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Who we are:
Atkore is forging a future where our employees, customers, suppliers, shareholders, and communities are building better together - a future focused on serving the customer and powering and protecting the world.
With a global network of manufacturing and distribution facilities worldwide, Atkore is a leading provider of electrical, safety and infrastructure solutions.
Who we are looking for:
We are currently looking for a BIM Technician to be based out of Tampa, FL reporting to the Drafting Manager. This person will be responsible for working with the project team to develop accurate and complete modeling drawing sets. The BIM Technician will ensure the integrity of project drawings while maintaining privileged information per the customer and company requirements.
What you'll do:
- Accurately identify product specifications and understand of detail assemblies and their application for installation.
- Create or revise/update construction drawings, maintaining a tracking log of drawings.
- Review drawings for accuracy and scope of work, ensuring quality of final drawings.
- Collaborate with team and customers to ensure that projects are successfully completed, and best practices/technical issues are addressed.
- Run the multi trade coordination for clashes to assist project team with the design process.
- Conduct clash detection and visual walkthroughs using Navisworks Manage.
- Research ways to continuously improve our process including providing insight into new time saving methodologies and best practices.
- Manage, maintain, and update BIM Project documents.
What you'll bring:
- Bachelor's (preferred) or Associates Degree in Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) related field with 1 to 3 years of industry experience.
- 1+ years' experience in 3D Revit or 3D AutoCAD.
- Technical certificates in Drafting and ED BIM Modeling training (preferred).
- Experience with Autodesk Revit, CAD, and BIM procedures (Preferred).
- Familiarity with Overhead coordination process including 3D Modeling utilizing Revit in project environment, Project As-builts and turnover for Facility management.
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, CAD and BIM systems including Autodesk AutoCAD, Revit Suite, BIM 360, Veo, Bluebeam, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Within 3 months, you'll:
- Complete the onboarding material and training on companies' products and drafting processes.
- Collecting information from multiple plans and incorporating them into a model which can be used to build structural support.
- Produce 2D shop drawings and 3D models projects with assistance of PM and BIM Designer.
- Complete Atkore Immersion process.
Within 6 months, you'll:
- Communicate effectively with PM's and other team members in order to gather the information needed for each project.
- Develop strong knowledge of the companies' products and produce accurate designs based on each project needs.
- Assist with BIM Designer to coordination meeting and be part of BIM project development at different phases: modeling, cleaning clashes and producing shop drawings.
Within 12 months, you'll:
- Produce structural models and drawings using Revit and manage coordination projects.
- Manipulate and develop CAD library components for AutoCAD and Revit or other related software.
- Independently handle BIM project from start to finish by assisting to BIM Coordination, performing clash detection, and resolving coordination issues.
Atkore is a recipient of a Great Place to Work certification and a Top Workplaces USA award! We're committed to creating an engaged and aligned workforce that drives collaborative culture. Our team strives for breakthrough results, stays focused on being standout leaders, and fully supports decisions of the Company. We consistently live the Atkore mission, strategic priorities, and behaviors, all in a way that's consistent with our core values. Together, we build strong leaders that continually endeavor to move us forward.
With a global network of manufacturing and distribution facilities worldwide, Atkore is a leading provider of electrical, safety and infrastructure solutions.
Join our team and align yourself with an industry leader!
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Summary
The Project Scheduler is responsible for developing, maintaining, and analyzing construction schedules to support successful project execution across all phases of electrical construction projects. This role partners with project managers, field leadership, and construction operations teams to identify critical path activities, monitor progress, and proactively address schedule risks. By providing accurate forecasting, productivity analysis, and schedule reporting, the Project Scheduler enables informed decision-making to help ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
What you’ll do:
Schedule Development and Management
• Develop, implement, and maintain detailed construction schedules using Primavera P6 (or similar).
• Collaborate with project managers and field teams to gather schedule inputs related to material procurement, labor planning, and installation sequencing.
• Identify and manage critical path activities to support timely execution of project milestones.
• Process schedule updates, revisions, and logic changes as projects evolve.
