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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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Commodity Specialist


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

Description

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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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Marine Paint and Sandblasting Technician


Company: St. Johns Ship Building
Job Ref: # 8049365
Date Posted: 2/19/2026 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Palatka, FL
Salary: $16 - $20

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Marine Paint and Sandblasting Technician

Location: Palatka, FL

Employment Type: Full-Time

Remote Status: On-Site

About the Role

The Marine Paint and Sandblasting Technician is responsible for preparing, coating, and finishing shipboard and industrial surfaces to required specifications. This role supports new construction, repair, and preservation work in marine and heavy industrial environments.

Technicians will perform abrasive blasting, surface preparation, and industrial painting using a variety of coatings including epoxy and rust-proofing materials. The position reports to the applicable Foreman or Supervisor and requires strong safety awareness, attention to detail, and the ability to work in physically demanding environments.

What You Will Do

  • Perform abrasive blasting on interior and exterior metal surfaces to required preparation standards
  • Clean and prepare surfaces using brooms, vacuums, rags, degreasers, and solvents
  • Set up, operate, and maintain blasting and painting equipment
  • Select, mix, and prepare coatings according to specifications using manual or automated mixing systems
  • Determine paint flow, viscosity, and coating quality through visual inspection or use of testing equipment
  • Operate spray equipment to apply coatings such as lacquer, enamel, epoxy, oil, glaze, rubber, copper, silver, and rust-proofing materials
  • Regulate machine settings including air pressure, temperature, spray flow, and conveyor speeds
  • Perform test runs to ensure proper equipment setup
  • Attach hoses and nozzles and adjust spray patterns for proper dispersion
  • Monitor equipment gauges and identify defects or deviations from standards
  • Record operational data and maintain required documentation
  • Inspect coated products to ensure conformance to specifications
  • Perform touch-up painting using brushes or spray equipment
  • Transfer completed products to drying or storage areas using carts or material handling equipment
  • Clean machines, tools, and work areas after use
  • Support corrosion resistance testing, including salt spray testing when required
  • Follow all OSHA and shipyard safety requirements, including use of respirators and required PPE
  • Perform additional duties as assigned

Must-Have Skills and Experience

These are required for consideration.

  • Minimum 1 to 2 years of industrial painting and/or sandblasting experience
  • Shipyard or marine experience strongly preferred
  • Experience in industrial environments such as manufacturing, heavy equipment, or structural steel
  • Knowledge of surface preparation standards and coating application techniques
  • Ability to safely operate blasting and painting equipment
  • Willingness to wear respirator and required protective equipment
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly
  • Strong safety awareness and attention to detail
  • Ability to read, write, and follow verbal and written instructions

Nice-to-Have Skills

These are preferred but not required.

  • Prior shipyard or marine repair experience
  • Experience with epoxy and marine-grade coatings
  • Familiarity with corrosion control processes
  • Forklift or material handling equipment experience
  • Experience working in confined spaces

Who You Are

  • Safety-focused and quality-driven
  • Comfortable working in industrial and marine environments
  • Detail-oriented and thorough in surface preparation and finishing work
  • Reliable and able to work independently or as part of a team
  • Adaptable to changing project demands

Additional Details

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

Salary Range: Starting at $16 per hour, with flexibility for experienced candidates based on background and skill level

Travel: None anticipated

Certifications: None required at hire

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

Fair Chance Employer: St John's Shipbuilding is a second chance employer and consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with applicable laws.



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Product Quality Engineer


Job Ref: # 3986625
Date Posted: 2/19/2026 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Williamsburg, Virginia

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Reporting to the Quality Manager, we are seeking a highly driven Product Quality Engineer to ensure that our assembly process consistently delivers finished products that meet stringent electrical, mechanical and regulatory requirements. You will be responsible for ensuring that all manufacturing processes and products perform on a consistent basis to meet CEL's quality standards and customer requirements. This role focuses on process development and control, defect prevention and continuous improvement in a complex manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, experience with electrical / mechanical components and a commitment to continuous improvement.

What You'll Be Doing:

Quality Assurance in Manufacturing:

  • Develop and maintain quality control plans for production processes.
  • Monitor and audit manufacturing operations to ensure compliance with product specifications.
  • Investigate and resolve quality issues, including root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions.
  • Verify the effectiveness of permanent corrective actions over time to ensure there is no recurrence.

