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Pacific Piston Ring Co., Inc., established in 1921, focuses on custom-made components for aerospace and industrial manufacturers. For over 100 years, the company has continuously adapted to customer needs, illustrating consistent and cost-effective manufacturing with the highest levels of product quality and reliability.

Maverick Molding Company is recognized globally as a leading expert in high-temperature polyimide composites. Maverick Molding focuses on delivering the highest temperature and best-performing polyimide products in the market.

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

Responsibilities

• Provide Process Engineering support for development, changes, and improvements to manufacturing operations.
• Drive process improvements through data collection and analysis.
• Use formal problem-solving techniques to identify and resolve equipment and process issues.
• Engineer in-house and subcontractor solutions for tooling, machine design changes, improvements, and repairs.
• Able to identify and respond with solutions to unforeseen problems.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and implement engineering solutions for repetitive equipment failures.
• Ensure engineering solutions meet requirements for safety, cost, time, and quality.
• Evaluate risks and make decisions, acting with a sense of urgency.
• Take ownership of assigned projects from planning through implementation.
• Participate in the development and maintenance of engineering procedures.
• Able to manage multiple projects and tasks.
• Demonstrates independent decision-making and action.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field. Consideration will be given for relevant experience.
• 5+ years of experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge of composite materials is highly preferred.
• Experience with machine shop equipment (CNC, Lathes, Grinders) is preferred.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Word applications. Experience in Minitab is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, Kanban, and 5S

Valco Melton, a world leader in adhesive application, fluid handling, and quality assurance systems, is seeking an Instructional Designer to join the Technical Communications team at our world headquarters in Cincinnati.

The Instructional Designer will be responsible for developing both e-learning and in-person learning modules for internal and external customers. Internally, these modules will be used to improve training quality for our technical personnel. Externally, these resources perform a critical role in the acceptance and proper use of Valco Melton’s equipment at customer sites.

The Instructional Designer will be the sole developer of these learning modules but will have robust support from the Engineering and Service teams. Along with this support, the Designer will have access to demonstration equipment and instructional design tools, with Articulate 360 as the central focus.

Note: this role is a 100% on-site position based at Valco Melton’s world headquarters in Cincinnati.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Work with colleagues across the company, especially Technical Service and Engineering to create training content for both online and in-person environments.
• Be prepared to produce basic video recording, editing, and production of Valco Melton equipment for training module material.
• Use technical writing skills for script development and editing.
• Use AI-based translation tools to translate learning modules into multiple languages.
• Use Articulate-360 training development software tools, specifically for online learning modules.
• Use PowerPoint, audio, and video tools for development of in-person training material.
• Visit customer sites to gain understanding of how Valco Melton equipment works and how it integrates with the machines in various markets,
• Accompany trainers to obtain occasional direct feedback on training material.
• Work with company resources to provide suitable narration of scripts used in online learning modules.
• Obtain an online Instructional Design certificate if not already certified.

Required Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, technology, technical writing, or other applicable field.
• Certified in Instructional Design by an accredited program.
• 3-5 years of experience with in-person training or training development.

Benefits Package:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Vacation and personal time.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Profit-sharing program.
• Life insurance.
• Short-term disability insurance.
• Professional development assistance.
• Employee assistance program.
• On-site fitness center and exercise amenities.

Role: Full-time, on-site.

Salary: $60-$75,000pa

Start: Immediate

About Remote Vans

Remote Vans is redefining mobile living and workspace design through thoughtfully engineered, high-performance premium adventure vans. We build premium, design-forward vans that combine durability, functionality, and modern aestheticsL empowering people to live, work, and explore without compromise. As we scale production and expand our product offerings, we’re looking for an Junior Operations / Production Manager to help build and optimize the systems that bring our vans to life.

About the Role

The Junior Operations Manager will own the day-to-day execution of our build operations—ensuring that every van meets our standards for quality, efficiency, and craftsmanship.