• Document scheduling processes and maintain accurate schedule records.
Project Timeline Coordination and Analysis
• Define sequencing and methods of work for electrical installations within the overall construction schedule.
• Monitor project timelines, milestones, and deliverables to track performance against plan.
• Identify potential schedule constraints, delays, and labor impacts, and assist with mitigation strategies.
• Prepare progress updates, look-ahead schedules, and manpower projections to support forecasting and planning.
Reporting and Productivity Insights
• Analyze field installation data to identify trends, productivity impacts, and schedule variances.
• Prepare and distribute schedule and progress reports to project teams and construction leadership.
- Prepare and present succinct schedule summaries with potential risks for executive management.
- • Support construction operations with forecasting tools that enable proactive planning and resource allocation.
Communication and Collaboration
• Maintain frequent, open communication with project teams, general foremen, and project delivery partners.
• Keep stakeholders informed of schedule status, key milestones, and risks.• Support project teams in making data-driven decisions related to schedule and execution.
What you’ll need:
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field required.
- • Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Project Scheduler in construction or a related industry.
- • Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 or similar project scheduling software.
- • Demonstrated experience developing and managing schedules for large, multi-phase construction projects.
- • Solid knowledge of electrical construction; data center construction experience preferred.
- • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret schedule data and identify trends.
- • Excellent organizational, time-management, communication, and collaboration skills.
- • Proactive, detail-oriented mindset with the ability to influence project outcomes.
Certifications (Preferred)
• PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP) certification preferred.
• Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) preferred.
Physical Demands
• Work performed in both office and active construction site environments.
• Occasional site visits to local Chicagoland jobsites.
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods during office and field activities.
Founded in 1912, Continental Electrical Construction Company is the number one electrical construction company in Chicago and its suburbs, as well as one of the largest in the Midwest. Dozens of landmark structures bear our imprint. From high rises to health care facilities, factories to financial centers, data centers to educational facilities, hotels to recreational and shopping centers, Continental satisfies all electrical construction needs.
Working for Continental Electrical Construction provides:
• Assistance, tools, and resources for success
• A collaborative, engaging, and respectful workplace
• Fulfilling career opportunities and skills development
• A values-based working environment:
E: Everyone United
N: Nurture Communication
E: Enforce Accountability
R: Relationships Matter
G: Growth and Development
Y: You Make the Difference
Continental Electrical Construction offers a competitive salary that may vary based on the scope and responsibilities of the role and the candidate’s relevant experience, education, and skills. We also offer a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with company match; profit sharing; retirement benefits; company-provided life and disability insurance; generous paid time off; paid holidays; parental leave; volunteer time off; tuition assistance; Employee Assistance Program; and company-subsidized wellness programs.
Continental Electrical Construction is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, military status, arrest or conviction record, source of income, or credit history.
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:
The R&D Testing Technician will execute daily engineering test assigned by Engineering Manager. The candidate will perform various acoustical, mechanical, and electrical tests. The candidate will support the engineers in their ongoing R&D testing to achieve their task on time. The candidate should be well organized, has strong attention to details and able to work in fast paced environment
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform engineering tests including and not limited to: Acoustical testing, mechanical testing and electrical testing
- Documenting and archiving test results and test procedures
- Work with various mechanical tools and fixtures to conduct tests
- Work with electronic test equipment
- Manage the engineering lab, make sure tools and equipment are arranged in the right spot and perform 5S to the labs
- Manage engineering samples with proper labels and arrange them in cabinet
- Support engineers in new developed test procedures by documenting the test procedures
- Support engineers in shipping samples out to customers, purchase experimental parts from website
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
- Associate’s degree in engineering, Electronics, or equivalent work experience
- Ability to set up and utilize electronic test equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, and run LabVIEW code
- Ability to work with various fixtures and tools to conduct various testing
- Able to multi-task and work fast paced environment to meet deadlines
- Attention to detail and organized
- Excellent communication skills
- Self-motivated and eager to learn
- Ability to follow instructions
- Basic knowledge of computers, spreadsheets, and power point
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:
Reports to: Sr. Manager Application Engineering – MedTech & Specialty Audio
When you join Robertshaw, you are joining a company with over 125 years of experience and a global team with a focus on innovation.
