Engineering Structures Jobs in West Orange, NJ

About Chiral Photonics

Chiral Photonics is a fast-growing photonics manufacturing company enabling next-generation optical connectivity. We specialize in high-precision fiber-optic components and assemblies that support advanced data center, AI, and communications infrastructure. As we scale production, we are building strong operational foundations rooted in standard work, quality, and continuous improvement.

Role Overview

The Operations Project Manager sits at the intersection of production planning and project/program management and plays a critical role in translating customer demand, business strategy, and operational capabilities into executable plans.

This role is responsible for:

• Production Forecasting and Capacity Planning (~40%) — Developing and maintaining production forecasts and capacity plans to ensure the organization has the right people, stations, and sequencing in place to meet customer demand.
• Portfolio Project Management (~40%) — Driving execution and alignment across a portfolio of operational, manufacturing, engineering, and business initiatives, ensuring priorities are clearly sequenced, resources are allocated appropriately, and projects progress according to plan.
• Additional Assignments (~20%) — Supporting the Operations and Production Directors with operational initiatives as needed. This may include, but is not limited to, reviewing and updating standard operating procedures (SOPs) across the product lifecycle, supporting process improvement efforts, and assisting with operational coordination.



This is a highly cross-functional role that partners closely with Production, Process Engineering, R&D, Sales, and Leadership. The ideal candidate is structured, analytical, and detail-oriented, and is comfortable bringing clarity, organization, and strong follow-through to complex operational challenges.

Key Responsibilities

1. Production Forecasting & Planning (~40%)

• Own and maintain production forecasts across standard, custom, and R&D orders.
• Translate demand into capacity and resource plans, including labor, stations/equipment, and shift planning.
• Maintain resource models by station, value stream, and operator.
• Partner with Production, Process and Engineering to assign work, identify bottlenecks, and mitigate risks.
• Track forecast vs. actual performance and improve planning accuracy.
• Support planning in a high-mix, high-volume manufacturing environment with both production and R&D workstreams.
• Support scale decisions, including staffing, cross-training, additional stations, and automation opportunities.

2. Project & Portfolio Management (~40%)

• Manage a portfolio of cross-functional initiatives across manufacturing scale, process improvement, engineering enablement, and operational systems.
• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and dependencies.
• Drive execution by tracking actions, ensuring follow-through, and escalating risks.
• Help leadership sequence priorities and align resources across operational initiatives.
• Prepare status updates, dashboards, and decision materials.

3. Additional Assignments (~20%)

Support Operations and Production leadership with initiatives that improve execution, standardization, and cross-functional coordination, including:

• Maintaining and improving SOPs and work instructions across the product lifecycle.
• Supporting process improvement initiatives to improve throughput and reduce cycle time.
• Assisting with operational reporting, dashboards, and data analysis.
• Contributing to special projects and operational initiatives as needed.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing operations planning and program/project management, or manufacturing operations (startup or scale‑up experience strongly preferred)
• Strong analytical skills with hands‑on experience in:
• Forecasting and capacity planning
• Resource modeling and scenario analysis
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with competing priorities
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, evolving environment
• Ability to manage stakeholders at various levels.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in manufacturing, hardware, photonics, semiconductors, or advanced technology environments
• Familiarity with:
• High‑volume / high mix production
• R&D and custom order workflows
• Lean, continuous improvement, or operational excellence frameworks
• Advanced proficiency in Excel / Google Sheets; experience with planning or PM tools is a plus
  

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JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible to lead one or more construction projects and for the management of the overall planning, scheduling, code compliance, cost tracking, safety, and completion of these projects. The Superintendent is responsible for directing and mentoring subcontractors and other on-site field staff. The position requires business management acumen and must demonstrate strong leadership, organizational and time management skills, as well as have strong communication and team building skills.

