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• The Product Manager for Research & Discovery is responsible for turning ambiguous business needs into clear, validated, and estimate-ready problem definitions
  
• This role runs discovery, maps cross-channel journeys, identifies constraints, and produces the "Discovery Packet" required for IT to provide accurate estimates and for leadership to make investment decisions.
  
• This is a hands-on discovery and research role, not a delivery role and not a people-management role.
  

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• Convert vague business problems into fully defined opportunities with customer + business + regulatory framing.
  
• Produce "shovel-ready? Discovery Packets to support IT estimation, capital requests, and strategic prioritization.
  
• Works with the Senior Manager of Product to create ROI models (when needed)
  
• Translate scattered backlog into strategic themes.
  
• Research & Validation Leadership
  
• Lead customer research: interviews, usability tests, concept validation, and prototype creation/feedback.
  
• Leverage call center data, QM analytics, and operational insights to validate root causes.
  
• Works with Senior Manager of Product to identify regulatory constraints affecting the solution space.
  
• Product service blueprints, journey maps, business rule definition and low-fidelity prototypes.
  
• Stakeholder & Scope Management
  
• Aligns with Domain PMs to understand end-to-end journey impacts and constraints early.
  
• Works with Domain PMs to define MVP boundaries and ensure IT estimates are based on realistic, validated scope.
  
• Ensure all discovery artifacts are aligned before transitioning work to estimation or execution.
  

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• High School Diploma or Equivalent
  
• 5+ years in Discovery, UX Research, Product Strategy, and Service Design
  
• Strong skills in blueprinting, journey mapping, and early-stage prototyping
  
• Ability to translate user needs and operational insights into business value.
  
• Strong synthesis, facilitation, and problem-facing capabilities
  

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• Experience in large, complex, and regulated enterprises (preferred)
  

The Sr Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for the technical development, oversight and improvement of manufacturing processes within the area of responsibility. This individual will lead process optimization, technical problem-solving, and cross-functional manufacturing initiatives. This role is accountable for achieving senior-level competence Plans and presents engineering program and product design reviews for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, customer contract requirements, and related specifications. Develops and requests design and specification change releases. Assesses and communicates impact of engineering initiatives to functional groups. The ideal candidate demonstrates advanced technical depth, measurable impact on production performance, and the ability to mentor mid-level and entry-level engineers while partnering with cross-functional stakeholders. This role is classified as Exempt for FLSA purposes and reports to the Engineering Manager.

Pay Range: $110,00.00 to $137,000.00 per year. Final compensation will be based on experience and qualifications.

Essential Responsibilities

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• Develop, release, and maintain detailed technical work instructions for the manufacture and repair of aerospace metallic structures and assemblies, ensuring full compliance with customer(s) engineering definition and regulatory requirements.
  
• Partner with CNC Programming group to develop and implement manufacturing plan for complex metallic machined components/assemblies.
  
• Provide advanced technical support to Quality and Operations teams to achieve site-level Safety, Cost, Quality, and Delivery (SCQD) objectives; act as a primary escalation point for complex manufacturing issues.
  
• Partner with Purchasing and Sales during the quoting process to define manufacturing approach, assess technical risk, establish labor standards, and ensure cost competitiveness.
  
• Establish and validate operational standard hours using time studies and process analysis; drive accuracy in routing and capacity planning assumptions.
  
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, and model-based definitions to ensure manufacturability; translate design requirements into controlled shop-floor documentation.
  
• Train and mentor operators and junior engineers on manufacturing methods, process controls, and quality standards; elevate overall technical capability of the team.
  
• Lead productivity and cost-reduction initiatives through Lean principles, waste elimination, and process optimization; quantify and report measurable performance improvements.
  
• Develop, validate, and industrialize manufacturing processes for new product introduction (NPI), ensuring processes meet defined capability, repeatability, and quality targets prior to production release.
  
• Evaluate nonconforming components and determine repair feasibility; develop and validate repair schemes in coordination with Engineering and Quality functions
  

The individual is required to be a supportive member of Environmental Safety & Health (ESH) and Quality System policies to provide a safe work place and eliminate conditions and behaviors which may cause work related illnesses and/or injuries while delivering quality product and services on time.

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or relevant technical discipline, or HS Diploma/GED w/equivalent composite/aerospace manufacturing/repair experience. 5+ years of technical experience with composites and/or aerospace components production or repair.

