Description

Reporting to the Director of Global Sourcing, the Strategic Sourcing Manager is responsible for managing global supplier relationships, total overall spend (across ~2000 SKUs), and strategic procurement for the supply categories they manage, as well as their financial and operational performance.  The role’s responsibilities will cover the entire sourcing and procurement process, including strategy development and execution, risk management, supplier identification and selection, negotiation, order management, invoice resolution, reporting, and budget forecasting.  The Strategic Sourcing Manager will also work closely with Engineering, Quality, and NPI teams to enhance our global product generation process to ensure we incorporate our strategic supplier partnerships in our new product innovation process. The Strategic Sourcing Manager will be looked at as an expert in the department to help provide guidance and direction to less experienced buyers.

• Develop and lead the implementation of global strategic sourcing and risk mitigation strategies
• Align strategies to overall business strategy and new product growth initiatives
• Build and manage relationships with key internal stakeholders across sites to ensure successful execution and alignment of sourcing / risk strategies and ongoing supplier activities
• Build and maintain strong supplier partnerships
• Conduct regular business reviews with suppliers to maximize Total Procured Value and drive continuous operational and financial supply chain improvement
• Manage sourcing, requests for information, quotations, proposals, and bidding processes
• Negotiate pricing and commercial terms of supply agreements to deliver Total Procured Value objectives
• Work with Supplier Quality team to assess new and existing supplier capabilities, and drive performance improvement to ensure all raw material/component/product purchases meet quality requirements
• Achieve annual financial and operational objectives / goals
• Work with suppliers and internal teams to identify VA/VE opportunities and lead initiatives to drive cost-out, eliminate inefficiencies, and achieve supply surety
• Proactively communicate and collaborate with internal engineering, quality, supply chain, manufacturing, and product development teams on supply chain related statuses, priorities, and issue resolution
• Continuously evaluate supplier category markets to evaluate new suppliers, report on market conditions, understand trends related to cost drivers and global pricing, to ensure strategic sourcing competitiveness
• Maintain clear, effective, timely, and regular communication at all levels within the company
• Define, develop, and implement regular and detailed reporting to management, as required
• Rapidly synthesize and communicate potential supply issues to senior leaders/relevant stakeholders - proactively identify and act upon mitigation and/or resolution activities to eliminate/minimize any adverse impact to material flow
• Collaborate with Product Development and QA to align all specification and documentation with strategic suppliers
  

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Materials Management, Engineering or similar preferred
• 8+ years’ experience in operations and/or supply management with 4+ years in sourcing/supply management
• Professional certification in supply chain, such as CPSM or equivalent desired
• Category Management and Supplier Relationship Management experience. Sourcing of RF & Microwave components, IC’s, and ceramic substrates, preferred
• Experience with the 7-Step Strategic Sourcing Process
• Knowledge of global supply chains, including OEM’s, contract manufacturers / EMS, distributors, etc.
• Demonstrated track record of managing a strategic sourcing capability, driving strategy and operational performance, and delivering total procurement value
• A passion for collaboration, a commitment to continuous improvement, and a strong customer focus with a bias to over-communicating
• Proficient in effectively leading cross-functional, multi-location projects globally
• Familiarity with Bills of Materials and manufacturing processes
• Strong oral, written, and presentation skills with the ability to influence using data, risk/benefit analysis, and skills in fostering relationships and building trust
• Experience with ERP, E Sourcing platforms, & RFQ tools and Microsoft Office Suite Products proficiency
• Working knowledge of contractual terms, clauses, and conditions preferred
• Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment

Description

• Lead QC staff and manage daily inspection activities
• Maintain quality procedures, documentation, and inspection protocols
• Oversee incoming, in-process, and final inspections of machined components
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, MIL-I, and SAE standards
• Investigate non-conformances and implement corrective/preventive actions
• Manage calibration schedules and records for all measurement equipment
• Ensure traceability and documentation of calibration activities
• Analyze quality data to identify trends and improvement opportunities
• Collaborate across departments to resolve quality issues

• 3+ years of QC experience in machining or manufacturing
• Strong understanding of machining tolerances, inspection methods, and GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) symbols.
• Proficient with measurement tools (Dial calipers, micrometers, profilometers, thread measuring wires, height stands etc.) and calibration practices.
• Experience with the use of Optical Comparators
• Experience with ISO 9001, MIL-I, and SAE standards
• Effective communicator with solid documentation skills
• Able to lead, train, and support a team
• Familiarity with quality software and reporting tools is a plus

• Hourly rate ($24–$32/hour) – Based on Experience
• 401K with match
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Team-oriented work environment

Description

Lathe and Mill Supervisors

Manufacturing · Manchester, New Hampshire, United States / Nashua, New Hampshire, United States

Description

Granite State Manufacturing (GSM) is seeking two motivated professionals to join our leadership team on the first shift; one to lead our Lathe Cell and one to lead our Milling Cell.

