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Avo Photonics is a dynamic contract engineering services company that designs, develops and manufactures custom opto-electronic products for a large customer base. Members of our staff have the opportunity to design, prototype and produce next generation products for a diverse range of markets including environmental, medical, military, industrial, aerospace, and communications.

We seek a diligent, dedicated and meticulous person who will help to further our success and reputation in the industry through world-class customer service. The successful candidate must plan his/her own work schedule, keep multiple records, be self-motivated, maintain a professional presence, and have the desire to take ownership of projects.

This role may be suitable for a junior or senior engineer.

Specific:

• Develop high yield, cost efficient, manufacturable processes as appropriate for target production volumes
• Act as end-to-end owner of key equipment such as die bonders, wire bonders, seam sealers, laser welders, etc
• Provide subject matter expertise for process development on equipment you own. Understand tool capability, process viability, and material selection
• Own maintenance, upgrade, and repair of equipment you own. Ensure minimal production downtime through regular preventative maintenance. Understand the function of the tools inside and out, in order to resolve issues as quickly as possible
• Provide data-based evidence that developed processes meet product requirements through design of experiments and statistical process control (within material availability)
• Generate documentation of the process development lifecycle for each project; contribute to business knowledge repositories for fixtures, materials, and process parameters
• Create work instructions and provide training on resultant processes to Product Engineering and Manufacturing personnel
• Guide the design of fixtures required to assemble products
• Recommend and implement new equipment and techniques to improve process capabilities

Requirements:

• B.S. in Physics, Material Science, or relevant Engineering field
• 5 years experience with precision optical alignments or programming automated manufacturing equipment
• 5 years of experience in design of experiments and statistical process control.
• 3 years of manufacturing experience
• Proficiency with software-based logic, such as programming, Matlab, etc.
• Excellent communication skills and willingness to learn

Avo Photonics offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Avo Photonics is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee of Avo Photonics by any method without a valid written contract in place with Avo Photonics will be deemed the sole property of Avo Photonics. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Avo Photonics as a result of the referral or through any other means.

Position Overview:

As a boutique real estate development firm with a strong bench of talent in-house; every project is delivered through cultivating a creative vision and experience. We lead the master planning, own the creative direction, and provide interior design in-house. This structure places the PM in a highly collaborative, design-forward environment where execution rigor and creative ambition are equally non-negotiable.

The Project Manager acts as the Owner’s Representative for a portfolio of residential, commercial, and hospitality projects primarily in the Greater Philadelphia region, but including locations across the U.S.. The role owns the full arc of delivery—from feasibility to closeout—with a responsibility to protect design intent while enforcing budget discipline, schedule accountability, and execution quality.

Reporting to the Project Director, the PM serves as the central decision integrator across internal teams (development, design, finance) and external partners (architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, municipalities). Success in this role requires deep construction knowledge, 5+ years of hands-on experience in architecture, engineering, construction management, or real estate development, and a proven ability in managing overlapping complex projects of various size and scale, high-end client expectations, and close collaboration with internal and external design teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Leadership & Owner’s Representation

• Serve as the primary point of contact for Client communication related to budget, schedule, scope, and delivery logistics - with prior alignment from leadership. Clients should be handled with exceptionally high-level care and service.
• Lead projects from pre-development and entitlements through construction and closeout, ensuring continuity of vision and execution.
• Develop project execution strategies (delivery approach, phasing, procurement strategy) aligned with approved scope, budget, schedule, and design intent.
• Act as the central liaison between the client, internal leadership (Project Director, Creative Director, Design Lead), and external teams.
• Identify project risks early (budget, schedule, scope, constructability, approvals) and escalate concerns with clear mitigation options and recommendations.
• Drive projects forward with a calm, thoughtful leadership style that maintains momentum without creating unnecessary pressure on the team.
• Support feasibility analysis during early project phases, including high-level budget validation, schedule viability, and delivery approach assessment.

