Engineering Structures Jobs in Hopkins

Job Title: IT Business Analyst – Aviation (Minneapolis–Saint Paul, MN)

No. of Positions: 1

Nature of Job: Full time

About the Company:

We design and market "FieldLogs," an open Cloud, Mobile and Wearable platform used to digitize a wide set of enterprise technician-driven processes (Aviation, Oil&Gas, Asset Management, etc.). We are an SME based in Paris, France, India (Virtual) and Minneapolis, USA with mostly large international clients.

Our high-tech innovation in modern technologies is what makes us win. We are experiencing rapid growth internationally (USA, Europe, and IN). See us at our product, an open Cloud, Mobile, and Wearable platform, we create innovative software solutions, providing technological and analytical services. Our advanced technology (Integration of ATA2200/iSpec2200/S1000D) in Aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul contributed to our strong international growth and establishing collaborations with the biggest aircraft maintenance companies all over the world.

To support our continued expansion, we are seeking an IT-focused Business Analyst / Management Information Systems (MIS) professional to join our growing team in Minneapolis–Saint Paul, MN.

The Role :

As an IT Business Analyst, you will play a key role in bridging operational requirements with FieldLogs' technical capabilities. You will work closely with customers, product, and engineering teams to ensure successful implementation, integration, and adoption of our platform.

This position requires strong analytical skills, system understanding, and the ability to translate complex business processes into structured technical specifications within aviation and field operations environments.

Key Responsibilities :

• Gather, analyze, and document business and system requirements
• Translate operational workflows into functional and technical specifications
• Support system integration activities, including API coordination and data mapping
• Ensure alignment between customer enterprise systems and the FieldLogs platform
• Contribute to implementation projects from requirements definition through deployment
• Collaborate closely with Product and Engineering to clarify technical requirements
• Support testing phases (UAT), validation, and go-live preparation
• Prepare documentation including functional specifications and integration documentation
• Participate in client workshops, solution discussions, and pre-sales scoping when needed

Qualifications :

• Master's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• 3–5 years of experience in IT Business Analysis, MIS, or SaaS implementation environments
• Strong understanding of enterprise system integration, API interoperability, and data mapping
• Experience translating business requirements into structured system documentation
• Exposure to Aviation, MRO, or technician-driven operational environments is a strong advantage
• Ability to collaborate across international and cross-functional teams
• Strong analytical mindset and structured problem-solving skills
• Valid authorization to work in the United States

We offer a competitive compensation package depending on your profile. You will have a unique opportunity of being part of a young and fast-growing team where you can make your mark. This may include taking over and growing our service delivery for a marquee customer depending on your experience, skills, and drive. Compensation to be commensurate to your experience.

Location:

Minneapolis–Saint Paul (MN) preferred.

Occasional travel to client sites may be required, with up to 25% travel expected.

Contact :

Trekea is an equal opportunity employer, and we're proud of our ongoing efforts to foster global diversity, equity, & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Trekea are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Role: Senior Design Engineer

Location: Onsite in New Ulm or Eden Prairie, MN

Salary: $95,000 - $150,000, dependent on skills and qualifications

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provide technical guidance and design authority for the Engineering group. The position will be responsible for assurance of all electromagnetic design criteria as well as thermal and structural integrity of the designs as well developing testing capability for complete motor/system assemblies. Position will interface internally and externally to address budgets, schedules and resourcing.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct defined including but not limited to magnetic, thermal and structural design, safety analysis and FEA for new products from inception.
• Perform project budget plans, schedules and implementation planning for new platform development projects
• Review of customer requirements and generation of compliances matrices to specifications and S.O.W.’s
• Technical oversight on all legacy and new projects.
• Conduct defined tasks including but not limited to Design and documentation to improve process understanding and quality improvement, using commonly used concepts, practices, and engineering methodologies.
• Interact occasionally with other production facilities as needed to maintain production of assigned customers and products.
• Mentoring and development of E/O’s within all aspects of the organization.
• Recommend new manufacturing processes and procedural development for new technologies introduced.
• Recommendation of new technologies to improve manufacturing efficiency, hardware performance and safety
• Evaluate legacy systems and processes and recommend improvements
• Conduct and or be consulted on Root Cause and Corrective action oversight and failure analysis that impact the organizations performance.
• Interface with all departments to assure communication of projects goals and requirements.
• Lead project teams to successfully complete new projects.
• Assume added responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Education:

• 4 year degree in a technical field required, or 10 years of relevant experience.

Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years related experience in Electro-mechanical design.

Knowledge/Skills:

• Excellent problem solving skills. Strong independent decision making and analytical abilities to make on the spot decisions.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing.
• Must exhibit a curious, positive, team-oriented, enthusiastic approach.
• Great work ethic and willingness to ethically do what needs to be done.
• Proficient computer skills and experience with Solid works, Microsoft Office, or similar software.
• Understanding of machining capabilities and technologies.
• May require up to 10% travel to customers and suppliers.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel; frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. Specific vision ability by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Other Requirements:

Because employees in this position must handle information covered by the International Trade and Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR), successful applicants will be required to verify their identity and their status as a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, or person granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S.

Why Join ABM Equipment?

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

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

Overview

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

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

Requirements

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

Compensation Package

• Base salary DOE plus bonus with competitive benefits offering

Position: CAD Technician

Compensation: $ 25 - 27 /hour, depending on experience

Location: Bloomington, Minnesota

Inceed has partnered with a great company to help find a skilled CAD Technician to join their team!

Join a dynamic team in a leading engineering firm focused on power grid infrastructure projects. This opportunity offers a chance to grow within the engineering design career path, starting with a role that supports critical infrastructure projects. The position is open due to expansion and the need to enhance the reliability and security of the power grid.

Key Responsibilities & Duties:

• Provide drafting and CAD support for electrical projects
• Develop drawings and documentation for engineering design deliverables
• Update existing drawings and create new documentation
• Utilize Autodesk-based tools, including AutoCAD, Inventor, and Revit
• Collaborate with engineers and designers on technical drawings
• Assist in improving reliability, security, and expansion of the power grid
• Support documentation updates and design revisions
• Assist with continuous drafting detail improvement efforts

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Experience with CAD software, ideally AutoCAD, Revit, or Inventor
• Drafting background from education or professional experience
• Strong understanding of CAD software functions
• Interest in engineering design and electrical infrastructure
• High School Diploma/GED and college coursework in drafting technology
• Minimum 1 year relevant experience
• AutoCAD experience required

Nice to Have Skills & Experience:

• Exposure to other CAD platforms or MicroStation
• Specialized CAD certification preferred
• Electrical design or drafting coursework

Perks & Benefits:

• 3 different medical health insurance plans, dental, and vision insurance
• Voluntary and Long-term disability insurance
• Paid time off, 401k, and holiday pay
• Weekly direct deposit or pay card deposit

Other Information:

• Collaborative and team-oriented office environment
• Flexible schedule outside of core hours
• Eligible for 9/80 schedule (every other Friday off)
• Opportunity for growth into Electrical Designer roles
• Company values camaraderie and teamwork

If you are interested in learning more about the CAD Technician opportunity, please submit your resume for consideration. Our client is unable to provide sponsorship at this time.

We are Inceed, a staffing direct placement firm who believes in the possibility of something better. Our mission is simple: We’re here to help every person, whether client, candidate, or employee, find and secure what’s better for them.

Inceed is an equal opportunity employer. Inceed prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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The Senior Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for leading the development, optimization, validation, and sustainment of manufacturing processes for regulated medical devices. This role partners closely with R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Supply Chain, and Production departments to ensure safe, compliant, and cost-effective manufacturing throughout the product lifecycle. The role works collaboratively to verify product performance, validate manufacturing processes, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

This position is based in our office in Eden Prairie, MN. Relocation assistance and visa sponsorship are not available.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

-Execute the design, development, and optimization of manufacturing processes for new and existing medical devices.

- Participate in design changes, product updates, and sustaining engineering projects, ensuring continued compliance and performance.

- Support product transfer from R&D to manufacturing (NPI, scale-up, and commercialization).

