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Maintenance Technician


Company: Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry
Job Ref: # 1625717
Date Posted: 2/20/2026 12:00:00 AM
City, State: New Hampton, IA
Salary: $25 - $40

Description

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ATEK Metal Technologies is currently seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to support our production operations and facility infrastructure. This hands-on role is essential in ensuring the smooth operation of all equipment and systems. The ideal candidate will be a proactive problem-solver with a strong mechanical aptitude and a commitment to safety and quality.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform highly diversified duties to install and maintain production machines and facility equipment.
  • Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and scheduled maintenance repairs during machine downtime.
  • Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test systems, and make necessary adjustments.
  • Conduct regular preventive and predictive maintenance on machines, equipment, and plant facilities.

QUALIFICATIONS: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be substituted for the expected levels of education and experience required.

Education and/or Experience Expected:

  • High school Diploma or GED required
  • 4+ years of manufacturing experience with emphasis in hydraulic, pneumatic and industrial skill sets with some experience in PLC and HVAC.
  • Must pass ATEK Functional Job Analysis and Pre- Employment Drug Screen for Maintenance Position.
  • Proficient with hand tools, diagnostic equipment, and material handling tools.
  • Willingness to work flexible shifts, including nights, weekends, and overtime if needed.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive pay and shift premiums.
  • Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k) matching.
  • Paid vacation and holidays.
  • Paid Parental Leave and monthly childcare reimbursement.
  • Opportunities for skill development, certification, and internal advancement.
  • A respectful, safety-first work culture that values your contributions.




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Field Service Engineer


Company: Orion Talent
Job Ref: # 2857570
Date Posted: 2/19/2026 7:00:28 PM
City, State: Grand Rapids, MI

Description

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Compensation:
First Year Total Comp = $95.8k - 106.5k
Base Payrate ($33 - 35/hr) $68,640 - 72,800
Average OT (15 – 20%) $15,444 - 21,840
2% Target Bonus $1,682 - 1,893
Annual Value of Company Car $10,000
Total $95,766 - 106,533

Travel: Daily Local/Regional Travel (Almost all assignments are day trips (within 2 hours), but occasional overnight hotel stays are possible).
COVID Vaccination: Required

Position Description:

  • Provide remote and on-site technical support for company automated dispensing systems located within hospitals and other healthcare facilities within the territory and in accordance with our customer support agreements, exclusive of DHA/DoD facilities
  • Respond to, evaluate, and prioritize work orders; diagnose, service, and resolve issues regarding proprietary hardware and software system components, maintain ownership of the work order, raise issues to the team lead and manager; log, track, and document all work order activity, and be capable of fully supporting all products within the region.
  • Execute a preventive maintenance program, provide limited cross-functional support for our Sales and Implementation teams, and other support activities as applicable to the role
  • Demonstrate a moderate use of competency and an appropriate ability to troubleshoot hardware and software problems
  • Provide efficient field services to all company customers in a timely manner, including but not limited to installations, in-servicing, repair, preventive maintenance, calibration, and sales support
  • Maintain proper and accurate small parts inventory for the purpose of service and follow approved policies and procedures for inventory controls
  • Provide accurate and timely documentation that details field activity, expenses, time distribution etc.
  • Continue training and self-development to learn products and applications of the company for success in the role, advance skillsets, and attend management approved seminars and training sessions to advance to next level in 2-3 years.

Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:

  • Military Veteran professional technicians with a strong background in electronics or electro-mechanical maintenance, service, and repair.
  • Strong solid understanding of electronics, electro-mechanical devices (Mechatronics), PLCs, and pneumatics
  • Candidates must possess excellent professionalism and strong customer skills
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Good problem-solving and critical thinking skills
  • Must possess and maintain a valid state-issued driver's license with at least 3 years of driving history and meet company's auto safety standards.
  • Must be able to work flexible hours throughout the work week while traveling to various US Customer locations.
  • Must be available for work on call as needed and be flexible to meet business needs.
  • Flexibility to travel up to 50% of time outside of home geographic area, based upon business needs.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Computer electronics, Windows OS, network experience, required
  • Must be able to work within defined processes and methodologies with minimal degree of supervision
  • Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and meet company's auto safety standards.
  • Upon hire, must provide proof of and maintain current immunizations and obtain additional immunizations appropriate for the facility which enables access to customer sites in order to perform essential job functions. Proofs must include: Hepatitis B, Influenza (current year), MMR (mumps, measles, rubella), Varicella (chicken pox) Annual TB/PPD (skin test), Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis, COVID-19.