Budget, Scope & Schedule Management

• Develop detailed master project budgets (soft costs, hard costs, contingencies, allowances) with oversight and approval from leadership.
• Establish and maintain master project schedules, including design, permitting, procurement, and construction milestones.
• Track all project costs against budget; review invoices and pay applications for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Lead cost estimating, value engineering, and cost-control exercises in collaboration with consultants and contractors.
• Review, level, and analyze contractor bids and proposals; provide award recommendations.
• Evaluate, negotiate, and challenge change orders to protect project value and intent.
• Monitor schedule performance, identify impacts, and proactively implement mitigation strategies.
• Identify scope creep and scope changes, clearly documenting impacts and escalating to the Project Director with recommendations.
• Coordinate closely with the Procurement Lead to align purchasing schedules, delivery sequencing, storage logistics, and cash flow with the master project schedule.

Consultant & Contractor Management

• Manage architects, engineers, and specialty consultants from concept through construction with respect to scope, schedule, and budget.
• Drive design phases forward in close coordination with the Design Lead (Concept, SD, DD, CD), ensuring timely decision-making and resolution of issues.
• Draft, issue, and manage RFQ/RFP processes for consultants, contractors, and vendors.
• Oversee contractor performance during pre-construction and construction, holding teams accountable to contract requirements.

Design, Coordination & Quality Oversight

• Lead internal and external coordination meetings during design to ensure all disciplines are aligned toward a complete, coordinated IFC set.
• Review drawings and specifications for completeness, coordination, and alignment with budget and schedule.
• Monitor construction quality and conformance with approved documents and design intent.

Permitting, Approvals & Local Coordination

• Support and coordinate zoning, permitting, and inspection processes in collaboration with consultants, general contractors, and local municipalities.
• Track approvals, conditions, and compliance requirements, ensuring information is routed to the appropriate internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage the General Contractor’s permitting and inspection responsibilities to align with the project schedule.

Construction Administration & Closeout

• Lead weekly project meetings; prepare and distribute clear meeting minutes, action items, and follow-ups.
• Perform regular site visits during construction to verify progress, quality, and adherence to schedule.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, and change management workflows, ensuring timely review, documentation, and communication.
• Oversee project closeout including punch list completion, certificates of occupancy, warranties, as-builts, and turnover documentation.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Real Estate Management, Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in real estate development or owner’s representative project management - with a proven track record of successfully managing and delivering complex, large-scale projects.
• Proficiency in Programs: Scheduling software (Microsoft Project or Project 365) & Microsoft or Google Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc).

Ideal Experience & Skills

• Strong working knowledge of construction means and methods, with the ability to read, interpret, and clearly explain construction drawings and specifications.
• Proven ability to develop and manage project budgets and schedules, supported by strong financial acumen, cost tracking, and budget analysis.
• Contract administration and negotiation expertise, including managing complex consultant and contractor relationships.
• Experience leading internal and external project teams through complex processes, fostering a collaborative, solution-oriented, and accountable working environment.
• Confident, professional communicator able to lead meetings, navigate challenging personalities, and represent ownership effectively with clients and stakeholders.
• Self-directed and proactive, with sound judgment around decision-making, prioritization, and when escalation is necessary.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to manage risk, shifting priorities, and competing demands while remaining calm under pressure.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through; proficient in project management and construction documentation tools.
• Experience delivering residential, commercial, and/or hospitality projects, including complex renovations, adaptive reuse, historic preservation, or other high-end work.
• Background working within boutique, design-driven, or quality-focused development environments.
• Familiarity with local permitting, zoning, and construction practices in the Greater Philadelphia region.

Personal Attributes

• Strong sense of accountability and ownership.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• Design-literate with respect for aesthetics, quality, and craft.

Reporting Structure

• Reports directly to the Project Director.
• Works closely with internal development, design, and finance teams.

Location

This position is full-time and onsite in our office, located in Gladwyne PA.

