Careers

• Segment partners as strategic, growth, specialist, or exit and replace, and build an annual plan for each key partner.
• Recruit where there is white space, and replace partners who do not perform.
• Run quarterly partner reviews and measure partners on revenue, pipeline and product breadth.

• Work the target EPC list and map EPC to owner, project, engineering hub and approved vendor list route.
• Track pre-FEED, FEED, vendor-list and tender activity, and connect each project to the Regional Sales / Business Manager who owns the relationship.
• Coordinate multi-region projects once, with product leadership validating technical fit before submission.

• Onboard and train partners with Technical Sales Engineers and Product Specialists.
• Maintain channel pricing and programs with the Product Specialists and Product Directors.

• Remove channel conflict with direct sales; every customer has one commercial owner.
• Keep partner and EPC opportunities current in CRM with owner, stage and next action.

• 5+ years managing distributor or rep networks, or EPC and specification sales, for industrial products.
• Track record of growing channel revenue and recruiting new partners.
• Experience setting partner goals, running business reviews and managing agreements.
• Strong commercial sense on channel pricing and discount structures.
• Willingness to travel across the region (up to about 50%).

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering or a technical field.
• Experience with EPCs, FEED and approved vendor list processes.
• Experience in instrumentation, safety equipment or environmental monitoring channels.
• Experience harmonizing partner networks after acquisitions.
• Comfort using AI tools to manage partner data and performance.

• You take ownership: you follow every quote, order and question through to the finish instead of handing it off.
• You are curious and want to learn; you ask questions, take feedback and get better every quarter.
• You are a team player who helps colleagues, shares credit and makes the people around you faster.
• You are conscientious, accountable and involved, with a sense of urgency that customers can feel.
• You hold partners to the same standard as our own people: clear goals, real support, honest measurement, and prompt action.

The result is a channel leader who spends time with partners, not on spreadsheets.

• Health and wellbeing cover appropriate to your country
• Retirement or pension plan with company contribution
• Paid annual leave and public holidays
• Paid family and parental leave
• Life and disability or income protection insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional development, training, and growth opportunities across our heritage brands and countries

Cognesense is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by the law of the country where the role is based.

• Build and own the consolidated three-statement operating model across all Cognesense entities.
• Lead the annual budget and rolling forecast, coordinating inputs from every business unit.
• Own the rolling 13-week cash flow forecast so leadership always has a reliable view of liquidity.
• Build scenario and sensitivity models that support strategic and capital allocation decisions.

• Lead financial diligence on acquisition targets, including revenue quality, EBITDA sustainability, working capital, and capex needs.
• Build acquisition models and valuation analysis that test deal economics, synergies, and integration costs.
• Define 100-day integration plans and post-close reporting frameworks, then track execution and flag risks to the sponsor and management.
• Consolidate acquired businesses into the Cognesense financial model and reporting structure quickly and cleanly.

• Prepare monthly and quarterly board, sponsor, and lender packages in partnership with the CFO.
• Translate financial and operating data into clear, decision-ready narratives for leadership.
• Respond to ad hoc analysis requests from the sponsor and board with speed and precision.

• Design and maintain a KPI framework that spans all business units and departments.
• Partner with business unit leaders to define the metrics that matter and hold the line on how they are measured.
• Spot trends, variances, and emerging risks in operating data before they surface elsewhere.
• Work with the Controller's team on budget-to-actual variance analysis and consistent reporting practices across entities.

• Select and implement FP&A tools that replace manual, spreadsheet-based processes.
• Apply AI and automation to speed up modeling, reporting, and analysis.
• Partner with the Controller and IT to strengthen reporting from Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
• Build documented, repeatable models that do not depend on tribal knowledge.

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field.
• Fluency in three-statement financial modeling.
• Experience building and owning rolling forecasts, budgets, and 13-week cash flow models.
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, with confidence presenting to executive leadership and investors.
• Comfort working across multiple business units in a fast-paced, private equity-backed environment.

