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Sr. Production Engineer (Mechanical) POSITION DESCRIPTION:   Major and established international company has an opportunity for a Sr. Production Engineer at their large and high volume manufacturing site commutable to the east of the Atlanta metropolitan area.  Will recommends and implement improvements to existing production processes, methods, and controls.  Will develop and implement optimal, cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with product specifications and quality standards.  Will coordinate the manufacturing launch for new or revised products.  There are major company benefits, an attractive matching 401K, and bonus potential that can be in 2-5% annual range.    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Finds problems, plans, and implements improvements for existing product and manufacturing process issues. Develop and maintain document quality system for new and existing programs (PFMEA, control plan, process flow, work instructions, and inspection documents). Performs research, development, evaluation, installation, operation and maintenance of manufacturing systems, processes, and equipment to meet requirements. Coordinates the manufacturing launch of new/revised products including establishing goals, training team members, and evaluating results. Gives input to product design based on design for manufacture/design for assembly philosophy. Performs cost-benefit analysis for product and/or manufacturing process cost reduction, quality improvement, and improved efficiency. Leads or participates in Kaizen activities to ensure continuous improvement in manufacturing processes, products, components, raw materials, and equipment. Prepares and maintains detailed layouts of building floor space, equipment, and tooling. Performs routine activities accurately and promptly per instructions and procedures. Train Production and Maintenance Associates to improve technical knowledge and troubleshooting skills on the production shop floor. Performs other work as assigned by Management. Requirements Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field with at least 5 years of engineering experience.  Experience in automotive manufacturing industry is preferred. Must be able to read, interpret, and create blueprints and technical documents. Must be proficient with 3D CAD software, preferably SolidWorks, and 2D CAD software, preferably AutoCAD. Must have at least 3 years of hands on experience with high volume CNC Machining, automated assembly, and/or plastic injection molding processes. Excellent troubleshooting skills. Exhibits ingenuity/creativity regarding problem solving and countermeasure implementation. Experience calculating and analyzing OEE, scrap, and manufacturing capacity. Experience with capital equipment projects and new product launches while meeting APQP and ISO 9001 and/or TS 16949 standards. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.   Excellent organizational skills, able to motivate team efforts to accomplish goals.   Able to quickly learn basic knowledge of the company, products, manufacturing processes, and rules.   Must be proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Commercial construction specialties (Division 10+) subcontractor in Northern Colorado is looking for an experienced estimator to join this growing organization. We are experiencing record sales and are looking for the next team member to help us continue that growth. Successful candidate will be responsible for: - creating complex take-offs and estimates - retrieving and analyzing bid results - building meaningful customer relationships through effective and frequent communication - working with project manager to identify key projects and strategies for bidding Qualified candidate will have 3+ years of experience in construction estimating. Division 10 experience helpful but not necessary. Familiarity with commercial construction, electronic take-offs, estimating software are essential. On-Screen Takeoff and Quickbooks a plus. This position has multiple growth paths within the company. We like to develop our team and promote from within, while promoting an enjoyable, friendly and flexible work environment. We are a 20 year-old company and the average tenure of our team is over 10 years! We offer company subsidized health insurance, subsidized retirement plan, vacation and holiday pay, and more. Salary is negotiable, based on experience. Interested candidates respond to this ad with contact info. and resume/qualifications/interest. Benefits: Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Northstrat is seeking a junior developer with a willingness to learn and grow on an exciting new, greenfield development program! Your responsibilities will include implementing microservice solutions for complex problems based on well-defined Jira tickets. Your solutions will include clean, maintainable code with full automated test coverage. You will be responsible for adhering to our software development best practices and code quality standards.  