Quality Product Solutions Jobs in Usa

At Pets + People, we make tails wag and customers smile with products brought to market through strategic licensing and innovation. Our brands make everyday life fresh, fun, and user-friendly for the whole family. Our team of over 80 dedicated employees is headquartered in New York City with both national and global support. With our background, experience, and network, we are uniquely positioned to extend the reach of any brand to a new market. “We’ve been a pioneer in licensing since 2008, translating favorite brands into practical "pet" applications. In 2014, we expanded our vision into new markets within the "people" sector. Now, we are leveraging our long track record of success and applying it both to pets + people.” – Steven Shweky, Top Dog

We are looking for a full-time NYC-based Associate Product Manager to support the development and product life cycle across several product categories.

We are looking for an energetic Associate Product Development Manager-CPG who is passionate about delivering quality products to the market in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. This individual will be responsible for supporting product managers in key commercialization milestones of the development process. This includes working with internal systems to manage product records, sample requests, product submissions to our licensor partners, and coordinate team-wide initiatives.

You must be highly organized, possess a keen eye for detail, enjoy creating or improving processes to improve efficiency, and the flow of information to relevant parties. You should also be a self-starter and be able to look ahead and anticipate issues based on previous experiences.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with product managers across all categories, with special focus on disposable tabletop categories.
• Learn our internal tracking systems and keep all product records up to date with appropriate information.
• Review product samples and create product submissions to licensor partners.
• Maintain a digital library of team resources and best practices.
• Coordinate sample requests across the product development team.
• Collaborate with the Design, Licensing, and Marketing team on the development of new products and improvements to the product development process.
• Work directly with the sales team on new opportunities for major retailers.
• Potential for this role to lead their own small scale product launches.

Requirements

• Must be NYC-based.
• Experience in consumer goods (disposable tabletop, cleaning solutions) or pet supplies (grooming & health related products) development and production.
• Experience with licensed goods is a plus.
• Must be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be super organized, able to keep track of multiple projects at once & follow-up oriented.
• Must be willing to devote full time to Pets + People.
• 1+ years of product management experience in consumer products

Company Description

Automotive Quality & Logistics Inc. (AQL-Inc) is an industry leader specializing in sorting, inspection, containment, light manufacturing, assembly, kitting, rework, engineering support, supplier development, warehousing, and launch support services for automotive and manufacturing businesses. The company is dedicated to achieving 100% customer satisfaction by delivering high-quality products at competitive costs with reliable, on-time delivery. With over 600 trained employees across 16 US states and 1 Canadian province, AQL-Inc proudly supports over 400 automotive companies, including major OEMs like GM, Ford, Chrysler, Toyota, Mercedes, and Honda. AQL’s ISO 9001:2000 certification reflects its strong commitment to quality, and as a woman-and minority-owned business, it is dedicated to fostering growth by investing in its workforce and strengthening partnerships in the automotive supply chain.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site position based in Plymouth, MI, for a Quality Operations Manager. The role involves overseeing day-to-day quality operations, ensuring compliance with quality standards and processes, and managing quality control initiatives. The individual in this role will coordinate inspections, monitor quality assurance practices, lead quality audits, and collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to meet operational and customer objectives. Additional responsibilities may include process improvement, reporting metrics, and training team members in quality management practices.

Qualifications

• Experience in Operations Management to successfully oversee and optimize daily business activities and processes.
• Proficiency in Quality Control, Quality Auditing, and Quality Assurance to ensure processes meet or exceed compliance and customer expectations.
• Strong expertise in Quality Management to develop and implement strategies that enhance operational efficiency and product quality.
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities and analytical skills to identify and address quality issues effectively.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills to manage teams, collaborate with stakeholders, and drive organizational success.
• Relevant professional certifications such as Six Sigma, ISO compliance, or similar, are highly preferred.
• Travel required position - up to 70% of time.
• Previous automotive industry experience preferred.

Makita is a worldwide leader in the professional power tool industry. Over the past 100 years, we have built a reputation for using the finest raw materials, the most advanced manufacturing equipment, and the most rigorous quality testing in the industry. Headquartered in La Mirada, CA, Makita U.S.A., with offices in Reno, NV, Wilmer, TX, and Flowery Branch, GA, has brought Makita's best-in-class engineering advantage to professional power tool users in America since 1970.

Job Summary:

The Product Manager is responsible for developing and executing product strategy plans that deliver new innovative solutions, achieve sales objectives, and strategically position Makita USA in a leadership role. This position requires a thorough understanding of the market, competition, trades, end user’s needs, applications, business trends, channels of distribution, and product price positioning for their respective category. This individual will be a product leader working cross-functionally to deliver their category vision and strategy for Makita USA.

Salary: $95,000 – $120,000 per year

Essential Job Duties:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Manage product development portfolio strategies to include new product development roadmaps and existing product portfolios to align with the company’s vision and objectives.
• Understand product life cycles to create planning processes and timelines to develop new products.
• Manage the overall product development process from ideation to processing the necessary steps and approvals to the implementation and product launch.
• Thoroughly understands primary applications for all related products and accessories while understanding the current competitor’s product strengths, weaknesses, assortments, and marketing strategies.
• Have complete knowledge and assessment of the market, both targeting users and dealer requirements, including current trends, size of the user segments, building code requirements, market opportunities, and geographical strengths to develop strategies to position and develop products that lead the market.
• Establish and employ product innovation positioning with attribute planning that articulates the value proposition to our targeted users.
• Lead/support cross-functional (research) development teams that may include engineering, sales, marketing, logistics, purchasing, outside research firms, and others to develop further new/refreshing products and promotional tactics.
• Responsible for increasing category revenue and profit by developing new products, enhancing products/solutions, implementing promotional activity, and developing/creating sales aids to further build user awareness and brand energy.
• Develop promotional strategies along with the marketing team for new and sustaining products that reinforce the Brand and value to both targeted users and dealers.
• Monitor workflow, milestones, and processes to ensure timelines and deadlines are achieved.
• Deliver product presentations to key customers, trade press, and attend required trade shows.
• Determine annual forecasts and sales budgets for related product categories.
• Strong time management, project management, and strategic planning skills while having a clear vision of the “big picture”.
• Support the quality improvement process by working closely with the QC team by assisting at the field, service, and user levels.

Skills Required:

• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
• Teamwork - Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethics; Upholds organizational values.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Develops realistic action plans.
• Adaptability - Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Marketing experience, including advertising, copy development, working with graphic designers, etc.
• Product management experience, including launching products, ideally in a related industry, such as construction or building products.
• Strong familiarity with power tools, perhaps as a contractor or trades professional, or at a manufacturer or retailer of power tools.

Supervisory Responsibility:

This position does have supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment:

This position will sometimes work in an open office setting that is quiet and fast-paced and fosters continuous learning while operating under high demand/volume. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

Travel:

40% travel may be required for this position, which includes overnight stays in some cities where events are being held.

Education and/or Experience Desired:

• Bachelor’s Degree from a college or university, or equivalent professional institution.
• Master’s degree in marketing, Business, or related discipline preferred.
• We will also consider non-degreed candidates with significant and highly relevant experience.
• 5+ years in product management or similar industry experience.
• Previous experience with both retail and distribution channels is preferred.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Required to regularly use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• Required to regularly stand; walk; and stoop, bend, or reach above head.
• Required to frequently sit.
• May be required to occasionally lift, push, or pull up to 75 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Able to ascend and descend stairs.
• Continuously reach out to sort miscellaneous items.
• Physically & mentally able to work in an environment that may be subjected to strict deadlines and multiple projects.
• May be subjected to working extended and/or irregular hours.