EVP, Operations

King of Prussia, Pennsylvania

***On-site

***Local candidates only

A market leading engineered products manufacturer with a national distribution footprint is hiring a senior operations executive to lead operational execution across sourcing, production, and fulfillment.

This role is responsible for translating company strategy into disciplined execution. You will partner closely with senior leadership to establish operating rhythm, drive performance, and scale the organization as the business grows.

Role Overview

This role supports and strengthens the company's operating infrastructure to ensure consistent performance across manufacturing, supply chain, and distribution. The position is responsible for planning, execution, and continuous improvement while building strong leadership depth across operations.

Responsibilities

Operational Leadership and Execution

• Establish operating cadence, KPIs, and accountability across operational functions
• Drive cross functional alignment between operations, finance, sales, and product
• Build leadership capability and succession within operations teams

Global Sourcing and Supply Chain

• Lead supplier strategy and performance management
• Improve demand planning, inventory strategy, and inbound lead times
• Strengthen supply chain resilience and risk mitigation

Manufacturing and Production

• Improve safety, quality, throughput, and labor productivity
• Implement standard work and continuous improvement initiatives
• Oversee capacity planning, scheduling, and operational controls

Distribution and Fulfillment

• Lead multi site and fulfillment operations
• Improve service levels, shipping accuracy, and cost efficiency
• Manage carrier relationships and logistics strategy

Systems, Data, and Process Improvement

• Leverage ERP and operational data to improve visibility and decision making
• Lead process optimization across procurement, planning, production, and fulfillment
• Ensure disciplined execution, clean data, and scalable processes

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in manufacturing operations with integrated supply chain and distribution
• Proven success operating in multi location environments
• Extensive experience working with global suppliers and import operations
• Strong background in lean manufacturing and operational excellence
• Financial acumen, including ownership of budgets and cost structures
• Comfortable leading in ERP driven, metrics focused environments

Education and Certifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• Master's degree preferred
• Lean, Six Sigma, or related certifications preferred

As the Medical Lead Veterinarian, you are the champion of medical excellence in your hospital. You will be responsible for mentoring and developing your associate veterinarians, partnering with your Practice Manager to build a healthy and engaged team, and driving the continuous improvement of patient care and client service. This is a key leadership role where you will set the standard for clinical quality and foster a culture of collaboration and growth.

• Lead and Mentor Your DVM Team: You will manage all associate veterinarians, conducting regular performance discussions, coaching them on individual development goals (including production and PCT), and fostering a culture of teamwork and retention.
• Role Model Medical Excellence: You will set the example for the highest quality of medicine, client service, and efficiency, while also practicing as an associate veterinarian and achieving your own production goals.
• Drive Hospital Performance: In partnership with your Practice Manager, you will help develop the annual operating plan, manage hospital financial performance toward an EBITDA goal, and ensure compliance with all medical and DEA regulations.
• Foster a Culture of Growth: You will lead monthly doctor meetings to discuss best practices, new services, and medical standards. You will also supervise externship and mentorship programs and champion a culture of recruitment.
• Be an Ambassador: You will serve as an ambassador for your hospital and Mission Pet Health through community engagement at schools, universities, and local events.

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree and a valid state license in good standing.
• A minimum of 2 years of practical clinical experience.
• A servant leadership mentality with a commitment to our core values and the ability to build strong, collaborative relationships.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• An understanding of (or willingness to learn) the financial and operating management of a hospital.
• Proficiency in intermediate computer skills (MS Office, Outlook, etc.).
• Enthusiasm and a desire to be part of a progressive, growth-oriented culture.

As part of the Mission Pet Health family, you get the autonomy of a local practice backed by the comprehensive benefits and resources of a larger network. The focus is on investing in you as a leader, so you can focus on your team and your medicine.

A competitive annual base salary plus a monthly production bonus with no negative accrual.

Comprehensive coverage including Health, Dental, Vision, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Life, and Accident insurance, plus Paid Parental Leave.

