Technical Data Examples Jobs in Usa

• This is a W2/ Hybrid requirement, local candidates from MA are needed.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Technical Project Manager to lead enterprise-level Data Modernization initiatives within the Enterprise Data Management & Engineering team. The role focuses on managing complex data and cloud projects involving AWS, Snowflake, data pipelines, enterprise data catalog, and AI-driven solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• 5+ years of experience in technical project management and programming.
• Experience managing data engineering, data warehousing, analytics, or system integration projects.
• Strong knowledge of AWS, Snowflake, data services, and AI/ML concepts.
• Experience working with Agile/Scrum and Waterfall methodologies.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in healthcare, payer, or government sector projects is a plus.
• Lead end-to-end project lifecycle including planning, execution, monitoring, and delivery.
• Manage data platform initiatives such as data integration, pipeline automation, and enterprise data catalog implementation.
• PMP or Scrum Master certification preferred.

Local to Bay area

1 day onsite @ Oakland office.

Role must interface with both business and engineers; expected to work directly with engineering teams.

Focus is on the enterprise data platform and data engineering; not an analytics/visualization role.

Core technical expectations

Strong data ecosystem background: experience leading data products or data warehousing initiatives.

Solid understanding of schemas, databases, and ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes; no hands-on coding expected but must be able to engage deeply with engineers and “know what they are talking about.”

Primary data warehouse platform: Snowflake.

Broader big data background acceptable if not purely Snowflake (e.g., Databricks, BigQuery, Redshift).

Current ETL tool: Informatica; hands-on Informatica expertise is not required.

Analytics/visualization not in scope; Power BI knowledge is a nice-to-have, not mandatory.

Role and scope

Titles vary across industry: product owner (PO), project manager, scrum master, TPM; at PG&E, similar roles may be labeled “product managers.”

Not seeking a pure scrum master or a typical external-facing PO who only writes requirements.

Role must interface with both business and engineers; expected to work directly with engineering teams.

Focus is on the enterprise data platform and data engineering; not an analytics/visualization role.

Core technical expectations

Strong data ecosystem background: experience leading data products or data warehousing initiatives.

Solid understanding of schemas, databases, and ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes; no hands-on coding expected but must be able to engage deeply with engineers and “know what they are talking about.”

Primary data warehouse platform: Snowflake.

Broader big data background acceptable if not purely Snowflake (e.g., Databricks, BigQuery, Redshift).

Current ETL tool: Informatica; hands-on Informatica expertise is not required.

Analytics/visualization not in scope; Power BI knowledge is a nice-to-have, not mandatory.

**Direct Hire***

• Title: Digital Technology Data Scientist Lead

• 2 positions

• Start Date: asap

• Compensation Range: $139,800.00/year, up to 10% bonus

• Location: Oshkosh, WI strongly preferred. New Hudson, MI site will also be considered. (3 days in office, up to 2 days remote).

• Relocation offered to Oshkosh, WI, but not to New Hudson, MI.

• Travel: minimum travel (1-2 times per year to other sites)

• US Citizen or Green Card Holder

• Interview process: Screening interview with internal recruiter, after an assessment, an interview with the hiring manager and director, then a panel interview (onsite possible if local to Oshkosh).

**Must have on resume and be able to discuss during interview process**

• Required technical skills (see below in JD)

• Strong business experience working with business counterparts.

• Effectively being able to gather business requirements, build a solution, communicate it to the client.

• Exceptional communication skills.

• Be able to tell a story with data.

• Must be able to describe how their experience impacted the business, the solution they built.

• An understanding that they are working in a bigger environment; must have a center of excellence outlook, be comfortable with mingling with counter business parts and have strong social skills. This is not a "put your head down and work" role.

• Experience from manufacturing, automotive, industrial, or engineering industry is preferred, but is open to other industries like healthcare, retail, or biotech for example.

Heavy financial industry experience should be avoided.

• Supply chain functions experience is important

• B.S. with 5 years of experience

• M.S. with 3 years of experience

• The team is not looking for director level candidates or talent only looking for management roles. This is an individual contributor role.

Job Description:

At Oshkosh, we build, serve and protect people and communities around the world by designing and manufacturing some of the toughest specialty trucks and access equipment. We employ over 18,000 team members all united by a common purpose. Our engineering and product innovation help keep soldiers and firefighters safe, is critical in building and keeping communities clean and helps people do their jobs every day.