Role Description
Robertshaw is looking for a Sr. Inside Sales Representative to manage Robertshaw's largest accounts and high-value clients. The Sr. Inside Sales Representative will be responsible for managing strategic accounts and handling escalated customer issues. Friendly and persuasive, the ideal candidate will be able to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders. Seasoned expert, with high level of business acumen and recognized expert in the field.
Main Responsibilities
- Analyze market trends and develop customized targeted sales strategies. May lead projects or have accountability for ongoing activities.
- Make outbound calls to prospective customers to identify and create sales opportunities.
- Provide insight to leadership on plans and goals for sales.
- Persuade the customer to buy by demonstrating how Robertshaw products meet their needs.
- Mentor junior inside sales representatives, train new members of the team and aid in the evaluation of team's performance.
- Close sales and lead customers through purchasing processes.
- Understand customer needs and offer solutions and support.
- Use product knowledge and persuasion to overcome customer objections.
- Troubleshoot/resolve customer issues. Solve complex problems and take broad perspective to identify solutions. Interpret internal and external issues and recommend best solutions/practices.
- Provide assistance to Commercial Quoting team.
Qualifications
- 8years' experience in inside sales or similar sales/customer service role with proven record in sales and demonstrated ability to handle complex deals
- Proven track record of successfully meeting sales quotas over the phone
- Previous cold calling phone sales experience, comfort talking to new people all day
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; the ability to call, connect and quickly engage with potential customers
- Specialized depth in sales.
- Energetic, professional, and friendly demeanor
- Ability to handle rejection and proceed on to the next potential customer with a positive attitude
- Ability to independently make decisions on pricing, terms or deal structure
- Results orientation
- Self-directedness
- Persistency and persuasiveness and strong negotiation skills
- Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Nice to Have
- Prior experience in white goods/appliance industry preferred
Education
- Bachelor's degree in business or related field preferred
LHH Recruitment Solutions has partnered with a growing organization, and they are seeking a motivated Technical Product & Quoting Engineer – CNC Environment to join their team. This is a pivotal, hands-on role that blends CNC manufacturing expertise, RFQ/quoting ownership, and product engineering leadership. The ideal candidate brings strong experience supporting CNC-machined components from RFQ through production, collaborating closely with engineering, operations, and suppliers. This role supports a diverse customer base across industries including aerospace, pipe fittings, hydraulics, and hose assemblies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own and develop accurate, competitive CNC RFQs and production quotes for complex machined components and assemblies.
- Analyze customer drawings, specifications, and RFQs to determine manufacturing feasibility, machining strategy, and cost drivers.
- Translate customer requirements into manufacturable CNC solutions, considering tolerances, materials, cycle times, and production methods.
- Collaborate with engineering, CNC programmers, machinists, and production teams to optimize designs for manufacturability, quality, and cost.
- Support CNC production planning by validating routings, estimating run times, tooling needs, and labor requirements.
- Lead product definition, requirements gathering, and business case development for new and existing products.
- Coordinate prototype builds, first articles, testing, and validation to support customer and internal approvals.
- Partner with sourcing and supply chain teams to support supplier evaluation, CNC sourcing decisions, and cost‑reduction initiatives.
- Monitor product performance, quality metrics, and production feedback, driving continuous improvement initiatives.
- Provide technical guidance and training to internal teams and external partners related to CNC processes and quoting assumptions.
- Track and report key performance indicators including revenue, margin, quoting accuracy, and customer satisfaction.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
- Significant hands-on experience in a CNC machine shop environment.
- Proven experience with CNC RFQs, CNC quoting, and supporting CNC production in a precision manufacturing environment.
- Strong understanding of CNC machining processes (turning, milling, multi-axis preferred), materials, tolerances, and GD&T/blueprint reading.