Plan for your future with a 401k featuring a generous company match (100% on the first 3%, 50% on the next 2%), plus Long & Short-Term Disability insurance.

Receive paid continuing education with dedicated days off, plus access to our comprehensive Leadership Training Program and structured mentorship.

Access over 50 hours of in-depth, RACE-approved CE in Dentistry, Oncology, Internal Medicine, Dermatology, and Cardiology, facilitated by veterinary specialists.

Tap into a nationwide community of over 20,000 veterinary professionals for collaboration, support, and to grow your interests.

Company-paid professional liability coverage, license fees, and professional dues. Enjoy a flexible schedule, paid time off, and free 24/7 access to Teladoc.

Mission Pet Health was founded by veterinarians on the belief that local practices thrive with clinical autonomy, collaboration, and medical excellence. The organization provides world-class support to its 850+ hospital teams on a hyper-local basis so they can focus on what matters most: the medicine, their patients, and their team culture. Learn more at .

Driving the award-winning culture are the WAG values – Work Together, Amaze, and Grow. Mission Pet Health is veterinarian-led, people-focused, and on a mission to be the best place to work in veterinary medicine.

EEO Statement: Mission Pet Health is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

A global real estate investment platform is seeking a Vice President – Real Estate Counsel to join its in-house legal team. This role supports complex commercial real estate transactions across a diverse portfolio spanning logistics/industrial, office, life sciences, and residential assets. The position works closely with investment and executive teams on acquisitions, dispositions, financing, and asset management initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial real estate agreements, including leases, lease amendments, brokerage agreements, commencement memoranda, and confidentiality agreements.

• Provide legal support for acquisitions, dispositions, development, and financing transactions, including purchase and sale agreements, joint venture agreements, development agreements, and closing documents.

• Review and analyze due diligence materials such as title, survey, and third-party reports to assist with risk assessment and transaction structuring.

• Support financing transactions, including lender negotiations, documentation review, and closing coordination.

• Advise internal teams on asset management matters, including tenant communications, dispute resolution, and property-related documentation such as management agreements, easements, declarations, and access agreements.

• Partner with operational and investment teams to provide legal guidance on real estate initiatives and ensure compliance with internal policies and legal standards.

• Assist with additional legal matters impacting the real estate platform, including governance, investment structuring, and capital formation.

• Coordinate with outside counsel and third-party advisors to execute transactions and manage legal risk.

Team Environment

The legal team is collaborative, stable, and closely integrated with the business. Attorneys work directly with senior leadership while maintaining autonomy in managing transactions and legal strategy.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

• Active bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

• Ability to obtain Pennsylvania in-house counsel certification if not already admitted in Pennsylvania.

• 5+ years of experience at a law firm or in-house legal department focused on commercial real estate transactions.

• Experience negotiating and documenting real estate acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, and financing matters.

• Familiarity with title and survey review, due diligence processes, and closing procedures.

• Strong drafting, negotiation, and business judgment skills.

• Ability to work effectively with business teams in a fast-paced transactional environment.

Marketing Statement:

Tokio Marine North America Services (TMNAS) provides professional support services to Tokio Marine Group companies in the United States, including Tokio Marine America, First Insurance Company of Hawaii, and Philadelphia Insurance Companies. Customer service is our focus and our passion! Tokio Marine North America Services adds value in all that we do, providing the best professional service to our business partners, allowing them to achieve their goals. Our talented team delivers actuarial, audit, corporate communications, financial and investment, human capital services, information technology, legal, and payroll expertise to our customers.

Job Summary:

Leads and/or participates in the review, analysis, modification, customization, development, enhancement and maintenance of applications and systems. Proficient in the design, coding, testing, debugging, and implementation phases of the application systems development process and also provides technical support for application systems bug fixes, defects, issue resolution and regular maintenance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in developing robust and scalable web applications using Next.js, React, and ASP.NET Core.