- Identify and implement process improvements to improve yield, quality, safety, and throughput

- Guide supplier selection, qualification, and ongoing performance management

- Apply SPC, capability studies, and data analysis to monitor and improve process performance

- Plan, execute, and document process validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ) in accordance with regulatory and quality system requirements.

- Execute standardization of manufacturing processes and workstations

- Support CAPA, NCMR, deviation investigations, and risk assessments (FMEA, pFMEA)

- Support capacity planning and equipment selection for growth

- Execute characterization studies to understand critical process parameters and establish process limits.

- Serve as the primary technical liaison between internal engineering and contract manufacturers for process improvements, troubleshooting, and change management.

- Create and execute test protocols, analyze data, and write test reports for design verification.

- Ensure compliance with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Operational Excellence initiatives.

- Translate product requirements and design specifications into robust manufacturing processes.

- Define and implement process controls to ensure consistent product quality and compliance.

- Perform failure mode and effects analysis for both design and manufacturing.

- Define verification methods (inspection, analysis, testing, or demonstration) to ensure traceability to design inputs.

- Calibrate, preventively maintain, and keep records of equipment and tools.

- Ensure the company’s manufacturing processes are compliant with all required regulations.

- Coordinate equipment maintenance, repairs, and calibrations to minimize downtime.

- Provide remote and on-site technical training or guidance to Contract Manufacturers and production personnel as needed.

- Create and execute test protocols, analyze data, and write test reports for design verification.

- Design or specify tooling, fixtures, and test equipment required for production processes.

- Perform other duties as assigned or required.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Biomedical, or related Engineering discipline.

- 5+ years of experience in medical device product development, verification & validation, or process/manufacturing engineering.

- Proven experience with process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) and statistical tools (SPC, DOE, GR&R).

- Proficient with CAD and fixture design.

- Familiarity with risk management (PFMEA, DFMEA) and process controls.

- Excellent verbal, written communication, especially with development and quality teams.

- Demonstrated business acumen with the proven ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.

- Early stage/start up experience strongly preferred.

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

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

This is where you'll excel

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

These are the skills you'll need

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

Opportunity Overview

The Vice President (VP) of Operations & Supply Chain will deploy the manufacturing operations, facilities, logistics, and supply chain strategy to support company growth. This executive will serve as a key member of the All Flex Solutions leadership team, reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

All Flex Solutions is a Granite Company, sharing the Granite Partners objective of 100-year sustainability. This is a fantastic opportunity for a leader who appreciates and embraces the entrepreneurial environment surrounding All Flex Solutions as well as the benefits and support of being a Granite Company. The VP of Operations & Supply Chain will collaborate with other leaders throughout the Granite community and serve as a member of the Lean & Operations Affinity and the Sustainability Affinity.

The Position

Reporting to the CEO, the successful candidate will be charged with planning, directing, and controlling the company's operations activities across four manufacturing plants in Northfield and Bloomington, Minnesota, to ensure a high performing organization that safely delivers low cost, high quality, consistent products. Operational excellence through the use of contemporary lean manufacturing and global supply chain management concepts is a critical focus area of the position.

The VP of Operations & Supply Chain is a key position for the All Flex team, responsible for leading a world-class manufacturing approach that optimizes employee safety, customer satisfaction, quality, efficiency, employee relations, and performance measures. This individual will work collaboratively with other functions to align operational capabilities with short- and long-term customer needs in a growing market.

The VP of Operations & Supply Chain is responsible for manufacturing, supply chain, facilities, and Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) with a continuous focus on improvement and efficiency. This position requires a strong, interactive leader who is fully competent in manufacturing systems and processes – from purchasing materials to forecasting to producing components and final assemblies to specific customer requirements. The role works closely with Engineering and Quality to drive manufacturing, facilities, and product improvements. The Operations team includes Plant Management, Supply Chain Management, EHS, and Continuous Improvement functions. The Operations team contributes to the overall success of the business by ensuring operational efficiency, compliance with regulations, a safe working environment, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Major elements of the VP of Operations & Supply Chain's responsibilities are to:

• Lead operations strategy and planning. Provide specific leadership and expertise for manufacturing, supply chain, facilities, and logistics-related objectives, including capacity planning, scheduling, and on-time delivery.
• Provide strategic and tactical guidance to ensure world-class supply chain operations that support forecasted and targeted sales growth, reduce operating costs, and ensure customer service needs are met or exceeded.
• Develop and implement a capital spending plan to achieve targeted growth, process improvements, lean initiatives, and cost savings in addition to addressing current maintenance and growth.
• Work with Engineering to enhance and maintain organizational focus on lean manufacturing efforts to ensure implementation of world-class technologies and practices.
• Assist and support new product development for design for manufacturability.
• Lead the Facilities & Maintenance team to ensure the existing plants and equipment run optimally and future growth is supported through plant and equipment expansions.
• Ensure that the Operations and Supply Chain departments are staffed with highly motivated, trained, and skilled professionals who contribute to the company's overall mission.
• Maintain effective working relationships with employees, at all levels and across all functions of the organization, as well as customers and suppliers.
• Promote diversity and inclusion to achieve innovative results through collaboration.
• Partner with HR to enable employee training and development programs that ensure that operations and supply chain teams are equipped with the latest skills, knowledge, and best practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, engagement, and retention, while maintaining high standards of performance.
• Lead and manage the Operations and Supply Chain teams through effective coaching, mentoring, and performance management, setting clear goals and expectations, providing regular feedback, and fostering a supportive environment that promotes professional growth and high performance.
• Maintain current certifications and compliance: AS9100, ISO 9001, MIL-PRF-31032/3 & MIL-PRF 31032/4, ITAR\JCP registered, RoHS compliance.

Candidate Profile

The VP of Operations & Supply Chain must be a proven, highly effective leader with well-honed business skills and a history of leading operations in a growing business. This key position requires a minimum of 10 years of operations and manufacturing leadership experience in a job shop manufacturing environment.

The VP of Operations & Supply Chain must possess an understanding and passion for developing people, and a preferred candidate will possess an understanding of medical and defense industry standards for how PCBA interconnect flex circuits and Thermofoil heating solutions are produced. An undergraduate degree, ideally with a technical or business management focus is required; an advanced degree is desired.

Qualified candidates will possess a strong operations and manufacturing background with a broad understanding of customer relations, product specifications, and market conditions that affect competitiveness when dealing with engineered products. Experience managing production in compliance within a Quality Management System, with certifications (QMAS, ISO, NadCap, IPC, etc.) and a proven track record of leading Lean manufacturing improvements, implementing and sustaining 5S, Six Sigma, Theory of Constraints (TOC), and Cell Manufacturing.

Prior management experience is desired, as is a track record of achieving superior growth and profitability results within an industry. Exceptional leadership skills are essential, characterized by a drive to succeed through staff development. NetSuite (or broad ERP) experience is a significant plus, along with a proven ability to manage resources and schedules within the system.

Additional qualifications include:

• Solid analytical and strategic skills in terms of operations strategy planning and implementation with the ability to lay out a long-term vision for the operation and to manage and implement to that vision and modify direction along the way as required.
• Strong knowledge of today's best practices in manufacturing, including lean manufacturing techniques. Demonstrated success implementing continuous improvement concepts.
• Experience in or demonstrated knowledge of supply chain functions from procurement (including international sourcing) to distribution is required, particularly the ability to reduce costs, improve customer service, and integrate processes across functional areas.
• Experience using ERP software and other analytical tools in a manufacturing environment; NetSuite experience is highly desirable.
• An understanding of manufacturing standard cost systems.
• A proven ability to drive a proactive safety culture.
• A track record of motivating and leading production teams of 300+ through a team of managers and supervisors.
• An understanding of quality systems and best practices for implementation; ISO 9001 experience is a plus.

Additionally, this individual must have the capacity to collaborate with other leaders within All Flex and Granite Partners, taking advantage of resources throughout the organization and becoming an integral part of the overall team and serving the organization as a whole.