Our Benefits Include:

Health & Wellness

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance options after 30 days of employment
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) & Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Employee assistance program (EAP) for mental health and well-being
• Paid subscription to Headspace and 5 other members of your choice

Financial Security

• Competitive pay & performance-based incentives
• Company branded vehicle provided
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Basic Term Life insurance is 100% company paid
• Long-term Disability Coverage 100% company paid
• Disability Coverage
• Voluntary Coverage: Critical illness, accidental, hospital indemnity, whole life, and supplemental life plans.

Work-Life Balance

• Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays)
• Employee discounts on Makita tools and accessories - because we know you love quality tools!

Join Makita USA and power up your career with a company that values innovation, teamwork, and excellence!

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Disclaimer:

This description is based on management's assessment of the requirements and functions of the job as of the date this description was prepared. It is a general guideline for managers and employees, but it does not intend to be an exhaustive list of all of the elements of the job. Management reserves the right to modify the description at any time, or to vary the duties and responsibilities of the job on a temporary or indefinite basis to meet production, scheduling, or staffing needs.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on merit. Company policy prohibits discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, gender, national origin, ancestry, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, veteran status, military service, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, genetic information, medical (including genetic characteristics or cancer diagnosis), actual or perceived sexual orientation, or any consideration protected by federal, state or local laws. All such discrimination is prohibited. Additionally, the Company will provide registered domestic partners with all rights and benefits as required by Law. The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA) prohibits employers from requesting or requiring genetic information of an individual or a family member of the individual. The Company is committed to complying with all applicable laws and providing equal employment opportunities.

Business Overview

KINESSO is the technology-driven performance marketing agency providing actionable growth for both our agency partners and clients. We turn 'action' into 'outcome' for our clients, leveraging our unique capabilities in optimization, analytics, AI, and experimentation. KINESSO has brought together the collective power of what was formerly Matterkind, Reprise, P3, and Kinesso under one collective entity that will serve as the most powerful delivery engine in the industry. We have extensive offerings spanning across performance marketing and data and technology. Fueled by a deep understanding of consumer behavior, we offer an end-to-end engine of planning and optimization while also delivering on data-driven strategy for social platforms, actionable growth in e-commerce, and creating curated marketplaces specific to each client's function and needs. The company has more than 6,000 employees operating in more than 60 countries. Learn more at Summary

TheLead Product Designer for our Activation product group will lead and scale design strategy across multiple interrelated product lines within our larger suite of industry-leading digital solutions. This role is ideal for a strong design individual contributor who leads by example and is highly collaborative, thriving at the intersection of strategy, innovation, and execution. We're looking for someone who is curious, passionate and ready to grow in bringing a systems-thinking mindset to complex product ecosystems.

As a product design lead, you will execute and advocate for improved quality of design standards across the team, and mentor a team of diverse designers. Our team is highly people-centered - we are looking for someone who fits in with our culture of strong empathy, desire to understand challenges deeply, eats feedback for breakfast and always innovating on how we can better collaborate and align with each other. You will champion user-centered design practices and ensure a cohesive, state-of-the-art experience across products. You look forward to daily close collaboration with other designers, product, engineering, product solutions, marketing, agency and executive stakeholders to align design with business goals and user needs.

You will report into the Director of Product Design, supporting and leading a team designers across UX/UI and creative direction needs. You will be involved in every step of the design process - envisioning, creating, maintaining, and evolving products throughout the product life cycle. You take initiative in growing your researching, wireframing, prototyping, designing, andteam dynamicspractice - leading by example. We are looking for a leadthat is excited about the opportunity to mentor a small team of designers by leading design reviews and deepen our relationships with product owners.

Design Execution and Leadership

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• Actively design for multiple subproducts in the Activation product group, identifying common themes and identifying best-practice assets, templates and components for the product group
  
• Provide hands-on feedback and creative direction to team members on key projects, particularly those with high strategic importance
  
• Champion human-centered, accessible, inclusive and ethical design practices
  
• Work with the Director of Product Design on developing forward-looking, holistic design vision across multiple product lines
  
• Translate company and product roadmaps into actionable design priorities, ensuring scalability, consistency, and excellence
  
• Advocate for design as a strategic advantage across the Activation product group
  

Cross-Functional Collaboration

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• Partner with Product, Engineering, and Data teams to ship features that are intuitive, elegant, and impactful
  
• Act as the design voice in business and scrum meetings, providing insight into customer needs, usability, and experience metrics
  
• Work closely with marketing and brand teams to ensure seamless end-to-end user journeys
  

Innovation & User Insights

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• Stay ahead of industry trends, tools, and technologies to keep the organization on the cutting edge of design excellence
  
• Promote research-driven design, balancing qualitative insights and quantitative data to inform decisions
  
• Bonus: Actively understands and/or uses AI and agentic workflows, bringing insights into both ways of working and product priorities
  

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• 5+ years in product design (UX/UI)
  
• Expert in Figma
  
• Deep understanding of user-centered design principles, design systems, and dual agile development processes
  
• Strong understanding of atomic design practices and extendingdesign system patterns for new scenarios
  
• Facilitates appropriate research/UX/UI activities needed across the design process
  
• Very organized, strong attention to detail, and high personal standards of design standards and hygiene
  
• Eager to learn new skillsets and try new ways of thinking
  
• A proactive problem solver
  
• Experience mentoring, teaching or instructing junior and peer designers
  
• Passion for coaching, learning from and inspiring small teams of designers in quality of work and design standards
  
• Experience balancing design needs across multiple, interrelated product lines.
  
• Strong portfolio showcasing modern, scalable product experiences for web
  
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
  
• Experience working in fast-paced, cross-functional, product-led organizations
  
• A growth mindset and bias toward action
  

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• Experience with B2B SaaS or complex enterprise platforms, especially for media planning / advertising technology products
  
• Background in design operations, systems thinking, or service design
  
• Fluency in modern design, prototyping and animation tools (Figma, Adobe)
  
• Familiarity with analytics and research platforms (analytics, survey, A/B testing tools)
  
• Experiments with AI platforms and resources (Chat GPT, Runway, Midjourney, Perplexity, Adobe Firefly, etc.)
  
• Complementary design skillsets such as motion graphics, animation, illustration, 3D/4D/XR, machine learning, data visualization
  
• A passion for crafting exceptional product experiences
  
• A strong design point of view-paired with openness to feedback and iteration
  
• Empathy for both users and your cross-functional partners
  
• Experience or interest in adtech, marcomm or ad agencies
  

We offer a Total Rewards package that includes medical and dental coverage, 401(k) plans, flex spending, life insurance, disability, employee discount program, employee stock purchase program and paid family benefits to support you and your family. The salary range for this position is posted below. Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position, market considerations, budgetary considerations, tenure and standing with the Company (applicable to current employees), as well as the employee's/applicant's skill set, level of experience, and qualifications.

It is the policy of our company to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990. The job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and other job functions are subject to modification. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

For applicants to jobs in the United States: In compliance with the current Americans with Disabilities Act and state and local laws, if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with our company, please .