Essential Job Functions:

• Leads and/or participates in the analysis, requirements, design, configuration, and technical implementation of software application systems.
• Leads and/or participates in the identification and documentation of business, functional, and technical problems.
• Leads and/or participates in the development and analysis of business requirements documents.
• Gathers and/or analyzes requirements for fixes and enhancements; develops and documents application specifications.
• Conducts research, evaluates and provides input to potential solutions taking into consideration project constraints, organizational architecture standards, customer business processes, and emerging technologies where applicable.
• Participates in the development of work tasks, estimates, schedules, materials and plans to meet business needs.
• Communicates technical recommendations back to business analysts, subject matter experts and end users.
• Responsible for the design, development and configuration of applications systems according to provided technical specifications and business requirements.
• Codes and configures software applications to adhere to designs supporting internal business requirements or external customers.
• Develops procedures and queries for analysis and reports. Performs database design and normalization.
• Provides feasibility and analysis in generating ad hoc queries.
• Performs code reviews to ensure implementation accuracy of technical specifications and the enforcement of the best coding practices and standards during the development process.
• Ensures accuracy of the implementation through design and execution of unit testing.
• Responsible for the development and maintenance of SDLC artifacts related to implementation.
• Works collaboratively with Architects, Business Analysts, technical leads, QA teams, and subject matter experts of the various upstream and downstream systems in the design and development of solutions to meet business needs.
• Standardizes and maintains coding and quality assurance best practices and standards. Ensures that the best practices are enforced and followed during the development process with various team members.
• Supports QA and UAT execution and deployments in various environments.
• Oversees preparation of deployment plan, troubleshoots and resolves production problems.
• Plans and creates release packages of various applications and related components, working with the release management team.
• Aligns to the maintenance and enforcement of SDLC processes (e.g., change management processes, release processes, source code controls, build processes, and others), departmental standards, style requirements and all other procedures necessary for data and system integrity.
• Leads and/or participates in on-going operational L3 support and maintenance.
• Monitors processes and creates improvements to performance where applicable.
• Researches cause and determines the impact of production issues.
• Monitors and manages incident and request queues, estimates work required, and works with other team members to prioritize and plan fixes/enhancements.
• Manages incidents and ad hoc requests in terms of severity.
• Provides resolution of incidents and ad hoc requests per established SLAs.
• Provide technical assistance to inquiries regarding issues and/or questions.
• Leads and directs the work of other team members.
• Coordinates and communicates with other teams.
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Performs a variety of tasks using creativity and latitude required.

Full Stack

• Develops and maintains full-stack web applications using Next.js, React, and ASP.NET Core.
• Designs and implements user-facing features with a focus on performance, responsiveness, and user experience.
• Writes clean, efficient, and well-documented code following best practices and coding standards.
• Participates in code reviews, providing and receiving constructive feedback to ensure code quality.
• Troubleshoots, debugs, and resolves issues across the entire application stack.
• Responsible for working on both front-end and back-end development processes and assisting in decision-making surrounding new methods and technologies.
• Builds and consumes RESTful APIs and integrates with various databases.
• Designs, develops, and maintains fully-fledged and functioning platforms with databases or servers which do not need other third-party applications to build an entire system from scratch.
• Develops and maintains responsive, intuitive user interfaces using modern web technologies.
• Builds robust back-end systems and APIs.
• Ensures high performance, security, and scalability of the software solutions.
• Responsible for development usingfull-stack development, including proficiency in front-end frameworks and back-end technologies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in (in Computer Science, MIS, or Software Engineering) preferred.
• 5-7 years’ software development and maintenance experience preferred.
• Experience designing and implementing solutions from functional and technical specs.
• Experience providing technical support for resolutions.
• Experience working with source code repositories.
• Knowledge of P&C Insurance terminologies and processes preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Visio, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access) is preferred.
• Knowledge of deployment automation tools and DevOps practices.
• Knowledge of SDLC and software support and maintenance approaches like Scrum and Waterfall.
• Knowledge of Unit testing frameworks.
• Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational, or process problems, ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations.
• Knowledge of activities, tasks, practices, and deliverables associated with eliciting and clearly defining and documenting required business functionality as well as non-functional requirements preferred.
• Knowledge of activities, tasks, practices, deliverables and techniques for implementing new or enhanced applications into a production environment.
• Knowledge of formal methodologies for planning and executing application development, enhancement, or support.
• Knowledge of and experience with developing and implementing client/server applications.
• Knowledge of scripting languages and tools for creating event-driven, interactive webpages.
• Knowledge of tools and programming languages for writing and modifying programs that comprise an application system.
• Knowledge of tools and facilities for developing and populating application databases.
• Knowledge of and experience using objects in designing, developing and implementing applications and databases.
• Knowledge of approaches, tools, and techniques for design and development of paper-based and online technical reference documentation, guidelines, standards, procedures, processes, applications, etc preferred.
• Ability to write business requirements, functional and technical specifications preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and adopt new technologies and tools preferred.
• Strong writing and communication skills preferred.
• Strong customer service orientation (responsive, consultative, collaborative and accurate) preferred.
• Strong interpersonal relationship building skills: able to work with a variety of people and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner.
• Strong analytical ability with the capability to determine the root cause of problems and issues and provide solutions.
• Strategic thinking: Applies organizational acumen to identify and maintain focus on key success factors for the organization preferred.
• Superior attention to detail.
• Ability to juggle multiple, competing, frequently changing time-sensitive deadlines and priorities.
• Ability to work independently and without supervision.
• Ability to work effectively and lead a team preferred.

