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Six Flags Entertainment Corporation is the world’s largest regional theme park company with 42 parks across North America. Six Flags has entertained millions of families with world-class coasters, themed rides, thrilling water parks, and unique attractions. With a culture built on safety, service, fun and friendliness, integrity, innovation, and results orientation, our mission at Six Flags New England is to create fun and thrills for all ages.
Pay Starting at $16.25/Hour
Responsibilities:
- Performing general repair and alteration of various costumes
- Operating sewing equipment
- Assisting in the laundering of costumes
- Constructing special costumes and specialty show projects as assigned
- Maintaining the structural integrity and design of the Licensed Characters as to not distort the appearance of the characters
- Maintaining a clean and safe environment for Guests and Team Members
- Complying with all Six Flags New England policies and procedures
- Performing other incidental and related duties as required and assigned
Qualifications:
- Knowledge of clothing construction, alterations, and repair
- Previous experience preferred in any or all of the following; serger, industrial machines & other tools to assist in maintenance of costumes
- Previous theatrical costume experience helpful
- Self-Motivated skills to work independently, without direct supervision
- Ability to interact in a professional and positive manner with large groups of people
- Valid Driver’s license and clean driving record helpful in fulfilling errands and supply orders
- Sense of fun
- Willing to work in a high performance team environment
- Willing to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Able to meet the physical demands of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, including walking long distances, standing for long periods of time, lifting, working at heights, etc.
- Able to communicate effectively in the English language, including the ability to read, speak, and understand the English language
- 18 years old or older
About the role:
The Fast Track Sales Program at TQL is an opportunity to build a career with an industry leader that offers an award-winning culture, high earning potential with uncapped commission and significant opportunities for compensation and advancement. We will pay to relocate you to Cincinnati, Ohio to train with some of the top brokers in the company. Once you’ve completed training and built a solid book of business, TQL will pay to relocate you again to any of our 60+ offices nationwide. Our best in-class training and mentorship program will teach you everything you need to know about sales, logistics and supply chain management.
POSITION IS LOCATED IN CINCINNATI - PAID RELOCATION PROVIDED
What’s in it for you:
- $50,000-$55,000 minimum compensation your first year, based on education
- Includes base salary, sign-on bonus and housing allowance
- Uncapped commission opportunity
- Our average sales representative hits six figures after three years of selling
- Want to know what the top 20% earn? Ask your recruiter
- Relocation assistance package to help you get settled in Cincinnati
Who we’re looking for:
- You compete daily in a fast-paced, high-energy environment
- You’re self-motivated, set ambitious goals and work relentlessly to achieve them
- You’re coachable, enjoy solving problems and thinking on your feet
- College degree preferred, but not required
- Military veterans encouraged to apply
What you'll do:
- Receive 6 months of direct training from experienced Logistics Account Executives
- Help your account executive solve customer needs, find carriers for time-sensitive freight and manage daily operations
- Participate in hands-on and virtual training sessions
- Develop negotiation skills through prospecting and cold calling
- Build your book
- Use your training to meet sales metrics and become eligible for commission
- Establish relationships to close new customers
- Negotiate prices with customers and carriers
- Resolve freight issues to ensure timely pickup and delivery
What you need:
- Elite work ethic, 100% in-office
- Strong negotiation skills with ability to handle conflict
- Entrepreneurial mindset and exceptional customer service
Why TQL:
- Certified Great Place to Work with 800+ lifetime workplace award wins
- Outstanding career growth potential with a structured leadership track
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Health, dental and vision coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- Perks including employee discounts, financial wellness planning, tuition reimbursement and more
Employment visa sponsorship is unavailable for this position. Applicants requiring employment visa sponsorship now or in the future (e.g., F-1 STEM OPT, H-1B, TN, J1 etc.) will not be considered.
Company
Myrias Optics, Inc. is a fast-growing startup using proprietary nanoimprint technology to revolutionize the way optical components and systems are conceptualized, designed, and manufactured. The company is positioned to disrupt markets across a wide range of applications including consumer electronics, AR/VR, 3D scanners and LiDAR, imaging systems, optical communications, medical equipment, optical computing and more. Our unique all-inorganic imprinted optics enable metalenses, diffractive optics, waveguides all manufactured using wafer level process. By removing any organic material, we not only eliminate environmental and reliability issues but at the same time enable more complex designs with unmatched optical performance and highly cost-effective manufacturing.