Founded in 1984, Best Formulations LLC, a diversified nutraceutical and personal care company headquartered in City of Industry, California, is a contract manufacturer of thousands of branded SKUs, including high quality nutritional supplements. At the core of our ethos is a dedication to personal care, where every product is crafted with meticulous attention to detail and the highest standards of quality. Our longstanding expertise in contract manufacturing dietary supplements has uniquely positioned us as leaders in research, regulatory compliance, and quality assurance.

About the role:

We are seeking an experienced Quality Executive to lead our Quality Compliance and Quality Control functions within a dynamic lab environment. This role is pivotal in ensuring that all products meet regulatory standards, customer expectations, and internal quality benchmarks. The ideal candidate will champion a Quality by Design approach, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

How will you contribute:

Quality Compliance:

• Ensure adherence to all relevant regulatory requirements (FDA, GMP, ISO, etc.) for nutraceutical manufacturing.
• Maintain and update quality systems, SOPs, and documentation to meet compliance standards.
• Oversee audits (internal, external, and customer) and manage corrective/preventive actions.

Quality Control:

• Lead and manage QC operations, including raw material, in-process, and finished product testing.
• Ensure robust analytical and microbiological testing processes are in place and validated.
• Collaborate with R&D and production teams to resolve quality issues promptly.

Strategic Leadership:

• Develop and implement a Quality by Design framework across all processes.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and operational efficiency.
• Build and mentor a high-performing quality team.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in quality assurance, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related field.
• Minimum 8+ years of experience in Quality roles within nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, or food manufacturing industries.
• Previous experience in dietary supplements manufacturing, specifically with soft gel dosage forms, is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements (FDA, GMP, ISO standards) and other regulatory frameworks relevant to nutraceutical manufacturing.
• Proven experience in managing audits and compliance programs.
• Familiarity with analytical and microbiological testing methods.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Certifications preferred: ASQ Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) or other relevant quality or regulatory certifications.

Work Environment:

• May involve exposure to allergens such as Soy, Wheat, Fish, Shellfish, Milk, Egg, Tree Nuts and Sesame.

More about us:

As a valued strategic partner, Best Formulations offers a comprehensive program of services, turnkey solutions, and client support that is unmatched in the industry. Our product development team can provide customized, proprietary formulations designed specifically to meet the needs of our customers and their method of distribution. Our vertically integrated manufacturing and packaging process allows us to schedule flexible production runs to respond quickly to shifting market demands. Every step of the way, we are committed to your growth and success!

"To develop and strengthen mutually beneficial relationships with our employees, customers, and business partners by providing the highest quality products and the Best customer service. Together We Grow!"

EEO Statement

Best Formulations is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse workforce and providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all parts of the hiring process as required under its Employment Accommodation Policy. Best Formulations will work with applicants to meet accommodation needs that are made known to Best Formulations in advance.

**This position supports hybrid work schedule depending on organization needs.**

Jabil is a leading product solutions provider offering end-to-end design, manufacturing, supply chain, and product management services. With operations in over 100 facilities across 30 countries, Jabil delivers innovative, integrated, and customized solutions to clients across diverse industries—including automotive, consumer lifestyle and wearables, defense and aerospace, smart home and building, industrial and energy, enterprise and infrastructure, healthcare, mobility, packaging, and printing.

JOB SUMMARY

Jabil is seeking a Manufacturing Test Development Manager who will directly contribute to the transformative growth within our Intelligent Infrastructure division by applying unique and innovative approaches to solving problems within a large-scale software production environment. You and your team will be responsible for contributing to the end-to-end architecture, definition, development and production deployment of production software applications and infrastructure spanning multiple customers and manufacturing regions. You will also be responsible for interfacing with internal engineering, manufacturing and quality teams and our end customers to ensure your software deliverables meet the rigorous standards of Jabil’s world-class manufacturing environments.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

• People manager for a team of software developers and product engineers in support of global cloud operations.
• Attract, hire, onboard, lead, coach, mentor and inspire your team to deliver the best in class for our customers and employees
• Establish clear measurable goals and objectives by which to determine individual and team results (i.e. operational metrics, results against project timelines).
• Solicit ongoing self and team feedback from the business unit (BU), customer and team members.
• Perform team member evaluations professionally and on time.
• Drive individuals and the team to continuously improve in key operational metrics and the achievement of the organizational goals.
• Coordinate activities of team and keep them focused in times of crises.
• Ensure recognition and rewards are managed fairly and consistently in area of responsibility.

FUNCTIONAL MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan and formulate aspects of Customer BU projects such as objective or purpose of project, applications that can be utilized from findings, costs of project, and equipment and human resource requirements, technical requirements.
• Provide direction on design and development activities to improve, modify or design new equipment products and processes.
• Oversee key projects, processes and performance reports, data, and analysis.
• Develop, determine, and implement policies, procedures and programs.
• Analyze technology trends, human resources needs and market demand to plan projects.

• Oversee definition and collaboration on overall test infrastructure and application architectures.
• Creation of behavioral and high-level software design specifications.
• Development of production infrastructure and related application code.
• Lead and participate in peer/code reviews.
• Contribute and improve software build methodology, procedures, and environment.
• Operational and development support for the software and test infrastructure at production facilities

JOB QUALIFICATIONS and KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:

• Knowledge of professional software engineering practices for the complete software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations.
• Agile, CICD, and SLDC process implementation and application experience.
• Knowledge/Expertise in the following programming/scripting languages: Python, BASH, Java experience a plus.
• Linux development experience with a solid understanding of its fundamentals and internals: Ubuntu/ CentOS
• Well-versed in the following container/virtualization environments: VMware, Docker.
• Solid understanding of large-scale distributed systems in practice, including multi-tier architectures, application security, monitoring and storage systems.
• Experience with front-end and back-end Web UI design.
• Experience with common web APIs (REST, XML-RPC).
• Experience with hardware and API solutions for controlling, managing and stressing L10 devices (servers, network and storage SSDs, NVMe): IPMI, Redfish, mprime, FIO, Linpack, ptugen, memtester
• Experience in the creation and configuration(DHCP, PXE boot, nginx) of Virtual Machines (VMs), VMWare preferred.
• Experience with leading edge networking systems, hardware, software and protocols including but not limited to enterprise ethernet datacenter switching/routing L1, L2, and L3 (BGP, DHCP Relay, ECMP). Arista CloudVision is a plus
• Experience with code versioning tools (Git preferred)
• Experience with front-end and back-end Web UI design.
• Experience with common web APIs (REST, XML-RPC).

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• BS degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field. MS preferred.
• 10+ years’ experience in a software development/test capacity with enterprise server, storage, or networking products. 3+ years people management experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Prior experience directly managing software development teams
• Experience managing remote, multi-national and geographically dispersed development teams.
• Domestic and/or International travel, up to 25%, may be required.

Description

Carlisle Brake and Friction (CBF) is a strategic business unit of CentroMotion. With eight manufacturing facilities globally located in the US, UK, Italy, China, Japan, and India, and with over 1,600 employees, CBF is the leading provider of high performance braking solutions to the off-highway, high performance racing, aerospace, and alternative energy markets, serving over 100 leading original equipment manufacturers in 55 countries.

Additionally, we manufacture both wet and dry friction materials used for wet brakes, brake linings, clutches and transmissions. We also design and deliver hydraulic actuation, including hydraulic valves, master cylinders, adjustors, and boosted master cylinders.