SUMMARY: As a Data Scientist, your primary responsibilities will be to analyze and interpret datasets by using statistical techniques, machine learning, and/or programming skills in order to extract insights and build models which solve business problems.

YOUR IMPACT:

• Familiarity with data science tools, such as Azure Databricks, Power BI, Microsoft Office (including Excel pivot tables), Spark, Python, R and C.

• Undertake the processing of multiple datasets, including structured and unstructured, to analyze large amounts of information to discover trends and patterns.

• Prepare and concisely deliver analysis results in visual and written forms that communicate data insights to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g. data analysts, data engineers, architects, business stakeholders) to understand data needs for complex business requirements.

• Build highly complex predictive models and machine-learning algorithms. Execute Integration into existing systems or creation of new products.

• Direct some data science assignments, projects, visualization tasks, data quality improvements, and troubleshooting of data incidents, including the resolution of root causes. • Lead efforts to resolve and document solutions to track and manage incidents, changes, problems, tasks, and demands.

• Coach and mentor other team members on new technologies and best practices across data science and business intelligence.

• Possesses advanced understanding of business' processes in at least one area of business and has an understanding of business processes in multiple areas of the business. • Actively supports the advancement of the strategic roadmap for data science.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree with five (5) or more years of experience in the field or in a related area.

STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS:

• Masters or doctorate degree

• Expertise in Power Platforms

• Familiarity with LLM (open source or closed)

• Experience in Front end web app development (Flaskapp, Gradio etc)

• Familiarity with RAG architecture

Excella is a transformative technology firm that helps organizations unlock new possibilities. We believe the key to helping clients challenge the status quo and reach new heights lies in our talented people. That’s why we’re committed to developing talent and providing opportunities for career growth at every stage. Join our collaborative team dedicated to solving complex problems with sustainable solutions while building your future as a leader. At Excella, you’re empowered to make lasting impact, turning today’s challenges into tomorrow’s mission successes.

• Workplace locations look different for everyone. Excellians are a distributed workforce and whether you're working from your home office or a client site, we support a flexible work/life integration regardless of your location.
• We offer top of industry medical, dental, and vision benefits with multiple options to choose from such as an employer-contributed health savings account, infertility coverage, and orthodontia so you can select the plan that works best for you.
• Regardless of what stage of life you’re in, Excella wants to support you. We provide 8 weeks of Parental Leave, discounted pet insurance, and a membership with 3 back-up emergency child or elder care days annually – all available to you on your first day.
• Starting day one, every employee is bonus eligible and receives 15 days of paid vacation, 6 federal holidays, and 4 floating holidays.
• Doing your best work means having the best tools! Excella’s TechEleX program provides you with multiple options to suit your technology needs. Choose between a variety of Mac or PC devices, and to ensure your hardware remains current, at the end of a 3-year period Excella will replace your existing computer with a new model from the program. Plus, we’ll even give you the original device to keep for your personal use!
• With Excella’s Annual Internet Reimbursement benefit, all employees receive an additional $25 per month to help offset the cost of internet access. This initiative reflects our commitment to supporting you in staying connected and productive, no matter where you work.
• We'll invest in your career by providing 3 days of paid professional development every year, including an allowance for registration fees to attend classes, conferences, or obtain professional certifications.
• We encourage mindfulness and overall well-being through employee wellness events, a HeadSpace membership, as well as access to TalkSpace and mental health coverage through our medical plans.

Overview

We are looking for a Data Analyst to join our team and deliver valuable customer experiences. Our analysts are team-oriented, collaborative, and focus on delivering value in everything we do. We use agile methods to analyze, define and document business requirements for software solutions which align with organizational goals and help our clients achieve their desired outcomes. We support our clients in their digital product needs – from vision to roadmap to execution.

Responsibilities

• Develop thorough understanding of the business context and objectives by, among other things, eliciting and analyzing requirements from all relevant stakeholders (business users, data engineers, data scientists, and similar).
• Able to operationalize business questions using data.
• Demonstrate understanding of relational databases, data architecture, and data modeling.
• Capable of building complex SQL statements to answer business questions.
• Experience designing conceptual data models/ entity relationship diagrams/ business process models.
• Able to transform and cleanse data using tools such as R, SQL, or Python.
• Able to interpret, understand, and explain data to clients.
• Basic knowledge of dashboard management and creation (drag and drop) for storytelling of regular information reports and ad-hoc requests.
• Build trust and respect, establish relationships, and develop rapport with technical and non-technical team members.
• Experience documenting Data Analysis processes and outcomes.
• Industry or subject matter expertise (e.g., finance, employment, hospitality, web analytics).