These roles are ideal for experienced CNC Machinists or Leads ready to step into a supervisory position. You'll lead teams producing precision, large-scale components for the U.S. Navy submarine program and other mission-critical defense applications.

About the Opportunity:

As a Lathe or Mill Supervisor, you'll oversee daily machining operations in your assigned cell, coordinating workflow, mentoring machinists, and ensuring safety, quality, and schedule adherence. You'll partner with Planning to dispatch work in accordance with the schedule and drive throughput across a diverse mix of manual and CNC platforms, including Doosan VTLs, Doosan HBMs (DBC series), Doosan 5-Axis (DVF series), and Mazak and Mori verticals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead day-to-day operations in the assigned Lathe or Mill machining cell.
• Partner with Planning to schedule and release jobs IAW production plans.
• Review, verify, and approve weekly payroll for assigned team members.
• Provide technical guidance on setups, tooling, and process optimization for large and precision components.
• Verify first-piece quality and ensure all work meets AS9100, NAVSEA, and customer contract requirements
• Develop machinists through mentoring, cross-training, and skill certification.
• Promote a culture of safety, discipline, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, and Production Control to resolve technical and scheduling challenges.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of CNC machining experience — Lathe or Mill specialization required.
• Proven background in large-part machining (Doosan VTL, HBM, or equivalent platforms preferred).
• Prior lead, setup, or trainer-level experience is highly desirable.
• Strong ability to interpret blueprints, GD&T, and process plans.
• Experience with Fanuc, Heidenhain, Mazatrol, or Okuma OSP controls.
• Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and team development.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Floating holidays
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) company matching
• Dental & Vision insurance (Company paid)
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Competitive health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Referral program

Why Join GSM:

• Grow from machinist to supervisor — leadership development encouraged.
• Work on large, high-precision Navy and defense components using Doosan, Kuraki, Mazak, and Mori equipment.
• Competitive pay, benefits, and long-term stability in a growing defense manufacturer.
• Contribute directly to the U.S. Navy submarine readiness and national security.

Description

Quality Inspector

Position Description

Reports To: Quality Department Manager

Roles and Responsibilities

Perform quality control, inspection and other assigned activities and contribute to SSI's efforts to satisfy customer expectations regarding quality and on-time deliveries. These responsibilities will be accomplished by:

• Personally performing 1st Article, 1st Piece, In-Process and Final Inspection activities. Knowledgeable and experienced in working with AS9102 documents and report forms for this purpose.
• Inspecting in-process production parts and communicating with Machine Operators and Production Managers any required adjustments
• Assisting Production Managers to ensure in-process inspections by our Machine Operators are being performed consistently and properly
• Teaching and helping to train Machine Operators in measurement and inspection techniques and methods.
• Approving finished production and releasing these Orders for shipment
• Documenting inspection results by completing AS9102 report forms, customer specific report forms, and/or SSI Inspection report forms
• Helping to ensure new fixtures and special tooling are inspected and that necessary gauges and instruments are available when needed
• Helping to ensure that inspection gauges and instruments are properly controlled, maintained, calibrated and certified on a timely basis.
• Inspecting Certificates of Conformance from material, external suppliers, and other service providers to ensure these items conform to customers and SSI's purchase order requirements and specifications
• Understanding and then helping to ensure all processes and activities within the AS9100 Certified Quality Management System are fully implemented. Having a firm commitment to maintaining the integrity of the QMS.
• Helping to ensure Quality reflects excellent housekeeping standards
• Understanding and following the Company's Safety policies and procedures

Qualifications

• At least 5 years' experience in Quality and/or Inspection roles where precision machined parts and components are manufactured
• Demonstrated knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Demonstrated skill in reading and understanding complex blueprints
• Demonstrated knowledge of using various measurement instruments to inspect parts and perform bench or layout dimensional inspections
• Must be able to communicate effectively with Machine Operators, Manufacturing and Company management, Customers, and Suppliers
• Must enjoy working within a Team environment to accomplish challenging company goals and objectives
• Must be reliable, dependable, detail oriented, and be an example for integrity and ethical behavior

Benefits:

• Flexible work hours (can begin work between 5 and 7 am) 
• Paid weekly
• Bonus Program - Based upon company and individual performance
• Paid Time Off - Vacation (5 - 15 days depending upon experience)/ 9 Paid company Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Life, Vision, Disability, 401K (With Company Matching)
• Air conditioned shop and office working environment
• Four strategic markets served providing greater stability when specific markets have downturns

Description

We are looking for individuals to commission mission critical center equipment systems, such as power generation and distribution systems, uninterruptible power supplies, static transfer switches, PDU's, BAS & BMS systems and HVAC equipment. The candidate must have a working knowledge of electrical/electronic and mechanical systems or equivalent industry experience with proven customer service skills. Experience associated with industrial level generators, Uninterruptable Power Supplies, HVAC and Power conditioning equipment is a benefit. The candidate should be technically competent on test equipment such as: AC/DC amp probe, digital voltmeter, phase rotation meters, battery conductance tester, battery load tester and micro-ohm meter. This position will require a minimum of 75% travel. The position will require national and/or international travel.

Position is performed remotely; however, may require travel/driving to client locations for training, meetings and other in-person events.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform design reviews of systems.
• Develop, oversee and write startup and commissioning policies and procedures.
• QA/QC of the equipment installation.
• Perform construction observations and develop functional test plans.
• Execute tests for a wide variety of electrical and mechanical systems and to ensure testing is performed in conformance with standards and procedures.
• Assist in training of plant operations and maintenance personnel.
• Act as liaison with vendors and subcontractors regarding problem resolution and perform testing as required.
• Review and analyze data and prepare technical reports.
• Maintain effective communication with clients, contractors and other project team members.
• Work with others to manage small to mid-size projects to meet client expectations for technical excellence, budget and schedule.
• *Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE and ABILITIES

• 7 years of industry experience in either electrical power distribution or mechanical systems or both. AA degree, military training or equivalent work experience.
• Experience in diagnosing and solving construction and operational problems.
• Be organized; possess excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience with MS word and excel is a must.
• Must have the ability to work in a high stress environment, ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work with and guide others.
• Knowledge of building codes and construction industry standards.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Must have or be able to obtain a passport
• Must have demonstrated proficiency for all the responsibilities of a Commissioning Engineer.
• Five (5) years of experience in the commissioning field including performance contracting requirements.
• Must be proficient in BCA, PECI and/or ASHRAE commissioning procedures.
• Hospital, biotech, data center, and energy analysis experience is preferred.
• Ability and willingness to travel, 75% of the time.
• Provide personal transportation for meetings and job visits away from the office; reimbursed.
  

A candidate's salary offer is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, education, certifications, licenses, and location.

Company offers comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, health savings account, flexible spending account (both healthcare and dependent), 401(k) with a Company match, Paid Time Off, paid company holidays, short term and long-term disability, life insurance, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave, gym membership discount and team member referral bonus.

Our dedication to the principle of pay equity is steadfast. We believe in equal pay for work of equal value.

Description

Travel: Field service position with 1–5 nights per week on the road. Company provides vehicle and travel per diem.

• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues on automated pump systems.
• Use diagnostic tools including multimeter, process meter, megger, vibration meter, and laser alignment tools.
• Instruct customers on proper operating and maintenance procedures.
• Install pump stations, pumps, and motors using cranes and other heavy equipment.
• Set up and maintain telemetry networks utilizing radios, cellular modems, and DSL lines.
• Perform preventive maintenance on pump stations.
• Promote sales of products and services to address customer needs.

• Military veteran technician preferred, with electronics, electrical, or electro-mechanical background and rotating equipment experience.
• Ability to work independently and adapt to changing schedules.
• Excellent communication skills, strong mechanical aptitude, and ability to read and interpret wiring schematics, mechanical drawings, and technical literature.

Description

Responsibilities include:

• Provide highly visible customer support through the performance of on-site installation of proton therapy equipment and ancillary devices, as well as overseeing any necessary diagnoses, troubleshooting, service, and repair of complex equipment and systems.
• Check out and approve operational quality of system equipment and instruct customers in the operation and maintenance of the system.
• Serve as company liaison with customer on administrative/technical matters for assigned projects.
• Interpret customers' needs and clarify where responsibility for problem resolution falls.
• May include any aspect of field support, and is not limited to system hardware and software, PCs, and networking/wireless networking. Installs and upgrades a wide range of complex and advanced company products according to technical documentation and company guidelines to ensure that customer's equipment operates efficiently.
• Demonstrate to customer equipment operation and specification according to Customer Acceptance Procedure (CAP). Instruct customers in operation/basic maintenance of VMS products.
• May coordinate and review the activities of a small group of Installation Representatives.