Website: – Lead Optical Characterization Engineer
Reporting to the CTO, the Lead Optical Characterization Engineer will collaborate with a talented team of engineers and scientists to test and evaluate cutting-edge Myrias Optics components and systems. Specifically, this position will lead experimental characterization of optical components, define and set up optical characterization systems, establish test and characterization procedures, develop efficient data acquisition and analysis methodologies, and grow and manage the optical characterization team. This role is ideal for someone with strong system-level thinking and hands-on optical experience, who is eager to lead complex interdisciplinary projects and mentor junior staff. You will serve as a bridge between software, hardware, and optical domains, ensuring our systems meet stringent performance and quality benchmarks. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and capable engineer to gain expertise in the growing fields of meta-optics, waveguides, and diffractive optics. Together, we can shape next-generation optical systems for consumer devices, AR/VR, medical instrumentation, automobiles, robotics, and more.
POSITION TYPE: Full time, on-site
SALARY RANGE: $125,000 - $145,000
LOCATION: Amherst, MA
EXPERIENCE LEVEL: Senior (5+ years)
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership & Systems Engineering
- Lead cross-functional efforts in the development and integration of optical test systems.
- Define and enforce system-level requirements, test procedures, and verification protocols.
- Coordinate resources and timelines for optical characterization projects from concept to execution.
- Provide technical mentorship and guidance to a growing team of engineers and technicians.
Optical Characterization and Metrology
- Design optical systems for high volume screening and characterization of wafer level optics operating in mass production environments.
- Execute precise optical measurements and characterization utilizing systems involving lasers, fiber optics, cameras, and power meters.
- Establish designs and processes for alignment and integration of optical components into custom assemblies.
- Develop calibration and validation methods to ensure high measurement fidelity and reproducibility.
Software and Automation Integration
- Oversee or contribute to development of software tools for machine control, data acquisition, and image processing.
- Drive system automation strategies for scalable and repeatable test and metrology setups.
Quality Control and Troubleshooting
- Establish quality assurance workflows, analyze measurement data, and resolve systemic performance issues.
- Manage root cause analysis and continuous improvement for metrology tools and setups.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with design and fabrication teams to influence product and measurement fixture development for testability.
- Maintain detailed technical documentation, review reports, and communicate project updates across teams.
Qualifications and Requirements
Experience
- Minimum 5 years in optical engineering, systems engineering, or optical characterization roles.
- Demonstrated leadership or mentorship experience in a technical setting.
Technical Expertise
- Strong proficiency with optical instruments such as cameras, lasers, power meters, and fiber optics.
- Familiarity with machine control programming in Python, LabVIEW, MATLAB, or similar.
- Experience integrating hardware/software in optical test setups.
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
- Master's or Ph.D. preferred.
Skills
- Deep understanding of optical principles (reflection, refraction, alignment, metrology).
- Strong systems thinking and analytical skills for debugging and optimization.
- Excellent communication skills for technical collaboration and leadership.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with real-time control systems and/or machine vision.
- Familiarity with optical design tools (e.g., Zemax) and mechanical design tools (e.g., SolidWorks).
- Background in fast-paced R&D, manufacturing, or laboratory environments.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Competitive Compensation Package, including equity
- Full Medical, Vision and Dental plans
- Insurance: Company paid disability insurance
- Paid time off: Vacation and sick time
EEO Statement
Myrias Optics is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
APPLY
If you are interested in the role, please submit your resume in .pdf format with a title of "[First name] [last name] Resume" to .
Company
Myrias Optics, Inc. is a fast-growing startup using proprietary nanoimprint technology to revolutionize the way optical components and systems are conceptualized, designed, and manufactured. The company is positioned to disrupt markets across a wide range of applications including consumer electronics, AR, 3D scanners and LiDAR, imaging systems, optical communications, medical equipment, optical computing and more. Our unique all-inorganic imprinted optics enable metalenses, diffractive optics, waveguides all manufactured using wafer level process. By removing any organic material, we not only eliminate environmental and reliability issues but at the same time enable more complex designs with unmatched optical performance and highly cost-effective manufacturing.