WORK HOURS:

Weekdays 7 am to 5 pm; Saturdays 7 am- 1pm, as required.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assure the required permits and approvals from jurisdictional agencies are secured, posted, and renewed as required prior to starting work.
• Develop, update, modify (as required) and maintain the project schedule including a master schedule, 60-day look ahead schedules for their assigned trades, and two-week look ahead schedules for their assigned trades.
• Understand and be familiar with the date by which all materials must arrive on the job and convey that information to the project management team for preparation of the contract items lists and shop drawing schedules.
• Coordinate scheduling of subcontractors, vendors, and inspectors to complete each project on time.
• Communicate with and support each subcontractor to execute their job duties effectively and efficiently.
• Monitor work and materials to ensure quality control standards are met at various stages of the project.
• Perform inspections or schedule inspectors to meet the varying safety and compliance regulations of each job location.
• Prepare the daily construction reports in a thorough and timely manner and maintain a written daily log of visitors, job actions performed, materials expended, and problems resolved on the job site.
• Assure daily job progress photographs are taken in ample quantity to accurately depict the progress of the work.
• Travel between multiple job sites and simultaneously manage work loads of individual projects
• Understand and ensure risk controls are properly established and maintained.
• Understand and uphold the site safety plan.
• Understand and uphold the site logistics plan.
• Assure the implementation and continuous maintenance of corporate safety program requirements in all of the day-to-day operations on the project.
• Prepare and attend the weekly subcontractor meetings. Assist in maintaining the minutes of these meetings, and ensure they are recorded and distributed.
• Prepare and manage weekly safety meetings, regular toolbox talks, and safety pre task meetings as required.
• Attend weekly meetings with the project team for purposes of updates on the status of the field work and communication of any issues requiring the input or action of others on the project team, and for notification to the project team of issues that may be of importance or interest to them.
• Establish and maintain a system of document control to assure work is being installed in accordance with the latest design documentation and approved shop drawings.
• Communicate any issues requiring additional information from designers and consultants in a timely fashion to the project manager for issuance of RFI’s.
• Assist in preparation of the monthly status report to be submitted to the lender.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires Engineering, Construction Management or related Bachelor’s degree, OR equivalent years of related experience.
• Requires 10+ years of experience in Stick-frame Multi-Family Residential Construction. Previous Sitework and Structured Garage Construction experience is preferred.
• Requires working knowledge of various construction disciplines, cost control, scheduling, safety regulations, engineering drawings and other documents required.
• Requires superior communication and interpersonal (tact, diplomacy, influence, etc.) skills essential both within the internal project team and externally with subcontractors, labor force, etc.
• Requires the ability to work with and have knowledge of the shop drawing submittal process.
• Requires the ability to read and comprehend building plans and specifications and able to comprehend and recognize safety standards and issues.
• Requires the ability to determine the priority of assignments based on critical deadlines.
• Requires the ability to resolves field-initiated questions.
• Requires understanding of construction contracts, retention, releases.
• Requires the ability to interact with all levels of personnel and customers.
• Must possess strengths in verbal and written communications; ability to adapt communications/presentations and deliver clear and concise reports and analysis to senior management.
• Requires ability to meet deadlines and work in a structured corporate environment.
• Requires the ability to be self-motivated and work independently with minimal supervision. Also requires high degree of ethics and integrity.
• Requires ability to maintain confidentiality of all company and customer information.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

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. These demands are typically required when working onsite.

• Performance of the required duties will require physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, passenger use of construction personnel hoists, ability to climb ladders and negotiate work areas under construction.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Performing this job requires use of hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, sit, talk and hear, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works on-site at the construction work site where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts; high precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock.
• Noise in these work environments is usually moderate to very loud.

Benefit Highlights:

• $2k relocation benefit available
• We match 50% of the first 6% of 401k contributions
• No wait period for Health Benefits & we contribute $1k to the HSA plan
• We have assistance for student loans as well as tuition reimbursement
• We have a great employee referral program
• We offer a housing discount in all our communities

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER & EQUAL HOUSING PROVIDER

The Food Scientist II reports directly to the Research & Technical Development Lead and plays a critical role in advancing technical platforms, ingredient research, and process feasibility for snack and confectionery products. This role is responsible for developing scalable scientific solutions that support the company’s innovation pipeline. The position focuses on early-stage formulation science, functionality modeling, and technical risk mitigation prior to commercialization handoff.

The Food Scientist operates within the Technical & Research Team and collaborates closely with the Product Development & Commercialization Team during scale-up and launch readiness phases.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Technical Platform Development

· Support the Research & Technical Development Lead in building and optimizing core technology platforms (e.g., probiotic systems, fiber enriched system, sugar reduction system, hydrocolloid systems, protein enhanced system).

· Conduct ingredient functionality studies to understand structure-function relationships.

· Develop reusable technical frameworks that enable multiple pipeline products.

2. Advanced Formulation Science

· Design and optimize complex formulations for snack and confectionery applications.

· Investigate texture stability, moisture migration, hydrolysis risks, glass transition behavior, and shelf-life quality indicator.