• Big 4 transaction advisory, valuation, or investment banking experience with M&A exposure.
• FP&A experience in a multi-entity, private equity-backed business, including diligence, purchase price allocation, and post-close integration.
• Experience with modern FP&A tools (such as Adaptive, Vena, Prophix, or Datarails) and with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
• Manufacturing or industrial products experience, including government contracts.
• MBA or progress toward the CFA designation.

• You take ownership of outcomes and build what is missing instead of waiting for it.
• You earn trust with business leaders by making the numbers useful to them.
• You hold a high bar for precision and still move fast.
• You are curious about how AI and automation can remove busywork, and you put them to work.

You will also help decide where AI and automation go next across the finance function.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off and paid company holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional development, training, and growth opportunities across our heritage brands

Cognesense is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

• People – Developing capability, engagement, accountability and leadership across the business.
• Quality – Delivering right first time, maintaining high standards and meeting customer expectations.
• Velocity – Improving flow, responsiveness, delivery performance and operational effectiveness.
• Cost – Creating efficiency, reducing waste and delivering sustainable business results.

As Production Manager, you’ll play a leading role in driving improvements across all four principles.

• Leading and developing production teams to create a positive, accountable and high-performing culture.
• Driving operational excellence across our PQVC principles: People, Quality, Velocity and Cost.
• Developing team capability through coaching, mentoring and performance management.
• Creating an environment where continuous improvement and problem-solving are embedded in day-to-day operations.
• Ensuring production plans are delivered effectively to meet customer requirements.
• Managing resources, capacity and operational priorities to achieve business objectives.
• Working collaboratively with Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality and Commercial teams to improve overall business performance.
• Supporting business transformation, operational improvement and change initiatives.

• Enjoy developing and coaching others to achieve their full potential.
• Be comfortable leading through change and continuous improvement.
• Use data, insight and performance metrics to drive decision-making.
• Challenge existing ways of working respectfully and constructively.
• Balance attention to detail with a focus on the bigger picture.
• Take ownership, accountability and pride in delivering results.
• Build strong relationships and influence across multiple functions.
• Create a culture where people feel engaged, supported and motivated to succeed.

• Proven leadership experience within a production, engineering or assembly environment.
• A track record of building, developing and motivating high-performing teams.
• Strong operational and commercial awareness, with the ability to drive improvements across People, Quality, Velocity and Cost (PQVC).
• Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives and delivering measurable operational results.
• Strong coaching and team development capability.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capability.
• Experience using performance data and metrics to drive operational improvement.
• Strong systems capability, including ERP/MRP systems and data-driven decision-making.

• Experience within an engineered-to-order or low-volume production environment.
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma or Continuous Improvement training.
• An engineering or technical qualification.
• Experience supporting organisational change or business transformation initiatives.

• Lead a critical function within a respected and technically specialist business.
• Influence the future direction of our production operation.
• Play a visible role in driving performance and continuous improvement.
• Work alongside experienced and passionate colleagues committed to operational excellence.
• Develop and lead talented team across the business.
• Be part of the wider Cognesense growth journey.
• Work in a role with genuine ownership, accountability and opportunity to make a lasting impact.

• Leading and developing the Supply Chain team.
• Creating and implementing supply chain strategies aligned to business objectives.
• Building strategic supplier relationships that create long-term value.
• Driving improvements in supplier performance, inventory management and operational efficiency.
• Leading continuous improvement and transformation initiatives.
• Identifying and mitigating supply chain risks.
• Supporting business growth through effective planning and supplier development.
• Driving effective use of ERP, MRP and supply chain technologies.

• Enjoy developing people and building high-performing teams.
• Think strategically while remaining hands-on and practical.
• Build strong relationships and influence stakeholders effectively.
• Use data and insight to drive decision-making.
• Challenge existing ways of working constructively.
• Take ownership and accountability for results.
• Be comfortable leading change and continuous improvement.

• Significant supply chain leadership experience.
• Manufacturing, engineering or technical sector experience.
• Strong commercial and negotiation capability.
• Experience developing supplier relationships and managing performance.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• ERP/MRP systems experience.
• Experience leading business improvement and transformation initiatives.