Process Improvement:

  • Identify opportunities to reduce defects and improve process capability.
  • Implement Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to enhance quality performance.
  • Support continuous improvement projects across production lines.

Customer & Compliance Requirements:

  • Ensure products meet UL and other relevant electrical standards.
  • Manage documentation for quality compliance and certifications.
  • Liaise with customers on quality-related concerns and provide technical support.

Data Analysis & Reporting:

  • Track and report key quality metrics e.g. 1st Pass yield, scrap rate, and defect rates.
  • Prepare monthly quality performance reports for management.
  • Use statistical tools to analyse trends and predict potential issues.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

  • Work closely with engineering, production and supply chain teams.
  • Support new product introduction with quality planning and validation.
  • Train operators and staff on quality standards and best practices.

Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related).
  • +5 years of Quality Engineering in a manufacturing environment.
  • Six Sigma Green / Black Belt or equivalent certification.
  • Strong understanding of electrical / mechanical components and assemblies.
  • Experience with internal audits, PPAP, FMEA, control plans and statistical process control.
  • Proficiency in root cause analysis tools (8D, Ishikawa, 5 Whys).
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings and electrical schematics.
  • Excellent communication and supplier-facing negotiation skills.





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Project Control Manager


Job Ref: # 2314385
Date Posted: 2/19/2026 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Williamsburg, VA

Description

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Reporting to the VP Projects, we are seeking a highly organized Project Control Manager who will play a critical role in ensuring the successful delivery of customer projects by providing accurate analysis and reporting of all relevant project metrics, including financial performance, delivery schedules, resource utilization and risk indicators across our portfolio of electrical switchgear projects for our data-centre clients. You will manage a team consisting of Project Cost Engineers, Master Schedulers and Document Controllers to ensure that each project stream is executed efficiently, aligned with contractual obligations, client expectations and delivered to the highest standards. You will require a strong technical understanding of Project Management Systems and a very high degree of financial and commercial acumen.

What You'll Be Doing:

Leadership & Performance:

  • Lead, mentor and support your team, providing tactical direction and strong daily leadership to ensure they can execute in a professional and consistent manner.
  • Foster a high-performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration and excellence.
  • Conduct regular performance reviews and support professional development.
  • Facilitate collaboration, knowledge sharing and professional development across the team.

Project Performance Monitoring:

  • Collect, consolidate and analyze data from multiple project streams to assess overall program health.
  • Track and report KPI's e.g. budget adherence, schedule variance, earned value and forecast accuracy.
  • Maintain dashboards and reporting tools to provide real-time visibility to stakeholders.

Financial Controls:

  • Verify rigorous financial and commercial analysis is being carried out through all project phases.
  • Monitor project budgets, cost-to-complete forecasts and planned V's actual spend etc.
  • Support monthly financial reviews and variance analysis with department managers, SMT and SLT.
  • Ensure alignment between project financials and corporate reporting standards.

Schedule Management:

  • Collaborate with Project Managers and Planners to track delivery milestones and schedule performance.
  • Identify schedule risks and recommend mitigation strategies based on input from Program Managers.
  • Support integrated master schedule / SIOPS development and maintenance.

Reporting & Communication:

  • Prepare and present regular and accurate performance reports for senior leadership and clients.
  • Ensure consistency and accuracy in reporting across all projects.
  • Facilitate project control reviews and support audit readiness.

Process Improvement:

  • Develop and refine project control processes, templates and tools.
  • Promote best practices in cost control, scheduling and performance tracking.
  • Train and support project teams in the use of control systems and methodologies.

Key Competencies:

  • Very strong strategic and analytical thinker with a results-driven mindset.
  • Strong leadership presence and ability to inspire cross-functional teams.
  • Financially and commercially astute with sound business judgment.
  • Excellent problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • High level of integrity, professionalism and resilience.

Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, Finance or related field.
  • Strong understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, Agile) is essential.
  • 5+ years of experience in project controls or project management in a technical or industrial environment.
  • Proficiency in Excel, Power BI or other data visualization tools.
  • Familiarity with electrical switchgear systems, manufacturing or data centre environments is a plus.





