach and discovery to demo, negotiation, and close.
• Conduct in-depth discovery with plant-level stakeholders including quality, operations, and engineering teams.
• Deliver impactful demos of an AI-based vision platform that’s improving factory floor visibility.
• Translate technical capabilities into measurable business outcomes and operational improvements.
• Navigate complex, multi-site buying groups in industrial environments.
• Maintain and build a strong, predictable sales pipeline through consultative selling and pipeline hygiene.
• Travel as needed to client manufacturing sites across the U.S. and Canada.

About You:

• 5+ years of experience in quota-carrying B2B sales roles, ideally involving technical or consultative selling.
• Experience working with manufacturing clients or within industrial verticals.
• Strong understanding of how to articulate technical solutions in business terms without relying on a Sales Engineer.
• Skilled at building trust and credibility with technical audiences and decision-makers.
• Proven success leading complex deal cycles and meeting/exceeding sales quotas.

Bonus Experience:

• Familiarity with AI, computer vision, factory automation, or edge computing.
• Experience selling without dedicated presales or technical support.
• Technical education, hands-on engineering experience, or prior exposure to industrial software systems.

About Blue Signal:

Blue Signal is an award-winning, executive search firm specializing in various specialties. Our recruiters have a proven track record of placing top-tier talent across industry verticals, with deep expertise in numerous professional services. Learn more at /46Gs4yS

Role: Head of Operations  

Organization: StoneArch Logistics

Website: 

Scope: Full-Time (FTE)

Location: Minneapolis, MN

Compensation Range: $150,000 - $160,000 + variable

About StoneArch Logistics

You will join a differentiated logistics 3PL that places service and responsiveness at the heart of its value proposition. You’ll have the opportunity to build and lead the operational engine behind a growing business serving major brand shippers, vigilant on continuing to grow their industry-leading, food-grade, transportation services scope. If you’re passionate about operations excellence, carrier networks, logistics technology and leadership in a high-impact role, this is your chance to drive meaningful results and shape the future of the company.

Why Join StoneArch?

· We are growing, focused strategically, leading by service and supported by our 4 Pillars: Growth, Operational Efficiency, Talent, Technology.

· We’ve demonstrated our service is value-added and have a clear growth plan.

· We’re committed to serving both stakeholders, shippers and carriers (not just shippers)

· Strong talent and technology stack well positioned to support growth

Position Summary:

The Head of Operations will lead and scale all areas of StoneArch Logistics’ operational performance. This role serves as the right hand to the CEO, overseeing carrier procurement and relations, account management, strategic network management, customer excellence, and overall service execution. It is both strategic and hands-on, focused on delivering exceptional execution and service, building process discipline, strengthening carrier and customer networks, and driving the efficiency, reliability, and responsiveness that define StoneArch’s reputation in food-grade transportation. The ideal leader brings deep experience in operational excellence, proactive solutioning, continuous improvement, 3PL operations, strong leadership and analytical skills, and a passion for building teams and systems that deliver high-quality results. Experience with EOS is preferred but not required (Entrepreneurial Operating System).

Core Accountabilities (EOS Accountability Chart Utilized):

Operational Strategy & Execution

• Oversee all operations, ensuring seamless day-to-day performance while supporting and executing strategic initiatives.
• Deliver industry-leading proactive service with deep expertise in food-grade transportation solutions, maintaining a highly focused and niche approach (“inch wide, mile deep”).
• Ensure execution of strategy by establishing and monitoring operational KPIs such as on-time delivery, carrier utilization, cost efficiency, and service quality.

Service Excellence & Customer Experience

• Drive operational efficiency and scale through technology, people, and process.
• Support carrier and customer onboarding, issue resolution, and proactive communication to build long-term relationships.
• Collaborate with commercial teams to align operational capabilities with customer expectations and business objectives.

Carrier Network & Capacity Management

• Build and maintain a strong, reliable carrier network with emphasis on food-grade and temperature-controlled capacity.
• Negotiate and manage carrier relationships to ensure service consistency, safety, and compliance.
• Drive operational efficiency through accountability, performance metrics, scorecards, and regular business reviews.

Process Design & Technology Enablement

• Lead implementation and optimization of transportation management systems, tracking platforms, and reporting tools.
• Standardize workflows and operating procedures to ensure scalability, efficiency, and risk mitigation.
• Lead cross-functional alignment by removing friction, ensuring clean handoffs, and enabling cohesive collaboration across teams.

