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Company Overview: 

Pivot International is a global electronic design and manufacturing company headquartered in Lenexa, KS.

Job Overview: 

We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer in our Lenexa, KS location. In this role you will be responsible for the electronic/electrical hardware design for new and existing products. This responsibility includes working closely with customers, project managers, mechanical engineers, software engineers, technicians, manufacturing teams, and others. The Senior Electrical Engineer will provide technical leadership for complex designs while navigating all phases of development and manufacturing for product volumes in the 1,000s to 10,000s annually.

Essential Functions:

• Design electronic hardware, development documentation, and review/approve of manufacturing documentation
• Interact with customers – both in-house and at customer locations
• Develop design plans and Engineering specifications to meet customer’s design requirements
• Create product and system level test plans for the verification/validation process as well as manufacturing tests procedures and equipment
• Plan and verify product compliance to all applicable regulations
• Support new concept work and project cost estimates for new business opportunities
• Interface with vendors, customers and provide on-site manufacturing support
• Demonstrate schedule/task ownership for items under their responsibility
• Perform board bring up, debugging, and troubleshooting associated with prototypes
• Provide technical feedback/assessment of other designs (for improvements, issues, manufacturability, cost-down, etc.)
• Lead, train, and act as a mentor to less experienced Engineers
• Comply with all Pivot Quality System procedures and Work instructions
• Perform other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, or equivalent work-related experience AND a minimum of 8 years relevant experience.
• Experience designing products for medium-large scale manufacturing, understanding cost constraints, part availability and lifecycle, product support, etc. for EAU’s of 1,000s to 10,000s
• Demonstrates proficiency with complicated schematic and PCB designs
• Broad technical knowledge and skills in one or more areas of Electrical Engineering (e.g., analog, digital, RF, sensing, motor controls)
• Strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Schematic and PCB creation using Altium Designer or similar CAD tool

Desired Qualifications: 

• Knowledge of PCBA fabrication, assembly, inspection and test techniques
• Proficiency with Electrical/Electronic lab equipment and soldering techniques
• Experience with High-Speed Digital PCB Design
• Expertise in Regulatory Compliance (e.g., FCC, UL)
• Experience with PLM systems, preferable Oracle Agile
• Familiarity with C programming and microcontroller peripherals such as SPI, I2C, and other protocols
• Self-starter that can multitask and allocate time to the highest priority task
• Able to obtain a passport as international travel may be required

Job Type: Full-time, in-office

Location: Lenexa, KS

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Digital Concepts (DCI) is a subsidiary of Pivot International and was founded in St. Louis, MO in 1990. They specialize in smart control systems and are a family of design and engineering champions that strive to succeed and are a global leader in every industry they serve. Guided by their mission and values, they are a People First® company, united in their pursuit of continuous improvement – personally and professionally.

Job Description

DCI is seeking a Buyer to join our growing organization. This person will support both production & non-production orders and will be responsible for procuring electronics, custom parts, tooling, cables, and services required to support DCI’s supply chain activities with the goal of on-time production of quality products while optimizing total production costs. Successful candidates should be self-starting and self-motivated, have prior purchasing experience, preferably from a manufacturing setting as well as experience in electronics and international purchasing.

Job Responsibilities:

• MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE procuring electronic components used in the manufacturing of PCBAs (printed circuit board assemblies), machined components, and purchased items utilizing MRP (Epicor is a plus) requirements to support manufacturing.
• Procure tools, fixtures, early samples, and shop supplies to support in-house operations.
• Build and maintains good business supplier relationships.
• Review, assess and establish new suppliers that meet the expected requirements of quality, cost, and delivery. Monitors and takes corrective actions as required.
• Provide information to Account Managers, Engineering and Operations regarding part qualities, cost, and delivery on a timely basis.
• Interface with management concerning new products and forecasts for new and existing products.
• Confirm receiving operations and performs inventory reconciliation.
• Coordinate rework and disposition of scrap material and ensures the most economical and efficient method of validating useable material for production.
• Schedule, prepare, and forward complete and accurate purchase orders (in-house and outside process) according to company guidelines.
• Expedite and follow up on purchase orders as required to meet customer expectations.
• Evaluate make vs. buy decisions for critical components involving operations, finance, and engineering departments.
• Lead efforts with quality control working with suppliers to determine source of defective or unacceptable material and takes corrective action.
• Support bill of material maintenance and change orders.
• Follow up on supplier incidents, shortages, damaged items, and discrepancies with suppliers, and maintains related documentation.
• Support change notices for purchased items such as changes in specifications, part numbers, and sources.
• Interface with the Shipping/Receiving department regarding incoming and outgoing shipments.
• Support plans for product or component “end of life”.
• Attend and participates in meetings to ensure customer requirements are met.
• Support billing and accounts payable when necessary.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