Desired Characteristics

• Demonstrated experience creating, structuring, and maintaining complex multi-level Bills of Material (BOMs) for aerospace assemblies, ensuring configuration control and production readiness.
• Proven experience in the developing and implementing machining strategies of large-scale metallic aerospace structures, including fixturing for both Milling and Turning.
• Hands-on experience machining large metallic aerospace components, including process planning, tooling strategy, and dimensional validation.
• Strong proficiency in engineering drawing interpretation, including advanced Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) application and tolerance analysis.
• Working knowledge of CAD systems such as CATIA, SolidWorks, NX; ability to interrogate models to support manufacturability and tooling design decisions.
• Experience designing and validating manufacturing tooling for, including production fixtures, machining/holding fixtures and assembly aids.
• Demonstrated change management capability, including leading engineering change implementation across cross-functional teams; ability to manage risk, stakeholder alignment, and execution discipline.
• Strategic thinker capable of translating high-level engineering change initiatives into structured, tactical execution plans; analytical, data-driven, and results-oriented.
• Strong background in continuous improvement methodologies including Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, and ACE; proven record of measurable operational improvements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence across organizational levels; demonstrated ability to build engagement and sustain a culture of operational excellence
• Strong familiarity with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) required.

This position is currently accepting applications.

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At Airgas, we RESPECT, HONOR and VALUE diversity.

Airgas is Hiring for a Project Engineer in Plumsteadville, PA!

We are looking for you !

• Comprehensive Family Benefits: Airgas offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.
• Support for Parents: We offer up to 14-week paid child birth benefits to support growing families.
• Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.
• Early Access: Your benefits start after just 30 days of employment

Recruiter: Natasha Smith | | Call/Text (445-232-7759)

Guides and stewards assigned projects in accordance with the Airgas Specialty Gases Project Management process. The function includes project planning and scheduling, scope definition, engineering design and review, functional and parts specification, budgeting, budget stewardship, quality assurance, coordination of risk assessment and mitigation, planning maintenance and procedures, communications and project documentation. Obtains technical guidance and consultation from Airgas Engineering and other experts/Design Authorities as needed.

• Committed to a zero accident safety record.
• Keep safety as the top priority in every project.
• Follow all applicable HSE procedures and foster a culture of safety by working safely in all situations.
• Contributes to Good Catches and participation in monthly safety meetings.
• Participate in the investigation and follow-up of HSE-related incidents.
• Cultivate a clear project scope, utilizing input from stakeholders including management, HSE, plant operations, engineering, maintenance, automation and others as appropriate.
• Assists with viability and impact studies of proposed projects and develops creative solutions.
• Assists with development of proposals, including technical proposals and supporting documentation.
• Develop P&ID and system mechanical lay-out.
• Collaborates on the configuration of system PLCs.
• Supports the preparation of electrical & instrumentation diagrams.
• Identifies equipment ideally suited for the project functionality.
• Prepares equipment cost estimates and engineering estimates in support of proposals.
• Fosters alignment and cooperation from relevant stakeholders.
• Dedicated to personal and project safety performance.
• Brings projects to fruition in compliance with all applicable company, federal, state and local regulations.
• Guides projects in accordance with project management procedure including design review, hazards analysis, MOC, PSSR and SOP development and operator training.
• Committed to completing projects successfully while meeting timeline and budget goals.
• Collaborates to ensure that project and design are compliant with medical/Drug manufacturing requirements and CGMP.
• Develops engineering packages for bid (RFQs) that result in fair and accurate pricing from vendors and prevents, as much as possible, field change notices.
• Procures equipment.
• Facilitates construction and project installation.
• Coordinates system testing/check-out.
• Member of the installation/start-up support team.
• Reports on safety, budget, schedule and quality.
• Keep all stakeholders informed of plans, progress and opportunities, fostering clear stakeholder expectations.
• Required Qualifications And Competencies
• Required Qualifications And Competencies
• Bachelor's degree required
• Minimum of 7 years of engineering and project management experience in a gas or chemical manufacturing business.
• Experience managing project budgets of $5MM+
• Experience managing projects with medical applications
• Technical project experience preferred.
• Familiarity with mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, operation and controls of process equipment utilized in Airgas technologies
• Ability to interpret and apply Airgas Industrial Management System, and relevant codes and oversight organizations such as ANSI, ASME, NFPA, CGMP and CGA.
• Ability to understand and interpret applicable specifications and standards.
• Must be a self starter and capable of moving projects along with minimal direction from his or her manager.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritize work, and effectively works within a project execution team.
• Excellent Google Suite product skills, including Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Slides and MS Project.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.