Qualifications

• B.A. or B.S. (focus in Computer Information Systems, Business Management, Engineering, or related area of study is a plus)
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret (TS) clearance and a Public Trust clearance is required.
• 3+ years’ experience in IT or related industry
• Prior consulting or client management experience preferred
• Intermediate/Advanced SQL skills
• Experience working with Data Visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI
• Preferred experience with cloud analytics products such as Google Cloud, AWS, or Microsoft Azure
• Preferred knowledge of statistics and experience using statistical packages for analyzing datasets
• Strong analytical aptitude and ability to structure complex or undefined business problems
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; able to report and present findings to varying stakeholders
• Hands-on experience using tools to help clients make data-driven decisions
• Knowledge and practice of core Agile values and principles a plus
• Initiative to learn new strategies and trends to continue to educate self analytically, technically, and technologically
• Intermediate experience with Microsoft Excel and Power Point
• Understanding of DevOps Research and Assessment (DORA) and the capabilities within the DORA capability catalog is encouraged

Excella is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Excella is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact or 7

Endava is a leading technology services company dedicated to helping clients accelerate their digital transformation journeys. We're seeking a Google Cloud Industry Consultant to join our growing Google Cloud team. In this role, you'll be a true builder, with deep technical knowledge, working as an entrepreneur within our organization. You'll partner with Endava Industry Sellers and Google Cloud's sales teams to identify, pitch, and sell innovative, cloud-native solutions that directly address complex customer challenges. Your work will not only drive our clients' success but also contribute to the growth of our Google Cloud business. You'll be a trusted advisor, a technical visionary, and a hands-on leader, shaping the future of cloud solutions at the intersection of industry expertise and cutting-edge technology.

Accountabilities

As a Google Cloud Industry Consultant, you'll be accountable for:

• Pioneering Solutions and Market Building:
  Act as an entrepreneur within Endava, working with Endava sellers to identify new market opportunities and build a pipeline of projects. You'll be a key player in the entire sales cycle, from initial discovery to closing the deal, focusing on selling services that leverage Google Cloud's capabilities to solve customer challenges.
• Collaborative Client Engagement:
  Work in close partnership with Endava industry sellers and Google sellers throughout the client engagement process. At times, you may lead the process, directing strategy and client interactions. In other situations, you'll be a key member of a collaborative team, providing technical expertise and support to achieve a shared goal.
• Solution Architecture & Design:
  Design and architect scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud solutions on GCP. This includes creating detailed technical architectures, selecting appropriate GCP services, and defining migration and modernization strategies for complex enterprise environments.
• Technical Leadership & Delivery:
  Act as a hands-on technical leader, guiding delivery teams through the initial phases of client projects. You'll ensure architectural integrity and quality throughout the implementation process, providing expert guidance on everything from infrastructure as code (IaC) to CI/CD pipelines.
• Industry Expertise & Thought Leadership:
  Apply your deep knowledge of a specific industry (e.g., Financial Services, Retail, Healthcare) to tailor solutions that address unique sector-specific challenges and regulatory requirements. You'll contribute to Endava's intellectual capital by developing best practices, frameworks, and reusable assets.

Attributes

• We're looking for someone with a blend of technical prowess, strategic thinking, and exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Builder & Entrepreneur:
  You must have a strong desire to build and grow something new. You're proactive, resourceful, and comfortable with ambiguity. You're energized by the challenge of creating a pipeline and closing deals.
• Trusted Advisor:
  You should be a credible and reliable source of expertise for clients and colleagues, capable of building long-term relationships based on trust and mutual respect.
• Problem Solver:
  You'll need to be analytical and adept at diagnosing complex business and technical issues. Your ability to think critically and propose innovative solutions is essential.
• Communicator:
  You must be able to articulate complex technical concepts in a clear, concise manner to a variety of audiences, from technical leads to non-technical business executives.
• Collaborator:
  The role requires working effectively with diverse, globally distributed teams and stakeholders. You'll need to share knowledge and contribute to a supportive, collaborative culture.
  
  

Ideal Profile

The ideal candidate will possess a compelling mix of experience and technical certifications.