Website: – Process Engineer
Reporting to the Technical Director, the Process Engineer will collaborate with a talented team of engineers and scientists to help develop and manufacture cutting-edge Myrias Optics components and systems. Specifically, this position will support Myrias' nanoimprint ink development efforts, working with our process and characterization teams to optimize the formulations and process conditions to enable imprinted optical devices with high performance, high yield and new functionality. This position will also be responsible for transitioning the technology to our manufacturing team whose goal will be to bring a high volume, high yield nanoimprint process to market for our optical components and subsystems. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and capable engineer to gain expertise in the growing fields of meta-optics, waveguides, and diffractive optics. Together, we can shape next-generation optical systems for consumer devices, AR, medical instrumentation, automobiles, robotics, and more.
POSITION TYPE: Full time, on-site
SALARY RANGE: $70,000 - $90,000
LOCATION: Amherst, MA
RESPONSIBILITIES
Process and formulation development:
- Work closely with the Myrias process, characterization and manufacturing teams to develop and optimize ink formulations meeting product requirements and production standards
- Work with our manufacturing team to transitioning fabrication knowledge and processing techniques for all-inorganic nanoimprinting to high volume production, including formulations, stamp making and imprint processes
- Assist with fabrication of components and systems based on Myrias' proprietary materials and processes meeting quality and optical performance specifications
- Conduct comprehensive nanoimprint ink tests and optimization, including formulation, imprinting, and post processing (calcination, ashing, etching, atomic layer deposition and/or overcoating)
- Performing metrology for fabricated components by top-down and cross-sectional scanning electron microscopy, variable angle spectroscopic ellipsometry, UV-Vis-NIR spectrometry and contact angle measurements
- Work with Myrias optical characterization team to feedback optical test results into process optimization efforts to enabling a closed loop process
- Familiarity with characterization and testing of optical devices, including the use of lenses, mirrors, light sources, fiber optics, cameras, lasers, and other optical devices is a strong plus
- Establish detailed and thorough documentation for all operating procedures and production processes
- Assist in expand Myrias' fabrication capabilities by identifying and implementing new process improvements
- Development and maintain comprehensive database of research data, sample/product travelers, characterization and yield data, and sample histories
- Provide technical guidance and feedback to management for more efficient workflow
- Create detailed internal reviews and customer product reports
- Assist in providing customer support for new designs and products
- Monitor and participate in safe clean room practices
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, material science, electrical engineering or equivalent technical discipline. A Master's degree is a plus, Ph.D. Preferred
- 5+ years of industrial experience working with optical materials
- Strong understanding of chemical engineering, processing and optical testing and metrology
- Expertise in imprint or nanofabrication processes
- Experience with atomic layer deposition systems, high temperature oven, etching tools, ashers and evaporation tools
- Expertise with standard characterization tools like scanning electron microscopy, variable angle spectroscopic ellipsometry, UV/Vis/NIR spectroscopy and laser table characterization
- Ability to analyze and interpret complex datasets and validate system performance
- Experience with document control best practices
- Strong interpersonal and technical communication skills
- Experience with polymers, inorganic materials and chemicals with strong understanding of nanoparticle composites and binding chemistry
- The ability to problem-solve and trouble shoot complications safely
- Experience collaborating within and between personnel with multi-disciplinary backgrounds
- Familiar with the startup or early-stage business environment
- Entrepreneurial spirit, with a hands-on, roll-up-the-sleeves mentality
WHAT WE OFFER
- Competitive Compensation Package, including equity
- Full Medical, Vision and Dental plans
- Insurance: Company paid disability insurance
- Paid time off: Vacation and sick time
EEO Statement
Myrias Optics is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
If you are interested in the role, please submit your resume in .pdf format with a title of "[First name] [last name] Resume" to .
At a Glance
- Company: B & R Machine, Inc.
- Location: Ludlow, MA (On-Site)
- Job Type: Full-Time
- Pay Range: Competitive, based on experience
- Experience Level: Mid-Level to Senior (3+ years manufacturing experience)
- Machine Types: CNC Mills (3-Axis, 4-Axis, 5-Axis), CNC Lathes
- Controls: Fanuc
- Industry: Aerospace, Defense, Medical, Industrial Manufacturing
- Work Authorization: U.S. Person likely required (ITAR environment)
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Why This Role Exists
B & R Machine is seeking a highly capable CNC Setup Machinist / Shop Lead to support daily production, ensure machine readiness, and guide machine operators on the shop floor. This role bridges hands-on machining expertise with floor leadership, helping maintain quality, productivity, and operational efficiency across a large fleet of CNC equipment.