· Conduct structured root cause analysis for technical performance issues.

· Translate scientific findings into scalable formulation strategies.

3. Process Feasibility & Risk Mitigation

· Evaluate processing parameters (e.g., heating time, vacuum, Brix, pH, Aw) to ensure technical robustness.

· Identify potential scalability constraints early in development.

· Support pilot-scale validation and collaborate with commercialization teams as needed.

4. Stability Prediction

· Design preliminary accelerated and real-time stability studies.

· Establish quality benchmarks for texture, moisture, color, and API ingredients.

5. Cross-Functional Collaboration

· Partner with Product Development during transition from research to commercialization.

· Provide technical input to embedded analytical and compliance resources.

· Support supplier technical assessments and ingredient validation.

6. Documentation & Technical Governance

· Maintain accurate and complete formulation documentation in designated systems.

· Develop detailed technical reports and risk assessments for internal review.

Qualifications:

· Master’s degree in Food Science, Food Engineering, Chemistry, or related field.

· 2–4+ years of experience in snack and/or confectionery and/or gummy and/or bars of R&D.

· Strong knowledge of hydrocolloids, fiber systems, sugar reduction systems, and moisture control mechanisms.

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• Provide deep technical leadership to a portfolio of high impact data science initiatives involving sales and advisor experience. Identify the optimal sets of data, models, training, and testing techniques required for successful product delivery. Remove complex technical impediments
  
• Leverage your experience and skills to identify new opportunities where data science and AI can improve experiences, gain efficiencies, and generate sales.
  
• Manage team members in AI/ML and model development, testing, training, and tuning. Apply hands-on experience to ensuring best-in-class model development. Mentor team members in technical skill development and product ownership.
  
• Communicate clearly and concisely, in writing and verbally, all facets of model design and development. Continuously look for insights in models developed and generate new ideas for model improvement.
  
• Manage external vendors in the execution of parts of the data science development process as needed.
  
• Leverage continuous integration and continuous deployment best practices, including test automation and monitoring, to ensure successful deployment of ML models and application code on Prudential's AI/ML platform.
  
• Bring a deep understanding of relevant and emerging technologies, give technical direction to team members and embed learning and innovation in the day-to-day.
  
• Work on significant and unique issues where analysis of situations or data requires an evaluation of intangible variables and may impact future concepts, products or technologies.
  
• Familiarity with Python, SQL, AWS, and JIRA.
  
• Familiarity with LLMs, deployment of LLMs, RAG, LangChain, LangGraph, and Agentic AI concepts.
  

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• Applied Statistics, Computer Science, or Engineering or experience in related fields with a focus on machine learning, AI, and LLMs.
  
• Junior category industry experience with responsibility for developing and delivering advanced quantitative, AI/ML, analytical and statistical solutions.
  
• Ability to lead a small team with minimal guidance and effectively leverage diverse ideas, experiences, thoughts and perspectives to the benefit of the organization to deliver AI products.
  
• Ability to influence business stakeholders and to drive adoption of AI/ML solutions.
  
• Experience with agile development methodologies, Test-Driven Development (TDD), and product management.
  
• Knowledge of business concepts, tools and processes that are needed for making sound decisions in the context of the company's business
  
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and operational management of data science team based on project requirements, resourcing requirements, and planning dependencies as appropriate, anticipate risks and bottlenecks and proactively takes actions
  
• Excellent problem solving, communication and collaboration skills, and stakeholder management
  
• Significant experience and/or deep expertise with several of the following:
  
• Machine Learning and AI: Understanding of machine learning theory, including the mathematics underlying machine learning algorithms. Expertise in the application of machine learning theory to building, training, testing, interpreting and monitoring machine learning models. Expertise in traditional machine learning models (unsupervised, XGBoost, etc.) and Large Language Models (OpenAI, Claude).
  
• Model Deployment: Understanding of model development life cycle, CI/CD/CT pipelines (using tools like Jenkins, CloudBees, Harness, etc.), A/B testing, and pipeline frameworks such as AWS SageMaker, and newer AWS/Azure Agentic AI infrastructure products.
  
• Data Acquisition and Transformation: Acquiring data from disparate data sources using APIs and SQL. Transform data using SQL and Python. Visualizing data using a diverse tool set including but not limited to Python.
  
• Database Management Systems: Knowledge of how databases are structured and function in order use them efficiently. May include multiple data environments, cloud/AWS, primary and foreign key relationships, table design, database schemas, etc.
  
