Job Title Quality Engineer II

Location Somerset, WI, 54025

Preco is hiring a Quality Engineer II at their Somerset, WI location.

The Quality Engineer II plays a crucial role in ensuring the quality and reliability

of Preco’s products by designing, developing, and executing test plans and strategies. You will collaborate closely with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality products that meet customer

expectations. Main responsibilities are to perform inspections and sets quality assurance testing models for analysis of raw materials, materials in process, and

finished products. Assists in developing quality control policies and evaluates production limitations. Assists the Director of CMS Engineering and Quality to drive and foster a continuous improvement environment throughout the

organization.

Preco is a leading designer and manufacturer of precision automated processing systems for high-speed and high-accuracy cutting, perforating, welding, and other specialized industrial processing applications. With our

proprietary die cutting and laser-based manufacturing capabilities, Preco has also become one of the largest contract manufacturing service (CMS) providers

in North America.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases based on

requirements and specifications. • Perform various testing types, including functional, regression, integration,

performance, usability, and security testing. • Identify, document, and track software defects using a bug tracking system

(e.g., Jira, Bugzilla). • Collaborate with developers to reproduce and troubleshoot issues. • Participate in code reviews and provide feedback on design and

implementation. • Contribute to the development and maintenance of test automation

frameworks and scripts. • Contribute to process improvements and quality initiatives. • Work in an Agile/Scrum environment and participate in sprint planning,

daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality throughout the

software development lifecycle. • Proactively identify and mitigate potential quality risks. • Develops and implements methods and procedures for disposition of

discrepant material. • Identify CAPA opportunities and Lead CAPA teams. • Coordination of inspection and testing methods and sampling plans. • Evaluate product and/or process changes for impact on quality. • May be designated as SQF Practitioner Backup. • Specifies and maintains necessary inspection and testing equipment to

ensure conformance to customer specifications. • Performs internal auditing functions. • Develop new ways to better satisfy customer needs (new/different

equipment, alternative work methods, improved quality/service, etc.) use

of Lean Six Sigma. • Leader of product and/or process qualification efforts, including customer

requirements such as PPAP, First Article, FMEA, Control Plan, Gage

Capability Studies, etc. • Provides periodic quality summary reports using statistical analysis CpK,

SPC. • Assists in designing, organizing, and facilitating employee training

programs. • Oversees technical writing projects concerning quality and production

procedures. • Visit suppliers and initiate supplier quality evaluations/supplier corrective

actions. •

Job Qualifications:

• 4-year engineering/technical degree with equivalent experience. • 8 or more years of quality related experience. • Demonstrated leadership and experience integrating statistics, quality

inspection methods, inspection equipment, and establishing AQL • Experience working under ISO 9001, 13485 and/or SQF Edition 9

certifications. • Strong organizational, interpersonal, leadership, written communication,

and computer skills.

Our dedicated staff keeps us at the leading edge of precision automated processing systems in our industry. When you work at Preco, you have the opportunity to apply your skills to create optimal solutions for our

customers. We have a collaborative culture and a team united by a

passion to provide solutions to our customers

Job Title: Hydraulic System Engineer Location: Houston, Texas (Onsite, 5 days a week) Company: Bray International, Inc.

Job Summary

Bray International, Inc., a leader in industrial flow control solutions, is seeking a Hydraulic System Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing hydraulic control systems for actuators, working with production teams to resolve manufacturing and supply chain challenges, and providing technical support to our sales department. You will collaborate closely with project managers and other engineers to ensure hydraulic systems are efficiently designed, integrated, manufactured, installed, and maintained. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of hydraulic components (such as solenoids, control valves, and accumulators) and experience interfacing these systems with PLCs and controllers.

Primary Responsibilities

• Design Hydraulic Systems: Utilize computer-aided design (CAD) software to create hydraulic actuator control systems.

• Collaboration: Work closely with project managers and engineering teams to ensure proper integration of hydraulic systems, including valves and other components.

• System Simulation & Analysis: Conduct hydraulic system simulations, analyze data, and ensure systems meet performance specifications and industry standards.

• Testing & Validation: Perform tests on hydraulic systems to verify compliance with industry regulations and ensure optimal performance.