Reporting Relationship: Reports directly to Quality Manager

Location: Medina, Ohio

Education: Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree; engineering or equivalent technical field of study.

Characteristics: to CBF’s values and total quality philosophy. Must exhibit a strong sense of urgency; be able to meet deadlines and to work flexible hours. Strong analytical and problem solving skills are required, along with working knowledge of PC applications & statistical software. Individual must be a motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently and/or in a cross-functional work team environment. Must be an excellent communicator and facilitator. Must demonstrate a commitment.

Requirements: Work Experience: Minimum of five years related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Ideal candidate would be a “hands-on” person with shop floor experience. Working knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) required. Six Sigma and Lean training and/or certifications are a plus.

Principal Area of Responsibility: Assists in administering the total quality assurance program encompassing APQP, planning, evaluation and reporting on all quality aspects of a product, from its conception through manufacturing, fabrication, storage and delivery with intent to provide an optimum quality product at the lowest cost.

Specific Duties

• Ensure all customer specific requirements are met.
• Develop and implement all required quality documentation for new and existing products.
• Lead quality related APQP activities for new and existing products.
• Prepare all documents necessary for customer PPAP submissions.
• Provide support to functional areas with regard to process improvement and statistical methods.
• Revise the quality management system as needed.
• Review company products to insure internal and customer quality standards are met and develop control plans and inspection requirements for those products.
• Participate in and support the Company’s Six Sigma and Lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Lead corrective action teams to ensure that robust root cause and corrective actions are established.

**This position supports hybrid work schedule depending on organization needs.**

About Jabil:

Jabil is a leading product solutions provider offering end-to-end design, manufacturing, supply chain, and product management services. With operations in over 100 facilities across 30 countries, Jabil delivers innovative, integrated, and customized solutions to clients across diverse industries—including automotive, consumer lifestyle and wearables, defense and aerospace, smart home and building, industrial and energy, enterprise and infrastructure, healthcare, mobility, packaging, and printing.

JOB SUMMARY

Jabil is seeking a Manufacturing Test Development who will directly contribute to the transformative growth within our Enterprise and Intelligent Infrastructure division by applying unique and innovative approaches to solving problems within a large-scale software production environment. You and your team will be responsible for contributing to the end-to-end architecture, definition, development and production deployment of production software applications and infrastructure spanning multiple customers and manufacturing regions. You will also be responsible for interfacing with internal engineering, manufacturing and quality teams and our end customers to ensure your software deliverables meet the rigorous standards of Jabil’s world-class manufacturing environments.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

• People manager for a team of software developers and product engineers in support of global cloud operations.
• Attract, hire, onboard, lead, coach, mentor and inspire your team to deliver the best in class for our customers and employees
• Establish clear measurable goals and objectives by which to determine individual and team results (i.e. operational metrics, results against project timelines).
• Solicit ongoing self and team feedback from the business unit (BU), customer and team members.
• Perform team member evaluations professionally and on time.
• Drive individuals and the team to continuously improve in key operational metrics and the achievement of the organizational goals.
• Coordinate activities of team and keep them focused in times of crises.
• Ensure recognition and rewards are managed fairly and consistently in area of responsibility.

FUNCTIONAL MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan and formulate aspects of Customer BU projects such as objective or purpose of project, applications that can be utilized from findings, costs of project, and equipment and human resource requirements, technical requirements.
• Provide direction on design and development activities to improve, modify or design new equipment products and processes.
• Oversee key projects, processes and performance reports, data, and analysis.
• Develop, determine, and implement policies, procedures and programs.
• Analyze technology trends, human resources needs and market demand to plan projects.

• Oversee definition and collaboration on overall test infrastructure and application architectures.
• Creation of behavioral and high-level software design specifications.
• Development of production infrastructure and related application code.
• Lead and participate in peer/code reviews.
• Contribute and improve software build methodology, procedures, and environment.
• Operational and development support for the software and test infrastructure at production facilities

MANAGEMENT & SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reports to Management

JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

• Knowledge of professional software engineering practices for the complete software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations.
• Agile, CICD, and SLDC process implementation and application experience.
• Knowledge/Expertise in the following programming/scripting languages: Python, BASH, Java experience a plus.
• Linux development experience with a solid understanding of its fundamentals and internals: Ubuntu/ CentOS
• Well-versed in the following container/virtualization environments: VMware, Docker.
• Solid understanding of large-scale distributed systems in practice, including multi-tier architectures, application security, monitoring and storage systems.
• Experience with front-end and back-end Web UI design.
• Experience with common web APIs (REST, XML-RPC).
• Experience with hardware and API solutions for controlling, managing and stressing L10 devices (servers, network and storage SSDs, NVMe): IPMI, Redfish, mprime, FIO, Linpack, ptugen, memtester
• Experience in the creation and configuration(DHCP, PXE boot, nginx) of Virtual Machines (VMs), VMWare preferred.
• Experience with leading edge networking systems, hardware, software and protocols including but not limited to enterprise ethernet datacenter switching/routing L1, L2, and L3 (BGP, DHCP Relay, ECMP). Arista CloudVision is a plus
• Experience with code versioning tools (Git preferred)
• Experience with front-end and back-end Web UI design.
• Experience with common web APIs (REST, XML-RPC).

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• BS degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field. MS preferred.
• 10+ years’ experience in a software development/test capacity with enterprise server, storage, or networking products. 3+ years people management experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Prior experience directly managing software development teams
• Experience managing remote, multi-national and geographically dispersed development teams.
• Domestic and/or International travel, up to 25%, may be required.

**This position supports hybrid work schedule depending on organization needs.**

About Jabil:

Jabil is a leading product solutions provider offering end-to-end design, manufacturing, supply chain, and product management services. With operations in over 100 facilities across 30 countries, Jabil delivers innovative, integrated, and customized solutions to clients across diverse industries—including automotive, consumer lifestyle and wearables, defense and aerospace, smart home and building, industrial and energy, enterprise and infrastructure, healthcare, mobility, packaging, and printing.

JOB SUMMARY

Jabil is seeking a Manufacturing Test Development who will directly contribute to the transformative growth within our Enterprise and Intelligent Infrastructure division by applying unique and innovative approaches to solving problems within a large-scale software production environment. You and your team will be responsible for contributing to the end-to-end architecture, definition, development and production deployment of production software applications and infrastructure spanning multiple customers and manufacturing regions. You will also be responsible for interfacing with internal engineering, manufacturing and quality teams and our end customers to ensure your software deliverables meet the rigorous standards of Jabil’s world-class manufacturing environments.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

• People manager for a team of software developers and product engineers in support of global cloud operations.
• Attract, hire, onboard, lead, coach, mentor and inspire your team to deliver the best in class for our customers and employees
• Establish clear measurable goals and objectives by which to determine individual and team results (i.e. operational metrics, results against project timelines).
• Solicit ongoing self and team feedback from the business unit (BU), customer and team members.
• Perform team member evaluations professionally and on time.
• Drive individuals and the team to continuously improve in key operational metrics and the achievement of the organizational goals.
• Coordinate activities of team and keep them focused in times of crises.
• Ensure recognition and rewards are managed fairly and consistently in area of responsibility.