- Demonstrated experience estimating cycle times, labor, tooling, and overhead for CNC-machined components.
- Experience working closely with CNC programmers, machinists, and production teams.
- Proficiency with CAD/CAM software and experience navigating ERP/MRP systems.
- Industry experience in aerospace, pipe fittings, hydraulics, hoses, or similar precision manufacturing sectors.
- Strong problem-solving skills, assertiveness, and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical and cost concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies is a plus.
Compensation Range: $115,000-$135,000 + 15% Bonus
Benefits Offered: 2 weeks of vacation, paid sick leave where applicable by state law, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance Vision Insurance, 401K, and Life Insurance.
If you are a passionate Technical Product & Quoting Engineer looking for anew and rewarding career, please apply today! You don’t want to miss out on this opportunity!
LHH is a leader in permanent recruitment—and in the placement of top talent. Our areas of specialty include office administration, customer service, human resources, engineering, and supply chain and logistics. Please feel to check us out and apply for other opportunities if this role isn’t a perfect match.
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- Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes for a variety of products.
- Collaborate with design and engineering teams to ensure design-for-manufacturing (DFM) principles are applied.
- Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve production issues to maintain quality and schedules.
- Support process validation, equipment qualification, and new product introduction (NPI) activities.
- Analyze production data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Develop and maintain work instructions, standard operating procedures, and process documentation.
- Participate in Lean Manufacturing initiatives and continuous improvement projects.
- Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards (ISO, OSHA, or industry-specific standards).
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
- 3+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering or process improvement in a production environment.
- Experience with process design, workflow optimization, and troubleshooting production issues.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.
Chicago Metro (Bloomingdale, IL)
Travel: 50-60%
If you win deals by understanding engineers, earning trust over time, and positioning capability instead of price, keep reading.
Our client is a well-established, family-owned precision contract manufacturer with a long track record of investment in equipment, quality systems, and long-term customer relationships. They do not chase low-margin, price-driven work. They partner with OEMs that value precision, consistency, and accountability.
They are hiring an experienced Outside Sales Professional to drive new business growth and help expand their footprint in medical, aerospace, and defense manufacturing.
The Opportunity
This role is ideal for a salesperson who:
- Enjoys hunting and building relationships from scratch
- Is comfortable with long sales cycles and delayed gratification
- Can navigate engineers, purchasing, and quality teams
- Wants autonomy and ownership rather than micromanagement
- Takes pride in selling something that is genuinely hard to do well
You will step into a strong manufacturing platform with proven capabilities and leadership support, but you will build your own pipeline.
What You Will Do
- Prospect and develop new OEM relationships in targeted industries
- Sell precision machining and contract manufacturing capabilities
- Work directly with engineers and purchasing teams to quote and win complex work
- Manage opportunities from initial contact through long-term production partnership
- Spend significant time in the field visiting customers and prospects
- Collaborate closely with internal teams on quoting, feasibility, and execution
- Represent the company professionally and credibly in the market
This is a true field sales role, not an inside or transactional position.
What Success Looks Like
- Building a healthy pipeline of qualified OEM opportunities
- Getting designed into programs rather than simply responding to RFQs
- Winning repeatable, long-term production work
- Becoming a trusted partner to customers, not just a vendor
- Growing revenue through relationships, not discounts
What Our Client Is Looking For
Required
- Proven success in B2B outside sales within manufacturing or technical environments
- Experience selling contract manufacturing, precision machining, or custom technical solutions
- Ability to understand engineering drawings and manufacturing requirements
- Strong prospecting and relationship-building skills
- High personal accountability and self-direction
- Willingness to be on-site when not visiting customers
Preferred
- Experience selling into medical, aerospace, or defense OEMs
- Familiarity with precision machining, turned parts, or 5-axis environments
- Existing OEM relationships within targeted industries
- Comfort operating without heavy structure or rigid scripts
Location & Work Style
- Based in the Chicago metro area
- Expected to be on-site full time initially to learn the business
- Increased field time as ramp progresses
- This is not a remote role
Compensation
- Base salary approximately $100,000–$125,000, with bonus
- Ramp support provided due to long sales cycles
- Performance-based upside as the role matures
At HelloFresh, we want to change the way people eat forever by offering our customers high-quality food and recipes for different meal occasions. Over the past 10 years, we've seen this mission spread around the world and beyond our wildest dreams. Now, we are a global food solutions group and the world's leading meal kit company, active in 18 countries across 3 continents. So, how did we do it? Our weekly boxes full of exciting recipes and fresh ingredients have blossomed into a community of customers looking for delicious, healthy, and sustainable options. The HelloFresh Group now includes our core brand, HelloFresh, as well as: Green Chef, EveryPlate, Chefs Plate, Factor_, and Youfoodz.