• Lead a critical function within a respected specialist business.
• Shape the future direction of the Supply Chain operation.
• Influence business performance and strategic decision-making.
• Be part of the wider Cognesense growth journey.
• Enjoy genuine ownership, responsibility and opportunity to make a lasting impact.

• Own the AWS cloud architecture and roadmap for Clairvoyance, including device connectivity on AWS IoT Core and data ingestion into the lakehouse.
• Lead the deployment, enhancement, and ongoing operation of the existing product on AWS, including migration and re-platforming, so it performs reliably at scale.
• Shape the cloud architecture of the next-generation platform so sound cloud-native design is built in from the start, not retrofitted.
• Act as the primary technical authority on AWS decisions, laying out trade-offs clearly so engineering, product, and leadership can decide with confidence.

• Own and evolve landing zones, networking, identity, and security architecture on AWS, aligned to least-privilege and defense-in-depth principles.
• Set a security and compliance posture appropriate for enterprise and government customers, partnering with Security on controls, audits, and customer requirements.

• Establish Infrastructure-as-Code, CI/CD, and automated deployment pipelines so every release is repeatable and auditable.
• Champion an AI-assisted, automation-first approach across cloud delivery and operations, removing manual steps wherever they add risk or delay.

• Own cloud reliability and operations, including observability, monitoring, incident response, backup and disaster recovery, and Well-Architected reviews.
• Drive cloud cost management and optimization through right-sizing, scaling strategy, and FinOps practices, so spend tracks the value it delivers.

• Provide hands-on technical leadership and mentorship to engineers, raising the team's cloud skills through pairing, guidance, and example.
• Review designs and implementations against cloud standards, catching risk early and explaining the why behind each standard.
• Collaborate across engineering, product, and operations so cloud decisions support product goals and customer commitments.

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, IT, or a related discipline, with 10+ years of software or infrastructure experience, including significant time as a cloud or solutions architect.
• Deep, hands-on AWS expertise designing, deploying, and operating production workloads across core services: compute, storage, networking, databases, identity, and security.
• Proven experience deploying and operating enterprise applications on AWS, including migrating or re-platforming existing applications to the cloud.
• Background with .NET / C# application environments, with the credibility to architect cloud solutions for, and alongside, product engineering teams.
• Infrastructure-as-Code expertise (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation, or CDK) and mature CI/CD practices.
• Containerization and orchestration on AWS (Docker, ECS and/or EKS).
• Cloud networking, identity, and security: VPC design, IAM, secrets management, and encryption.
• Cloud reliability and operations: observability, monitoring, incident response, and backup/disaster recovery.
• Cloud cost management: right-sizing, scaling strategy, and FinOps discipline.
• Experience embedding with delivery teams in an Agile environment.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to align engineering, product, security, and leadership around cloud decisions and trade-offs.

• AWS & cloud depth: AWS IoT Core experience (MQTT, device provisioning, fleet management) or similar device-telemetry platforms.
• AWS & cloud depth: high-volume streaming and time-series data on AWS (Kinesis, Lambda, Timestream, or similar).
• AWS & cloud depth: data lakehouse platforms, including feeding operational data into analytics and AI.
• AWS & cloud depth: AWS certifications such as Solutions Architect Professional, DevOps Engineer, or Security Specialty.
• AWS & cloud depth: AWS Well-Architected Framework reviews and remediation.
• AWS & cloud depth: hybrid and on-prem-to-cloud architectures and migration patterns.
• AWS & cloud depth: database experience on AWS, including RDS/PostgreSQL, SQL Server, and data migration.
• AWS & cloud depth: event-driven and messaging patterns on AWS and in modern platforms.
• AWS & cloud depth: DevSecOps and compliance automation, including policy-as-code and security scanning in pipelines.
• AI-assisted delivery: experience leading AI-assisted, automation-first delivery and operations (e.g., Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, and agentic workflows).
• Domain & security: industrial / OT domain exposure such as SCADA, IIoT, fuel or bulk-liquids management, or similar.
• Domain & security: government or regulated-industry cloud experience, such as AWS GovCloud, FedRAMP, or similar compliance regimes.
• Domain & security: an active IAM Level II (or higher) compliant IA certification, such as CISSP, CASP+ CE, CISM, CCISO, or equivalent per DoD 8570/8140.
• Domain & security: awareness of OT/industrial security standards (e.g., IEC 62443) and secure-by-design practices.