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R&D Manager


Job Ref: # 5662798
Date Posted: 2/19/2026 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Williamsburg, Virginia

Description

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Reporting to the VP of Engineering, you will lead our US R&D and Product Development programs for low-voltage switchgear to support both our datacentre and switchgear product portfolios.

This strategic role is responsible for driving innovation, ensuring design for manufacturability (DFM), and delivering high-performing, scalable products that meet evolving customer and industry demands.

The successful candidate will be a key member of the Engineering Management Team (SMT), shaping CEL’s technical roadmap and ensuring alignment with commercial and operational goals. The ideal candidate will bring extensive knowledge in electrical and mechanical product development and electrical systems.

What You'll Be Doing:

Strategy and Leadership:

  • Define and execute the US R&D and Product Development strategy to align with our growth objectives.
  • Lead a high-performing engineering team across multiple disciplines (electrical, mechanical, controls).
  • Collaborate with peer teams across the business to ensure seamless product lifecycle management.

Product Development:

  • Own the end-to-end R&D / Product Development process from concept to launch.
  • Utilize FOK methodology to ensure the proposed design meets production Takt Time, Quality and Technical specifications.
  • Drive innovation in switchgear design, focusing on modularity, scalability, and performance.
  • Ensure all products meet global standards and customer specifications with regular compliance reviews.

Process & Systems:

  • Implement robust DFM and NPI processes to support efficient supplier manufacturing processes, in-house assembly methods and integration to existing production flows.
  • Sustain Cl methods, using Lean Principles and Al tools, to deliver process efficiencies in engineering.
  • Develop and maintain engineering documentation, designs, BOMs, and design validation protocols.

Collaboration & Integration:

  • Work closely with our Irish teams to standardize processes and develop a unified One-CEL approach.
  • Support the business to align engineering outputs with customer projects, supply chain, production and project management capabilities.

Compliance & Quality:

  • Ensure all designs comply with customer requirements, industry standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Champion Quality Assurance throughout the design, development and implementation phases.
  • Assume full responsibility and a committed focus on delivering ‘Best-in-Class' products for customers.
  • Streamline engineering systems, optimise workflows to reduce waste and improve throughput.
  • Provide accurate, timely and consistent engineering reports, identifying clear escalation paths / solutions.

Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
  • 5+ yrs experience in engineering leadership roles within switchgear, power systems or related industries.
  • Experience in high-growth / transformation environments is highly desirable – switchgear, automotive or aerospace experience is appropriate for this role.
  • Proven track record in R&D, product development, and innovation.
  • Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing, DFM, and Cl methodologies.
  • Utilise a hands-on, collaborative leadership style to your team, leading by example at all times.
  • Build, mentor, and lead a team fostering a culture of accountability, safety, and operational discipline.
  • Deep commercial awareness with the ability to produce economically viable and repeatable designs.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, interpersonal and change management skills.
  • Demonstrated commitment to ensure our business goals and your functional goals are met / exceeded.
  • Highly energetic and curious with the ability to empower your teams to ‘push-the-envelope' to drive CEL to be the best supplier in our industry.
  • Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach, with strong analytical skills which drive decision making.


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Quality Assurance Technician


Company: St. Johns Ship Building
Job Ref: # 203789
Date Posted: 2/19/2026 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Palatka, FL
Salary: $25 - $27

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Quality Assurance Technician

Location: Palatka, FL

Employment Type: Full-Time

Remote Status: On-Site

About the Role

The Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for auditing and validating all aspects of the organization's quality assurance compliance within a shipyard environment. This role works cross-functionally to strengthen quality systems, reduce risk, and ensure all projects meet internal standards and external customer requirements.