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What You’ll Do
- Set up CNC mills and lathes using existing and new programs
- Change tooling, adjust offsets, and perform program edits as needed
- Support the Manufacturing Supervisor in daily production activities
- Help oversee machine operators and shop floor performance
- Assist in training new operators
- Design and fabricate fixtures to support efficient machining
- Interpret customer drawings and determine machining strategies
- Troubleshoot machining issues and production problems
- Perform occasional machine repair and maintenance tasks
- Verify part quality and repeatability using precision measuring tools
- Evaluate cutting conditions and material behavior
- Maintain dimensional accuracy and process stability
- Communicate with Quality, Engineering, and other departments
- Coordinate with shipping/receiving regarding material status
- Follow AS9100 / ISO 9001 quality procedures and documentation
- Provide technical guidance across departments
- Perform additional duties as assigned
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What You’ll Need to Succeed
Required Experience
- 3+ years of manufacturing or CNC machining experience
- Strong setup experience on CNC mills and lathes
- Ability to troubleshoot machining processes independently
- Knowledge of GD&T principles and practices
- Experience supervising or guiding operators preferred
- Strong decision-making and problem-solving ability
- Excellent attention to detail
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Technical Skills
- Fanuc control experience
- Experience with multi-axis milling (3-Axis, 4-Axis, 5-Axis)
- CNC lathe setup experience
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
- Fixture design and fabrication experience preferred
- Proficiency with precision measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, indicators, optical comparators)
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
- Mechanical aptitude and basic computer skills
Education
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Technical training in CNC machining or manufacturing preferred
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About B & R Machine, Inc.
Founded in 1984, B & R Machine has grown into a major CNC manufacturing provider in Western Massachusetts. The company operates an extensive fleet of CNC milling and turning centers and serves demanding industries including aerospace, defense, medical, robotics, telecom, oil & gas, and commercial manufacturing.
B & R specializes in precision components made from advanced materials such as titanium, stainless steel, tool steels, aluminum alloys, and nickel-based high-temperature metals, supported by an AS9100-compliant quality system.
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Work Environment & Culture
- Modern CNC machining facility with extensive equipment
- High-precision, high-mix production environment
- Collaborative team across engineering, quality, and production
- Opportunity to lead and influence shop floor operations
- Stable manufacturing employer with decades of experience
Job Description
In this position the CNC Program Engineer is responsible for assisting engineering and manufacturing in creating and improving CNC machining programs.
Responsibilities
- Work with engineering and manufacturing to create fixture and part programs for CNC machines
- Continuously making improvements in older CNC programs
- Regular attendance is an essential function of this position as unscheduled absences would create undue hardship to the business in its effect on maintaining production numbers.
- Other duties as assigned
Skills and Abilities
- Great attention to detail
- Good problem-solving skills
- Good at organizing, planning, and prioritizing
- Excellent computer abilities
- Communicates well with others
- Present information and give feedback
Education/Training
- Experience programming CNC Machines
- Working knowledge of ISO9001 & AS9100 Quality Management Systems
- Working knowledge of GD&T
- High School Diploma or GED
The TSUBAKI name is synonymous with excellence in quality, dependability and customer service. U.S. Tsubaki Automotive, LLC is an international tier-one supplier of high-speed chain drive systems to the automotive industry.
The Quality Manager is responsible for managing and directing production quality. The Quality Manager is responsible for planning goals, strategies, and resources to meet company objectives. Must be knowledgeable of Automotive Quality Requirements, including the IATF Quality Standard, Customer New Product Development procedures, Laboratory requirements, and Manufacturing techniques. Must possess Leadership qualities required to lead Continuous Improvement teams and gain the confidence of Production areas.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The essential duties and responsibilities of this job are included but not limited to this job description – other tasks may be assigned and expected to be performed.
- Ability to Problem Solve and provide Decision Making methods to tackle complex Product and Process Quality issues.
- Strong Manufacturing background in a high-volume, automated machining and assembly operation.
- Provides Leadership role in CI process to improve quality and efficiency and reduce costs.
- Key member of Management Team responsible for accomplishing business goals and objectives.
- Manages the accuracy and schedules related to QA support functions, including Calibration of Gages and Equipment, including Test machinery.
- Leads team to reduce non-conformances and eliminate sorting/rework. Coordinates resources required to address quality concerns.
- Develops plans to improve quality and efficiency, while reducing costs.