Experience:

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in a cloud architecture, consulting, or solution design role.
• Extensive experience designing and implementing large-scale solutions on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Demonstrated industry expertise in banking, payments or insurance
• Experience working in a pre-sales or business development capacity, including identifying opportunities, preparing proposals, and delivering pitches.

Technical Skills:

• Expert knowledge of core GCP services (Compute Engine, GKE, Cloud Storage, BigQuery, IAM, Networking).
• Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform.
• Deeper technical experience in either AI & Data (e.g., Gemini, BigQuery, Vertex AI, Dataflow) or Security (e.g., Cloud Armor, VPC Service Controls, Security Command Center) is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and CI/CD tools.
• Understanding of data management, security, and governance best practices in a cloud environment.

Education & Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect certification is highly preferred.
• Additional GCP certifications (e.g., Professional Data Engineer, Professional DevOps Engineer) are a plus
  
  

Discover some of the global benefits that empower our people to become the best version of themselves:

• Finance:
  Competitive salary package, share plan, company performance bonuses, value-based recognition awards, referral bonus;
• Career Development:
  Career coaching, global career opportunities, non-linear career paths, internal development programmes for management and technical leadership;
• Learning Opportunities:
  Complex projects, rotations, internal tech communities, training, certifications, coaching, online learning platforms subscriptions, pass-it-on sessions, workshops, conferences;
• Work-Life Balance:
  Hybrid work and flexible working hours, employee assistance programme;
• Health:
  Global internal wellbeing programme, access to wellbeing apps;
• Community:
  Global internal tech communities, hobby clubs and interest groups, inclusion and diversity programmes, events and celebrations.

Additional Employee Requirements

• Participation in both internal meetings and external meetings via video calls, as necessary.
• Ability to go into corporate or client offices to work onsite, as necessary.
• Prolonged periods of remaining stationary at a desk and working on a computer, as necessary.
• Ability to bend, kneel, crouch, and reach overhead, as necessary.
• Hand-eye coordination necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment, as necessary.
• Vision abilities including close vision, toleration of fluorescent lighting, and adjusting focus, as necessary.
• For positions that require business travel and/or event attendance, ability to lift 25 lbs, as necessary.
• For positions that require business travel and/or event attendance, a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record are required, as driving is an essential job function.

If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees requiring accommodations to perform the essential functions of their jobs, absent undue hardship.

USA Benefits (Full time roles only, does not apply to contractor positions)

• Robust healthcare and benefits including Medical, Dental, vision, Disability coverage, and various other benefit options
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical, Transit, and Dependent Care)
• Employer Paid Life Insurance and AD&D Coverages
• Health Savings account paired with our low-cost High Deductible Medical Plan
• 401(k) Safe Harbor Retirement plan with employer match with immediately vest

At Endava, we’re committed to creating an open, inclusive, and respectful environment where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to be their best. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives—because we know that inclusive teams help us deliver smarter, more innovative solutions for our customers. Hiring decisions are based on merit, skills, qualifications, and potential. If you need adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know.

Job Summary:

Our client is seeking a Data Steward to join their team! This position is located Hybrid in Creve Coeur, Missouri.

Duties:

• Understand business capability needs and processes as they relate to IT solutions through partnering with Product Managers and business and functional IT stakeholders
• Participate in data scraping, data curation and data compilation efforts
• Ensure high quality of the data to end users
• Ensure high quality of the inhouse data via data stewardship
• Implement and utilize data solutions for data analysis and profiling using a variety of tools such as SQL, Postman, R, or Python and following the team’s established processes and methodologies
• Collaborate with other data stewards and engineers within the team and across teams on aligning delivery dates and integration efforts
• Define data quality rules and implement automated monitoring, reporting, and remediation solutions
• Coordinate intake and resolution of data support tickets
• Support data migration from legacy systems, data inserts and updates not supported by applications
• Partner with the Data Governance organization to ensure data is secured and access is being managed appropriately
• Identify gaps within existing processes and capable of creating new documentation templates to improve the existing processes and procedures
• Create mapping documents and templates to improve existing manual processes
• Perform data discoveries to understand data formats, source systems, etc. and engage with business partners in this discovery process
• Help answer questions from the end-users and coordinate with technical resources as needed
• Build prototype SQL and continuously engage with end consumers with enhancements