This position plays a key role in driving a culture of quality, leading corrective action efforts, and ensuring inspections and documentation are completed accurately, on time, and within scope.

What You Will Do

  • Conduct and validate QA audits across shipyard projects and departments
  • Perform quality control inspections to ensure work meets specifications and contract requirements
  • Lead internal corrective action requests (CARs) to address quality gaps and prevent repeat issues
  • Develop and revise QA compliance policies, procedures, and templates
  • Partner with operations, QA teams, and supply base to strengthen quality processes
  • Investigate and resolve quality discrepancies identified by customers or external agencies
  • Establish and implement compliance plans at all organizational levels
  • Support and maintain ISO certification and related compliance requirements
  • Participate in strategic planning and support business goals tied to quality improvement
  • Develop and oversee training techniques to ensure consistency and regulatory compliance
  • Maintain documentation and reporting related to quality inspections and audits
  • Promote the company vision, mission, and Quality Policy
  • Complete all required training and follow company policies and procedures

Must-Have Skills and Experience

These are required for consideration.

  • Shipyard experience is required
  • Experience performing QA audits and inspections in a marine or heavy industrial environment
  • Strong understanding of quality systems, compliance standards, and corrective action processes
  • Experience leading or supporting internal CAR processes
  • Ability to interpret blueprints, specifications, and technical documentation
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • High attention to detail and strong documentation skills
  • Ability to work cross-functionally with operations and leadership teams

Nice-to-Have Skills

These are preferred but not required.

  • AutoCAD experience
  • ISO certification experience or formal QA training
  • Prior leadership or training development experience
  • Experience working with external regulatory or customer audits

Who You Are

  • Detail-oriented and process-driven
  • Confident working in a fast-paced shipyard environment
  • Proactive in identifying risks and closing quality gaps
  • Strong communicator who can coach and influence others
  • Committed to maintaining high standards of safety and quality

Additional Details

Schedule: 1st Shift, Monday through Friday. Overtime may be required based on project demands.

Salary Range: Starting around $25 per hour, based on experience

Travel: None anticipated

Certifications: ISO or related quality certifications preferred but not required

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, Paid Holidays, PTO

Fair Chance Employer: We are a second chance employer and consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with applicable laws.



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Project Cost Accountant


Job Ref: # 969846
Date Posted: 2/19/2026 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Williamsburg, Virginia

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Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, we are seeking a detail oriented and analytical Project Cost Accountant to support the financial performance analysis of multiple customer projects within our LV switchgear project portfolio. This role is critical to ensuring accurate cost tracking, forecasting and financial reporting across a range of data center client projects. The ideal candidate will work closely with Program and Project Managers, Finance and Operations teams to provide insights that drive informed decision-making and project success.

What You'll Be Doing:

Financial Analysis & Reporting:

  • Monitor and analyze project budgets, actuals, committed spend and forecasts-to-complete.
  • Prepare weekly project cost reports, variance analyses and performance dashboards.
  • Support cost-to-complete modelling and planned vs actual reporting.
  • Identify financial risks early and escalate where required.
  • Consolidate data across multiple workstreams to present accurate, timely project performance.
  • Track and report KPI's e.g. budget adherence, schedule variance, earned value and forecast accuracy.
  • Ensure alignment with corporate accounting standards, WIP valuation and revenue recognition policies.

Cost Control & Forecasting:

  • Validate cost inputs from procurement, manufacturing, engineering, and subcontractors.
  • Reconcile project costs and WIP between SAP and project trackers.
  • Identify cost overruns and recommend corrective actions in collaboration with PMs.
  • Support the maintenance of cost baselines, budgets, forecasts, and change-control processes.

Project Support:

  • Participate in project review meetings, providing financial insight and challenge.
  • Work with Project Managers to align financial forecasts with delivery schedules and milestones.
  • Ensure compliance with client commercial terms and internal financial controls.