• Maintenance Scheduling: Develop and maintain schedules for the service and upkeep of hydraulic systems installed in the field.

• Technical Support: Provide engineering support for sales and customer service teams, addressing any technical inquiries related to hydraulic systems.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.

• Experience: 7+ years of hands-on experience working with hydraulic systems, including actuator design and integration.

• Technical Skills:

o Strong understanding of fluid dynamics, mechanical systems, and hydraulics.

o Proficiency in CAD software (preferably SolidWorks).

o Knowledge of hydraulic components such as solenoids, control valves, accumulators, and their integration with PLCs and controllers.

• Problem-Solving Skills: Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to solve complex engineering challenges.

• Communication: Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

• Attention to Detail: Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks while maintaining attention to detail and quality standards.

Working Conditions

• This position is primarily based in an office or laboratory setting, though occasional site visits to installation locations and vendor facilities may be required.

• Some travel may be necessary for project site visits or vendor meetings.

Why Work for Us?

At Bray International, we are proud to be a family-owned company with over 30 years of engineered excellence. We are dedicated to providing innovative flow control solutions and fostering a collaborative, inclusive work environment.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Pay Plans

• Comprehensive Benefits (effective after 30 days of employment):

o Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

o Paid holidays and vacation

o 401(k) plan with matching contributions

• Healthy Work Environment: Smoke-free, drug-free workplace that prioritizes safety and productivity.

• Career Growth Opportunities: We are committed to your professional development and offer avenues for advancement within the company.

• Company Culture: Bray is a family-oriented company that values collaboration, integrity, and excellence.

Additional Information

• Immigration sponsorship is not offered for this position.

• Staffing and recruiting agencies are not invited to submit unsolicited candidates for this job posting.

Join Bray International and become part of a dynamic team that’s shaping the future of industrial control systems. Apply today!

NSL Analytical Services, Inc.

Position Description

Job Title: Director of Technology and Scientific Development Dept: Exec Mgmt.

Reports To: CEO FLSA: Exempt

Date: Revised 12/06 Full-time Position

Position Summary:

This position is primarily responsible for the development and advancement the company’s

scientific testing capabilities. This platform leadership position will strategically determine the

course and payback of instrumentation and method development investments. Primary activities

will include partnering with the executive and commercial teams to identify growth

opportunities, assisting the board of directors with acquisition evaluation, and collaborating with

NSL’s laboratory leaders to expand the company’s next-generation analytical capabilities.

Essential Functions*:

Commercial Growth: Leverages his/her scientific and market knowledge to identify revenue and

profit enhancing opportunities.

• Partners with the Director of Sales & Marketing to evaluate current scientific

capabilities set as well as identify new opportunities for commercial expansion.

• Serve as the market-facing science leader for the company. Represent the

organization at scientific conferences and industry trade shows as a “thought leader.”

• Collaborate with the commercial team and laboratory scientists/metallurgists to

deliver educational webinars.

• Support new customer acquisition efforts by assisting with solution development and

customer education.

• Conduct continuous scientific research in support of materials testing. Meet with

other scientific thought leaders to develop new industry testing standards.

• Continue to expand the company’s industry leading Additive Manufacturing powder

and particle analysis capabilities.

• Support the development of marketing communication materials including brochures

and website content.

• Regularly publish and present scientific papers focused on materials performance and

testing.

• Provide the board of directors with a regular assessment of NSL’s capabilities,

competitive positioning, future growth opportunities, and general industry

developments

Acquisition Support:

Provides technical support to Executive Management team regrading due diligence efforts on

acquisition targets.

• Conduct a thorough review of the target company’s published testing capabilities and

certifications.

• Attend management presentations and lab tours during due diligence and provide a

comprehensive discovery report to the board of directors.

• Meet with target company’s scientific leaders to fully capture specific areas of

strengths and weaknesses.

• Provide Chief Development Officer perspectives and assessments of independent

laboratories for possible acquisition Responsible for conflict resolution on results

from internal and external customers.

• Discussions with outside customers regarding technical issues and project co-

ordination

Laboratory Development:

• Partner with laboratory leaders to identify instruments that build upon and expand

current testing capabilities.