• Data Analysis and Insights: Analyzing structured and unstructured data using data visualization, manipulation, and statistical methods to identify patterns, anomalies, relationships, and trends.
  
• Programming Languages: Python and SQL
  

School Bus & Fleet Mechanic (Class A/B/C) Belair Services – Orange, NJ Salary: Up to $100,000 per year (based on experience) Sign-On Bonus: $1,000 Belair Services is currently hiring experienced School Bus and Fleet Mechanics in Orange, New Jersey .

We are seeking a Class A, B, or C Mechanic with strong experience in light and medium-duty fleet vehicles , diesel and gasoline systems, and preventive maintenance.

This role is ideal for technicians with fleet maintenance, school bus repair, diagnostic troubleshooting, and electrical system experience .

ASE certification is recommended.

MUST HAVE 3 years of experience as a Light or Medium Duty Fleet Mechanic Compensation & Benefits Earn up to $100,000 per year (dependent on experience and expertise) $1,000 sign-on bonus Medical benefits available 401(k) retirement plan participation $500 employee referral bonus Paid vacation Paid sick leave Paid time off (PTO) Growth and advancement opportunities Clean and safe work environment Company-paid certification training and classes Supportive and energetic team atmosphere Job Summary The Fleet Mechanic / School Bus Mechanic is responsible for preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on light and medium-duty fleet vehicles and school buses .

The technician will troubleshoot mechanical and drivability issues, perform inspections, and assist other technicians when necessary.

This role requires strong mechanical skills, knowledge of diesel and gasoline engines , and familiarity with DOT inspection procedures for school buses (preferred).

Key Responsibilities Vehicle Diagnostics & Repairs Diagnose mechanical malfunctions and perform vehicle repairs on fleet vehicles and school buses.

Inspect, test, adjust, and repair systems including: Steering systems Electrical systems Cooling systems Lubrication systems Brake systems Drivetrains Suspensions Power steering units Clutches Transmissions Engine components Temperature and fuel regulation systems Perform engine adjustments, testing, and rebuilds when required.

Preventive Maintenance Perform preventive maintenance inspections (PMIs) on fleet vehicles.

Ensure vehicles meet federal, state, and local safety regulations .

Assist with DOT inspection procedures for school buses.

Repair Oversight & Documentation Obtain proper approval for major repairs before releasing vehicles.

Record time spent, parts used, and services performed.

Identify additional maintenance needs and escalate repairs when necessary.

Fleet Support Perform road calls and roadside repairs when required.

Assist and guide other technicians on complex repairs.

Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area .

Team & Work Ethic Work independently with minimal supervision.

Demonstrate strong troubleshooting and decision-making skills.

Continuously develop mechanical knowledge and technical skills.

Minimum Requirements 3 years of experience as a Light or Medium Duty Fleet Mechanic Experience working on fleet trucks, buses, or commercial vehicles Must qualify as a Class A, B, or C Mechanic Strong diagnostic, electrical, and A/C repair skills Technical knowledge of diesel engines and gasoline systems Ability to perform preventive maintenance and complex repairs Must possess basic hand tools required for the job Valid state driver’s license ( CDL preferred ) Ability to perform road service and emergency repairs Ability to work flexible schedules when required Must be 21 years of age or older Preferred Qualifications ASE Certification School bus maintenance experience Familiarity with DOT inspection standards Advanced diagnostics and electrical troubleshooting Experience with internal engine and transmission repairs Work Environment Clean and safe maintenance facility Collaborative team environment Ongoing training and certification support Opportunities for long-term career growth ​

Position: Senior Semantic Engineer / Ontology Engineer

Location: East Hanover, NJ (Hybrid - 3x/week onsite)

Duration: 6 Months (extendable)

DESCRIPTION:

We are hiring a Senior Semantic Engineer / Ontology Engineer to lead the design of healthcare-grade ontologies and semantic layers that power trusted analytics, interoperable data products, and AI-ready knowledge systems. You will apply metrics-first semantic modeling and ontology engineering practices aligned to the principles such as clear semantics, reusable meaning, governance-by-design, and measurable business outcomes. You’ll work across RDF and property graph paradigms and Snowflake semantic layer.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and evolve healthcare ontologies and semantic models to standardize meaning across domains (clinical, patient, provider, claims, access, quality, outcomes).

• Design data products that are AI-ready and leverage ontologies and semantic models

Build metrics-first semantic layers:

• Define canonical metric definitions, dimensions, hierarchies, and calculation rules.