- Create and monitor daily efficient flow of material through the department by utilization of manpower and equipment in the department.
- Determine and implement continuous improvement plans for the equipment, and overall department.
- Manage yearly budget for the department ensure goals are met by reducing cost related to production and MRO supplies.
- Establish working relationships with associated departments i.e. Planning, Engineering and Production.
- Establish and maintain effective communication vehicles such as toolbox meetings and employee meetings.
- Understands, communicates and follows all company policies, work rules, and Union Contract. Effectively utilizes this knowledge to analyze and resolve work problems, assist workers in solving work problems, and make daily decisions on production schedules and personnel-related matters that affect the delivery and quality.
It is the expectation of the company that Managers/Supervisors will accomplish these goals by working to a high ethical standard and consistently complies with all company policies, work rules, Union Contractual agreements, and applicable laws with little to no direct supervision.
Requirements:
- BSME Degree required, an advanced engineering degree is preferred.
- ASQ CMQ/QE or equivalent preferred.
- 5+ Years of Manufacturing within the Automotive Industry is highly desired. ; Eight (8) to ten (10) years of Quality Management experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrable knowledge and experience in Lean Manufacturing, Project Management, ISO and TS16949 procedures experience is desired.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize work required. Excellent time management skills required.
- Excellent interpersonal skills required. Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing required.
- Ability to think critically and creatively in high stress situations.
- Willingness & ability to travel as necessary.
Learn more about U.S. Tsubaki at: Tsubaki offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including health benefits effective on date of hire, dental and vision benefits effective on the first of the month following date of hire, Paid Time Off ("PTO"), 10 paid holidays, generous 401(k) match and profit sharing, annual bonus potential, life insurance, short and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits, education reimbursement, home and auto insurance discounts, and pet insurance.
The estimated salary range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than of the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors.
Tsubaki is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability
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We Create Products and Brands That People Trust to Clean, Sanitize, and Protect Their Homes and Pools
When you join KIK Consumer Products, you’re joining a team that cares about the work we do and also about each other. We bring exceptional brands and products to consumers that help them protect the health and wellness of their families and the cleanliness of their homes and pools. We are committed to building a culture of performance driven by accountability, collaboration, and agility that enables timely fact-based decision-making and exceptional execution with unwavering ethics. As one of North America’s largest independent manufacturers of consumer products, KIK helps a large portfolio of brands and retailers bring their products to life.
Your Role at KIK
We are looking for an EHS Specialist to join our plant team, based in Ludlow, Massachusetts. The Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Specialist is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining programs that ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as company policies related to workplace safety, environmental protection, and employee health. This role supports continuous improvement in safety culture, risk reduction, and sustainability initiatives by conducting audits, training employees, analyzing incident trends, and recommending corrective actions. The EHS Specialist partners with leadership and employees at all levels to promote a safe, healthy, and environmentally responsible workplace while driving adherence to regulatory standards such as OSHA, EPA, and other applicable guidelines.
What You’ll Do
- Direct and manage environmental, health, safety, security, and sustainability activities to comply with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations and KIK Corporate EHS policies, to prevent injuries to employees and negative impact to the environment.
- Partner with Site Leadership to ensure proper EHS protocols, plans and initiatives are in place and consistently followed.
- Ensure all applicable laws and regulations are tracked and that necessary action is taken to ensure compliance.
- Ensure maintenance of EHS management information systems and documentation.
- Successfully lead, manage, and execute EHS initiatives including policies, procedures, programs, and agency regulations and compliance systems with the overall drive of continuous improvement.
- Identify and analyze organizational risks and can develop and implement programs to mitigate these risks and achieve desired results.
- Development and execution of tactical and strategic plans to improve EHS performance.
- Manage the EHS Management System, including Leadership, Planning, Support, Operation, Performance Evaluation, and Improvement
- Lead the site emergency response team, EHS committee.
- Influence stakeholders and behaviors
- The above statement describes the general nature and level off work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.
What You’ll Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline such as engineering, science, safety, industrial hygiene, or a similar discipline preferred. High School diploma or equivalent required.
- 3 or more years of environmental, health and safety compliance experience in any manufacturing environment.
- Detailed knowledge and understanding of federal, state/provincial and local EHS regulations is required.
- Experience with Process Safety Management (PSM) is a plus.