Requirements:

• Intermediate level of knowledge in the proper use of the following:
• Mechanical: Torque Wrenches; Precision Gauges & Levels; Vernier Scales, Calipers and Micrometers; Drills, Saws, Taps and Dies; Lubrication and Adhesives
• Electrical: Digital Multi-Meter, Oscilloscopes, Circuit/Component tooling; Soldering
• Desired Military Experience in the following: Nuclear power plant, Airframe & power plant, Avionics, Ground support equipment maintenance, Medical devices, Electrical maintenance
• Experience in the semiconductor field service/maintenance: Ion Implant, CVD, Etch, PVD, Photolithography

Benefits:

• Compensation: $83K-$90K + 15% shift diff, + OT and yearly bonus. 1st year W-2 should be $100K+
• Benefits: Robust benefits package including 401K with Co. match $1 for $1 up to 6%

Description

• Correcting and logging resolution of client identified warranty and quality control issues.
• Provide operation and installation training.
• Providing technical support for field startup pretesting using typical electrical test equipment and program uploading, firmware update installation and operational operation testing of GUI PLC and Relay devices.
• Provide mechanical system repairs and modifications.
• Supporting administrative and planning meetings with clients and contribute to performance improvement.
• Monitoring and ensuring compliance with all safety policies, procedures, guidelines, and laws.

• 5 plus years of experience in diverse field service and / or industrial or construction engineering technical support.
• 3 plus years of experience in 600V rated electrical power experience with most types of switchgear.
• Must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future.

• Reading schematics and blueprints for power control, automation, and customer technical support.
• Proficient in dealing with client interactions and completing projects on time and within budget guidelines.
• Excellent customer service, time management and follow-up skills
• Work effectively with internal and external customers and peers to resolve client issues.
• Valid driver’s license and record that meets company requirements.
• Ability to work flexible hours, weekends, holidays, and night work as required.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Must be availability for out-of-town work.
• Must carry a cell phone and be on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• Must have willingness to learn and accept feedback.
• Must have mindset of continuous improvement.
• Must be self-directed and very committed to customer satisfaction.
• Must be able to operate all types of tests equipment.

Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Set up and execute tests, collect data, and document results for electrical products including:
  • Smart, processor-driven electronic circuit breakers for residential use.
  • Energy and temperature monitoring systems for industrial applications.
  • Connected home and IoT-enabled devices.
• Troubleshoot and repair test setups and prototype products under the guidance of development and test engineers.
• Perform testing to UL, CSA, FCC, and other certification standards; collaborate with standards body representatives.
• Assist in prototype builds, including fine pitch soldering and assembly.
• Support analysis of field returns and contribute to root cause investigations.
• Ensure all testing and reporting is performed in compliance with lab safety and quality procedures.

• Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in electronic testing or R&D environments.
• Strong understanding of digital and analog electronics, including power electronics.
• Proficiency with test instruments (network analyzers, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, digital multimeters).
• Skilled in prototype construction and fine-pitch soldering (including BGA packages).
• Familiarity with Windows and Linux systems.
• Working knowledge of AC electrical circuit wiring.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. on a permanent basis without sponsorship.

• 5+ years of hands-on R&D technician experience.
• Experience at component, product, and system levels.
• IPC certification preferred.
• Experience training others in R&D or manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of a software programming language.

Why This Opportunity:
Join a forward-thinking R&D team developing innovative, connected power technologies for global applications. This position offers hands-on technical engagement, exposure to next-generation electrical products, and the chance to collaborate with industry-leading engineers in a supportive, growth-oriented

Description

Travel: Field service position with 1–5 nights per week on the road. Company provides vehicle and travel per diem.

• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues on automated pump systems.
• Use diagnostic tools including multimeter, process meter, megger, vibration meter, and laser alignment tools.
• Instruct customers on proper operating and maintenance procedures.
• Install pump stations, pumps, and motors using cranes and other heavy equipment.
• Set up and maintain telemetry networks utilizing radios, cellular modems, and DSL lines.
• Perform preventive maintenance on pump stations.
• Promote sales of products and services to address customer needs.

• Military veteran technician preferred, with electronics, electrical, or electro-mechanical background and rotating equipment experience.
• Ability to work independently and adapt to changing schedules.
• Excellent communication skills, strong mechanical aptitude, and ability to read and interpret wiring schematics, mechanical drawings, and technical literature.