Director of Engineering (Minneapolis) 

Grey Search + Strategy

Position Overview:

We’re looking for men and women eager to join a fast-paced, innovative team of problem-solvers and troubleshooters. As our Director of Engineering, you successfully lead people, projects, and processes to get results. You lead with respect and effective communication, solve technical and business problems individually and collaboratively, and work with leadership on our strategic direction. This is an opportunity to join a culture of excellence—delivering it for our customers and expecting it of ourselves.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Prepare operating budgets and strategic plans for the Engineering Department that meet the company’s overall goals

• Develop annual department expense budget that utilizes all engineering resources and meets the product and technology development requirements of the company.
• Develop annual capital budget to identify capital requirements to establish and maintain the engineering department functions. Identify and budget for necessary capital to produce developed products. Forecast operating costs of the department and direct preparation of budget requests.

Drive the New Product Launch (NPL) process launching new projects on time and on budget.

• Lead transfer to production of sustaining projects and dealing with special requests from OEM customers.
• Provide direction and support for the manufacturing process to ensure customer satisfaction and continuous process improvement.

Maintain a working knowledge of new technologies that may improve operations and develop recommendations.

• Analyze technology trends, human resource needs and market demand to plan projects.
• Advise management of new developments that may affect profit, schedule, costs, customer relations, and/or inter-departmental relations.

Provide direction and leadership to the engineering group (approximately 10 direct reports), and coordinate work to support strategic plans.

• Develop employees through training, coaching and effective feedback, ensuring they understand and follow policies and procedures.
• Resolve problems using solutions that involve new techniques, technologies, or concepts.
• Interact cross-functionally.

Maintain a working knowledge of safety policies and regulations to ensure duties are performed in a safe manner.

Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering. (Mechanical or electrical engineering focus preferred)
• Demonstrated ability to successfully lead people and projects and to get results through others
• Experience in materials, process and equipment optimization.
• Broad understanding of components manufacturing processes and products.
• Knowledge of statistical process control and design of experiment.
• Capable of clearly and concisely presenting complex concepts to others.
• Strong problem-solving and technical skills related to materials and process technologies.
• Demonstrated understanding and application of financial planning and analysis.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and cross-cultural respect.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 10 years of experience in managing engineers and/or technical resources and projects.
• Contract manufacturing environment experience within plastics
• MBA

Please apply directly to Nikki Francois at nikki@grey-search.com.

Senior Water Resources Engineer (MN, TX, CO)

Grey Search + Strategy

What You Will Do:

As a Project Manager you will oversee multiple projects of varying size and complexity and ensure that projects are accomplished within prescribed time frames and budgets. You will use your project management skills to plan, direct, track, and coordinate all project activities. You may also formulate project approaches and lead the proposal process for Water Resource projects.

A Project Manager for Water Resources will independently manage complex water resources analysis and design projects for both public and private clients. The successful candidate will manage multi-disciplinary teams to meet project budgets, project scopes, and client expectations. The Project Manager for Water Resources will also support our private development, municipal, transportation, and planning projects in other offices, as needed. The successful candidate will know how to cultivate internal client relationships to successfully fulfill this role.

Your experience level will determine the amount of independent judgment granted, the complexity of tasks performed, and direct supervision received.

What You Will Bring:

The successful candidate must have a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or similar degree from an accredited engineering school and a minimum of 6 years work experience including project management in Water Resources and familiarity with hydraulic modeling software (e.g. HEC-RAS, HydroCAD, SLAMM, SWMM), as well as hydraulic design for Mn/DOT/ State-Aid projects. Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Minnesota or the ability to obtain licensure within 6 months is preferred. Excellent technical, communication and organizational skills are required. The successful candidate must possess a valid driver’s license along with a clean driving record and have the ability to work in a variety of locations.

Who We Are:

Our client is an energetic professional consulting and design firm with offices all over the MN area. We have over 400 staff members who provide diverse engineering, planning, environmental, and construction services to clients in the government, energy, and commercial markets. Our services also include GIS, landscape architecture, right of way, and surveying.

Please apply directly to Nikki Francois at nikki@grey-search.com.