EEO Statement:

Tokio Marine Group of Companies (including, but not limited to the Philadelphia Insurance Companies, Tokio Marine America, Inc., TMNA Services, LLC, TM Claims Service, Inc. and First Insurance Company of Hawaii, Ltd.) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In order to remain competitive we must attract, develop, motivate, and retain the most qualified employees regardless of age, color, race, religion, gender, disability, national or ethnic origin, family circumstances, life experiences, marital status, military status, sexual orientation and/or any other status protected by law.

Avo Photonics is a dynamic contract engineering services company that designs, develops, and manufactures custom opto-electronic products for a large customer base. Members of our staff can design, prototype, and produce next generation products for a diverse range of markets including environmental, medical, automotive, military, industrial, aerospace, and communications.

We seek a diligent, dedicated and meticulous Payroll Manager who will help to further our success and reputation in the industry through world-class service.

Specifically:

• Oversee and manage payroll operations, ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing and compliance with laws and regulations, and company policies.
• Provide strong leadership and mentorship to the payroll staff, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Develop, document, and implement policies and procedures for payroll operations.
• Administer and maintain payroll systems, ensure data integrity, and lead implementation of system upgrades and enhancements as required.
• Ensure department procedures and systems maintain confidentiality and protection of payroll information (payrates, personal information, etc.) per company policy and data privacy regulations.
• Collaborate with HR, finance, and other departments to gather and validate payroll information, such as new hires, terminations, promotions, and salary changes.
• Assist with internal & external audits, ensuring adherence to deadlines and compliance with audit requirements.
• Address employee inquiries and concerns related to payroll, providing exceptional customer service and support.
• Stay updated on payroll regulations, tax laws, and industry trends, implementing necessary changes to ensure compliance and best practices.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field required.
• Payroll accreditation (Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)) is preferred.
• 5–7+ years of progressive experience processing payroll in a high volume, multi-state/international environment to include at least 2 years of supervisory experience.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, and payroll systems (Workday preferred).
• In-depth knowledge of payroll tax regulations, wage and hour laws, and compliance requirements.
• Ability to exercise discretion, judgment, and confidentiality.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail, along with excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Apply: Avo Photonics offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. Apply today!

Equal Opportunity Employer: Avo Photonics is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee of Avo Photonics by any method without a valid written contract in place with Avo Photonics will be deemed the sole property of Avo Photonics. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Avo Photonics as a result of the referral or through any other means.