This is a hands-on leadership role at the intersection of production, process development, and team management. You’ll work closely with leadership, design, and engineering to streamline workflows, improve throughput, and scale production without compromising quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production operations, including scheduling, workflow management, and resource allocation
• Manage the production team, including builders, technicians, and shop staff
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) to improve efficiency and consistency
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across production, tooling, and processes
• Ensure all builds meet quality standards, timelines, and cost targets
• Collaborate with design and engineering teams to optimize designs for manufacturability
• Manage inventory, materials, and supply chain coordination
• Identify and resolve production bottlenecks and inefficiencies
• Maintain a safe, organized, and high-performing shop environment

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in operations, production management, or manufacturing leadership
• Experience in low- to mid-volume production environments (custom builds, automotive, RV, marine, or similar)
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate hands-on teams
• Proven ability to build and improve processes in a growing company
• Experience with production planning, scheduling, and inventory management
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in automotive, van conversions, RV, or specialty vehicle manufacturing
• Experience scaling production from custom builds to repeatable systems
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, 5S, or similar methodologies
• Experience working closely with design and engineering teams
• Passion for outdoor, mobile living, or adventure-driven products

Work Requirements

• Full-time, On-site presence required in our production facility
• Ability to be actively engaged on the shop floor daily

Why Remote Vans

This is an opportunity to help build the operational backbone of a fast-growing company creating products people depend on every day. You’ll play a key role in shaping how we scale—without losing the craftsmanship and quality that define Remote Vans.

How to Apply

• Apply with your resume and a brief summary of your experience in production and operations leadership.

Being good neighbors – helping people, investing in our communities, and making the world a better place – is who we are at State Farm. It is at the core of how we operate and the reason for our success. Come join a #1 team and do some good!

When you join our team, you can feel good knowing you are helping our customers recover from the unexpected. This position is for a Weather and Catastrophe Claims Services (WCCS) Claim Specialist, primarily handling homeowners, commercial and large loss claims from natural disasters and/or weather-related events. WCCS Claim Specialists may also work Fire claims with assignments to Fire Proximity territories and/or In-Office operations as business demands.  You will be the first point of contact to meet with our insureds, explain coverage, estimate damages, and help them through the claims process while providing Remarkable® service.

Where you’ll work: 

These are deployable positions with extensive travel throughout the U.S., with our Weather Catastrophe Claims Services team. Selected candidates must reside in one of the identified metro areas and approved counties.  If you do not currently reside in one of these areas and are selected for the position, you must be willing to relocate at your own expense. 

 Illinois

·       Chicago metro - Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry, Will, and Winnebago counties

·       St Louis metro - Madison, Sangamon, and St Clair counties

Missouri

·       St Louis metro - Jefferson, St Charles, and St Louis counties

·       Kansas City metro - Clay and Jackson counties

Kansas

·       Kansas City metro - Johnson county

Indiana

·       Indianapolis metro - Hamilton, Hendricks, Johnson, Hancock and Marion counties

·       Chicago metro - Lake county

Ohio

·       Cincinnati metro - Butler, Hamilton and Montgomery counties

·       Cleveland metro - Cuyahoga, Lorain, Stark and Summit counties

·       Columbus metro - Franklin county

Deployable positions require extensive overnight travel throughout the U.S:

• Over a 12 month period days deployed averages 220-240 days. Length of deployment varies per business demands.
• A Catastrophe Day Off is provided weekly during a deployed assignment. A Provisional Weekend is available on defined intervals during deployments for a period of either 4 or 5 consecutive days off based on length of deployed assignment.
• May work outside domicile location for extended periods of time
• May be required to work additional hours, overtime hours, or non-standard hours
• Typically works varying shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays, based on business need
• May work in adverse weather conditions and challenging physical environments
• Deployments may be both onsite or virtual
• Requires extensive travel with minimal notice via commercial transportation and/or driving motor vehicles, including a transit van, to any office location where the Company does business or other location to conduct/attend training, conferences, meetings, and/or seminars
• Must maintain a valid license to lawfully operate vehicles as directed/requested by State Farm

Competitive Candidates demonstrate the following:

• Excellent customer service and decision-making skills
• Physical agility to allow for: walking; bending, reaching, kneeling, squatting, stooping, frequent lifting, carrying, unfolding, and climbing a ladder; ability to utilizing appropriate equipment in accordance with safety guidelines to traverse roofs at various heights and pitches for inspection of both residential and commercial structures; ability to crawl in tight spaces to gather information needed during the adjustment of a claim.
• Ability to complete Rope and Harness Safety Training (RAST).
• You may be required to obtain a Property and Casualty Adjuster's License in every state that requires claim handlers to be licensed.
• A valid driver's license is required

Preferred:

• Xactimate, XactContents
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Relevant claims adjusting experience and/or construction background
• REAL ID

Additional Details:

• Employees must successfully complete all required training, including applicable licensing exam(s) and background checks required of various state(s).
• State Farm recently implemented new pre-employment assessments. Candidates that have previously taken an assessment may be asked to participate in additional testing

Because work-life balance is a priority at State Farm, compensation is based on our standard 38:45-hour work week!

• Potential starting salary range: $59,059.65 - $82,000 annually
  • Starting salary will be based on skills, background, and experience
  • High end of the range limited to applicants with significant relevant experience
• Potential yearly incentive pay up to 15% of base salary

At State Farm, we offer more than just a paycheck. Check out our suite of benefits designed to give you the flexibility you need to take care of you and your family!

• Get Paid! On top of our competitive pay, you are eligible for an annual raise and bonus.
• Stay Well! Focus on you and your family’s health with our robust health and wellbeing programs. State Farm pays most of your healthcare premium, and we offer multiple healthcare plan options, including a high deductible plan. All medical plans provide 100% coverage for in-network preventative care, AND you and your family have access to vision, dental, telemedicine, 24/7 mental health professionals, and much more!
• Develop and Grow! Take advantage of educational benefits like industry leading training programs, top-notch tuition assistance programs, employee resource groups, and mentoring.
• Plan Ahead! Plan for those big moments in life with benefits like fertility/IVF/adoption assistance, college coaching, national discount programs, interactive monthly financial workshops, free financial coaching, and more. You can also start a savings account or consider financing through our State Farm Federal Credit Union!
• Take a Little “You” Time! You will have access to our generous time off policies designed so you can plan around holidays, family events, volunteering, or just to take a relaxing day off. With the opportunity to initially earn up to 20 days annually plus parental leave, paid holidays, celebration day, life leave (40 hours/year), bereavement leave, and community service/education support days, there will be plenty of time for you!
• Give Back! We offer several ways to give back through our Matching Gift Program, Good Neighbor Grant Program, and the Employee Assistance Fund.
• Finish Strong! Plan for retirement using free financial advisors and a 401(k) plan with company contributions of up to 7% of your salary.

Visit our State Farm Careers page for more information on our benefits, locations, and the hiring process of joining the State Farm team!

Application deadline is expected to close on 2/23/2026. Applicant volume and hiring needs may result in early closure or extension beyond the listed deadline. To submit an application, click "Apply" on the job listing page on the State Farm career site.

Remote Vans is redefining mobile living and workspace design through thoughtfully engineered, high-performance vehicles. We build premium, design-forward vans that blend functionality, durability, and modern aesthetics—empowering people to live, work, and explore without compromise.

As we expand our product lineup, we’re looking for a Class A / 3D Surface Model Designer to help shape the next generation of Remote Vans interiors and exterior components.

This role is focused on the design and development of future Remote Vans products, including both interior environments and exterior components. You’ll work closely with our product, engineering, and fabrication teams to translate design intent into production-ready Class A surfaces that elevate both form and function.

This is a hands-on, with periodic on-site contract role where your work will directly influence real-world products—from concept through build.