Associate Director, Operations
SHIFT: Wednesday - Saturday (4:30am - 3:30pm)
Factor_ a brand of HelloFresh is seeking an Associate Director Operations. As the Associate Director in operations, you will focus on operations organizational strategy and lead projects associated with cross functional engagement of staffing, training, talent development teams across the business unit. This will include aligning all support teams to a business vision of how we attract, retain and optimize both direct and indirect team members. Additional effort will be to support strategic launch initiatives including rolling out new technologies, processes and manufacturing facilities. If you're looking to impact the outcome of the business and to the lives of our team members, this is it!
You will...
- Identify organizational gaps in people operations and drive continuous improvement strategies to mitigate
- Collaborate with cross functional support teams of operations and their leadership develop a cohesive organizational strategy
- Run projects associated with new facility launches, new processes changes, and technology implementations
- Champion initiatives associated with direct labor training, onboarding, and experience
- Support cross functional strategy related to salaried development including partnering with operations leaders and HRs to ensure engagement and team morale
- Drive Safety, Quality, Cost, and Delivery, while growing and expanding capabilities that meet production mandatory requirements
- Indirectly lead operational partners to accomplish projects and initiatives
- Share and exchange operational best practices across our national sites
- Guide programs to reward and recognize performance
- Mentor, train and develop operations teammates for career progression and learning
- Create a positive team dynamic that encourages all employees to: provide feedback and drive change within the facility, adapt to the ever-changing business and stay focused on the customer experience
- Drive a customer-focused environment committed to delivering the highest quality product to our customers
You are...
- Team-oriented: you have a track record of leading cross-functional teams and cultivating collaborative partnerships at all levels and departments of an organization
- Strategic: you recognize and resolve situations that are ambiguous or challenging and use logic to identify alternatives, evaluate, and present approaches to solving complex problems while thinking in terms of contingency plans
- Bold: you're adventurous, outgoing and optimistic; you're confident making decisions and taking calculated risks
- Entrepreneurial Spirit: you have the vision, passion, and imagination; you are not afraid to ask 'what if' and constantly challenge the status quo
- Versatile: you roll with the punches and don't get overwhelmed easily; you enjoy grinding away at issues and have a knack for delivering results in hyper-growth, constantly changing environments
- Analytical: data is your friend; you're able to translate numbers into action and pave the way for efficiency
- Customer-focused: slightly obsessive-compulsive when it comes to customer experience and strive to deliver a product that is second to none
- Comprehensive background in Fulfillment, Shipping, Receiving, and Warehousing
- Motivated, developed and managed employees - our culture is a critical part of our success, and you need to help drive it
- Excitement for working in a fast-paced environment with a high level of ambiguity and change
- Interest in spending most of your time on the shop floor to learn and understand process details
- Continuous improvement and project management skills
- High level of integrity and ethics with excellent follow-through
At a minimum, you have...
- Bachelor's Degree required - Master's preferred
- 8+ years of experience in operations or people management
- Familiarity with FSMA, HACCP, SQF
- Knowledge of Lean manufacturing
- Project Management Certifications preferred
- Flexibility to travel
You'll get...