Bachelor’s degree with four years work-related supply chain experience; or equivalent work-related experience, preferably in the engineering and/or manufacturing field.

• Advanced skills in problem solving, analytical, data analysis, critical thinking, decision-making and negotiating.
• Advanced working knowledge of purchasing and inventory control principles.
• Advanced organization skills and ability to prioritize and multi-task effectively.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products.
• Experience with production/inventory control and ERP/MRP software.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Self-starter, ability to work under pressure with limited or no supervision.
• Reliable attendance.
• Ability to work with others, clients, vendors, and co-workers, in a courteous and professional manner.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Electronic Component: 2 years (Required)
• PCB: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Maryland Heights, MO 63043 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Maryland Heights, MO 63043: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

*No Third Party Recruiters Please.

This is an onsite position.

Job Type: Full-time

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Digital Concepts (DCI) has been part of the Pivot International group of companies since 2020. They were founded in St. Louis, MO in 1990 and specialize in smart control systems, primarily in the fitness industry. They are a family of design and engineering champions that lead in every market they serve worldwide.

Position Overview

The Embedded Software Engineer role is pivotal, operating with substantial autonomy to shape and implement software solutions for new product initiatives. This includes developing software architectures, programming, creating manufacturing-related documentation, and performing software tests, validation, and verification, all while considering product safety. This on-site role is based in Maryland Heights, MO.

Primary Duties

• Craft and refine Java-based applications for our fitness equipment, prioritizing engaging user interfaces and interactive features.
• Work alongside UI/UX designers to turn design concepts and wireframes into fully functional code.
• Enhance application performance and scalability, ensuring stability and security.
• Engage in all stages of the software development process, focusing on efficient design, development, and deployment.

Role Responsibilities

• Collaborate effectively within a team setting.
• Exhibit strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Develop well-conceived, testable code that elevates the user experience.
• Ensure UI/UX designs are technically achievable and implement them.
• Pursue ongoing technology research to enhance development efficiency and user satisfaction.
• Work closely with the product team to translate user requirements into technical implementations.
• Prioritize tasks effectively, making efficient use of time and resources.
• Communicate project progress and needs clearly to the team and project manager.
• Assist in system design and development, offering solutions and contributing to test plans for product verification/validation and manufacturing procedures.
• Manage time effectively and align efforts with organizational and departmental objectives. 

Skills and Expertise

• Robust background in Embedded Software Development and Programming, with 2-3 years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in Java, with C++ knowledge being advantageous.
• Experience in crafting user interfaces for interactive applications.
• A solid grasp of UI design principles and a history of collaboration with UI/UX designers.
• Knowledge of user-centric design and testing approaches.
• Outstanding analytical, problem-solving, and organizational talents.
• Experience in developing Android applications and an understanding of the Android development framework.
• Proficient in an object-oriented programming language.
• Familiarity with version control systems, like GIT.
• Exposure to project and task management tools, such as Jira.
• Exceptional debugging and optimization capabilities.
• Deep understanding of software design patterns, data structures, and industry best practices.
• Ability to operate independently with minimal supervision.

Reporting Structure

• This position reports directly to the Director of Software Development

Job Type: Full-time, in-office

Location: Maryland Heights, MO

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Electronic Design & Manufacturing (EDM) is a premier custom and contract manufacturing company. We specialize in the manufacturing of through-hole and surface mount circuit boards, electronic assemblies, and electro-mechanical assembly services. Our customers range from startups to Fortune 500 companies in all segments of industry with manufacturing, engineering design, service and warranty support, and full turnkey product fulfillment. EDM is an ISO9001:2015 registered company.