• Create and refine Class A surfaces for van interiors, exteriors, and integrated product systems
• Develop high-quality 3D surface models from concept sketches, industrial design inputs, and engineering constraints
• Collaborate with product designers, engineers, and builders to ensure seamless integration into real-world builds
• Balance aesthetic excellence with manufacturability and durability for mobile environments
• Conduct surface evaluations (curvature, transitions, reflections, fitment, etc.)
• Iterate rapidly based on feedback in a fast-paced product development cycle
• Prepare clean, organized models ready for prototyping and production
  

• Proven experience in Class A surfacing and 3D modeling, ideally in automotive, transportation, or product design
• Proficiency in tools such as Alias, ICEM Surf, CATIA, or similar
• Strong understanding of surface continuity (G2/G3), transitions, and high-quality visual surfacing
• Ability to translate design intent into manufacturable geometry
• Experience working in cross-functional product teams
• Strong attention to detail and craftsmanship mindset
  

• Experience designing for mobile, off-road, or rugged environments
• Background in interior systems, cabinetry, or integrated product design
• Familiarity with low- to mid-volume production or custom fabrication workflows
• Passion for van life, outdoor products, or experiential design
  

• Periodic On-site collaboration required with the Remote Vans team
• Ability to work closely with builders and engineers in a hands-on environment
  

• Duration: 2 Months
• Start Date: Immediate
• Compensation: Competitive, based on experience
  

This is an opportunity to design real products that get built, used, and pushed to their limits. Your work won’t sit on a screen—it will live on the road.

Please apply with your resume and a portfolio showcasing Class A surfacing work (interior and/or exterior preferred).

Being good neighbors – helping people, investing in our communities, and making the world a better place – is who we are at State Farm. It is at the core of how we operate and the reason for our success. Come join a #1 team and do some good!

Join our team as a Property Field Inspection Claim Specialist and showcase your expertise in handling accident and weather-related claims for homeowners, commercial properties, and large losses.    

We are looking for an experienced and highly skilled professional to contribute to our dynamic team. You will be the first point of contact to meet with our insureds, explain coverage, estimate damages, and help them through the claims process while providing Remarkable service.    

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct on-site inspections and assessments of property damages for both residential and commercial claims
• Collaborate with policyholders, insurance agents, and other involved parties to gather information and resolve claims efficiently 
• May occasionally require interacting with parties who express strong emotions or concerns about ongoing inspections or claim resolutions 
• Provide exceptional customer service throughout the claims process, addressing inquiries and concerns promptly and professionally
• Gather necessary evidence, document findings, and prepare detailed reports to support the claims handling process
• Investigate and adjust both personal and commercial property claims with exposures up to $500,000
• Evaluate coverage and policy terms to determine the validity of claims and ensure compliance with local regulations
• Negotiate and settle claims within the authorized limits, considering policy provisions, industry standards, and company guidelines

Where you'll work: This position is located in Cincinnati, OH. Competitive candidates should reside within one of the listed zip codes and will service this same territory:

45001, 45002, 45003, 45005, 45011, 45013, 45014, 45015, 45030, 45032, 45033, 45034, 45036, 45039, 45040, 45041, 45042, 45044, 45050, 45052, 45053, 45054, 45056, 45064, 45065, 45066, 45067, 45069, 45070, 45102, 45103, 45106, 45107, 45111, 45120, 45121, 45122, 45130, 45131, 45140, 45146, 45147, 45148, 45150, 45154, 45162, 45171, 45174, 45202, 45203, 45204, 45205, 45206, 45207, 45208, 45209, 45211, 45212, 45213, 45214, 45215, 45216, 45217, 45218, 45219, 45220, 45221, 45222, 45223, 45224, 45225, 45226, 45227, 45228, 45229, 45230, 45231, 45232, 45233, 45236, 45237, 45238, 45239, 45240, 45241, 45242, 45243, 45244, 45245, 45246, 45247, 45248, 45249, 45251, 45252, 45255, 45311

This is a Remote-Field position in which you will work from home and utilize a mobile office/vehicle for in-person appointments. Although the primary work location is in the field, with a commutable distance from home, there will be opportunities for virtual work to be completed at home. Additionally, there may be occasions where you will be required to travel outside your assigned area to assist in other territories.  

Hours of operation are continually evaluated and may change based on business need. Successful candidates are able and willing to work flexible schedules and may be asked to work overtime and/or irregular hours.   