People Leadership & Development

• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing operations team focused on responsiveness, accuracy, and accountability.
• Foster a culture of collaboration between operations, sales, and account management to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Partner with leadership to recruit, retain, and develop talent as StoneArch continues to expand.

Financial Management & Continuous Improvement

• Manage operational budgets, cost control, truck-buy economics, and margin performance.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and network optimization.
• Lead initiatives that improve productivity, scalability, and operational resilience as the company grows.

Executive Leadership & Strategic Partnership

• Serve as a key advisor to the CEO on operations, strategy, and organizational priorities, including training and development of the Carrier Operations team.
• Collaborate with leadership on business planning, resource allocation, and long-term growth initiatives.
• Represent operations in strategic discussions with partners, shippers, and key stakeholders.

Qualifications:

· 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in logistics, trucking, or 3PL operations with direct accountability for carrier procurement, service delivery and team performance. EOS Operating System experience a plus.

· Proven success leading carrier management, network operations, or customer service teams in a high-growth, asset-light or brokerage environment.

· Strong analytical and financial acumen with the ability to manage budgets, margin performance, and operational KPIs.

· Deep understanding of transportation management systems, load tracking technology, and process automation tools.

· Demonstrated ability to build and mentor high-performing teams while fostering a culture of accountability, service, and collaboration.

· Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to partner cross-functionally and influence both internal teams and external stakeholders.

Work Details:

· Full-Time Equivalent (FTE)

· In-Office in Minneapolis, MN

• Fun, energetic work environment with leadership that invests in your success
• Substantive growth opportunities, including financial, as we reward strategic impacts

StoneArch Core Values & Leadership Competencies

· We need to ensure this future leader’s Values aligns with ours and that we are:

1.      Serving

2.      Accountable

3.      Growing

4.      A Team

· Our Leadership Competencies are also part of our ethos, and this leader should:

1.     Apply Vision and Strategic Thinking

2.     Be a Growth Mindset

3.     Inspire Others

4.     Be Collaborative and Promote Cross-Functional Teamwork

5.     Empower People

Diversity Commitment:

StoneArch Logistics provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Develop relationships with companies that do business with architects and designers. Sell advertising and sponsorships for an annual print and two digital monthly publications, an annual conference with exhibit booths, golf events, and a residential home tour. Play key roles in managing an expo hall, home tour, and golf event. Work closely with a small staff team to plan and implement projects and on organization-wide efforts. Seeking a team player who can also work well independently.

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The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Minnesota is hiring a Senior Partnerships & Events Manager to support our extraordinary, mission-driven, nonprofit association made up 2,300+ architects, designers, and industry partners.

This is a full-time, exempt position that reports to Executive Vice President. It requires the ability to work both independently and collaboratively with other staff team colleagues and members of the association.

This is a restructured position where the successful candidate will benefit from well-established relationships with many advertisers, sponsors, and program partners. The retiring Sales Director will provide assistance in transitioning those relationships.

We anticipate this key role will hold responsibilities including, but not limited to:

• Cultivate and maintain strong and satisfying relationships with industry partners in architecture and the broader AEC (architecture, engineering, and construction) industry
• Secure and implement event sponsorships
• Sell and manage exhibit booths
• Sell and enter advertising and directory listings for our print publication, event programs, and website (currently being overhauled; the new website will likely go live in mid-March)
• Sell membership and support member value creation – particularly as related to Allied AIA Minnesota membership
• Develop and implement sales strategies
• Develop, manage, and maintain data related to current and prospective sponsors, advertisers, and members
• Take on key management roles related to the organization’s major events, including the Homes by Architects Tour, the Exposition Hall of our annual conference, and golf fundraisers that support student scholarships and grants
• Meet dues and non-dues revenue goals
• Collaborate with staff team colleagues and members to support organizational programs and services, as needed, throughout the year – both in strategic thinking and in implementation, and for the state and local chapters of the AIA in Minnesota and our affiliated foundation.