EDM is part of Pivot International, a global single-source design, development, engineering, and manufacturing company with over 50 years of experience. Pivot provides product development based in the United States and Europe while offering their customers the financial advantages of global tooling, procurement, and manufacturing at their facilities throughout the US, Europe, Mexico, and Asia. Through the Pivot International group of companies, they offer a unique suite of product design services with the expertise to deliver the most effective solutions.

Job Objective:

Responsible for overall development, implementation and maintenance of the organization’s ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 13485:2016 certified Quality Management System (QMS).  Works in conjunction with Procurement, Production, Engineering and every other department to continually improve the quality of the organization’s products

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Ensure that the organization’s Quality Management System conforms to customer, internal, ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and regulatory/legal requirements
• Perform as the management representative for ISO 13485:2016 certified medical device manufacturing facility
• Lead and develop team members performing incoming, in-process, and final inspections
• Monitor and Measure KPI’s and turn raw data into dashboards, graphs, and reports
• Work with customers, employees, and 3rd part engineers to develop product requirements
• Receive all 2nd and 3rd party auditors and perform as the main POC for all audit discussions
• Perform root cause analysis, develop action plans, and implement CAPA
• Report to top management on the performance of the QMS
• Conduct internal audits of all functional groups and continually improve the QMS
• Conduct periodic management review meetings
• Update procedures and execute document control and record keeping
• Manage all nonconforming raw material and finished products
• Develop and implement Lean, 5S, Kaizen, and other tools with every department
• Oversee customer complaints, returned nonconforming product, and product recalls
• Keep up on standards, regulations/laws, issues, and news with respect to product (service) quality

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and/or at least 5 years of experience in Quality Assurance/Quality Control is required
• Experience with MS-Office is essential.
• Project management experience is a plus
• Occasional travel to vendor sites (5%) for audits, inspections, etc., may be required
• Previous experience managing an ISO13485 compliant QMS is a plus
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for extended periods of time, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms, and talk and hear.
• Standing, sitting, stooping and squatting can be expected along with light lifting of 20 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required may include close vision, distance vision, peripheral and depth perception and ability to focus.

SKILLS:

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well with people at all levels are essential

Must have strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, mathematical, and management skills

Location: La Vista, NE

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The Company

Wideblue is a well-established award-winning product and engineering design consultancy located in Glasgow, Scotland. They have been part of the Pivot International family of companies since 2018 and specialize in turning clients’ amazing ideas and technology into commercial products.

They work across an exciting range of technologies and market sectors, delivering projects for a variety of clients, ranging from inventors and technology startups to Universities and major corporations.

In the last few years their design team has created a fascinating array of new products that range from home healthcare medical devices to scientific instruments, consumer devices, and imaging systems.

Job Description:

They are looking for an experienced Quality Assurance & Regulatory Affairs Manager to work on the development of new products, particularly in the medical device industry. Working through all stages of product design from requirements to manufacturing start up, the successful candidate will be a key part of a flexible, multi-functional team, combining product design, optics and physics, mechanical, electronics and software engineering. Wideblue’s clients are an exciting mix of small start-ups, university research teams, through to large multinationals. The job will involve working closely with client companies and will demand significant personal responsibility within small project teams to own the regulatory deliverables of projects.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in science, engineering or life sciences related discipline and 3-5 years of experience in a regulatory/quality role.

Experience:

The position awarded will be matched to the candidate’s experience. The candidate will have experience in a relevant regulatory/quality role, ideally with experience with medical devices and product design.

Key Responsibilities

• Working as part of a multi-functional team to design a varied portfolio of new products for a broad range of Wideblue clients.
• Own the day-to-day management of the Quality Management System in support of the Head of Wideblue (Eng Change, CAPA, Supplier Eval & Approval, Calibration etc)
• Host and manage the internal and external audit schedules.
• Key member of quality management team to maintain ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 13485:2016
• Ensuring compliance of in-house manufactured products
• Working with client to produce technical files for UKCA and CE
• Work with multi-disciplinary engineers to translate standards to requirements relevant to the product
• Creation of user requirements plus product design and product functional specifications.
• Working with clients to prepare regulatory documentation in compliance with ISO13485, and suitable for FDA 510k submissions
• Working with the software team to prepare documentation to comply with IEC 62304
• Generation of formal design documentation.
• Assisting with client engagement and commercial proposals

Job Type: Full Time

Location: Glasgow, Scotland

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