• Network with testing instrumentation companies to uncover developing areas of

material testing technology.

• Develop and maintain long term technology development plan.

• Recommend process and facilities enhancement ideas that drive safety, efficiencies

and broaden overall capabilities.

• Serve as in-house scientific expert. Work with laboratory leaders and front-line

personnel to solve testing method challenges and unique customer problems.

• Help serve as a mentor to laboratory personnel and encourage participation in

continued scientific development, including white papers and conference

• * The job description documents the general nature and level of work but is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all activities, duties and

responsibilities required of job incumbents. Consequently, job incumbents may be asked to perform other duties or work overtime as required.

Incidental Functions:

• Attends board meetings to present technical information.

• Special projects and/or duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibility:

• None

Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience):

• Masters Degree or Ph.D from a scientific field of study (Phd in a material science

discipline strongly preferred).

• Expertise in additive manufacturing and/or particle analysis strongly preferred

• 10 + years of laboratory experience strongly preferred.

• 5 + years of management experience in a lab setting plus basic lab training management

experience strongly preferred.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with a demonstrated history of

scientific publishing.

• Exceptional analytical skills.

• Must be familiar with common lab instrumentation and testing procedure BS degree in

Chemistry or a related field or equivalent work experience.

Success Factors:

• Leadership skills - strong management and supervisory skills

• Detail oriented with the ability to organize and coordinate multiple tasks and projects at

once.

• Creative and curious.

• Enjoys solving complex challenges.

• Equally comfortable working group settings and individually.

• Brings a strong desire to win within a team structure.

• Thinks ahead and sees around corners to look for opportunities and threats.

Senior MES Engineer As part of the MES Team and project Teams, the Senior System Engineer makes a qualitative contribution to the project within their area of expertise by working independently. The aim is to help ensure that the delivery of a project is completed properly within the predetermined time and scope.

By engaging with the client, you identify their expectations and needs. You help think about effective and efficient solutions for the client and translate these into a customized program.

What you will do:

• Develop effective and efficient software and technical specifications that meet the client's expectations and needs.

• Draw up documentation on the activities carried out withing the framework of the project. • Supervise System Engineers withing the project to make sure everyone makes a qualitative

contribution to the project within their expertise under your guidance. • Ensure the predetermined planning and procedures are respected. • Attend project meetings always aiming to achieving consensus on the most effective and

efficient solution for the client • Hold a Techno-commercial role (10% of the time) to assist in defining project scope with the

Sales Team and budgeting the actual costs as realistically as possible.

What we expect from our new colleague:

• An active person eager, to learn and excel in your duties. • A responsible person, taking ownership, result-driven, and working with the Team as one to

overcome challenges. • Execute MES projects worldwide. • Be able to define technical solutions as a technical expert in order to resolve the needs of our

customers. • A curious person, being able to discover and think out of the box.

The wish list for a Manufacturing Execution System Senior Engineer:

• At least 5 years of on-hands experience in the MES/MOM field. • Engineering master's degree preferable, or a professional bachelor's degree in a technical

subject and/or an affinity with software development. • Code development expertise with at least one of our most used technologies/programming

languages. (C#, AngularJS, SQL, Python) • Definition of implementation strategies and knowledge on MES architecture solutions is a plus. • Understanding automation systems (DCS, PLC's, SCADA and Batch Execution systems) is not

required but a plus. • Working with more than x1 MES Technology is a plus, such as Traksys, Siemens Opcenter

Process/Pharma, AVEVA MES. • Fluent English required. • In possession of a valid driver’s license. • You are a European citizen or have a valid long-term European work and stay permit. • Ideal location : Netherlands, Belgium, France or Germany.

What has AG Solution to offer In AG Solution, you work in a big international team, for a wide range of businesses. Our AG Solution Academy ensures that you can further develop yourself. Together with our people, we go for lifetime learning. We use powerful agile methodologies to realize team-based projects. Thanks to our strong growth, you have unique career opportunities, both locally and globally. We work in a flexible time schedule with possibility of homework. We offer a competitive remuneration package. AG Solution is a company that’s inclusive as well as diverse. We are committed to creating a work environment where we can all be ourselves. We encourage all applications, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, nationality, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or beliefs.