Desired Skills/Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Science, or other related field
• Applied experience with modern engineering technologies and data principles, for instance: Big Data Cloud Compute, NoSQL, etc..
• Applied experience with querying SQL and/orNoSQL databases
• Experience in designing data catalogs, including data design, metadata structures, object relations, catalog population, etc.
• Data Warehousing experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable balancing demands across multiple projects / initiatives
• Ability to identify gaps in requirements based on business subject matter domain expertise
• Ability to deliver detailed technical documentation
• Expert level experience in relevant business domain
• Experience managing data within SAP
• Experience managing data using APIs
• Big Query experience

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans
• Employee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP)
• 401K offered

The approximate pay range for this position starting at $104,000 - $115,000+ Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and location. We comply with local wage minimums.

At KellyMitchell, our culture is world class. We’re movers and shakers! We don’t mind a bit of friendly competition, and we reward hard work with unlimited potential for growth. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company known for innovative solutions and unsurpassed customer service. We're passionate about helping companies solve their biggest IT staffing & project solutions challenges. As an employee-owned, women-led organization serving Fortune 500 companies nationwide, we deliver expert service at a moment's notice.

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About Wakefern

Wakefern Food Corp. is the largest retailer-owned cooperative in the United States and supports its co-operative members' retail operations, trading under the ShopRite®, Price Rite®, The Fresh Grocer®, Dearborn Markets®, and Gourmet Garage® banners.

Employing an innovative approach to wholesale business services, Wakefern focuses on helping the independent retailer compete in a big business world. Providing the tools entrepreneurs need to stay a step ahead of the competition, Wakefern’s co-operative members benefit from the company’s extensive portfolio of services, including innovative technology, private label development, and best-in-class procurement practices.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in designing, developing, and implementing complex projects, with focus on automating data processes and driving efficiency within the organization. This role requires a close collaboration with application developers, data engineers, data analysts, data scientists to ensure seamless data integration and automation across various platforms. The Data Integration & AI Engineer is responsible for identifying opportunities to automate repetitive data processes, reduce manual intervention, and improve overall data accessibility.

Essential Functions

• Participate in the development life cycle (requirements definition, project approval, design, development, and implementation) and maintenance of the systems.
• Implement and enforce data quality and governance standards to ensure the accuracy and consistency.
• Provide input for project plans and timelines to align with business objectives.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Work with cross-functional teams and ensure effective communication and collaboration.
• Provide regular updates to the management team.
• Follow the standards and procedures according to Architecture Review Board best practices, revising standards and procedures as requirements change and technological advancements are incorporated into the >tech_ structure.
• Communicates and promotes the code of ethics and business conduct.
• Ensures completion of required company compliance training programs.
• Is trained – either through formal education or through experience – in software / hardware technologies and development methodologies.
• Stays current through personal development and professional and industry organizations.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain automated data pipelines and ETL processes to ensure scalability, efficiency, and reliability across data operations.
• Develop and implement robust data integration solutions to streamline data flow between diverse systems and databases.
• Continuously optimize data workflows and automation processes to enhance performance, scalability, and maintainability.
• Design and develop end-to-end data solutions utilizing modern technologies, including scripting languages, databases, APIs, and cloud platforms.
• Ensure data solutions and data sources meet quality, security, and compliance standards.
• Monitor and troubleshoot automation workflows, proactively identifying and resolving issues to minimize downtime.
• Provide technical training, documentation, and ongoing support to end users of data automation systems.
• Prepare and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including solution designs, specifications, and operational procedures.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, information systems, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience with cloud data platforms (e.g., GCP, Azure, etc.)
• Strong knowledge and skills in data automation technologies, such as Python, SQL, ETL/ELT tools, Kafka, APIs, cloud data pipelines, etc.
• Experience in GCP BigQuery, Dataflow, Pub/Sub, and Cloud storage.
• Experience with workflow orchestration tools such as Cloud Composer or Airflow
• Proficiency in iPaaS (Integration Platform as a Service) platforms, such as Boomi, SAP BTP, etc.
• Develop and manage data integrations for AI agents, connecting them to internal and external APIs, databases, and knowledge sources to expand their capabilities.
• Build and maintain scalable Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines, including the curation and indexing of knowledge bases in vector databases (e.g., Pinecone, Vertex AI Vector Search).
• Leverage cloud-based AI/ML platforms (e.g., Vertex AI, Azure ML) to build, train, and deploy machine learning models on a scale.
• Establish and enforce data quality and governance standards for AI/ML datasets, ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of data used for model training and validation.
• Collaborate closely with data scientists and machine learning engineers to understand data requirements and deliver optimized data solutions that support the entire machine learning lifecycle.
• Hands-on experience with IBM DataStage and Alteryx is a plus.
• Strong understanding of database design principles, including normalization, indexing, partitioning, and query optimization.
• Ability to design and maintain efficient, scalable, and well-structured database schemas to support both analytical and transactional workloads,
• Familiarity with BI visualization tools such as MicroStrategy, Power BI, Looker, or similar.
• Familiarity with data modeling tools.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices for data (CI/CD pipelines)
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., JIRA, Clarizen, etc.)
• Familiarity with DevOps practices for data (CI/CD pipelines)
• Strong knowledge and skills in data management, data quality, and data governance.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work on multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to learn new technologies and tools quickly.
• The ability to handle stressful situations.
• Highly developed business acuity and acumen.
• Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