Process Improvement:

  • Develop standardized financial templates, cost models and reporting tools.2
  • Enhance automation and digitization of cost tracking and analysis.4
  • Improve data accuracy, ERP discipline and financial governance across the project lifecycle.
  • Train project teams in financial control processes, tools, and best practices.

Key Competencies:

  • Strong analytical mindset with exceptional attention to detail.
  • Commercially astute with the ability to interpret trends and influence decisions.
  • Excellent problem-solving, prioritization and organizational skills.
  • Able to challenge constructively and communicate complex financial information clearly.
  • Proactive, resilient, and committed to continuous improvement.

Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:

  • Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, or related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in cost engineering, financial analysis, or project controls.
  • High proficiency in Excel and financial modelling; Power BI experience advantageous.
  • Experience in manufacturing, engineering, construction, energy, or data center environments.
  • Experience with ERP systems e.g. SAP, Oracle.




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Final Commissioning Engineer


Job Ref: # 8597546
Date Posted: 2/19/2026 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Northern, VA

Description

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Reporting to the VP of Customer Operations, the Field Service Engineer will be responsible to support deployment and ongoing service of our low-voltage power distribution equipment at mission-critical datacentre sites. This role provides on-site technical expertise for the installation, testing, commissioning, maintenance, and repair of systems such as switchboards, power distribution units (PDUs), remote power panels (RPPs), automatic transfer switches (ATSs), and static transfer switches (STSs). The ideal candidate is customer-focused, detail-oriented and experienced in power distribution systems, with a strong commitment to safety and quality. Military veterans and professionals with datacentre experience are highly encouraged to apply.

What You'll Be Doing:

Installation & Commissioning:

  • Perform on-site installation supervision, testing, commissioning, maintenance and repair of low-voltage switchgear and associated equipment.
  • Review and interpret electrical schematics, system drawings and technical documentation.
  • Attend site coordination meetings and collaborate closely with site personnel and project managers.

Technical Support:

  • Prepare detailed technical reports, test sheets, and documentation of completed work.
  • Monitor and manage spare parts, tools, test equipment, and consumables as needed.
  • Provide on-site technical support during installation and commissioning phases.
  • Maintain regular communication with internal teams including project management and engineering.
  • Diagnose and resolve electrical and control system issues.

Compliance & Documentation:

  • Ensure adherence to electrical safety standards, customer and company procedures.
  • Complete commissioning reports, test documentation, and handover packs.
  • Maintain accurate records of work performed and site conditions.

Customer Interaction:

  • Act as the primary technical contact for customers during site activities.
  • Provide training and guidance to customer personnel on equipment operation.

Continuous Improvement:

  • Feedback on design and installation issues to engineering teams.
  • Suggest improvements to installation and commissioning processes.

Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:

  • Associate's degree in electrical power distribution or related field.
  • 5+ years of field experience in a similar role.
  • Military experience in electrical or power systems strongly preferred.
  • Mission-critical/Data Center experience highly desirable.
  • Experience with LV power distribution equipment, including switchboards, PDUs, RPPS, ATSs, and STSs.
  • Working knowledge of relevant UL standards, including UL67, UL1008, UL1008S, UL62368-1, UL891, UL1558, NEC, NFPA 70E.
  • Familiarity with power monitoring systems, AC/DC power, and communication protocols.
  • Proficient in using electrical test instruments (e.g., multimeters, clamp meters).
  • Strong critical thinking skills and ability to work independently in a field-based role.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.




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EHS Officer


Job Ref: # 4238157
Date Posted: 2/19/2026 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Williamsburg, Virginia

Description

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Reporting to our QEHS Manager, we are seeking a highly experienced EHS Officer to ensure compliance and continuous improvement with our environmental, health and safety systems, ensuring compliance with all US regulations. This role focuses on risk assessment, incident prevention and fostering a strong safety culture across all operations, inclusive of our manufacturing facility and site installation programs for our data-centre clients. The ideal candidate will be a pro-active person with significant hands-on experience in implementing and validating EHS systems and validating regulatory compliance. This role is critical in scaling our US operations, enhancing and ensuring world-class EHS performance on behalf of our customers.