• Preferred Qualifications:
• BS Chemical or Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• Familiarity with vendors and suppliers of process equipment and services preferred.
• Familiarity with project management tools and techniques such as scope definition and changes, project scheduling, critical path, estimating, budgeting, reporting and cost control preferred.

• Other Requirements:
• Knowledge of instrumentation, electrical and PLCs desirable
• Ability to coordinate with other groups within ASG, Airgas, external customers, and suppliers
• Some travel is required, up to 20% of the time
• Light to moderate physical activity is required eg. Bending, walking, climbing ladders, occasional lifting to to 30 lbs.

Collaborate in all activities for a product throughout its life cycle (Product Life Cycle, PLC): from the launch on the market to the exit from production. He support the definition of the commercial objectives for a product (sales, market share, turnover) and the most effective marketing strategies to achieve them.

Responsibilities

•Product/Project/Category Management for the defined product category

•Collaborate in all aspects of in-life products, including customer feedback, requirements, and issues

•Support the Product Marketing Specialist in defining of Multi-Year Product Plan for the defined product category

•Responsible for the Market research (including customer visits and events) generating product requirements;

•Design the product trainings

•Creates the programs and collateral to market to sell a product effectively

•Definition of product specificationand go to market plans (included phase-in/phase-out plan);

•Support to Product Strategy Manager in Market intelligence and competitor analysis (benchmarking);

Qualifications

Currently in Junior or Senior year in a Marketing Program at a college or university.

• $20–$24/hr

Job Title: Technical Program Manager

Location: US - CA - Sunnyvale (940890) or Redmond - WA - preferred

Contract: 12 Months

Pay Rate: $115.74/hr, W2

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision and Weekly Pay

Job Summary:

The main function of a Technical Program Manager, Audio is to provide successful hardware module definition, implementation and delivery of complex programs that require cross-functional collaboration and interdependencies across a group of projects and/or related activities.

Job Responsibilities:

• Deliver audio hardware programs within the constraints of scope, quality, time, budget and risk factors.
• Program-level strategic planning, interaction with engineering team and management, complex issue resolution, excellent communications and team building skills.
• Oversight of project scope definition and management, requirements gathering and documentation, project schedule development and tracking, project budget management, project status reporting, hardware build management, issue and risk management, contingency planning, customer interaction, and communications across multiple organizational levels.
• Plan and drive engineering deliverables, such as audio subsystem specifications, DOEs, ECNs and validation results.

Skills:

• Project estimating, project scheduling & tracking, customer interaction and management, implementation planning in large organizations
• Proven people management and team building skills
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible/ adaptable in exercising judgment in a changing environment and to manage competing priorities
• Proven ability to learn business processes quickly and to work well with business partners at different levels within the organization
• Strong ability to assess risk and apply management principles to technology applications/products and business functions
• Experience with hardware product development lifecycle
• Experience with working with vendors, including flexing hours when needed for and travel if needed for on-site support

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as computer science, computer engineering or related field required. MBA or other related advanced degree preferred.
• 5-8 years of audio TPM or Engineering experience with consumer products- phones, tablets, watches, glasses, or similar.
• PMP or PMI certification preferred.

Must Have:

• Experience in effective project management working with audio vendors.
• Ability to support technical solutions
• Ability to support from prototype to build
• Mechanical and manufacturing background

Nice to Have:

• Mandarin speaking candidates - strongly preferred
• Speaker and microphone manufacturing
• previous Google, Amazon and big tech experience i.e. Apple

Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants will be considered for assignment with arrest and conviction records. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, meet client expectations, standards, and accompanying requirements, and safeguard business operations and company reputation.

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Who We Are

At Feetures, movement is our business. And we believe that a meaningful business begins with authentic values—and our values were forged by the bonds of family.

What started as a bold idea around a kitchen table has grown into a fast-moving, purpose-driven brand redefining performance. As a family-owned company in North Carolina, we’re fueled by the belief that better is always possible—and that energy drives both our products and our culture.

Movement is at the heart of everything we do. From our socks to our team and to our communities, we are always pushing forward. If you are ready to grow, challenge the status quo, and help shape the next chapter of a brand that is always in stride, come move with us. Feetures is Meant to Move. Are you?