- Relevant certifications a plus (CSP, CIH, CHMM, PE)
- Ability to act as a positive EHS role model, influencing and motivating others.
- Self-motivated with a strong results orientation based on solid analytical thinking and judgment.
What You’ll Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline such as engineering, science, safety, industrial hygiene, or a similar discipline preferred. High School diploma or equivalent required.
- 3 or more years of environmental, health and safety compliance experience in any manufacturing environment.
- Detailed knowledge and understanding of federal, state/provincial and local EHS regulations is required.
- Experience with Process Safety Management (PSM) is a plus.
- Relevant certifications a plus (CSP, CIH, CHMM, PE)
- Ability to act as a positive EHS role model, influencing and motivating others.
- Self-motivated with a strong results orientation based on solid analytical thinking and judgment.
What You Will Get
KIK offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including health, wellness, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. You can plan for your future with KIK's retirement savings options including employer match. KIK also recognizes the importance of continuing education and offers Education Assistance to our employees to encourage continued personal development and growth.
About KIK
We create the products and brands that people trust to clean, sanitize, and protect their homes, pools, and cars. We are one of North America’s largest independent consumer product manufacturers with 16 North American manufacturing facilities. We also operate globally in Canada, Europe, South Africa, and Australia. We are known for our portfolio of notable brands including Spic and Span® and Comet® cleaning products, Clorox® Pool&Spa™ (under license), BioGuard®, and Natural Chemistry® pool chemicals. We are also the #1 producer in North America of store-brand bleach and a leading private-label provider of laundry detergent and additives, dishwashing products, general-purpose cleaning, and other home care products.
Our global team of over 2,300 employees drives our capabilities in product development, product formulation, strategic sourcing, manufacturing, packaging design, brand marketing, project management, quality assurance, compliance, distribution, and logistics.
Our organization is constantly evolving and is driven by a set of “One KIK” values – a dedication to following through on commitments in a customer-focused, profit-motivated way; while never compromising on safety, ethics, or integrity.
KIK is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. KIK does not discriminate against qualified applicants or employees based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or uniformed services status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information or any other status protected by law.
KIK is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application, or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of the job, please contact Human Resources immediately.
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Company
Myrias Optics, Inc. is a fast-growing startup using proprietary nanoimprint technology to revolutionize the way optical components and systems are conceptualized, designed, and manufactured. The company is positioned to disrupt markets across a wide range of applications including consumer electronics, AR/VR, 3D scanners and LiDAR, imaging systems, optical communications, medical equipment, optical computing and more. Our unique all-inorganic imprinted optics enable metalenses, diffractive optics, waveguides all manufactured using wafer level process. By removing any organic material, we not only eliminate environmental and reliability issues but at the same time enable more complex designs with unmatched optical performance and highly cost-effective manufacturing.
Website:
POSITION – Senior Optical Design Engineer
Reporting to the Lead, the Senior Optical Design Engineer will collaborate with a talented team of engineers and scientists to help envision and design cutting-edge Myrias Optics components and systems. Specifically, this position will head up Myrias’ design efforts, shaping the optical components and subsystem for our external customers and internal products. This position will also be responsible for growing and managing the optical design team. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and capable engineer to gain expertise in the growing fields of meta-optics, waveguides, and diffractive optics. Together, we can shape next-generation optical systems for consumer devices, AR/VR, medical instrumentation, automobiles, robotics, and more.
POSITION TYPE: Full time, on-site
Salary Range: $135,000 - $160,000
LOCATION: Amherst, MA
RESPONSIBILITIES
- In collaboration with the technical team, the candidate will perform day-to-day metasurface design and analysis based on Myrias’ proprietary all-inorganic nano-imprint materials and processes.
- Expand Myrias’ design capabilities, including development of simulation workflows and modeling pipelines using in-house developed codes, to advance our unique and proprietary optical design environment.
- Design and simulate optical components and sub systems (waveguides, diffractive optics, meta-optics, etc.)
- Automate design tasks using Python and MATLAB for next-generation and future metasurface products.
- Perform tolerance studies, optimize, and iterate on designs to meet manufacturing requirements for Myrias’ products.
- Coordinate with process development and production teams to bridge the gap between design and manufacturing.
- Support specification and acquisition of key design tools and hardware.
- Providing customer support for new designs and products and participating in customer meetings.