What You'll Be Doing:

Compliance & Regulatory Management:

  • Ensure adherence to local and international EHS regulations, standards, and company policies.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation relevant to electrical switchgear assembly and testing.
  • Manage and validate our internal system documentation is in an audit-ready state at all times.
  • In conjunction with our QEHS Manager, participate in customer / regulatory audits as schedule dictates.
  • Utilise a hands-on, collaborative leadership style to your peers, always leading by example.
  • Ensure all personnel are aware of their responsibilities with respect to OSHA 1970 regulations.

Risk Assessment & Hazard Control:

  • Conduct regular risk assessments for our office and assembly environments, testing and site installations.
  • Implement robust controls / training for electrical testing, arc-flash hazards and general assembly risks.

Incident Management & Reporting:

  • Investigate accidents, near-misses and unsafe conditions, implementing corrective and preventive actions as required.
  • Provide accurate, timely and consistent department reports, identifying clear escalation paths / solutions.
  • Co-ordinate with your Irish counterpart to align / standardize processes to develop a ‘One CEL' approach.

Training & Awareness:

  • Promote a culture of safety and environmental responsibility across the organization.
  • Deliver EHS training programs for employees, focusing on electrical safety, PPE usage, and emergency response.
  • Promote a proactive safety culture through toolbox talks and awareness campaigns.
  • Keep abreast of the developments in regulatory standards, ensuring internal systems are kept up to date.

Environmental Management:

  • Monitor waste disposal, recycling and emissions compliance.
  • Support sustainability initiatives and ISO 14001/45001 certification processes.

Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:

  • Degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, or related field.
  • Professional certifications (e.g. NEBOSH, IOSH, ISO 45001 Lead Auditor) preferred.
  • 5+ years EHS experience in electrical, automotive, aerospace or medical devices industries.
  • Strong knowledge of OSHA 1970, ISO 45001, ISO 9001, ISO 14001standards.
  • Familiarity with general assembly processes and associated hazards.
  • Knowledge of electrical safety standards (e.g., IEC, OSHA, NFPA 70E).
  • Excellent communication and influencing skills to drive safety culture.
  • Ability to analyze data and implement practical solutions.
  • Proficiency in EHS management systems and reporting tools.
  • Ability to travel domestically to conduct site audits as needed.




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Inside Partner Sales Representative – Focus Partner Central/West


Company: Object First
Job Ref: # 5938907
Date Posted: 2/19/2026 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Phoenix, Arizona
Salary: $54,000 - $90,000

Description

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Object First, now an independent business unit of Veeam, builds secure, simple, and powerful backup storage for Veeam customers, engineered with Absolute Immutability to deliver true ransomware-proof protection. Our Zero Access architecture ensures no one can alter or delete backup data, providing cyber resilience by design. We are a fast-growing team driven by innovation, clarity, and meaningful impact.
Are you looking for a role where you can make a real impact by working with meaningful, high-performance technology? You’ll join a fast-growing, innovation-driven team where clarity, ownership, and collaboration truly matter.
About The Role
We are seeking a driven Inside Partner Sales Representative – Focus Partner Central/West to join our growing team, dedicated to supporting our Focus Partner sellers. You’ll execute our Channel Sales playbook to build strong partner relationships, grow the pipeline, and drive sales.
What You’ll Do
  • You will focus on building strong partner relationships, driving pipeline growth, and delivering partner enablement to help our Focus Partner sellers succeed.
  • Identify and develop partner sales opportunities with Focus Partner sellers.
  • Grow the number of Focus Partner Reps actively promoting Object First solutions.
  • Drive partner enablement initiatives by delivering training, resources, and product updates to assigned Focus Partner sellers and technical teams.
  • Provide sales support: demos, deal registration, quotes, and follow-up.
  • Maintain accurate records in CRM to keep the sales cycle moving.
  • Partner with the assigned Focus Partner team on executing the Object First strategy and align with the team to promote growth.
What You’ll Bring
  • 2+ years of inside sales experience, ideally in a two-tier partner model.
  • Proven track record of exceeding sales targets.
  • Skilled at setting measurable goals and driving partner engagement and productivity.
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
  • High-energy, adaptable, and self-motivated.
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred (or equivalent experience).
Why Join Object First
  • High-growth global IT company
  • Competitive benefits (medical, dental, vision from day one, 401(k))
  • Paid annual leave & unlimited flexible PTO
  • Flexible, remote-friendly work setup
  • Modern equipment provided
  • Growth and development opportunities
Equal Opportunity & Data Privacy
Object First is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage diversity in our teams and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. By applying for this position, you consent to the processing of your personal data for recruitment purposes, in accordance with applicable data protection laws and Object First’s privacy practices. All candidate information will be treated with strict confidentiality throughout the process.