• You take ownership of the platform end to end and act before problems reach customers.
• You explain technical trade-offs in plain language and build trust across engineering, product, security, and leadership.
• You stay hands-on and lift the people around you through mentorship and thoughtful design review.
• You are curious about AI and automation and look for ways to remove manual work from delivery and operations.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off and paid company holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional development, training, and growth opportunities across our heritage brands

When keeping the site shipping conflicts with taking it apart, shipping wins until the build-ahead inventory is banked.

• Run day-to-day manufacturing at the Atlanta site: scheduling, labor, material flow and on-time delivery.
• Execute a 6+ week build-ahead on top-moving products, banked before teardown starts.
• Review past-due and Q4 backlog line by line and issue reliable ship dates.
• Support customer communication through the move window.
• Drive cross-training so no complex build depends on a single person.

• Execute the count, barcode and packing-manifest plan with the Inventory Manager.
• Keep GFE segregated, labeled and traceable by program and contract, with custody documented through transport.
• Reconcile moved inventory into Business Central at Hillside.

• Have site records and procedures ready for the ISO 9001:2015 recertification audit in the week of October 27.
• Work with Quality to integrate Atlanta procedures into the Hillside quality system.

• Sequence equipment teardown so the highest-volume builds run longest.
• Coordinate riggers, transport and insurance with Purchasing and Facilities.
• Execute the site decommissioning checklist: utility disconnects, hazmat removal and landlord handback items.
• Support reinstall and requalification at Hillside through the first production build.

• Lead the Atlanta team through the transition, working with HR on retention and exit timing.
• Capture build knowledge, supplier contacts and undocumented fixes before people leave.
• Complete the final building walk-through and handback by December 31.
• Report weekly to the Director of Operations, and join a daily move standup during November.

• 8+ years in manufacturing operations, including at least 3 years as a plant, operations or manufacturing manager.
• Hands-on experience with a plant relocation, consolidation or closure, from build-ahead through recommissioning.
• Discrete or electromechanical assembly experience; low-volume, high-mix preferred.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 quality systems and audit preparation.
• Strong inventory control discipline: cycle counts, barcoding, ERP reconciliation.
• Available to start quickly and work on site full time, with travel to the Chicago area.

• Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or similar ERP experience.
• Experience handling government-furnished equipment or property under contract requirements.
• Familiarity with product certifications such as UL, FM, ATEX or CSA.
• Lean manufacturing background.
• Prior interim or consulting engagements with a defined end date.

• You lead a team through change calmly and keep people engaged while a site winds down.
• You protect the customer first: shipments come before teardown until the build-ahead is banked.
• You document as you go, so knowledge stays with the business after people leave.
• You use AI and system tools to keep plans current, and spend your own time on the floor and with people.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off and paid company holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional development, training, and growth opportunities across our heritage brands

• Integrate fully assembled Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) and wiring harnesses into physical enclosures following detailed technical drawings and assembly work instructions.
• Install mechanical hardware, standoffs, fasteners, shielding, and components into enclosures with precision and proper alignment.
• Route cables and wiring harnesses through enclosures, securing them with proper clips, clamps, and strain relief to ensure durability and maintain electromagnetic integrity.
• Connect electrical connectors, perform necessary soldering and crimping operations where specified, and verify proper seating and orientation of all connections.
• Perform final mechanical assembly tasks including sealing, potting, encapsulation, or other finishing operations as required.

• Flash firmware into embedded systems and microcontrollers using established protocols and tools.
• Configure device settings, calibration parameters, and operational modes according to product specifications and customer requirements.
• Verify successful firmware load and perform initial power-on diagnostics to confirm system responsiveness.