FUNCTIONAL MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan and formulate aspects of Customer BU projects such as objective or purpose of project, applications that can be utilized from findings, costs of project, and equipment and human resource requirements, technical requirements.
• Provide direction on design and development activities to improve, modify or design new equipment products and processes.
• Oversee key projects, processes and performance reports, data, and analysis.
• Develop, determine, and implement policies, procedures and programs.
• Analyze technology trends, human resources needs and market demand to plan projects.

• Oversee definition and collaboration on overall test infrastructure and application architectures.
• Creation of behavioral and high-level software design specifications.
• Development of production infrastructure and related application code.
• Lead and participate in peer/code reviews.
• Contribute and improve software build methodology, procedures, and environment.
• Operational and development support for the software and test infrastructure at production facilities

MANAGEMENT & SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reports to Management

JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

• Knowledge of professional software engineering practices for the complete software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations.
• Agile, CICD, and SLDC process implementation and application experience.
• Knowledge/Expertise in the following programming/scripting languages: Python, BASH, Java experience a plus.
• Linux development experience with a solid understanding of its fundamentals and internals: Ubuntu/ CentOS
• Well-versed in the following container/virtualization environments: VMware, Docker.
• Solid understanding of large-scale distributed systems in practice, including multi-tier architectures, application security, monitoring and storage systems.
• Experience with front-end and back-end Web UI design.
• Experience with common web APIs (REST, XML-RPC).
• Experience with hardware and API solutions for controlling, managing and stressing L10 devices (servers, network and storage SSDs, NVMe): IPMI, Redfish, mprime, FIO, Linpack, ptugen, memtester
• Experience in the creation and configuration(DHCP, PXE boot, nginx) of Virtual Machines (VMs), VMWare preferred.
• Experience with leading edge networking systems, hardware, software and protocols including but not limited to enterprise ethernet datacenter switching/routing L1, L2, and L3 (BGP, DHCP Relay, ECMP). Arista CloudVision is a plus
• Experience with code versioning tools (Git preferred)
• Experience with front-end and back-end Web UI design.
• Experience with common web APIs (REST, XML-RPC).

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• BS degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field. MS preferred.
• 10+ years’ experience in a software development/test capacity with enterprise server, storage, or networking products. 3+ years people management experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Prior experience directly managing software development teams
• Experience managing remote, multi-national and geographically dispersed development teams.
• Domestic and/or International travel, up to 25%, may be required.

Product Manager

How this Role Makes an Impact

ImagineSoftware is a growing company, and we are looking for an experienced Product Manager to join us! The Product Manager is a vital role in shaping our product strategy and driving solutions that deliver real impact for customers and the business. This position will partner with engineering, design, and cross-functional teams to align priorities, execute high-quality product releases, and ensure strong adoption across our client base. By combining customer insights with market expertise, the Product Manager will provide the vision and structure needed to enhance our offerings and support continued growth.

This is an ideal position for someone who thrives in changing environments and can build the roadmap to create innovative product offerings. We are an innovative company that evolves quickly, so come ready to contribute and learn at a fast pace!

Essential Duties

Product Strategy & Vision

• Identify customer and market needs through research, data analysis, and stakeholder input.
• Prioritize opportunities and initiatives to maximize business and customer impact.

Product Development & Execution

• Translate product strategy into detailed requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
• Work closely with engineering, design, and other teams to deliver high-quality products on time.
• Manage the product backlog, ensuring clarity, prioritization, and alignment with roadmap goals.
• Monitor product performance post-launch, iterating and improving based on data and feedback.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with sales, marketing, operations, and customer success teams to drive adoption and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for product questions and decisions.
• Act as product SME, conducting product demonstrations and assisting revenue and concierge teams as needed.
• Align internal stakeholders around product goals and outcomes.

Customer Advocacy & Market Insight

• Act as the voice of the customer, incorporating their needs and experiences into product decisions.
• Stay ahead of market trends, competitor offerings, and emerging technologies.
• Conduct user research, gather feedback, and analyze data to continuously refine the product.
• Other duties as assigned

Education and/or Experience Needed

• University degree or college diploma in the field of Business or Information Technology.
• 5+ years’ direct work experience in a product management, program management, or a related role

Qualifications You Must Have

• Excellent project management, coordination, and organization skills
• Ability to work well with clients and colleagues through a variety of communication methods
• Exceptional customer service and presentation skills
• Experience demonstrating products both internally and externally
• Must be a self-starter with the ability to solve problems
• Experience collecting feature functionality requests from clients and organizing, prioritizing and working with development teams to implement
• Basic-to-Intermediate level knowledge of SQL, database environments, and code trouble-shooting preferred
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities, with experience influencing stakeholders.
• Experience working with agile development teams and tools
• Comfort with data analysis and metrics-driven decision-making.
• Deep understanding of assigned product suite

Employment Type

• Full-Time, Exempt

Reporting Structure

• Chief Product Officer

Work Environment

• Working conditions are normal for an office environment. The position may require working extended hours and working during some weekends.
• Charlotte, NC preferred

At ImagineSoftware, we have a role to play in contributing to an inclusive world. We work every day to lead with our values and beliefs that enable you to develop your potential and bring your full self to the workplace. Our culture of diversity and inclusion enables more creative thinking and better ideas for addressing a more diverse market. We hire driven people from all backgrounds because it makes us a great company, and because it’s the right thing to do. If you share these values, you will find a home at ImagineSoftware.

About Us:

PISTOLA is redefining modern denim through craftsmanship and innovation, blending timeless style with forward-thinking design to create iconic, sustainable, and functional pieces that inspire confidence in every fit. As a Los Angeles-based contemporary apparel brand under KNG (PISTOLA and DAZE), we're known for effortlessly elevated essentials with a clean, cool California aesthetic.

Position Overview:

The Product Development Associate will drive the development and execution of seasonal product from initial concept through final SMS approval. This role requires strong vendor relationship management, calendar discipline, and a collaborative mindset. The ideal candidate thrives in a cross-functional environment and is highly organized, solutions-oriented, and passionate about delivering high-quality product on time and within margin targets.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead the full product development process from design handoff through SMS and production pass-off
• Own and manage seasonal development calendars, ensuring all deliverables are met on time
• Maintain detailed tracking tools, including BOMs, costing, sample status, and development progress
• Collaborate closely with Design, Merchandising, Production, and Technical Design to align on style execution, aesthetic vision, fit, and margin
• Coordinate fit sessions and sample reviews; capture and communicate action points across teams
• Partner with Production to ensure accurate handoff and minimize duplication or delays in bulk
• Act as the key point of contact for overseas vendors throughout development
• Build and maintain strong vendor relationships to ensure timeliness, quality, and cost effectiveness
• Communicate daily with vendors to manage proto, SMS, and bulk sample progress
• Proactively problem-solve with vendors to address material constraints, cost challenges, and production risks
• Work with vendors to achieve seasonal cost targets without compromising design integrity
• Support sourcing of fabrics, trims, and washes aligned with Stitch Fix aesthetic
• Partner with the design team to ensure materials meet quality and compliance standards
• Organize and maintain seasonal sample library
• Ensure accuracy of all data entry in PLM and internal tools (BOMs, tracking worksheets, development notes, etc.)
• Support seasonal milestone meetings with samples and style data

What You'll Have:

• 3-5 years of experience in product development, ideally with a focus on denim and RTW
• Proven ability to manage multiple seasons and styles simultaneously in a fast-paced
• environment
• Strong understanding of garment construction, wash development, costing, and fabric
• performance
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build relationships with both internal teams
• and external partners
• Highly organized with exceptional time management and follow-through
• Proficient in PLM systems, Excel, and Google Workspace
• Experience working with overseas vendors (Asia preferred)
• Flexible, proactive, and collaborative team player
• Must be currently based in Los Angeles; no relocation assistance or support for out-of-state transitions is available at this time.