Overview

Job Description

We are looking for a Sales Operations Analyst to join our global Sales Operations team. In this role, you will be responsible for helping us align and improve sales processes, with an emphasis on CRM (Salesforce) and cross-team collaboration with other integrations & platforms (NetSuite, Jira, etc.). You will play a critical role immersed in problem-solving discussions, data and process flow, documenting requirements and reporting on data to improve internal processes. This position reports to the Senior Director, Sales Operations and would be remotely based.

Sales Operations Analyst

• Reporting and analysis for the global sales team including pipeline, key metrics & KPIs, and ad hoc strategic analysis
• Collaborate with internal global teams on adding 1^st appointment information and conversions
• Serve as the primary contact for pricebook entries & changes globally – manage SKUs and changes in Salesforce across multiple pricebooks
• Act as the primary contact for global sales team on quoting assistance (where to find renewals, custom SKUs, general questions on how to use quoting for new users/new employees)
• Processing sales orders: NetSuite account/reseller integration – push accounts and resellers over to NetSuite upon POC alert & new reseller creation
• Act as the point on closed-won workflow (push account, add reseller info, contract start/end, commissionable/referral info, EULA, win/loss, etc.)
• Act as an interdepartmental advocate for Sales and Sales process. Generates and solicits contributions from key internal stakeholder groups.
• Monitor lead assignment rules (impacts deal registrations, lead routing globally)
• New Hire training on a monthly basis – maintain process documentation and materials
• Update and maintain F500 and F1000 account list (ranking/account code in SF)
• Weekly RingLead data cleanse for leads, contacts, accounts,
• Database clean-up for accounts, leads, contacts assignments
• Maintain SharePoint sales ops site
• Assist with ongoing ad-hoc analytical, reporting, administrative and operational tasks

Education, Experience, Skills

• Must be highly adaptable and able to manage a variety of tasks with minimal supervision.
• A critical and analytical thinker, curious, and a problem-solver who takes initiative
• Results-oriented, creative, resourceful, detail-oriented, and highly organized
• Fun, ethical, and passionate team player who has a sense of humor
• Possessing excellent verbal, written and presentation skills
• A fast learner who can analyze and understand a problem from a business and IT perspective
• A passionate advocate for end-user and employee experience
• Preferred Bachelor’s degree and/or 3+ years of sales/technical/business analyst experience in a B2B setting
• Ability to effectively coordinate and manage cross-functional and technical activities
• Hands-on experience working with Salesforce.com and supporting the sales team
• Strong Microsoft Excel and data manipulation skills

Interested applicants should directly email Beth Klawitter at beth@attivonetworks.com.

White Bear Lake, Minnesota, United States

Description

Nextern is looking for a Production Supervisor (Logistics and Final Inspection Focus) for its MN operation. This role will help set the stage for the next phase of growth. If you want a chance to influence something from the ground up, this is your chance.

This role has ownership of the logistics and final inspection areas for order fulfillment and is responsible for some or all of the following activities: on time delivery, freight forwarders, consignment inventory, production scheduling, and FG and component inventory management. Responsible for managing people, processes, systems and metrics to scorecard our performance in these areas. We are looking for a high impact, driven individual who can adhere to Nextern’s principles and all safety, environmental, security, and quality requirements including, but not limited to: Quality Management Systems (QMS), Safety, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, company policies and operating procedures, and other regulatory requirements.

Nextern’s Principles: We show up and deliver, we innovate to impact, we make every day matter, and most off all—we are in it together