The Trade Compliance Sr. Analyst is responsible for ensuring compliant and efficient import operations for Kulicke & Soffa. This position focuses heavily on customs clearance, reviewing CBP Form 7501, validating import documentation, and supporting duty classification and regulatory compliance. The role also includes performing Restricted Party Screening (RPS) to prevent unauthorized transactions and ensure alignment with U.S. export control regulations. Assuring a compliant audit trail exists for all Customs entries cleared under Kulicke & Soffa. Assuring that imports and exports of the company are compliant with US Customs and Foreign Local import regulations such as HTS (Harmonized Tariff Schedule) classification, valuation, country of origin, assists, record keeping, ADD/CVD, special trade programs and other government agency requirements, EAR and ITAR regulations.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Ensure day-to-day tracking and monitoring of all shipments.
• Review Customs Form 7501 for accuracy (HTS, duty rates, declared value, COO, PGA requirements).
• Verify that broker‑submitted entries align with internal compliance standards, coordinate corrections.
• Review supporting documents: commercial invoices, packing lists, airway bills, bills of lading, COO certificates
• Work closely with brokers and logistics teams to ensure timely customs clearance.
• Track and apply Section 301/232 tariffs and other custom-related duties.
• Maintain accurate and compliant CBP recordkeeping per 19 CFR §163.
• Interact effectively with multiple functional areas including management, supply chain, distribution, engineering, finance, IT and legal.
• Ensure that proposed customers are screened for Denied Person and Entities, restricted end-uses, and diversion and releases orders as appropriate or refer them to the appropriate personnel for further review and discussion.
• Identify whether other Government agency requirements are applicable to product imports and exports (e.g. DDTC, FCC, FDA, etc.).
• Evaluate all new Government agency requirements to ensure import and export compliance with changes and incorporate into day-to-day operations and standard operating procedures.
• Ascertain that up-to-date profiles and SOPs are provided to all endorsed service providers to ensure proper import and export clearance.
• Communicate with affiliated business units overseas to streamline export and import processes.
• Ensure that a trained back-up is available to assist with compliance functions.
• Perform Restricted Party Screening (RPS) for customers, vendors, and end‑users.
• Document and escalate matches, red flags, or concerns based on internal escalation procedures.
• Support due‑diligence workflows (EUS, CPP, Red Flag questionnaires) as needed.
• Track shipment status, delays, exams, and entry issues.
• Recommend process improvements to strengthen import compliance controls.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3-5 years’ experience with international trade compliance regulations
• Strong working knowledge of HTS classification, import documentation
• Hands-on experience processing Customs Entries (Customs Brokerage experience)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (e.g. Access, Word, Outlook)
• Advanced Excel Skills
• Licensed Customs Broker (preferred)
• Oracle experience is a plus.
• The successful candidate must be a self-starter, detail oriented, and able to follow procedures.
• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Duration: 12 months

Description:

QA Shop Floor - 3rd shift

Must be able to work four 10 hour days, Sun to Wed 9:30pmEST to 8:00AMEST or

Wed to Sat: 9:30pmEST to 8:00AMEST

Responsible for maintaining quality records, assisting with corrective action plans, and supporting quality system improvements. You will collect and organize data, prepare reports, and ensure inspection readiness while addressing routine quality inquiries.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement innovative quality assurance protocols on the shop floor, ensuring seamless production flow and minimal defects.
• Utilize data-driven insights to proactively identify potential quality issues and develop creative solutions to enhance product reliability.
• Engage in hands-on inspection of products, applying a keen eye for detail to uphold stringent quality standards.
• Performs batch records review and cleaning records review to ensure product availability.
• Support work orders review and confirm area cleanliness after maintenance interventions.
• Performs area walkthroughs to ensure audit readiness at all times.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by suggesting and piloting novel QA methodologies tailored to dynamic manufacturing environments.
• Document and communicate quality findings through clear, concise reports that facilitate swift decision-making and process optimization.
• Maintain accurate and timely quality records related to product inspections, nonconformance, and project outcomes.
• Assist in documenting, monitoring, and following up on corrective and preventive action plans to ensure their effective implementation and closure.
• Respond to routine inquiries regarding technology transfer and improvements in manufacturing processes.
• Collect, organize, and analyze data to prepare detailed reports for assigned quality processes.
• Document and implement improvements to quality systems and standard operating procedures, including maintaining SOPs for interactions with contract manufacturers.
• Gather and maintain documentation required for audits and inspections to ensure inspection readiness.
• Support special quality projects and contribute to continuous quality improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Quality Management, Science or a related field demonstrating foundational technical knowledge.
• 2 years of practical experience or internships in quality assurance, manufacturing, or related operational environments.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate documentation.
• Basic understanding of investigations and automation processes.
• Ability to collect, organize, and analyze data effectively.
• Good communication skills to respond to routine technical inquiries.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work night shifts and weekends.

Desired Qualifications

• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret complex data and translate it into actionable quality improvements.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with diverse teams and articulate quality concerns innovatively.
• Familiarity with quality systems, audits, and inspection readiness.
• Proactive learner with a passion for adopting emerging QA technologies and methodologies to drive shop floor excellence.
• Proactive approach to supporting special quality projects and continuous improvement.

About US Tech Solutions:

US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Recruiter Details:

Name: Azhar

Email:

Internal Id: 26-04931

Immediate need for a talented Specialist 2, Quality Assurance. This is a 12+ Months Contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Fort Washington, PA (Onsite). Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested.

Job ID:26-07042

Pay Range: $22 - $32/hour. Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for maintaining quality records, assisting with corrective action plans, and supporting quality system improvements.
• Support work orders review and confirm area cleanliness after maintenance interventions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement innovative quality assurance protocols on the shop floor, ensuring seamless production flow and minimal defects.
• Utilize data-driven insights to proactively identify potential quality issues and develop creative solutions to enhance product reliability.
• Engage in hands-on inspection of products, applying a keen eye for detail to uphold stringent quality standards.
• Performs batch records review and cleaning records review to ensure product availability.
• Support work orders review and confirm area cleanliness after maintenance interventions.
• Performs area walkthroughs to ensure audit readiness at all times.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by suggesting and piloting novel QA methodologies tailored to dynamic manufacturing environments.
• Document and communicate quality findings through clear, concise reports that facilitate swift decision-making and process optimization.
• Maintain accurate and timely quality records related to product inspections, nonconformance, and project outcomes.
• Assist in documenting, monitoring, and following up on corrective and preventive action plans to ensure their effective implementation and closure.
• Respond to routine inquiries regarding technology transfer and improvements in manufacturing processes.
• Collect, organize, and analyze data to prepare detailed reports for assigned quality processes.
• Document and implement improvements to quality systems and standard operating procedures, including maintaining SOPs for interactions with contract manufacturers.
• Gather and maintain documentation required for audits and inspections to ensure inspection readiness.
• Support special quality projects and contribute to continuous quality improvement initiatives.

Key Requirements and Technology Experience:

• Skills-Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Quality Management, Science or a related field demonstrating foundational technical knowledge.
• 2 years of practical experience or internships in quality assurance, manufacturing, or related operational environments.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate documentation.
• Basic understanding of investigations and automation processes.
• Ability to collect, organize, and analyze data effectively.
• Good communication skills to respond to routine technical inquiries.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work night shifts and weekends.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret complex data and translate it into actionable quality improvements.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with diverse teams and articulate quality concerns innovatively.
• Familiarity with quality systems, audits, and inspection readiness.
• Proactive learner with a passion for adopting emerging QA technologies and methodologies to drive shop floor excellence.
• Proactive approach to supporting special quality projects and continuous improvement.

Our client is a leading Pharmaceutical Industry and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions. If you are interested in this position, please apply online for immediate consideration.

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