Competitive candidates must demonstrate:

• Experience as a Property Field Inspection Claim Specialist in the insurance industry, specifically in property claims
• Strong knowledge of property insurance policies, coverage and claim handling practices
• Knowledge of both residential and commercial building construction
• Familiarity with local regulations and compliance requirements in your assigned territory
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with clients, agents, and other stakeholders
• Proven effective communication skills to handle difficult/emotional conversations with a customer-minded focus
• Proven ability to assess damages, estimate repair costs, and negotiate settlements
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and analytical skills
• Proficient in using claims management software and other relevant tools 
• Physical agility to allow for: frequent lifting, carrying and climbing a ladder; ability to navigate roofs at various heights for inspection of both residential and commercial structures; ability to crawl in tight spaces
• May be required to complete Rope and Harness Safety Training.
• A valid driver's license is required

Preferred:

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field or equivalent work experience
• Experience in handling complex or high-value claims
• Construction background
• Water mitigation inspection experience
• Xactimate, XactContents

Additional Details:

• Employees must successfully complete all required training, including applicable licensing exam(s) and background checks required of various state(s).
• State Farm recently implemented new pre-employment assessments. Candidates that have previously taken an assessment may be asked to participate in additional testing

Because work-life balance is a priority at State Farm, compensation is based on our standard 38:45-hour work week!

• Potential starting salary range: $59,059.65 - $90,000.00 annually
  • Starting salary will be based on skills, background, and experience
  • High end of the range limited to applicants with significant relevant experience
• Potential yearly incentive pay up to 15% of base salary

At State Farm, we offer more than just a paycheck. Check out our suite of benefits designed to give you the flexibility you need to take care of you and your family!

• Get Paid! On top of our competitive pay, you are eligible for an annual raise and bonus.
• Stay Well! Focus on you and your family’s health with our robust health and wellbeing programs. State Farm pays most of your healthcare premium, and we offer multiple healthcare plan options, including a high deductible plan. All medical plans provide 100% coverage for in-network preventative care, AND you and your family have access to vision, dental, telemedicine, 24/7 mental health professionals, and much more!
• Develop and Grow! Take advantage of educational benefits like industry leading training programs, top-notch tuition assistance programs, employee resource groups, and mentoring.
• Plan Ahead! Plan for those big moments in life with benefits like fertility/IVF/adoption assistance, college coaching, national discount programs, interactive monthly financial workshops, free financial coaching, and more. You can also start a savings account or consider financing through our State Farm Federal Credit Union!
• Take a Little “You” Time! You will have access to our generous time off policies designed so you can plan around holidays, family events, volunteering, or just to take a relaxing day off. With the opportunity to initially earn up to 20 days annually plus parental leave, paid holidays, celebration day, life leave (40 hours/year), bereavement leave, and community service/education support days, there will be plenty of time for you!
• Give Back! We offer several ways to give back through our Matching Gift Program, Good Neighbor Grant Program, and the Employee Assistance Fund.
• Finish Strong! Plan for retirement using free financial advisors and a 401(k) plan with company contributions of up to 7% of your salary.

Visit our State Farm Careers page for more information on our benefits, locations, and the hiring process of joining the State Farm team!

The Fast Track Sales Program at TQL is an opportunity to build a career with an industry leader that offers an award-winning culture, high earning potential with uncapped commission and significant opportunities for compensation and advancement. We will pay to relocate you to Cincinnati, Ohio to train with some of the top brokers in the company. Once you’ve completed training and built a solid book of business, TQL will pay to relocate you again to any of our 60+ offices nationwide. Our best in-class training and mentorship program will teach you everything you need to know about sales, logistics and supply chain management.

POSITION IS LOCATED IN CINCINNATI - PAID RELOCATION PROVIDED

What’s in it for you:

• $50,000-$55,000 minimum compensation your first year, based on education
• Includes base salary, sign-on bonus and housing allowance
• Uncapped commission opportunity
• Our average sales representative hits six figures after three years of selling
• Want to know what the top 20% earn? Ask your recruiter
• Relocation assistance package to help you get settled in Cincinnati

Who we’re looking for:

• You compete daily in a fast-paced, high-energy environment
• You’re self-motivated, set ambitious goals and work relentlessly to achieve them
• You’re coachable, enjoy solving problems and thinking on your feet
• College degree preferred, but not required
• Military veterans encouraged to apply