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Accountability

• Provides leadership and partners with key stakeholders within the manufacturing teams to drive process improvement and meet business demands in some or all of the following functions: new product launches, product line transfers, purchasing, production scheduling, inventory management, customer service, supply chain systems.
• Manages metrics for the logistics and final inspection organization to measure success in each sub-discipline within order fulfillment. Shares results with key stakeholders. Develops, presents, obtains buy-in and implements action plans based on metric results.
• Works with manufacturing site and functional leaders to recommend annual operating plans.
• Prepares inventory and cost forecasts and budget recommendations for manager
• Provides leadership to teams through setting goals which align to the teams annual plans and manages the execution of goals through coaching and mentoring.
• Develops a culture of continuous improvement, professional growth, cross-functional collaboration and goal planning and execution.
• Maintains inspection, receiving, inventory, warehousing, and distribution operations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing program, operational, and personnel policies and procedures.
• Complies with federal, state, and local warehousing, material handling, and shipping requirements by studying existing and new legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
• Controls inventory levels by conducting physical counts; reconciling with MRP in partnership with finance.
• Maintains physical condition of warehouse and inspection areas by planning and implementing new design layouts; inspecting equipment; issuing work orders for repair and requisitions for replacement.
• Achieves financial objectives by preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions.
• Completes operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results.
• Maintains inspection, inventory, and warehouse staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees.
• Maintains staff job results by coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results.
• Removes obstacles and implement practices which ensures customers receive product in a timely manner using cost-efficient processes (workforce planning, inventory management, purchasing, systems utilization).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s/Associates degree in Business Administration, a related field, or equivalent.
• 8+ plus years of progressively more responsible work experience.
• A minimum of 5 years of demonstrated experience at a supervisory/managerial level.
• A minimum of 5 years of demonstrated experience in MRP systems.
• Preferred Qualifications: Medical Device experience preferred

Benefits

Nextern offers excellent benefits to fuel you in building a fulfilling life & career.

• Fully subsidized basic health insurance for employees + partially subsidized premium and family plans.
• Fully subsidized employee dental insurance + optional coverage for spouse/dependents available for purchase
• 401k plan with a company match
• 9 paid holidays (including your birthday!) + dedicated personal & sick days
• Gym membership subsidy
• Employee Long Term Disability, AD&D, and Life Insurance + opportunity to purchase additional coverage or types of insurance
• Modern facilities with sit/stand desks, flex-work spaces, lots of natural light, and occasionally, tacos, because these things are important to productivity

To apply to this position, click here.

White Bear Lake, Minnesota, United States · Supply Chain

Description

Nextern is hiring for the role of Senior Supply Chain Manager, Buying/Planning. This role will come with a competitive compensation and full benefits package (see below).

The Senior Supply Chain Manager will have ownership over the supply chain team, which is made up of a team of individual contributors who have assigned value stream/ product lines. This role will be responsible for some, or all, or the following supply chain roles: new product launches, product line transfers, end of life (EOL) product life cycle planning, purchasing, production scheduling, and inventory management. This role will also be responsible for managing people, processes, systems and metrics to scorecard our performance in these areas.

We are looking for a high impact, driven individual who can adhere to Nextern’s principles and all safety, environmental, security, and quality requirements including, but not limited to: Quality Management Systems (QMS), Safety, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, company policies and operating procedures, and other regulatory requirements.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Accountability

• Provides leadership and partners with key stakeholders within the manufacturing teams to drive process improvement and meet business demands in some or all of the following functions: new product launches, product line transfers, purchasing, production scheduling, inventory management, customer service, supply chain systems.
• Manages metrics for the Supply Chain organization to measure success in each sub-discipline within Supply Chain. Shares results with key stakeholders.
• Develops, presents, obtains buy-in and implements action plans based on metric results.
• Works with manufacturing site and functional leaders to recommend annual operating plans.
• Prepares inventory and cost forecasts and budget recommendations for manager
• Creates action plans from new product core team meetings and manages implementation and execution of action plans.
• Provides leadership to teams through setting goals which align to the team’s annual plans. Manages the execution of goals through coaching and mentoring.
• Develops a culture of continuous improvement, professional growth, cross functional collaboration and goal planning and execution.
• Removes obstacles and implements practices which ensure customers receive product in a timely manner using cost efficient processes (workforce planning,
  inventory management, purchasing, systems utilization).
• Hires and retains a diverse, highly qualified staff and provides ongoing performance feedback. Maintains a safe and professional work environment.
• Travel for position up to 10%.

Working at Nextern is a better kind of work. We look for people who can exercise their personal superpowers while living our company principles. At Nextern, we are all responsible for making a meaningful impact on day to day patient quality of life. Our unique energy is unmistakable as we have fun, care about one another, and build a place we can all grow & produce great work.

Come join Nextern, where we are in it TOGETHER!

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, a related field, or equivalent.
• 8+ plus years of progressively more responsible work experience.
• A minimum of 5 years of demonstrated experience at a supervisory/managerial level.
• A minimum of 5 years of demonstrated experience in MRP systems.
• Preferred Qualifications and Education
  • An advanced credential, such as an MBA, MA, MS, or APICS certification
  • Medical Device experience preferred

Benefits

Nextern offers excellent benefits to fuel you in building a fulfilling life & career.