• Ensure metrics are explainable, auditable, and consistently implemented across products and teams.

• Model knowledge in both RDF (RDFS/OWL) for formal semantics and interoperability.

• Property graphs for traversal-heavy use cases and relationship analytics.

Develop and maintain semantic artifacts:

• Concept schemes, entity models, vocabularies, mappings, and documentation.

• Alignment patterns between ontologies, data products, and downstream analytics/AI use cases.

Implement semantic integration patterns:

• Entity identity resolution, entity linking, terminology harmonization, and enrichment workflows.

Partner with platform teams to operationalize semantics in Snowflake:

• Enable semantic access patterns that support analytics and AI applications.

• Contribute to solutions that leverage Snowflake Cortex for semantic enrichment and assisted discovery (within established governance constraints).

Collaborate with governance and architecture stakeholders to embed:

• Versioning, stewardship workflows, quality checks, and change management for semantic assets.

• Guide best practices and mentor engineers/analysts on ontology engineering, graph modeling, and metrics-first design.

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years in semantic engineering, ontology engineering, knowledge graph development, or closely related roles.

• Demonstrated experience in healthcare data domains (payer/provider, clinical, claims, RWE, quality, outcomes, etc.).

• Strong hands-on ontology engineering experience: RDF, RDFS, OWL, SPARQL and/or graph query experience

• Ontology modularization, alignment, and lifecycle management

• Experience with property graph modeling (e.g., Neo4j-style patterns) and translating between RDF and property graph representations when needed.

• Proven delivery of a metrics-first approach:

• Canonical KPIs/metrics definitions, dimensional modeling alignment, semantic consistency across BI and data products.

• Experience working with modern cloud data platforms, especially Snowflake, and exposure to Snowflake Cortex for AI-enabled workflows.

• Strong stakeholder communication skills: able to translate clinical/business intent into precise semantic definitions and usable artifacts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with healthcare interoperability and terminology standards (e.g., HL7/FHIR, SNOMED CT, LOINC, ICD-10) and how to map/align them to enterprise semantics.

• Experience with semantic tooling and practices, validation rules, ontology testing, and CI/CD for semantic assets.

• Experience deploying semantic context layers

About the Company:

At Lincoln Electric Products Co., Inc., we specialize in the design, manufacture, and distribution of custom equipment tailored to meet the specific applications and requirements of our customers.

Our product range includes:

• Panelboards: Up to 2000A
• Service and Distribution Switchboards: Up to 8000A
• Generator Connection Boxes
• Generator Output Switchboards
• Single and Double-Ended Substations

We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, custom-designed solutions that address the unique needs of our clients across various industries.

We are in search of a Manufacturing Engineer. The ideal candidate possesses both a high level of technical expertise and an innate passion to build. You will play a critical role in creating and refining processes to improve manufacturing safety, quality, and productivity.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve manufacturing processes for the assembly of panelboards, switchgear, bus systems, wiring harnesses, and control panels.
• Create and maintain work instructions, assembly procedures, process flows, and manufacturing documentation.
• Support design-for-manufacturability (DFM) and collaborate with Engineering on new product introductions (NPI).
• Analyze production workflows to identify bottlenecks and implement process improvements.
• Develop and maintain BOM accuracy, routings, labor standards, and production fixtures.
• Implement lean manufacturing practices, including 5S, Kaizen events, standardized work, and waste reduction.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues, including electrical assembly, wiring, bus bar fabrication, and enclosure modifications.
• Evaluate and specify tools, equipment, jigs, and fixtures required for efficient assembly.
• Support quality assurance activities such as root-cause analysis (RCA), corrective actions (CAPA), and continuous improvement.
• Train production personnel on updated processes, tools, and best practices.
• Collaborate with suppliers to improve material quality and manufacturability.
• Ensure compliance with UL, NEC, OSHA, and company safety standards.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, preferably in electrical equipment, switchgear, panelboards, or industrial equipment assembly.
• Strong understanding of electrical components: breakers, contactors, relays, transformers, bus bars, metering devices, and control wiring.
• Experience reading and interpreting electrical schematics, one-lines, wiring diagrams, and mechanical drawings.
• Proficiency with CAD tools (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar).
• Hands-on experience with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred

• Experience with UL508A, UL67, UL891, and NEC standards.
• Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems for BOMs and routings.
• Experience in a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of CNC fabrication, punch/laser processes, or enclosure manufacturing

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