Location

All Flex Solutions is headquartered in Northfield, Minnesota, and has four Minnesota manufacturing facilities: one in Northfield and three in Bloomington. The VP of Operations & Supply Chain will be based in Bloomington. Working arrangements will include a mix of being onsite in both Bloomington and Northfield and travelling for industry and customer contacts.

Compensation & Benefits

We offer a competitive base salary in the $200,000 to $250,000 range, based on experience and qualifications, along with an annual bonus and the opportunity to participate in long-term incentives, including a stock appreciation rights (SARs) program.

Beyond pay, our market-leading benefits are designed to support your wellbeing. These include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as short- and long-term disability coverage. We also provide a health savings account with company match, a retirement plan with employer contributions through Vanguard, and access to the Granite Assistance Fund for support when it's needed most. We value time for rest and personal growth, offering generous paid time off, including volunteer time off and paid holidays.

Equity Staffing Group is hiring for CAD Drafter/Technicians in Bloomington, MN! Our client is a nationally recognized, employee-owned engineering and construction firm known for delivering large-scale infrastructure, energy, and utility projects across North America!

Location: Bloomington, MN

Contract to Hire role

Pay Range: $26-$27/hr

Description/Requirements:

• This position is responsible for revising existing drawings and preparing drawings of basic components from explicit verbal or written instructions or detailed sketches.
• This position successfully plots drawings; learns and follows company and client drafting standards and procedures; learns the practices of a selected discipline.
• Entry-level position (zero to two years of professional drafting experience).
• Mastered basic commands of at least one type of CAD system (ability to occasionally use higher-level commands, timesaving programs and routines).
• Looking for electrical design background NOT manufacturing background.
• Entry-level position (zero to two years of professional drafting experience).
• Programs used: AutoCAD, Microstation, Revit, Inventor
• Seeking candidates that eventually want to get into design

Background/Education Requirements:

• 0-3 years experience with CAD Certification
• Looking for electrical design background NOT manufacturing background.
• Bachelors degree in any Engineering field is not allowed for this position
• Associate's degree in computer aided drafting and design desirable. (Bachelors degree in any Engineering field is not allowed for this position.) Min. GPA 3.0
• High school diploma and course work in drafting technology or specialized CAD certification.

Equity Staffing Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants in accordance with applicable employment laws.

Position: Senior Buyer (Strategic Sourcing / Manufacturing)

Location: Eden Prairie, MN (5 Days Onsite)

Employment: 6 Month Contract-To-Hire (High Likelihood of Conversion)

Pay Rate: $43 - $55 / Hourly

Converting Salary Range: $88,000 – $115,000 (based on experience)

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Buyer who brings deep buying expertise, strong analytical capability, and the confidence to lead strategic sourcing initiatives. This role is ideal for someone who is considered a subject matter expert and is operating at the level of people leadership.

The Senior Buyer will own supplier strategy, drive measurable improvements, and partner cross-functionally to influence cost, delivery, and performance outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Lead strategic sourcing initiatives and supplier negotiations focused on total cost and performance

Analyze spend, inventory, and supplier data to identify savings and improvement opportunities

Develop and manage supplier performance metrics and corrective action plans

Drive long-term category strategies while balancing tactical execution

Partner closely with Engineering, Operations, and Finance to align sourcing decisions

Serve as a go-to expert for complex supply challenges and supplier relationships

Support and mentor less experienced buyers as needed

Required Skills & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field

7+ years of progressive buying or sourcing experience in a manufacturing environment

Demonstrated ownership of strategic sourcing, category management, or supplier development

Advanced analytical skills with experience driving decisions through data

Strong ERP/MRP experience (SAP preferred)

Advanced Excel skills and comfort analyzing complex spend and inventory data

Experience developing and managing supplier KPIs and performance improvement plans

Proven ability to lead initiatives, influence stakeholders, and drive change

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Experience with Power BI, data visualization, or dashboard development

Background in hydromechanical, fabrication, or engineered components

Experience leading sourcing projects or mentoring junior buyers

Exposure to cost modeling, contract negotiations, or long-term category strategy

Certifications such as CPSM, APICS/ASCM, Six Sigma (not required)