Make an Impact with Us

If you’re looking to make a real impact and grow alongside a company that builds secure, simple, and powerful technology, Object First is the place for you. Join us and take your career to the next level.




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Supply Chain Expeditor


Job Ref: # 9410611
Date Posted: 2/19/2026 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Williamsburg, VA

Description

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Reporting to our Supply Chain Manager, we are seeking a highly motivated Supply Chain Expeditor who will be responsible for ensuring timely delivery of materials and components from suppliers to meet production schedules. This role focuses on proactive management of delivery risks, escalation handling and maintaining strong supplier relationships to support uninterrupted manufacturing operations.

This role is critical in ensuring our Supply Chain resilience, compliance and continuous improvement across our US supply chain. You will be responsible for helping us scale a robust supply chain for our US operations, ensuring on-time-in-full, excellence in delivery performance and development of strong customer relationships.

What You'll Be Doing:

General Supplier Management:

  • Assist in audits and performance reviews focusing on quality, delivery and standards compliance.
  • Collaborate to implement cost reductions, lead-time improvements and sustainability initiatives.
  • Monitor supplier capacity and proactively manage risk of material shortages.
  • Collaborate with your peer teams to validate supplier capabilities and certifications.

Delivery Management:

  • Utilise cycle-counting information to assess stock levels, ensuring replenishment timeline does not affect production schedules.
  • Monitor ongoing supplier delivery schedules and identify potential delays early.
  • Proactively escalate and resolve delivery issues with suppliers to prevent production impact.
  • Work with peer teams to ensure all suppliers have clarity on future schedules and can meet requirements.
  • Assist in the supplier escalation processes, including root cause analysis and resolution tracking.
  • Co-ordinate with internal teams (planning, procurement and manufacturing) to implement recovery plans.

Supplier Communication & Relationship Management:

  • Support the supplier validation and onboarding process.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for suppliers regarding delivery commitments.
  • Build strong relationships to improve responsiveness and collaboration during escalations through clear communication, proactive management.

Data Analysis & Reporting:

  • Track and report delivery performance metrics (OTD, lead times, escalation frequency).
  • Provide internal escalation where KPI trends start to indicate negative supplier performance.
  • Ensure robust supplier capacity planning, scheduling, resourcing, milestone tracking and reporting.
  • Use ERP/MRP systems to maintain accurate delivery status and update stakeholders.

Continuous Improvement:

  • Identify recurring issues and work with suppliers and internal teams to implement corrective actions.
  • Support initiatives to reduce lead times and improve supply chain resilience.

Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:

What You'll Need:

  • Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • Certification in supply chain or procurement (e.g., APICS, CIPS).
  • 5+ years in supply chain, procurement, or expediting roles within manufacturing environments.
  • Experience in managing supplier performance management, escalations and recovery plans.
  • Strong negotiation and communication skills for supplier engagement.
  • Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple escalations simultaneously.
  • Analytical mindset with proficiency in ERP / MRP systems and Microsoft products.
  • Problem-solving and decision-making skills with a proactive approach.
  • Demonstrated commitment to ensure our business goals and your functional goals are met / exceeded.
  • Ability to travel is required – approx. 60% - 70%.