About Us

Clayco is a full-service, turnkey real estate development, master planning, architecture, engineering, and construction firm that safely delivers clients across North America the highest quality solutions on time, on budget, and above and beyond expectations. With $7.6 billion in revenue for 2024, Clayco specializes in the "art and science of building," providing fast track, efficient solutions for industrial, commercial, institutional, and residential related building projects.

The Role We Want You For

The Quality Control Managerwill be involved in the implementation, oversight, and management of all aspects of Quality Control program, the management and coordination of all documentation performed by testing personnel and any other inspection personnel required by contract, within the Life Sciences/Biotech/Pharmaceuticals sector. The role includes direct oversight and review of the entire documentation and physical inspection phase of the workflow process and working with other in-house personnel to include Project Managers, Superintendents, and external personnel to produce and document a quality product.

The Specifics of the Role

• Coordinate, document, and track preparatory, initial, and follow-up inspections.
• Chair, plan and schedule the weekly QC meetings with the superintendent and provide written reports as described Provide daily QC reports that reinforce activities that are being constructed in conformance with each specific project's established standard.
• Collaborate with the project team to develop and establish the Quality Program.
• Provide ongoing status updates to executive management with recommendations for dealing with substandard performance and overall progress on quality goals.
• Manage and support respective quality teams in implementing the quality program.
• Identify the appropriate standards and procedure to be used for a specific task.
• Communication to the Enterprise regarding best practices, lessons learned, recent events and training opportunities.
• Drive implementation of the Quality Program on projects, focusing on core programs including Site Specific Quality Plans, policies, and procedures on project through proactive planning, training, support and sharing lessons learned.
• Manage verification and documentation is being done for all materials received for the project are in conformance with the approved submittal, are handled and stored appropriately and are acceptable for use in the project.
• Be involved with pre-construction meetings with new and existing subcontractors and the superintendent prior to the start of each new phase of the work to discuss issues that affect quality.
• Track construction deficiencies and ensure timely implementation of, and verify, all approved corrective actions.
• Help coordinate and document the testing and commissioning of building systems, review results, and submit.
• Assist project team to ensure subcontractor compliance to Project Site Specific Safety Plan and perform safety inspections and audits as required by Company practices.
• Skilled at maintaining and documenting conformance to developed quality plan.
• Able to monitor/manage deficiencies to quality plan and work to completion.
• Understands and monitors testing and inspection process. Maintains a positive relationship with those agencies.
• Able to identify the accuracy of subcontractor work.
• Understand inspection requirements by city, county, and state to receive TCO & CO.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Industrial Technology, Construction Management, or related degree, or relevant work experience considered in lieu of education.
• 5-15 years of progressive experience in construction, demonstrating increasing responsibility and expertise over time.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to walk a job site and climb ladders.

Some Things You Should Know

• Our clients and projects are nationwide – Travel will be required.
• No other builder can offer the collaborative design-build approach that Clayco does.
• We work on creative, complex, award-winning, high-profile jobs.
• The pace is fast!
• This position is classified as a safety-sensitive role in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. Candidates selected for this position will be subject to a comprehensive background check, which includes mandatory drug testing.

Why Clayco?

• Best Places to Work – St. Louis Business Journal, Los Angeles Business Journal, Phoenix Business Journal.
• ENR – Top Midwest Contractors (#1), Top Design Build Contractors (#4), Top 400 Contractors (#20), ENR – Top Green Builders (#5).

Benefits

• Discretionary Annual Bonus: Subject to company and individual performance.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package Including: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401k, generous PTO and paid company holidays, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs and more!

Compensation

• The salary range for this position considers a wide range of factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: Education, qualifications, skills, training, experience, certifications, internal equity, and location. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

About Us

Clayco is a full-service, turnkey real estate development, master planning, architecture, engineering, and construction firm that safely delivers the highest quality solutions on time, on budget, and beyond expectations across North America. With $7.6 billion in revenue for 2024, Clayco specializes in the "art and science of building," providing fast-track, efficient solutions for industrial, commercial, institutional, and residential building projects.

The Role We Want You For

The Quality Control Manager will implement, oversee, and manage all aspects of the Quality Control program. This includes documentation and inspections performed by testing personnel and any others required by contract. This role includes oversight of documentation and physical inspections, and close collaboration with in-house Project Managers, Superintendents, and external personnel to ensure the delivery of a high-quality product.

The Specifics of the Role

• Coordinate, document, and track preparatory, initial, and follow-up inspections.
• Plan, chair, and schedule weekly QC meetings with the Superintendent; provide written reports.
• Deliver daily QC reports aligned with project quality standards.
• Collaborate with the project team to develop and implement the Quality Program.
• Provide executive management with ongoing updates and recommendations.
• Manage and support quality teams in executing the quality program.
• Identify appropriate standards and procedures for tasks.
• Share best practices, lessons learned, and training opportunities across the enterprise.
• Drive implementation of Site-Specific Quality Plans, policies, and procedures.
• Verify all materials received conform to submittals, are handled properly, and are suitable for use.
• Participate in pre-construction meetings with subcontractors and superintendents.
• Track deficiencies and verify implementation of corrective actions.
• Help coordinate and document building systems testing and commissioning.
• Ensure subcontractor compliance with the Project Site-Specific Safety Plan.
• Perform safety inspections and audits as per company practices.
• Maintain and document conformance to the quality plan.
• Monitor and manage deficiencies through to resolution.
• Understand testing and inspection processes and build strong agency relationships.
• Evaluate subcontractor work for accuracy.
• Understand city, county, and state inspection requirements to receive TCO and CO.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Industrial Technology, Construction Management, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• 5–15 years of progressive construction experience with increasing responsibility.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to walk job sites and climb ladders.

Some Things You Should Know

• This is a safety-sensitive role, subject to background checks and mandatory drug testing.
• Travel is required, as projects and clients are nationwide.
• We take a collaborative design-build approach that sets us apart.
• Our projects are creative, complex, high-profile, and award-winning.
• The pace is fast!

Why Clayco?

• 2025 Best Places to Work – St. Louis Business Journal, Los Angeles Business Journal, and Phoenix Business Journal.
• 2025 ENR Midwest – Midwest Contractor (#1).
• 2025 ENR Top 100 Design-Build Firms – Design-Build Contractor (Top 5).
• 2025 ENR Top 100 Green Contractors – Green Contractor (Top 3).
• 2025 ENR Top 25 Data Center Builders – Data Center Contractor (Top 3).

Benefits

• Discretionary Annual Bonus – Based on company and individual performance.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package, including: Medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k), Generous PTO and paid company holidays, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs and more!

Compensation

• The salary range considers multiple factors, including education, qualifications, skills, experience, certifications, internal equity, and location. Compensation decisions are made on a case-by-case basis.