This position requires in-person office presence at least 4x a week.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $75,868 - $150,644. Placement in the range depends on several factors, including experience, skills, education, geography, and budget considerations.

Wakefern is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and professional development of our Associates. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan with company match & annual company contribution, paid time off, holidays, and parental leave.

Associates also enjoy access to wellness and family support programs, fitness reimbursement, educational and training opportunities through our corporate university, and a collaborative, team-oriented work environment. Many of these benefits are fully or partially funded by the company, with some subject to eligibility requirements

Job Description

About the job

About the Company

With facilities in Northeast (Ashtabula) Ohio and El Paso, Texas, we emerged as a trusted leader in the metal finishing industry. We proudly serve North America’s leading manufacturers and distributors.

Our automated facilities, talented mix of experienced platers and continuous improvement professionals, and our data-driven, systems approach to plating enable us to consistently process parts correctly and on time.

We have the capability to plate complex and delicate parts, and we possess the flexibility to handle high-volume orders as well as small lot orders.

Summary/Objective of Role

The Technical Director is responsible for the performance and stability of our plating chemistry and wastewater treatment (WWT) systems.

This role ensures chemistry and WWT processes operate safely, consistently, efficiently and within defined operating parameters so production reliably meets customer specifications. The role focuses on building and maintaining disciplined process control systems so plating chemistry and wastewater treatment operate predictably and support stable production.

The Technical Director leads the company’s chemistry teams across all facilities, establishes strong process control systems, and drives continuous improvement.

We operate facilities in Ashtabula, Ohio; Jefferson, Ohio; and El Paso, Texas, each with a chemistry and wastewater treatment team reporting to the Technical Director.

Essential Functions

Process Control

• Define operating targets and specification limits for plating chemistry and WWT systems
• Ensure plating baths remain within optimal operating parameters
• Review titration, Hull cell, and lab data to detect and correct issues
• Lead root cause analysis when plating results fall outside expectations

Wastewater Treatment & Compliance

• Ensure wastewater treatment systems consistently operate within permitted limits
• Troubleshoot treatment issues and restore process control
• Maintain compliance with EPA and environmental regulations

Leadership

• Lead Chemistry Managers and Chemistry Technicians across all facilities
• Set clear expectations and hold teams accountable for performance
• Coach and develop team members to strengthen technical capability

Continuous Improvement

• Reduce process variation, scrap, rework, and chemical consumption
• Work with suppliers and industry experts to evaluate new chemistries and processes
• Identify opportunities to improve plating efficiency and reliability

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and Procurement to improve process performance
• Support troubleshooting, product development, and operational improvements

Systems & Metrics Ownership

• Establish process controls and monitoring systems for plating chemistry and WWT
• Ensure lab data and operating metrics are consistently recorded and reviewed
• Identify trends before processes move out of control
• Standardize best practices across all facilities

Required Education, Experience, Skills, and Needs

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field
• 7–10+ years of experience in electroplating
• Strong knowledge of plating chemistry control and wastewater treatment systems
• Experience leading technical or process teams in a manufacturing environment
• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills
• Ability to use data to monitor and improve process performance
• Comfortable working in a cross-functional teams.
• Willing to reside within 30 miles of Ashtabula County, Ohio.
• Strong computer skills
• Comfortable working in a high-energy, continuous improvement, results-focused environment

Preferred Experience and Education

• 10 or more years of experience supervising a staff of 5 or more associates
• Familiar with TrueChem software