• Conduct comprehensive functional testing on completed assemblies using test protocols, equipment, and procedures defined in manufacturing documentation.
• Perform electrical measurements, continuity checks, signal verification, and operational tests to confirm all circuits and components function correctly.
• Identify and troubleshoot assembly defects, component failures, or test anomalies; coordinate with manufacturing engineering or quality teams to resolve issues.
• Document test results, create quality reports, and maintain detailed records of assembly and test activities for traceability and compliance.
• Perform final visual inspection for assembly quality, solder joint integrity, cable routing, cleanliness, and overall workmanship.

• Proficiently use hand tools, soldering equipment, crimpers, testers, and test fixtures to perform assembly and functional testing.
• Maintain proper Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) protocols and awareness throughout all assembly and testing activities.
• Maintain clean, organized workstation and properly store materials, components, and tools.
• Follow all manufacturing safety protocols, handle hazardous materials appropriately, and maintain compliance with workplace safety standards.

• Collaborate with manufacturing engineers, quality assurance, and production teams to resolve assembly and test issues.
• Report assembly or design issues, suggest process improvements, and participate in continuous quality enhancement initiatives.
• Meet production schedules and quality targets while maintaining attention to detail and workmanship standards.
• Participate in training on new products, assembly procedures, testing protocols, and equipment.

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• 2+ years of hands-on experience in electronic box-level assembly and test operations.
• Demonstrated proficiency in PCB integration, cable routing, mechanical hardware installation, and functional testing.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, assembly work instructions, and test procedures.
• Proficiency with hand tools, soldering equipment, crimpers, multimeters, and other assembly/testing tools.
• Strong attention to detail, precision, and quality craftsmanship.
• Understanding of Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) protocols and awareness of component sensitivity.
• Ability to work independently and meet production schedules and quality targets.
• Clear communication skills and willingness to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

• Experience with firmware flashing, embedded systems, or microcontroller programming.
• Knowledge of electronics principles, circuit operation, and signal integrity.
• Experience with automated test equipment (ATE) or custom test fixtures.
• Familiarity with manufacturing quality standards (IPC, ISO, or similar).
• Experience in ISO 9001, AS9100, or other regulated manufacturing environments.
• Troubleshooting experience and ability to diagnose assembly or test failures independently.

• Lead the global regulatory compliance program for all electromechanical products.
• Develop and execute regulatory strategies supporting new product development and sustaining engineering.
• Obtain and maintain product certifications including ATEX, IECEx, UL, NEC, FM, ETL, CE, and other applicable regulatory standards certifications.
• Serve as the primary liaison with certification agencies and regulatory authorities.
• Maintain complete records of certifications, technical files, regulatory documentation, and product labeling.
• Review engineering changes to ensure continued certification compliance.
• Monitor global regulatory changes and communicate impacts to all global facilities.
• Develop and deliver compliance training for Engineering, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, and Production personnel.
• Lead internal and external regulatory audits, including FM, ETL, and UL production audits.
• Present executive audit summaries with findings, corrective actions, and continuous improvement recommendations.
• Establish regulatory policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Support quality management initiatives and continuous improvement activities.
• Mentor engineering teams regarding regulatory design requirements and compliance.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related Engineering discipline.
• Minimum 2 years of electromechanical product design experience.
• Minimum 5 years of regulatory certification experience with electromechanical products.
• Demonstrated expertise with ATEX and IECEx requirements (required).
• Working knowledge of US and internal regulatory standards (ISO 60079, IEC, ATEX, IECEx, RoHS, Reach, IEC 61000/CISPR.
• Experience interacting with Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories (NRTLs).

• Strong understanding of hazardous location equipment requirements.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Capable to represent engineering in certification approval discussions.
• Ability to interpret international standards and regulations.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and executive presentations.
• Proficiency with technical documentation and regulatory record retention.

• Experience supporting ISO 9001 2015 quality systems.
• Experience working in a global manufacturing environment.
• Experience with FM and UL approval for explosion proof products under ATEX and IECEx standards.

Experience with explosion proof certifications and products and quality requirements.

Up to 10% domestic and international travel to manufacturing sites, certification agencies, suppliers, and customer locations as required.

Ability to work in office, laboratory, and manufacturing environments and occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.