- Competitive hourly rate, 401K company match that vests immediately upon participation, & team bonus opportunities
- Generous PTO and flexible attendance policy
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits with options at $0 monthly, effective first day of employment
- Up to 85% discount on subscriptions to HelloFresh meal plans (HelloFresh, Green Chef, Everyplate, and Factor_)
- Access to Employee Resource Groups that are open to all employees, including those pertaining to BIPOC, women, veterans, parents, and LGBTQ+
- Inclusive, collaborative, and dynamic work environment within a fast-paced, mission-driven company that is disrupting the traditional food supply chain
This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities. However, the Company reserves the right to adjust, modify, or reassign work tasks and responsibilities as needed to meet changing business needs, operational requirements, or other factors.
#Factor #JD1008
Illinois Pay Range$123,480—$165,000 USDThis position is also eligible for the HelloFresh equity plan.
About HelloFresh
We believe that sharing a meal brings people of all identities, backgrounds, and cultures together. We are committed to celebrating all dimensions of diversity in the workplace equally and ensuring that everyone feels a sense of inclusion and belonging. We also aim to extend this commitment to the partners we work with and the communities we serve. We are constantly listening, learning, and evolving to deliver on these principles. We are proud of our collaborative culture. Our diverse employee population enables us to connect with our customers and turn their feedback into meaningful action - from developing new recipes to constantly improving our process of getting dinner to our customers' homes. Our culture attracts top talent with shared values and forms the foundation for a great place to work!
At HelloFresh, we embrace diversity and inclusion. We are an equal-opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of an individual's race, national origin, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, marital status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law, whether actual or perceived. As part of the Company's commitment to equal employment opportunity, we provide reasonable accommodations, up to the point of undue hardship, to candidates at any stage, including to individuals with disabilities.
We want to adapt our processes and create a safe space that welcomes everyone so please let us know how we can accommodate our process. In case you have any accessibility requirements you can share that with us in the application form.
To learn more about what it's like working inside HelloFresh, follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn.
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Director of Manufacturing Operations
Location: Hybrid / On-site (as required)
Reports to: COO
The Director of Manufacturing Operations is responsible for end-to-end manufacturing execution and scale for DeNova Detect’s life-safety product portfolio. This role ensures that products are built safely, on time, on cost, and in compliance, while building a resilient manufacturing ecosystem capable of supporting rapid growth across retail, commercial, utility, and legislative-driven demand.
This leader serves as the operational bridge between engineering, supply chain, quality, regulatory, and commercial teams, translating product strategy into reliable, scalable production.
Core Responsibilities
Manufacturing & Production Leadership
- Own global manufacturing strategy across internal and contract manufacturing partners
- Establish and manage production plans aligned with sales forecasts and launch timelines
- Ensure consistent achievement of cost, quality, delivery, and yield targets
- Lead capacity planning to support demand surges driven by retail promotions, legislation, or national media exposure
- Drive continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies
Contract Manufacturer & Supplier Management
- Select, onboard, and manage contract manufacturers (CMs) and key component suppliers
- Negotiate manufacturing agreements, pricing, lead times, and service-level expectations
- Implement performance scorecards for CMs and suppliers (OTIF, quality, cost, responsiveness)
- Conduct regular audits and business reviews to ensure compliance and risk mitigation
Quality, Compliance & Regulatory Readiness
- Ensure manufacturing processes comply with all applicable standards and certifications, including:
- UL /ETL (as applicable)
- State and federal life-safety regulations
- Partner with internal teams to support certifications, audits, and change control
- Ensure all NCE Quality Control metrics are met or exceeded
- Implement continuous improvement process for quality and manufacturing
- Own manufacturing-related corrective actions (CAPAs), root cause analysis, and preventive controls
New Product Introduction (NPI) & Scale-Up
- Lead manufacturing readiness for new product introductions from pilot builds through mass production
- Partner with Engineering on DFM/DFA, tooling decisions, and test strategies
- Establish production validation, ramp-up plans, and early yield stabilization
Cost Management & Margin Expansion
