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L&L Metal Fabrication

Operations Manager

Tontitown, AR · On-site

Review drawings, blueprints, and shop drawings to ensure compliance with design intent. * Implement and manage job tracking systems, workflows, and operational reporting. * Lead operational meetings ...

L&L Metal Fabrication

Operations Manager

Tontitown, AR · On-site

Review drawings, blueprints, and shop drawings to ensure compliance with design intent. * Implement and manage job tracking systems, workflows, and operational reporting. * Lead operational meetings ...

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How much do design operations manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for design operations manager in Arkansas is $52,472.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $33,900.00 and $64,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a design operations manager?

To thrive as a Design Operations Manager, you need expertise in project management, design process optimization, and a solid understanding of design principles, often supported by a degree in design, business, or a related field. Familiarity with tools like Asana, Jira, Figma, and resource management systems, as well as certifications like PMP or Agile, is highly beneficial. Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills help you bridge gaps between creative and operational teams. These skills are vital for streamlining workflows, ensuring project delivery, and driving alignment across multidisciplinary teams.

How does a design operations manager typically collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve workflow efficiency?

A Design Operations Manager works closely with design, product, engineering, and marketing teams to streamline processes, set clear priorities, and remove obstacles that hinder productivity. They often facilitate regular check-ins, build and optimize workflows, and implement tools or systems that foster communication and transparency. By acting as a liaison and ensuring alignment between departments, they help the broader team deliver high-quality design work on time, while also identifying opportunities to refine processes for future projects.

What is the difference between Design Operations Manager vs UX Designer?

AspectDesign Operations ManagerUX Designer
Primary FocusOversees design processes, tools, and team workflowsDesigns user experiences and interfaces
Required SkillsProject management, process optimization, leadershipUser research, wireframing, prototyping
Work EnvironmentCollaborates with design teams, product managers, and developersWorks directly on user interface and experience design
Common CertificationsProject Management Professional (PMP), Agile certificationsUX certifications (e.g., NN/g, Human Factors)

The Design Operations Manager focuses on streamlining design workflows and managing teams, while the UX Designer concentrates on creating engaging user experiences. Both roles often collaborate but serve different functions within the design process.

What is a design operations manager?

Design Operations Managers are professionals who streamline and optimize processes within design teams to improve efficiency, collaboration, and the quality of creative output. They bridge the gap between design, product, and business operations by implementing workflows, managing resources, and ensuring projects stay on track. Their responsibilities often include project management, budget oversight, and facilitating communication across teams. By establishing best practices and removing operational barriers, Design Operations Managers enable designers to focus more on creative work and innovation.
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Mechanical Design Engineer (Nuc) I - Sr. Lead

Entergy

Russellville, AR • On-site

$78K - $107K/yr

Full-time

Posted 11 days ago

Entergy rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 84 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

29th of 53 rated energy and utility

Job description

Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer (Nuc) I - Sr. Lead
PS Job Title: Engineer (Nuc)
Work Place Flexibility: Onsite
Legal Entity: Entergy Operations, Inc.-EOI
* This position may be filled as an Engineer I, II, III Sr. or Sr. Lead depending on qualifications and experience.*
* This position will be hired for the Arkansas Nuclear One Plant*
JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE
  • Responsible for design engineering modifications for projects at Entergy Nuclear plants.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Develop engineering design modification packages in accordance with defined standards and procedures.
  • Ensure project modification designs maintain the plant design basis and represent the optimum design alternative.
  • Complete / revise engineering calculations in support of plant design modifications.
  • Deliver timely, constructible, economic and maintenance friendly modification designs in support of plant needs.
  • Coordinate project design engineering activities with plant departments to minimize plant and system downtime and maximize plant power generation. Interface with regulatory and industry representatives on behalf of project engineering.
  • Ensure fleet lessons are learned and good practices are implemented.
  • Serve on outage engineering support teams as assigned.
  • Attend training and maintain qualifications necessary to perform required group functions.
  • Act as design authority for the site.
  • Work closely with the Mgr, Project Engineering to oversee the development of drawings, specifications and designs for major project plant modifications. Ensure project modfication designs maintain the plant design basis and represent the optimum design alternative.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Minimum education required of the position
  • B.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering or other closely related scientific discipline / physical science generally associated with power plant operations, or equivalent work experience (equivalent experience is defined as demonstrated success at the Engineering.

Minimum experience required of the position
  • Engineering degree or equivalent.
  • Engineer I - 0 - 2 years experience in nuclear power design, operations, or equivalent, depending upon engineering level
  • Engineer II - 2 - 3 years experience in nuclear power design, operations, or equivalent, depending upon engineering level
  • Engineer III - 3 - 4 years experience in nuclear power design, operations, or equivalent, depending upon engineering level
  • Sr. Engineer - 4 - 5 years experience in nuclear design, operations, or equivalent, depending upon engineering level
  • Sr. Engineer Lead - 5 - 7 years experience in nuclear design, operations, or equivalent, depending upon engineering level

Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required of the position
  • Good to excellent communication skills. Experience / proficiency in PC use and applications, depending upon engineering level.

Any certificates, licenses, etc. required for the position
  • Desired: RO/SRO license or certification on a PWR or BWR; Professional Engineering license.

Primary Location: Arkansas-Russellville Arkansas : Russellville
Job Function: Corporate
FLSA Status: Professional
Relocation Option: Level II
Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 124098
PS Job Title: Engineer (Nuc)
Travel Percentage:Up to 25%
An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. Please click here to view the EEO page, or see statements below.
EEO Statement: The Entergy System of Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The Entergy System of Companies complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
The Entergy System of Companies expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of the Entergy System of Company employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.
Accessibility: Entergy provides reasonable accommodations for online applicants. Requests for a reasonable accommodation may be made orally or in writing by an applicant, employee, or third party on his or her behalf. If you are an individual with a disability and you are in need of an accommodation for the recruiting process please click here and provide your name, contact number, the accommodation requested and the requisition number that you are requesting the accommodation for. Employee Services will contact you regarding your request.
Additional Responsibilities: As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.
Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal
The non-confidential portions of the affirmative action program for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans shall be available for inspection upon request by any employee or applicant for employment. Please contact HRCompliance@entergy.com to schedule a time to review the affirmative action plan during regular office hours.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.
Please note: Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment in this position. Entergy will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position.

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