From a day-to-day perspective, you will participate in our fully Agile development process including daily agile standups, iteration planning meetings, and retrospectives. You will write code that is deployed to the cloud via a fully automated DevSecOps pipeline.  The ideal candidate desires to learn new technologies (frontend, backend, database, and CI/CD) and best development practices from outstanding senior developers.  Technologies (Note: a developer who has experience in one or more of these technologies could be a good candidate. Candidates do NOT need to have experience in all technologies):   Java, Spring Framework, Spring Boot  Web frameworks – Angular, React, Vue  Databases - PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis  Amazon Web Services (AWS) - EC2, Lambda, SNS, SQS, CloudFormation  Message Bus – RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ, Kafka  Automated testing tools - Mockito, JUnit, Cypress, Jest, etc.  Source code management tools - Git, GitLab, Bamboo  Containerization  and Deployment – Docker, Helm, Kubernetes  CI/CD DevSecOps pipeline tools - Jenkins, Git, Gitlab, Bamboo, BitBucket, SonarQube, Fortify  Issue and Ticket Tracking - Jira and Confluence    TypeScript  CSS  Groovy  Puppet  Requirements Must have an active TS/SCI with CI poly clearance to be eligible  Bachelor’s Degree in STEM field or related experience is required   Must be available to work in-person in Sterling, VA or Aurora, CO   0-4 years of developer experience  Proficiency with Linux development including command line  Proficiency in at least one modern programming language such as Java  Current Security+ (or similar) certification or willingness to obtain     Benefits Northstrat values true work life balance. We offer power of choice benefits designed to best meet the needs of you and your lifestyle. Our benefits programs are designed to support and encourage wellness, healthy living, retirement investment, and lifetime learning. Pay Range There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. We also offer competitive compensation, benefits, and professional development opportunities. Please refer to our Benefits section for additional details.   Flex Time Northstrat does not mandate specific working hours. Although project requirements may dictate schedules, a Northstrat employee is only required to work an average of 8 hours per weekday over the course of a month. For example: John worked 12 hours on June 1st to meet a project deadline. On June 15th, John only worked 4 hours because he left early for a long weekend. John’s IBA was not debited for time off because flex time allowed him to carry over those 4 hours from June 1st. Individual Benefits Account (IBA) To attract and retain the highest quality staff, Northstrat provides a unique and versatile benefits package, the Individual Benefit Account (IBA), which places the power of choice in the hands of our greatest asset – the employee. The purpose of the IBA is to provide attractive benefits to all full-time employees of Northstrat on a flexible basis that enables each covered employee to select a package that best suits his or her needs. Whether those needs are paid time off, medical expenses, prescription drug expenses, cash disbursement, or a combination of any of these, the IBA provides flexibility to help you meet your specific goals. The IBA can be used for such things as: IBA Benefits accrue each month in the amount equivalent to 50% of the employee’s monthly compensation rate. That is, the effective dollar amount of this accrual is in addition to an employee’s salary. Profit Sharing Plan (PSP) The PSP is a qualified retirement plan that Northstrat funds quarterly on the employee’s behalf through the IBA in the amount equivalent to 25% (up to the IRS contribution limit) of the employee’s compensation. That is, of the 50% accrual in the IBA, half of the amount accrued is applied to the PSP. Stock Options Because Northstrat is an employee-owned company, all new employees are offered stock options. Employees have the opportunity to receive additional stock options based on accomplishment of individual performance goals. Stock owners elect the Board of Directors and are directly impacted by the success of the company. Lifelong Learning Our culture promotes and nurtures a growth environment. We hire and scale rapidly to meet the needs of our partner customers. Through periodic company sponsored training events, and the ability to use IBA funds for reimbursement of work-related education expenses you will have the opportunity to continually grow your skills and abilities. Join Our Talented Team We hire the BEST employees and value each one. Since 2021, The Washington Post has recognized Northstrat among its "Top Workplaces". We think that your friends and family will like it here too, so we offer employee referral incentives. Northstrat is an Equal Opportunity Employer We are committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or other legally protected status.