- Drive COGS reduction initiatives without compromising safety or quality
- Optimize labor, materials, tooling, and logistics costs
- Support margin expansion initiatives tied to volume growth and supplier consolidation
Risk Management & Business Continuity
- Identify and mitigate manufacturing risks (single-source suppliers, geopolitical risk, capacity constraints)
- Develop contingency plans for supply disruptions, demand spikes, or quality events
- Support inventory strategy decisions in collaboration with Supply Chain and Finance
Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Serve as a key operational voice in executive planning and growth discussions
- Collaborate closely with our Japan Engineering Team, Sales and Marketing
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or related field
- 10+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing operations, preferably in:
- Consumer electronics
- Life-safety, IoT, or regulated hardware products
- Proven experience managing contract manufacturers and global supply partners
- Strong working knowledge of regulated manufacturing environments
- Demonstrated success scaling production in high-growth environments
Preferred
- MBA or advanced degree
- Experience with UL-listed or safety-critical products
- Lean Six Sigma certification
- Experience supporting national retail or utility-driven distribution models
This role is critical to DeNova Detect’s ability to save lives at scale. As demand grows through retail expansion, legislative adoption, and national awareness campaigns, the Director of Manufacturing Operations ensures that every product shipped meets the company’s promise of safety, reliability, and trust.
Ready to build your career at one of the nation’s leading real estate development companies? InSite Real Estate is seeking a passionate, skilled Project Manager, (Junior), to join our Project Development Group. InSite is a quality-driven, growth-centered real estate development company committed to helping our employees excel through challenging but rewarding projects, competitive benefits, and charting their own career paths.
Who We Are
InSite Real Estate is a nationally recognized commercial real estate development company based in Oak Brook, Illinois. Since our founding in 1988, InSite Real Estate has completed over 650 industrial, office, and retail projects in over 45 states across the nation. Throughout our decades of experience developing, owning, and operating tenant-driven investment property, we have worked on projects ranging from 2,000 SF to 2.6 million SF in size, and $1 million to $250 million in value.
Our commitment to quality, integrity, and the growth of each of our employees makes InSite Real Estate an ideal place to accelerate your career. At InSite, we believe that individual growth and satisfaction lead to company growth, and we are committed to our employees’ success and professional development. InSite’s fast-paced, collaborative, and fun company culture makes it a great place to work, and as one of the nation’s leading real estate development companies, InSite is a financially strong, stable, and reliable employer.
Primary Responsibilities
- Participate with the Project Principal, Managing Director – Retail, and Director of Construction on the site plan, budget model, and schedule for potential new developments.
- Assist with site investigations documenting pre-construction conditions.
- Identify any potential issues that may incur additional project costs to overcome (e.g., grading, storm water quality or quantity control, wetlands, floodplains, easements, access, utilities, entitlements).
- Maintain critical dates, schedule, and document management to track the due diligence/inspection process.
- Review and analyze project documents including construction plans and specifications, due diligence documents, utility agreements, and municipal code.
- Familiarity with permitting and entitlement.
- Travel required
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering required.
- Qualified candidates without the relevant experience will have the opportunity for training and practical learning.
- 0 to 3 years of progressively responsible experience in civil engineering, site planning, and land development preferred.
- Knowledge of site planning, site engineering, and storm water design and management.
- Knowledge of site development (i.e. conceptual site planning, entitlements, due diligence, engineering).
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Office, and MS Project is preferred. Working knowledge of MS Visio, Site Ops, SketchUp, and Yardi is a plus.
- Local candidates only.
Benefits
- Generous paid vacation and sick time.
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance (short and long term).
- 401(k) plan with 5% match and immediate vesting.
- Voluntary benefit offerings: critical illness, accident insurance, hospital stay and pet insurance.
- Flexible spending accounts including dependent care.
- Opportunities to increase earnings through our annual incentive bonus.
- Fitness center on-site & discount membership to Lifetime Oakbrook.
- Company-paid cell phone.
- Personal financial planning services.
- Exciting and collaborative culture.
- Limitless opportunities for professional growth.