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Project Administrator


Job Ref: # 7591580
Date Posted: 2/19/2026 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Williamsburg, Virginia

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Reporting to our Project Control Manager, we are seeking a Project Administrator who will provide administrative and coordination support to the project team, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations. This includes scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, taking minutes, managing project documentation, ensuring project escalations are managed appropriately and assisting with reporting to keep projects on track. The position requires strong organization, professionalism and the ability manage multiple tasks professionally.

What You'll Be Doing:

Meeting Coordination:

  • Schedule and organize project meetings (internal and customer-facing) ensuring no time clashes exist in individual diaries.
  • Prepare agendas, distribute meeting materials and ensure correct personnel attend on schedule.
  • Record and distribute accurate meeting minutes and track action items.

Project Documentation:

  • Working with our Document Controller ensure project files, reports and correspondence are managed in line with internal document controls and procedures.
  • Assist in preparing project status reports, KPIs and presentations.
  • Ensure version control and proper archiving of project documents.

Communication & Support:

  • Act as a point of contact for project-related queries.
  • Liaise with engineering, procurement and production teams to gather updates.
  • Support project managers in tracking timelines and deliverables.

Administrative Tasks:

  • Manage calendars and resource scheduling for project activities.
  • Process purchase requests and assist with project-related procurement documentation.
  • Handle travel arrangements and logistics for project personnel when required.

Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:

  • Diploma or Degree in Business Administration, Project Management or related field.
  • +3 years in an administrative or project support role, preferably in engineering or manufacturing.
  • Familiarity with electrical switchgear industry is an advantage.
  • Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and project management tools.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Proactive and resourceful with strong interpersonal skills and team collaboration.
  • Strong organizational, time management with an ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.


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Supply Chain Expeditor


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

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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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EHS Officer


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

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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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External Sales Director


Job Ref: # 6081132
Date Posted: 2/19/2026 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Williamsburg, Virginia

Description

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CEL Critical Power is a leading manufacturer and provider of power distribution solutions for mission-critical environments. Our portfolio includes Power Distribution Units (PDUs), Remote Power Panels (RPPs), and UL891-compliant switchboards — engineered, built, and delivered from our headquarters in Williamsburg, Virginia. Serving a global network of data centers and mission critical facilities, we prioritize quality, agility, and deep technical collaboration.

Position Summary

CEL Critical Power is seeking a driven and experienced External Sales Key Account Manager to lead customer acquisition and revenue growth serving mission critical sectors including Hyperscale Data Centers, Colocation providers, cloud platform and high-spec industrial environments.. This nationwide role will focus on building strategic relationships with key accounts and positioning CEL's power distribution products as the premier choice for mission-critical infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

  • Define and execute the sales strategy to drive growth in key markets including hyperscale, colocation, cloud, industrial, and commercial sectors.
  • Cultivate high-level relationships with target accounts, including end clients, data center operators, MEP consultants, general contractors and electrical contractors.
  • Work closely with engineering and product teams to position custom power distribution solutions.
  • Track and report on KPIs, pipeline health, and forecasting accuracy using CRM tools (Salesforce, HubSpot, etc.).
  • Represent the company at trade shows, industry events, and client presentations.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, supply chain, marketing and finance to align commercial goals.
  • Continuously monitor industry trends, competitive activity, and customer needs to inform sales strategy.
  • Support the VP of Sales with reporting, strategy input, and market feedback.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Minimum 5-8 years of successful B2B sales experience in the electrical, power distribution, or data center sectors.
  • Proven track record of closing large deals with hyperscale, colocation, or cloud infrastructure clients.
  • Deep understanding of mission-critical environments and the role of power distribution equipment.
  • Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
  • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently in a remote environment.
  • Willingness and ability to travel nationally up to 50% of the time.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience selling PDUs, RPPs, UL891 switchboards and other power distribution equipment.
  • Established network within the data center industry (hyperscalers, colos, cloud providers, EORS, GCS, ECs).
  • Technical acumen and ability to engage in solution-based selling with engineering teams.

What We Offer

  • Competitive base salary with uncapped commission potential
  • Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision, 401k)
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Opportunity to shape CEL's market presence in fast-growing sectors
  • Supportive leadership and a collaborative team culture




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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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