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Commodity Specialist


Job Ref: # 7821515
Date Posted: 2/19/2026 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Williamsburg, Virginia

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Reporting to our Supply Chain Manager, we are seeking a highly motivated Commodity Specialist who will be responsible for managing supplier sourcing, approval, onboarding, delivery to PO schedule and ongoing performance through structured business reviews and escalation processes. This role is critical in ensuring our Supply Chain resilience, compliance and continuous improvement across strategic commodities. You will be responsible for helping us scale a robust supply chain for our US operations, ensuring on-time-in-full profitability, excellence in delivery performance and development of strong customer relationships.

What You'll Be Doing:

Strategic Sourcing & Procurement:

  • Lead the sourcing / onboarding process, ensuring compliance with policies and regulatory requirements.
  • Develop and implement sourcing strategies for metal, electrical components and fabricated assemblies.
  • Analyze market trends, LME / COMEX copper indices and material price fluctuations to mitigate risk.
  • Negotiate contracts and long-term agreements with material suppliers and component OEMs.
  • Lead RFQs, benchmarking activities and cost modeling for switchgear materials.
  • Support localization and dual-sourcing initiatives to ensure resilience in supply.

General Supplier Management:

  • Conduct audits and performance reviews focusing on quality, delivery and standards compliance.
  • Collaborate to implement cost reductions, lead-time improvements and sustainability initiatives.
  • Monitor supplier capacity and proactively manage risk of material shortages.
  • Conduct supplier risk assessments and due diligence (financial, operational, capacity).
  • Collaborate with your peer teams to validate supplier capabilities and certifications.
  • Negotiate to achieve best price and margin, ensuring compliance with quality and service guarantees.

Supplier Relationship Management:

  • Serve as the senior supplier interface, ensuring high satisfaction and long-term partnerships.
  • Build relationships through clear communication, proactive management and reliable performance.
  • Support sales by providing input on quotation development, project feasibility and execution risk analysis.

Supplier Performance Management:

  • Develop, maintain and report supplier scorecards and KPIs aligned with business objectives.
  • Establish governance frameworks for project performance monitoring, reporting and escalation.
  • Ensure robust supplier capacity planning, scheduling, resourcing, milestone tracking and reporting.
  • Facilitate Monthly and Quarterly Business Reviews (MBRs/QBRs) with key suppliers.
  • Monitor supplier performance trends and initiate corrective actions or improvement plans as needed.
  • Manage the supplier escalation processes, including root cause analysis and resolution tracking.

Supply Chain Risk Mitigation:

  • Implement a structured risk identification, assessment and mitigation framework for your supply base.
  • Identify and assess risks across the supply base, including geopolitical, financial, and operational risks.
  • Drive early escalation of identified risks or performance deviations to the US Management Team.
  • Maintain a lessons-learned process to Continuously Improve future project outcomes.
  • Develop and implement mitigation strategies to ensure continuity of supply.
  • Support dual sourcing, inventory buffering and supplier diversification initiatives.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

  • Work closely with Procurement, Engineering, Quality, and Operations to align supplier capabilities with business needs.
  • Provide commodity insights and market intelligence to support sourcing decisions.
  • Contribute to business planning, forecasting and strategic decision-making as part of the U.S. SMT.

Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:

  • Bachelor's degree in supply chain / business management or related field.
  • Certification in supply chain or procurement (e.g., APICS, CIPS).
  • 5+ years of experience in procurement, commodity management or supplier development.
  • Strong understanding of supplier onboarding, performance metrics, and risk management.
  • Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and supplier management platforms.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Proven ability to manage highly complex, large project portfolios with full financial accountability.
  • Familiarity with ESG and sustainability frameworks in supplier management.
  • Experience in regulated industries (e.g., pharma, aerospace, automotive).
  • Demonstrated commitment to ensure our business goals and your functional goals are met / exceeded.
  • Ability to travel is required - approx. 60% - 70%.





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