Job Summary

An experienced Quality Assurance Manager who will play a pivotal role in ensuring the consistent delivery of high-quality products that exceed customer expectations. This person will be responsible for developing, establishing, and maintaining robust quality assurance programs, policies, processes, procedures, and controls. This person will direct continuous improvement and effectiveness of all aspects of the Quality System. They will interface with manufacturing, engineering, customer, and vendors to determine responsibilities and solutions. The Quality Assurance Manager oversees and supports supplier and internal audit functions, validation and calibration activities, environmental and analytical quality testing, product stability program, incoming quality assurance, documentation system, and all compliance/regulatory responsibilities.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the quality system.
• Determines appropriate staff levels, schedules, and resources.
• Coordinates sessions with the project managers/core team leaders to look for opportunities for staff to learn about new initiatives or volunteer on new projects.
• Drives the development of department tools and methodologies.
• Determines staff assignments and schedules work to meet completion dates and deliverables.
• Establishes cross-functional team relationships.
• Provides an overview of the function and role of his/her group, technical skill sets, to other groups and/or divisions.
• Works cross-functionally in identifying and resolving quality issues.
• Drives and evaluates department progress and results.

Required Skills/Abilities

• 5 years of supervisory and/or management experience.
• Ability to understand and evaluate technical data/issues.
• Ability to manage and negotiate with external vendors.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skill.
• A goal-oriented self-starter with an acute attention to detail and the proven ability to develop and motivate staff.
• Show longevity and stability in previous experience.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science or technical area or equivalent experience
• 5 - 7 years’ work experience in computer/electronic environment, with an emphasis on current good manufacturing practices and quality system management.

Overview of the Role

Our global retailer is seeking Product Developers to join their growing team! This role supports the end-to-end development of customizable footwear products, translating design briefs and 2D concepts into 3D samples that meet consumer needs and product standards while collaborating with cross-functional partners across design, marketing, testing, and engineering to ensure product excellence, manufacturability, and on-time delivery.

The team is lean, supporting a digital customization platform, with two open roles at different levels: one junior opening for someone interested in product development and gaining more experience in the footwear industry, and one senior opening for someone with stronger technical depth and fluency in development systems. Both roles are ideal for individuals who are detail-oriented, curious, solution-focused, proactive, and passionate about driving high-quality product creation within a fast-paced matrixed environment.

The Basics

• Duration: Ongoing assignment, targeted through through May 2027
• Schedule: 40 hours per week
• Location/Onsite Requirements: Onsite in Beaverton OR with 4 days onsite required

Top 3 Required Qualifications

1. Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in product development or related fields such as industrial design, engineering, or product marketing
2. Strong communication and collaboration skills, including working with offshore partners
3. Knowledge of product construction concepts, materials, and the product creation lifecycle

Other Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently
• Experience across cross-functional teams including design, engineering, testing, sourcing, and merchandising
• Creative problem-solving skills from concept through execution
• Understanding of consumer products or hardgoods; prior brand experience preferred
• Ability to read technical drawings, sketches, or 3D files preferred; Digital team handles most 2D/3D work
• Footwear pattern engineering, tooling, or manufacturing knowledge preferred (especially relevant for the senior opening)
• Strong Excel skills including VLOOKUPs and working with data sets; familiarity with OneNote and Excel calendars
• Comfort operating in a matrixed environment; senior-level candidates should be able to set clear communication rhythms and provide informal mentorship

Key Responsibilities

• Translate product briefs and 2D design intent into accurate 3D samples in partnership with the Digital 2D/3D team
• Drive the product creation process according to key dates, performance targets, and profitability goals
• Collaborate with design, engineering, testing, and sourcing partners to ensure manufacturability and commercial viability, including coordination with offshore teams
• Recommend materials, components, and construction methods that support design intent and performance requirements
• Support physical and field testing to validate performance, fit, and functional standards
• Manage multiple development milestones to ensure timely product confirmation and on-time sample delivery within a lean team environment
• Contribute to all phases of the product lifecycle including design intent, costing, sustainability considerations, and commercialization readiness
• Senior-level opening: demonstrate strong system navigation, proactive communication, and informal mentorship of junior teammates

In this position, you may have access to client or customer systems, confidential and/or proprietary information or data. This position is onsite and requires you to work closely with other individuals in a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

Creative Circle's Freelance Employee benefits package includes eligibility for Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) medical plan, dental/vision/term life package, discount prescription program, critical illness, accident, tele-behavioral health, and 401(k) plan. Sick leave is provided to Candidates whose assignment work location is in a state or city subject to sick leave laws. A Minimum Value (MV) PPO medical plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and paid holiday eligibility are based on length and dates of service.

For Creative Circle to represent you for this opportunity, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa such as a H-1B, TN, or O visa. We do not support or provide training for STEM/OPT programs. Additionally, you must be physically located in and perform the work for our client in the United States.

Creative Circle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring process includes AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications. Recruiters review all results. Creative Circle will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local law, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. If you need a reasonable accommodation in the application process, please contact your Recruiter (the person you'll be interviewing with) or a member of our Human Resources team to make arrangements. United Healthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Creative Circle.

About Creative Circle

Creative Circle matches creative and marketing professionals with hiring managers looking for talent. The above listing is for a position with one of our clients. If you're a good fit for this role or another we're currently working on, a recruiter will reach out to you directly. We only contact the applicants who are the best fit for the position, so if you do not hear back, please take a look at the other roles we have available. Thank you for your interest!

At Blue Marble, our mission is to create purposeful products that inspire a love of learning in children and empower parents to raise thoughtful, confident kids. If you envision working for an award-winning company with a mission you can believe in, a playful and energetic culture, a talented team of coworkers, and a bright future, look to Blue Marble!

We seek an experienced Senior Product Developer to join our amazing Blue Marble Product Development team in beautiful Ashland, Oregon. The Product Developer is primarily responsible for leading product development from concept through production, working with internal and overseas teams and licensors to deliver consumer-ready products.

This is a "hands-on" role where you work cross-functionally with our Creative, Industrial Design, Marketing, Sales, and Compliance teams. You'll also work with our overseas team and our Executive Management to ensure that every product represents our company's values and inspires our customers. The Product Developer captures the product vision, gathers legal and IP feedback, and ensures approval of concepts before moving forward with the product. They manage the product through the product development life cycle to generate all marketing materials and packaging for the product, product samples for testing and photography, product cost engineering and details for operations set-up and ultimately lead delivering the product to market.

Primary Responsibilities

• Must be able to lead toy products through the entire lifecycle from early concept to launch by working closely with the creative teams and other business stakeholders to execute product opportunities & develop product tech packs.
• Maintains Product Specifications, Bill of Materials and Tech Packs on all Products to ensure products are engineered to cost standards.
• Must be able to manage, track, & communicate progress across departments.
• Provide leadership and direction to overseas manufacturers to achieve product goals.
• Responsible for consistently executing high-quality products that meet testing guidelines, licensor standards, and company brand values.
• Must be able to manage development timelines for multiple products per our calendar.
• Negotiates cost to hit margin expectations. Confirms the final cost with overseas partners.
• Communicate throughout the organization as necessary by participating in meetings, presentations, one-on-one dialogue, etc.
• Perform product research and communicate to stakeholders in a clear and organized manner.
• Anticipate, identify & proactively resolve development issues.

Please Note: This is not a product design position.