JOB SUMMARY We are a Denver-based low voltage company seeking an Electronics Systems Engineer for a full-time position. We are a small company (less than 10 people) that primarily performs detention security electronic system design, installation & maintenance for facilities in the Western US. Our projects are typically owner-direct and utilize our template systems and components for most projects. This is a “hands-on” engineering position where the candidate will assist with shop assembly and testing of the systems designed. Travel would be limited to day-trips to facilities in the front range (if required), and a typical workday will consist of working from home on designs or at our shop in Centennial assisting with assembly of systems previously designed. TASKS Provide design, value engineering, experience-based recommendations, code/standard review, document completeness, material tracking/expediting, system assembly, system testing, and installation support for projects in Jails and Prisons. Projects will encompass a variety of technology and systems, and will range in duration from a day to a few months, depending on the project size. Systems include CCTV, intercom, access control, PLC integration, SCADA/HMI, conduit install, wire pull and labeling, and possible light metal work. Individuals with limited experience in these areas but with the ability and willingness to learn new skills and accept new responsibilities are encouraged to apply. QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS - High School Diploma or General Educational Development certificate (GED) is required - Proficient in AutoCAD - Related training and certifications are a plus - Must be able to pass a background check and drug test in order to enter secured facilities in which the company performs work - Valid driver license and ability to meet the company's driving requirements - Physically able to lift heavy weights of up to 75 lbs - Able to stand and walk for an entire shift to meet the varying requirements of each day’s work - Knowledge of wiring practices/procedures/installation (including fiber optic) - Ability to interpret the intent of plans, schematics, specifications, wiring diagrams, and functional block diagrams for multiple systems, even those not explicitly included in a project’s scope - Able to learn new software/hardware platforms and techniques for support when needed. - Able to learn various techniques and technical procedures. - Self-directed and able to support projects independently or with a team - Background in a mechanical or electrical vocation in which hands-on technical expertise is required - Mechanical aptitude and experience utilizing metering devices - Expresses thoughts clearly and concisely (written and verbal) ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS - Constant and thorough communication with project management, programming, engineers, and electronics technicians - Verifies security system /equipment functionality by testing equipment, connections, and signals; identifying and correcting problems - Perform wiring and hardware troubleshooting utilizing a voltmeter and other low-voltage electrical tools and methods - Assist with shop assembly of components prior to onsite installation - Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed - Complete special projects upon requests, and other duties may be assigned - Constant and thorough communication with project management, programming, and fabrication - Perform all duties associated with designing and integrating every sub-system within the specified security systems - Compile all required submittal documentation for submission to the project architect, consultant, and owner - Oversee and complete detailed design drawings to effectively communicate the design to internal and external members of the project team - Support engineered designs through fabrication, factory testing, on-site installation, and commissioning - Oversee site start-up and testing of systems - Perform company-wide trainings on topics in which you have received formal training - Complete documents and forms for department process/procedure - Proactively discover and resolve internal and external conflicts in order to keep projects moving forward BENEFITS - Paid time off - Bonus/profit sharing pay - 401k with 4% company match - Phone allowance COMPENSATION Salary position - $65,000 to $80,000, D.O.E. Please reply with compensation requirements.