- Create detailed internal specification documents for simulation methodologies, design rules, and customer product reports.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Ph.D. or MS.c. with 5+ years of related experience in optical engineering, electrical engineering, or equivalent field.
- Strong experience conducting design and simulation of optical components and systems, such as diffractive optics, imaging systems, optical waveguides, laser systems.
- Solid understanding of metasurface physics, and diffractive, geometrical, and ray optics.
- Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, and C/C++ for scientific computing, and workflow automation.
- Extensive hands-on experience with commercial and custom optical design and simulation tools, including RCWA (e.g., S4), FDTD (Meep or Lumerical), Zemax/CodeV, and RSoft; familiarity with additional modeling techniques and tools such as TMM, FEM, LightTrans, etc., is highly desirable.
- Proficiency with Windows, Linux, and macOS environments, as well as experience using SLURM for workload and job management.
- Experience with optical characterization and the ability to experimentally validate designs in a laboratory setting.
- Strong interpersonal and technical communication skills.
- Familiarity with CAD design packages (e.g., SolidWorks or AutoCAD) are desirable.
- Familiarity with imprint or nanofabrication processes and cleanroom experience are a plus.
- Ability to bridge technology development with commercial demands.
- Comfortable with the fast-paced startup or early-stage business environment.
- Entrepreneurial spirit, detail-oriented, and self-driven with a hands-on, roll-up-the-sleeves mentality.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience developing custom simulation tools and optimization pipeline.
- Experience with integrating machine learning and inverse design methods into metasuface design process.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Competitive Compensation Package, including equity
- Full Medical and Dental plans
- Insurance: Company paid disability insurance
- Paid time off: Vacation and sick time
EEO Statement
Myrias Optics is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
APPLY
If you are interested in the role, please submit your resume in .pdf format with a title of “[First name] [last name] Resume” to
Location: Palmer, MA
Pay Range: N/A
Salary Interval: Seasonal
Description: Application Instructions
About Us:
Peckham Industries Inc. (PII) has been a family-run business since 1924 and we believe our “family by choice” ethos delivers value as the trusted supplier of construction materials, products, and services in the communities we serve. Through our extensive network of hot mix asphalt and ready-mix concrete plants, quarries, and liquid asphalt terminals, PII delivers the highest quality materials and custom solutions to thousands of road construction and road maintenance customers. In addition, the company’s construction operations include paving and road reclamation services, as well as precast/pre-stressed concrete production and erection of multi-level parking structures, specialty buildings, and bridge components.
Become part of our mission by realizing your purpose, serving our community interests, and delivering growth for our customers. Peckham Industries educates, innovates, and applies technology in a way that is safe, sustainable, inclusive, and profitable.
Position Description
Job Summary:
The Truck Driver should be well-organized and transport liquid asphalt, emulsion, liquid calcium chloride, stone, blacktop and equipment in a safe and responsible manner. This position will require the driver to be able to operate numerous types of vehicles and equipment.
Essential Functions:
1. Safety always wins. Safely transport liquid asphalt, stone, blacktop, and other materials and equipment in a safe and responsible manner.
2. Mastery. Employee must ensure that the vehicle is in proper and safe condition prior to use and accept responsibility to report any damage or mechanical malfunctions that exist.
3. Focused. Operate vehicles and equipment safely and responsibly, as assigned.
Position Requirements
Requirements, Education and Experience:
1. Class A valid driver’s License
2. 2 years’ experience, preferred
3. Tanker endorsement, preferred
4. Proficient verbal and written English
5. Legal right to work in the U.S.
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Travel:
Position may require up to 100% travel throughout the work region.
Work Environment/Physical Demands:
Heavy work that includes moving objects up to 50 lb. or more. This position works on or near moving mechanical parts and loud equipment. Requires the ability to sit or stand for long periods of time as well as lifting, pulling, bending, kneeling, squatting, climbing, walking, reaching, driving, and repetitive motion. On occasion the job will require going out in the field and various plants and quarries.
Values:
At Peckham, you will experience our values wherever you work: corporate offices, plants, quarries, or paving operations. We share a common set of values - safety, integrity, dedication, and efficiency which are embedded in how we show up every day. Ours is a culture where we protect family and friends, our word is our bond, we are committed to serve and results matter. Our values are the foundation of our growth and we believe will pave the way for future success.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Peckham Industries, Inc. (PII) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action employer. It is our policy to provide EEO to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law, if you have a disability and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Peckham, please contact
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