What you'll do:

• Receive 6 months of direct training from experienced Logistics Account Executives
• Help your account executive solve customer needs, find carriers for time-sensitive freight and manage daily operations
• Participate in hands-on and virtual training sessions
• Develop negotiation skills through prospecting and cold calling
• Build your book
• Use your training to meet sales metrics and become eligible for commission
• Establish relationships to close new customers
• Negotiate prices with customers and carriers
• Resolve freight issues to ensure timely pickup and delivery

What you need:

• Elite work ethic, 100% in-office
• Strong negotiation skills with ability to handle conflict
• Entrepreneurial mindset and exceptional customer service

Why TQL:

• Certified Great Place to Work with 800+ lifetime workplace award wins
• Outstanding career growth potential with a structured leadership track
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Health, dental and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Perks including employee discounts, financial wellness planning, tuition reimbursement and more

Employment visa sponsorship is unavailable for this position. Applicants requiring employment visa sponsorship now or in the future (e.g., F-1 STEM OPT, H-1B, TN, J1 etc.) will not be considered.

The Product Manager is responsible for the product planning and execution throughout the Product Lifecycle, including gathering and prioritizing product and customer requirements, defining the product vision, and ensuring revenue and customer satisfaction goals are met. The Product Manager’s job also includes ensuring that the product supports the company’s overall strategy and goals.

This role supports an eCommerce fulfillment environment that manages pickup, third-party delivery (Instacart and DoorDash), and operations. The team is building a platform focused on order submission, selection, and routing, with an emphasis on operational reporting, process optimization, and demand forecasting.

About the Role

The Product Manager is responsible for the product planning and execution throughout the Product Lifecycle, including gathering and prioritizing product and customer requirements, defining the product vision, and ensuring revenue and customer satisfaction goals are met.

Responsibilities

• Manage all technical aspects of product through product lifecycle
• Work directly and indirectly with business stakeholders, vendors and third parties to ensure execution of deliverables
• Create, maintain and communicate product catalog and technology roadmaps, including near-term delivery, to engage stakeholders across the organization
• Identify, measure and improve key product catalog metrics to enhance the customer experience, and create a compelling, relevant product vision using web metrics, customer insights, feedback, research and internal operational metrics
• Elicit, define and analyze medium to complex requirements in various formats ensuring they are testable, measurable and traceable
• Set criteria for minimum viable product to increase the speed/frequency with which enhancements and new capabilities are delivered
• Lead the appropriate teams to refine, prioritize and manage requirements using various tools (e.g., templates, team backlogs, requirements management or agile task management applications)
• Lead requirement walk-throughs with key stakeholders using various methods (e.g., team demos, workshops, sprint planning and backlog refinement sessions)
• Identify and estimate anticipated work efforts based on priority using requirement work plans, program increment (PI) planning, and sprint planning
• Define and resolve dependencies, issues and risks and identify impacted areas through team collaboration
• Break down a medium to complex vision into smaller projects, initiatives or features

Qualifications

Skills: Must-Have

• Product strategy & prioritization
• Data platform fundamentals
• ML literacy
• Stakeholder communication
• Designing for expert users without alienating new ones
• Clear documentation and onboarding flows
• Understanding user workflows—not just APIs

Strong Differentiators

• MLOps understanding
• Experimentation and metrics fluency
• Responsible AI leadership
• Platform UX thinking
• Stakeholder Management

Required Skills

• Align business leaders, engineers, data scientists, legal/compliance, and ops
• Translate technical constraints into business-relevant language
• Manage expectations around ML uncertainty and iteration