We are a values-driven organizational culture, committed to authenticity, equity, collaboration, and integrity in all that we do. Our team is small but mighty (8 full-time employees, with up to two interns) with each person holding an array of responsibilities. Collaboration with our member architects, designers, and allied industry professionals makes our team larger and co-creation makes our work stronger. Our members are problem solvers who are idealistic yet pragmatic; their design work shapes the built environment of Minnesota and well beyond. Serving this individually-based membership organization means supporting people’s career success, often over decades. We also foster design excellence – including sustainability, equity, and health and wellness related to the built environment.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of experience in sales, business development, or corporate sponsorship.
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding revenue targets, and attaining and maintaining high levels of partner/member satisfaction.
• Exceptional communications, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
• Well-organized and an excellent project manager.
• Event management experience, relevant to one or more of the organization’s events.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office/Google Suite. (AIA Minnesota does not have a CRM system.)
• Enthusiasm and respect for AIA Minnesota’s mission and membership.
• Ability to represent the organization well to external stakeholders. 
• Flexibility and mental agility to move easily from detail-oriented to strategic to relationship-based work tasks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a non-profit, association, or mission-driven organization.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or a related field.
• Experience related to the AEC industry.

The work environment is expected to be hybrid, though can potentially be mostly remote; a number of events during the year will require in-person attendance and events management responsibilities (e.g., three-day annual conference in November, two-day weekend home tour and related events, golf outings, awards events, and partnered continuing education and social events). We anticipate staff taking a hoteling approach to workspaces once we move to our new office at Riverplace in Minneapolis this June.

Salary & Benefits: $82,000 (no commission). AIA Minnesota offers a competitive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, an employer match for retirement savings, separated vacation time and sick time (available from the outset), and strong benefits to support leave for the birth/adoption/welcoming of a child. After seven years of employment, staff are eligible to take a restorative or work-related sabbatical.

Applicants are asked to submit a resume and one-page cover letter to . Open until filled.

Backend Engineer to drive the evolution of our Go-based detection platform

Experience with YARA/YARA‑X or similar pattern engines

Experience with Kafka stream-processing

Proficiency with Docker/Docker Compose, Dockerfile optimization, and Makefile-driven workflows.

Location: Maple Grove, MN - in office

Department: Supply Chain / Operations

Reports To: Vice President

Our client, a well-established industrial solutions provider serving global OEM and engineering clients is seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to support its fast-paced manufacturing and distribution operations. This role plays a critical part in ensuring material availability, supplier performance, and cost optimization to meet customer delivery commitments.

Position Overview

The Purchasing Manager is responsible for sourcing materials, components, supplies, and services required to fulfill customer orders and production schedules. This role manages the full procurement lifecycle, vendor relationships, and ongoing inventory optimization efforts to ensure operational efficiency and on-time delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement & Order Management

• Review ERP system data and related reporting to determine purchasing requirements.
• Generate and manage purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and timely processing.
• Oversee the full purchase order lifecycle, including:
• Delivery follow-ups and past-due management
• Schedule changes (expedites and push-outs)
• Line-item modifications and quantity adjustments
• Pricing discrepancies and invoice alignment
• Order cancellations when required

Supplier Sourcing & Negotiation

• Solicit and evaluate supplier quotations.
• Support cost negotiations to achieve competitive pricing and favorable terms.
• Maintain and continuously improve the approved vendor list.
• Evaluate supplier performance based on quality metrics and on-time delivery history.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Quality and Operations to determine appropriate disposition for non-conforming materials or services.
• Work closely with warehouse teams to resolve receiving discrepancies and early shipment issues.
• Coordinate transportation logistics for materials across company locations.
• Collaborate with Finance and Sales to optimize inventory levels and maintain appropriate stock positions.

Systems & Process Improvement

• Analyze ERP data to identify irregularities or systemic issues.
• Engage internal IT support to resolve system-related discrepancies.
• Contribute to ongoing process improvements in purchasing and inventory management.

Additional Responsibilities

• Conduct ongoing evaluation of vendors and purchased products.
• Support strategic supply chain initiatives as directed by leadership.
• Perform additional duties aligned with operational priorities.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum 5 years of purchasing experience within a manufacturing or industrial distribution environment.
• Strong understanding of inventory management practices in production-driven settings.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities, including planning, prioritization, and problem-solving.
• Proven ability to build strong vendor relationships and work cross-functionally.
• Effective communicator with the ability to engage vendors, internal teams, and senior leadership.
• Self-starter with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
• Experience with ERP systems; familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics 365 / Business Central is an asset.