• Fully subsidized basic health insurance for employees + partially subsidized premium and family plans.
• Fully subsidized employee dental insurance + optional coverage for spouse/dependents available for purchase
• 401k plan with a company match
• 9 paid holidays (including your birthday!) + dedicated personal & sick days
• Gym membership subsidy
• Employee Long Term Disability, AD&D, and Life Insurance + opportunity to purchase additional coverage or types of insurance
• Modern facilities with sit/stand desks, flex-work spaces, lots of natural light, and occasionally, tacos, because these things are important to productivity

To apply to this position, click here.

White Bear Lake, Minnesota, United States · Engineering

Description

Nextern is looking for a Principal Mechanical Engineer to join our growing team! This position comes with a competitive salary and a full benefits package (details below).

As part of a multidisciplinary product development and manufacturing engineering team the Principal Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for mechanical support and expertise in the definition, design, development, and testing of a wide variety of projects in the field of Medical Devices. This role includes collaborating with and advising engineers and designers from client companies.

Additional duties and responsibilities for the Principal Mechanical Engineer role:

• Work as a key part of the product realization team, establishing technical approach, evaluating risk and providing mechanical engineering solutions that meet or exceed the established product requirements.
• Provide working direction to other members of the engineering staff and development teams.
• Provide project management direction.
• Review and select materials, finishes and manufacturing methods for plastics, metals, and/or components.
• Work with regulatory and program management staff to ensure mechanical engineering and design meets government regulatory guidelines and requirements.
• Collaborate with electrical engineering and design to specify and create electro-mechanical parts, assemblies and products as appropriate.
• Collaborate with clients and mechanical designers to specify and/or review mechanical drawings and assemblies for accuracy, cost management and manufacturability. Work with mechanical designers and outside suppliers to create, modify, and assess part and/or product prototypes.
• Review proposed manufacturing processes, dies and tooling to ensure efficient, accurate and cost-effective production of parts and products.
• Prepare and execute design verification tests ensuring product requirements have been fulfilled by execution of the technical approach.
• Research and evaluate materials, components, assemblies, manufacturing procedures & processes and/or equipment.
• Lead design reviews, ensuring product requirements are met, engineering intent is maintained, and risks are mitigated prior to release for tooling and
  production.
• Other duties as assigned.

Working at Nextern is a better kind of work. We look for people who can exercise their personal superpowers while living our company principles. At Nextern, we are all responsible for making a meaningful impact on day to day patient quality of life. Our unique energy is unmistakable as we have fun, care about one another, and build a place we can all grow & produce great work.

Come join Nextern, where we are in it TOGETHER!

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year college or university in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Master’s Degree in Engineering is a plus
• Thirteen or more years of experience, preferably in the Medical Device field.
• Strong design and manufacturing knowledge of plastics (extrusions, injection molding and/or precision parts), stamping, casting and/or sheet metal fabrication and/or: Experience in the design and development of interventional catheters.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with, support and direct mechanical design, review CAD models, part drawings and BOMs for accuracy and manufacturability. Willingness to work with electronic document and project management systems to track work product, deliverables and progress.
• Demonstrated ability to provide complete and accurate work product; material selection, designs, drawings and other documents that accurately reflect
  product requirements and transition smoothly into production.
• Strong work ethic and professional commitment
• The desire to both innovate and serve internal and external customers by meeting and exceeding project deliverables and timelines

Benefits

Nextern offers excellent benefits to fuel you in building a fulfilling life & career.

• Fully subsidized basic health insurance for employees + partially subsidized premium and family plans.
• Fully subsidized employee dental insurance + optional coverage for spouse/dependents available for purchase
• 401k plan with a company match
• 9 paid holidays (including your birthday!) + dedicated personal & sick days
• Gym membership subsidy
• Employee Long Term Disability, AD&D, and Life Insurance + opportunity to purchase additional coverage or types of insurance
• Modern facilities with sit/stand desks, flex-work spaces, lots of natural light, and occasionally, tacos, because these things are important to productivity

To apply for this position, click here.