Preferred Skills

• Data Concepts You Should Be Fluent In
• Data types: structured, semi-structured, unstructured
• Data pipelines (batch vs. streaming)
• Data quality dimensions: accuracy, completeness, timeliness
• Data lineage and observability
• Metadata, schemas, and versioning
• Platform Thinking
• APIs, SDKs, and self-service capabilities
• Multi-tenant vs. single-tenant design
• Performance, scalability, and cost tradeoffs
• Internal vs. external (customer-facing) platforms
• Machine Learning Fundamentals Every PM Should Know
• Supervised vs. unsupervised learning
• Training vs. inference
• Features, labels, and training data
• Model evaluation metrics (precision, recall, AUC, RMSE, etc.)
• Overfitting vs. generalization
• ML Product Realities
• ML outputs are probabilistic, not deterministic
• Model performance degrades over time (data drift, concept drift)
• Improving models often requires better data, not better algorithms
• ML development is experimental and iterative
• Areas that must be understood
• Model training pipelines
• Model deployment patterns (batch, real-time, edge)
• Model monitoring and retraining
• Versioning of models and data
• Rollbacks and experimentation (A/B tests, canary releases)

Job Description

The Digital Accessibility Specialist supports the Accessibility Center of Excellence (COE) by partnering with Product, Design, Engineering, and Quality teams to deliver inclusive, accessible digital experiences at scale. In this role, you will conduct audits of design systems and content management platforms. You will perform manual and automated accessibility testing across web and mobile experiences, ensuring compliance with WCAG 2.2 AA, and related standards. You will identify accessibility barriers, author high-quality defects and documentation requirements, and contribute to training, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement of accessibility practices across company.

Top 3 skills: Knowledge of accessibility standards, experience with assistive technology, experience with accessibility documentation

Soft Skills Needed: strong oral and written communication, collaboration and stakeholder management, coaching would be beneficial.

Project person will be supporting auditing and documenting our design system for accessibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead accessibility audits of design systems and content management platforms.
• Create requirements for accessibility documentation to support users of these systems and platforms
• Contribute accessibility guidance, job aids, checklists, and training materials to knowledge repositories.
• Evaluate web and mobile experiences using assistive technologies and automated testing tools to identify accessibility issues.
• Test products against WCAG 2.2 AA standards.
• Create clear, actionable accessibility defects with reproduction steps, user impact, and standards mapping.
• Partner with Product, UX, Engineering, and QA teams to integrate accessibility into Agile workflows.
• Advocate for inclusive design and help teams understand real-world user experiences with assistive technology.
• Demonstrate company values of respect, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

Valco Melton, a world leader in adhesive application, fluid handling, and quality assurance systems, is seeking a Field Service Technician to join the Field Service team based out of our world headquarters in Cincinnati.

The Field Service Technician will install, repair, and service Valco Melton's adhesive dispensing and quality assurance systems at customer sites. The Technician will also advise and train customer personnel in the operation of Valco equipment. Applicants must have general technical aptitude, ideally some prior experience working with machinery, and will need to work off of engineering drawings and electrical and pneumatic schematics.

This position will be based out of Valco Melton’s headquarters in Cincinnati, but approximately 80% of time will be spent traveling to and working at customer facilities out of town. The majority of this travel will be overnight trips to other states. This role will also entail working 2 weekends per month, on average.

In addition, travel may include occasional international trips to Canada.

This position will offer extensive opportunities for overtime and double time. With base salary + overtime, potential earnings can range from $70,000 to $95,000 annually.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Provide service and customer support during field visits or dispatches.
• Carry out all on-site installation, repair, maintenance and test tasks.
• Diagnose errors or technical problems and determine proper solutions.
• Produce timely and detailed service reports.
• Determine customer requirements and make appropriate recommendations/briefings.
• Build positive relationships with customers through high-quality work and winning customer service attitude.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent; OR certification/diploma from relevant trade/vocational school.
• Ability to troubleshoot, test, repair, and service technical equipment.
• Working knowledge of electrical and/or pneumatic control technology.
• Ability to work flexible hours and adapt to changing work schedules.
• Class 3 driving license and fluency in English.
• Ability to lift loads of ~50 pounds.

Preferred Competencies:

• Business-level Spanish (preferred).
• Knowledge of single- and three-phase power connections.
• Ability to navigate/program PLC/CNC equipment.

Benefits Package:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Vacation and personal time.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Profit-sharing program.
• Paid parental leave.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Free short-term disability insurance.
• Professional development assistance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Free on-site fitness center and exercise amenities