Desired Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience within a consumer products toy field in product development; sports/entertainment licensor or licensee (Toy Manufacturer).
• Extensive knowledge of toy categories, including manufacturing techniques, materials, and technologies
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously with superior attention to detail while managing the big picture with diverse groups.
• Team player who is also an independent thinker, self-motivated, self-starter, analytical thinker, and a creator.
• Strong organizational, communication, interpersonal, time management, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work in a global environment.
• Strong data management and project management skills required. The ability to find solutions and remove obstacles is required to understand the impact of decisions.
• Ability to communicate complex concepts, projected performance, and risks to team and senior management.
• Proven ability to negotiate and exert influence without authority.
• Creative flair both in generating ideas and execution.
• Good command of Microsoft Office Suite applications; Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Experience with PDM, PLM systems and Project Management (Stage Gate process) preferred.
• Occasional travel overseas, less than 10%.

What Does Success Look Like in This Role?

A successful Product Developer is a skilled communicator, organized leader, and creative problem-solver with a positive attitude and the ability to thrive in an ever-changing and fast-paced work environment. They possess STRONG project management and organizational skills.

Their experience allows them to avoid common manufacturing and compliance pitfalls, and they know how to keep their projects on track.

Workplace Arrangement

In-person collaboration is a key aspect of Blue Marble's work culture. This role is designated as a hybrid role, with four days a week expected at corporate headquarters in Ashland, Oregon. This arrangement allows for a balance between in-person collaboration and remote work flexibility.

Blue Marble is proud to offer a generous and comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 401(k) with company match
• Health insurance with multiple plans to choose from
• Health savings account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible work schedule
• Paid time off
• Parental leave

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties to meet the organization's needs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Blue Marble is an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

Job Title: Product Owner – Automation Framework

Location: Portland, OR

Job Type: Full-Time

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Product Owner – Automation Framework to lead and drive automation initiatives for Virtualized Android, Linux/QNX based In-Flight Entertainment (IFE)and infotainment platforms. This role will own the vision, roadmap, and delivery of automation frameworks supporting Qualcomm SOM based embedded systems and will work closely with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure scalable, high-quality automation solutions.

Mandatory Skills

• Automation Framework development & ownership
• Virtualized Android Environment
• Linux & QNX Operating Systems
• Qualcomm SOM / Embedded Platforms
• In-Flight Entertainment (IFE) Systems

Key Responsibilities

Product Leadership & Strategy

• Own the product vision, roadmap, and backlog for the Automation Framework supporting IFE platforms.
• Define and prioritize automation features based on business value, platform needs, and delivery timelines.
• Establish KPIs for automation coverage, stability, efficiency, and adoption across platform teams.
• Drive automation strategy for:
• Virtualized Android environments
• Linux and QNX subsystems
• Qualcomm SOM hardware platforms
• IFE integration and certification workflows

Agile & Delivery Management

• Create and maintain clear epics, features, and user stories for automation tools, APIs, and workflows.
• Refine backlog items to ensure feasibility, clarity, and engineering alignment.
• Partner with Scrum Master and Engineering Leads to enable predictable sprint-based delivery.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Act as the primary liaison between automation engineering and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Gather and translate requirements from system verification, platform software, airline program teams, and integration labs.
• Communicate roadmap, progress, dependencies, and risks with clarity and consistency.

Required Qualifications

• 7–10 years of experience in Automation Framework / Embedded / Platform Software Product Ownership
• Strong understanding of Virtualized Android, Linux/QNX, and Qualcomm embedded platforms
• Experience working within Agile/Scrum automation engineering teams
• Strong stakeholder management, documentation, and communication skills
• Prior exposure to IFE, avionics, mobility, o

We're building safety-enhancing technology for aviation that will save lives. Automated aviation systems will enable a future where air transportation is safer, more convenient and fundamentally transformative to the way goods - and eventually people - move around the planet. We are a team of mission-driven engineers with experience across aerospace, robotics and self-driving cars working to make this future a reality.

As a Sr. Quality Assurance and Reliability Engineer, you'll be a part of the Production organization. You'll bring the technical leadership required to verify product safety and reliability, lead investigations, identify and implement corrective actions, and ensure improvements are implemented. This is a small but growing team of highly motivated people who are passionate about delivering quality products and services with velocity and unquestionable value. You will be responsible for the strategy and execution of the quality management system, risk mitigation, risk prevention, design reliability, hardware reliability, flight reliability, test validation, and production optimization. As Reliable Robotics continues to grow and scale, you'll be responsible for increasing the velocity of the business, maturing processes, and building automations to enable company success. The projects you work on will set the foundation for how the business operates for years to come. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a safety-critical environment that takes automated aviation systems from prototype to production in a hands-on environment.

Responsibilities

• Work with the design, manufacturing, test, and flight teams to produce reliable products, ensure compliance, and drive continuous improvement across the business. You'll have the opportunity to work directly with flight hardware in the factory and on the plane, run investigations and containment on safety-critical products, and watch your processes build the first certifiable autonomous aircraft.

• Partner with design, manufacturing, and test teams through product development, acceptance testing, and quality checkouts to create reliable hardware verification for flight components and systems, including identification of key operating characteristics, prototype development testing for functionality and manufacturability, flight and prototype planning development, and collation of test anomalies and lessons learned.

• Develop and manage the quality management system to ensure compliance with processes, work instructions, certifications, and regulatory requirements.

• Investigate anomalies in manufacturing, supply chain, testing, and flight, identifying and mitigating the immediate and underlying root causes to manage risk and improve the reliability of designs and processes.

• Support the development, manufacturing, and verification of products using continuous improvement and statistical techniques.

• Develop, implement, and validate test and inspection methodologies for new and existing products, ensuring objective criteria are consistently met and quality goals are met.

• Derive, automate, and report quality metrics to the business and provide recommendations for design, product, and process improvements.

Basic Success Criteria

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace, Software Engineering, or a similar advanced degree

• 7+ years of professional experience in design engineering, manufacturing, test, software, or quality and reliability engineering

• 2+ years of professional experience with investigations, design of experiments, and other investigatory and problem-solving methods

• Experience with quality, risk, and/or safety management systems and processes

Preferred Criteria

• 2+ years of experience with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulatory requirements (e.g., 14 CFR 21, DO-160, D0-254, etc.)

• 2+ years of programming experience in Python, C, or SQL with an emphasis on data analysis and automation

• Experience evaluating, defining, strategizing, and executing test campaigns and procedures

• Experience developing engineering infrastructure and tools in support of the Quality Management System (QMS)

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Our team is passionate about delivering on our commitments, solving hard problems, continuously improving, and helping the business succeed. We are constantly reevaluating our technologies, products, and capabilities. If you are a lifelong learner, you will love this environment. Get in on the ground floor and help us build the company.

The position will be located at our facility in Mountain View, California. Must be willing to travel up to 20% of the time.

This position requires access to information that is subject to U.S. export controls. An offer of employment will be contingent upon the applicant's capacity to perform in compliance with U.S. export control laws.

All applicants are asked to provide documentation that legally establishes status as a U.S. person or non-U.S. person (and nationalities in the case of a non-U.S. person). Where the applicant is not a U.S. person, meaning not a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident, (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. * 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. * 1158, or not otherwise permitted to access the export-controlled technology without U.S. government authorization, the Company reserves the right not to apply for an export license for such applicants whose access to export-controlled technology or software source code requires authorization and may decline to proceed with the application process and any offer of employment on that basis.

At Reliable Robotics, our goal is to be a diverse and inclusive workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, ancestry, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability or medical conditions, national origin, military or veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other basis covered by applicable law. All employment and promotion is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

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Compensation Range: $165K - $220K