Northstrat is seeking a junior developer with a willingness to learn and grow on an exciting new, greenfield development program! Your responsibilities will include implementing microservice solutions for complex problems based on well-defined Jira tickets. Your solutions will include clean, maintainable code with full automated test coverage. You will be responsible for adhering to our software development best practices and code quality standards.  From a day-to-day perspective, you will participate in our fully Agile development process including daily agile standups, iteration planning meetings, and retrospectives. You will write code that is deployed to the cloud via a fully automated DevSecOps pipeline.  The ideal candidate desires to learn new technologies (frontend, backend, database, and CI/CD) and best development practices from outstanding senior developers.  Technologies (Note: a developer who has experience in one or more of these technologies could be a good candidate. Candidates do NOT need to have experience in all technologies):   Java, Spring Framework, Spring Boot  Web frameworks – Angular, React, Vue  Databases - PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis  Amazon Web Services (AWS) - EC2, Lambda, SNS, SQS, CloudFormation  Message Bus – RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ, Kafka  Automated testing tools - Mockito, JUnit, Cypress, Jest, etc.  Source code management tools - Git, GitLab, Bamboo  Containerization  and Deployment – Docker, Helm, Kubernetes  CI/CD DevSecOps pipeline tools - Jenkins, Git, Gitlab, Bamboo, BitBucket, SonarQube, Fortify  Issue and Ticket Tracking - Jira and Confluence    TypeScript  CSS  Groovy  Puppet  Requirements Must have an active TS/SCI with CI poly clearance to be eligible  Bachelor’s Degree in STEM field or related experience is required   Must be available to work in-person in Sterling, VA or Aurora, CO   0-4 years of developer experience  Proficiency with Linux development including command line  Proficiency in at least one modern programming language such as Java  Current Security+ (or similar) certification or willingness to obtain     Benefits Northstrat values true work life balance. We offer power of choice benefits designed to best meet the needs of you and your lifestyle. Our benefits programs are designed to support and encourage wellness, healthy living, retirement investment, and lifetime learning. Pay Range There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. We also offer competitive compensation, benefits, and professional development opportunities. Please refer to our Benefits section for additional details.   Flex Time Northstrat does not mandate specific working hours. Although project requirements may dictate schedules, a Northstrat employee is only required to work an average of 8 hours per weekday over the course of a month. For example: John worked 12 hours on June 1st to meet a project deadline. On June 15th, John only worked 4 hours because he left early for a long weekend. John’s IBA was not debited for time off because flex time allowed him to carry over those 4 hours from June 1st. Individual Benefits Account (IBA) To attract and retain the highest quality staff, Northstrat provides a unique and versatile benefits package, the Individual Benefit Account (IBA), which places the power of choice in the hands of our greatest asset – the employee. The purpose of the IBA is to provide attractive benefits to all full-time employees of Northstrat on a flexible basis that enables each covered employee to select a package that best suits his or her needs. Whether those needs are paid time off, medical expenses, prescription drug expenses, cash disbursement, or a combination of any of these, the IBA provides flexibility to help you meet your specific goals. The IBA can be used for such things as: IBA Benefits accrue each month in the amount equivalent to 50% of the employee’s monthly compensation rate. That is, the effective dollar amount of this accrual is in addition to an employee’s salary. Profit Sharing Plan (PSP) The PSP is a qualified retirement plan that Northstrat funds quarterly on the employee’s behalf through the IBA in the amount equivalent to 25% (up to the IRS contribution limit) of the employee’s compensation. That is, of the 50% accrual in the IBA, half of the amount accrued is applied to the PSP. Stock Options Because Northstrat is an employee-owned company, all new employees are offered stock options. Employees have the opportunity to receive additional stock options based on accomplishment of individual performance goals. Stock owners elect the Board of Directors and are directly impacted by the success of the company. Lifelong Learning Our culture promotes and nurtures a growth environment. We hire and scale rapidly to meet the needs of our partner customers. Through periodic company sponsored training events, and the ability to use IBA funds for reimbursement of work-related education expenses you will have the opportunity to continually grow your skills and abilities. Join Our Talented Team We hire the BEST employees and value each one. Since 2021, The Washington Post has recognized Northstrat among its "Top Workplaces". We think that your friends and family will like it here too, so we offer employee referral incentives. Northstrat is an Equal Opportunity Employer We are committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or other legally protected status.

Employment: PEOPLE: • Family oriented employees • Commitment to personal and professional growth • Socially responsible ATMOSPHERE: • Challenging professional environment • Client exposure and evolving responsibilities • Progressive career growth • Independence and increased responsibility encouraged DEVELOPMENT: • Work side by side with experienced engineers • Develop fundamentals of design • Employer sponsored education and seminars • Exposure to key decision makers • Structured training program BENEFITS: • Exceptional compensation package • Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance • Vacation, sick and personal Days • Holiday schedule • Professional Society Memberships • Opportunity for Professional Advancement