Role Summary:

The Data Analytics Manager is responsible for owning and optimizing the organization’s end-to-end data ecosystem, ensuring that data infrastructure, governance, and analytics processes effectively support business operations. This role leads the design and management of the data stack—from source system integrations and NetSuite Analytics Warehouse to reporting and business intelligence tools—while establishing strong data governance standards, quality monitoring, and documentation practices. The manager also oversees and mentors analytics team members, prioritizes analytics requests, and coordinates cross-functional data workflows. Acting as the central authority for data reliability and insights, the role ensures consistent metric definitions, scalable data models, and accurate reporting while translating complex data into clear, actionable insights for business stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

Data Architecture & Tooling

• Own the end-to-end data stack — from source system integrations and the NetSuite Analytics Warehouse to downstream reporting layers
• Evaluate, select, and implement tools that improve data accessibility, reliability, and performance
• Ensure alignment between data infrastructure and evolving business needs across distribution operations
• Design and maintain scalable data models, SuiteQL queries, and saved searches within NetSuite

Data Governance & Quality

• Define and enforce data standards, metric definitions, and naming conventions across all business domains
• Establish data ownership, lineage documentation, and access governance policies
• Implement monitoring and alerting for data quality issues across source systems and the warehouse
• Build and maintain a data dictionary that serves as the single source of truth for the organization

Orchestration of Analysts & Systems

• Manage and mentor the Data Analyst and Business Analyst — prioritizing requests, unblocking work, and validating outputs
• Triage and prioritize the analytics request queue in alignment with business stakeholders and IT leadership
• Coordinate cross-functional data workflows and ensure handoffs between systems and analysts are clean and documented
• Serve as the escalation point for data discrepancies, report failures, and analytical questions from the business

Qualifications:

Required

• 3-5 years of experience in data analytics, business intelligence, or data engineering
• 2+ years in a lead or management role overseeing analysts or data team members
• Strong proficiency in SQL; experience with SuiteQL or similar ERP query languages
• Hands-on experience with NetSuite, including Analytics Warehouse, saved searches, and reporting
• Proven track record establishing data governance standards and documentation practices
• Experience integrating and managing multiple data sources across SaaS and ERP platforms
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders

Preferred

• Experience in distribution, wholesale, or supply chain environments
• Familiarity with SaaS BI platforms (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Looker, or embedded analytics)
• Exposure to scripting or automation (JavaScript, Python, or similar) for data workflows
• Background working within IT-led or hybrid IT/Analytics teams

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life & Disability insurance
• 401(K) with company match

Company Paid holidays and PTO:

• Feetures offers 20 PTO Days which are available to you on day one of employment and are available to all employees, no matter your role. After working at Feetures for 5 years, your PTO days will increase to 25 days. Days can be used for vacations, appointments and sick days.
• We offer 10 company paid holidays and 1 floating holiday per year.

Perks:

• Parking provided (Charlotte office and onsite at Hickory office)
• Employee Engagement team
• Monthly stipend to pursue an active lifestyle

Feetures is an Equal Opportunity Employer that welcomes and encourages all applicants to apply regardless of age, race, sex, religion, color, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital or parental status, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy or other reasons protected by law.

Position: Technical Program Manager III
Location: Remote
Duration: 12 months Contract - possible extension
Job ID: 175212

Job Overview:

The Technical Program Manager III will oversee the successful definition, implementation, and delivery of complex audio hardware programs. This role requires cross-functional collaboration and management of interdependencies across multiple projects and activities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in hardware product development, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver audio hardware programs within the constraints of scope, quality, time, budget, and risk factors.
• Engage in program-level strategic planning, interaction with engineering teams and management, and complex issue resolution.
• Oversee project scope definition, requirements gathering, schedule development, budget management, and status reporting.
• Manage hardware builds, issue and risk management, contingency planning, and customer interactions.
• Plan and drive engineering deliverables, including audio subsystem specifications, DOEs, ECNs, and validation results.
  

• Experience in project estimating, scheduling, tracking, and customer interaction in large organizations.
• Proven people management and team-building skills.
• Ability to adapt and exercise judgment in a changing environment while managing competing priorities.
• Strong risk assessment and management skills for technology applications/products and business functions.
• Experience with hardware product development lifecycle and working with vendors, including flexibility for travel and on-site support.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as computer science, computer engineering, or related field required. MBA or other advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience as an audio Technical Program Manager or Engineer with consumer products such as phones, tablets, watches, or glasses.
• PMP or PMI certification preferred.

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