Careers

Calling all Problem Solvers & innovators

Join the Shainin Team

Every problem is solvable! We believe that. If you do too, you’re in the right place.

Our customers rely on us to solve their most critical problems, often when they’ve come to believe that the problem is unsolvable. We take a different approach. Our approach has carried us through. It’s made us who we are today and will continue to support our growth as individuals and as a team.

If you’re ready to try a different approach to problem solving because you believe every problem is solvable, let’s chat.

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Calling all Problem Solvers & innovators

Shainin team members gathered around a table examining parts
Join the Shainin Team

Every problem is solvable! We believe that. If you do too, you’re in the right place.

Our customers rely on us to solve their most critical problems, often when they’ve come to believe that the problem is unsolvable. We take a different approach. Our approach has carried us through. It’s made us who we are today and will continue to support our growth as individuals and as a team.

If you’re ready to try a different approach to problem solving because you believe every problem is solvable, let’s chat.

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Join the Shainin Team

Working at Shainin

At Shainin, we believe in putting our customers first. Our day-to-day work is centered around solving problems and assisting clients to learn how to problem solve effectively. We encourage our team to put the customer first.

We know that we won’t always be able to accomodate, but after decades of solving customer problems, we seem to have a system that works:

  • A collaborative, respectful, and easy-going culture
  • Intriguing projects with clients whose names you know
  • Flexible work locations and company travel

While all of our team members are problem solvers by nature, many fulfill more than just a typical consultant role. Our team is compact, coordinated, and consistent.

How it Works

Interviewing with Shainin

Our hiring process is driven by two main components: our company goals and our cultural fit. We are looking for individuals who can not only help us reach our and our clients goals but also fit well within our team. Being a globally diverse but small team means that the cultural fit is as important as the technical fit.

What to Expect

  • Our hiring coordinator will have an initial call with you to get to know a bit about you and answer your questions about Shainin
  • Once we’ve both agreed to move forward, we’ll hop on a video interview with 1-2 Shainin team members to discuss technical qualifications & get a sense of your personal fit
  • In our third conversation, you’ll meet Leadership and those who you’ll work most closely with to talk specifics

Ready to get started?

Open Positions

Do you approach every problem as solveable? Are you intimidated by not being the smartest person in a room? Do you see challengers as opponents or as a teammate trying to make robust solutions? Do you realize the distinct difference between considering all the options and considering only the critical ones? Do you embrace the intricate balance of tradition and innovation? A position at Shainin could be right for you. 

Red X Problem Solver - Europe

Are you a highly skilled problem solver who enjoys learning new technical fields? Do you love collaborating with teams to ensure that critical issues are resolved and project objectives are not only met, but exceeded? Do you like to travel? If so, then this position may be the one for you.

Marketing Intern - USA

We are looking for a dynamic and driven marketing intern to join our team. As a marketing intern, you will work closely with our marketing team to assist in the implementation of marketing strategies and campaigns. You will gain hands-on experience in various aspects of marketing, including market research, content creation, social media management, email marketing, and event coordination. 

Dorian Awards Criteria

Team Project Awards

Product Development
PROJECT OF THE YEAR

This category recognizes technical problems solved during product development and launch. These projects typically have small sample sizes to work with. Product development begins the lifecycle of a product. Projects that win this award will demonstrate:

  • Potential impact of the problem.
  • Effective use of the Shainin Red X® tools to uncover the root cause.
  • The timeline of resolution from initial discovery to solution implemented. 
  • Explanation of lessons learned and how to use this knowledge in the future.

Dorian Awards Criteria

Team Project Awards

Field Reliability
PROJECT OF THE YEAR

Field failures impact more than just your bottom line. This category is dedicated to projects that focus on field issues such as ‘No Trouble Found’, fatigue failures, and other destructive or malfunction events. Projects that win this award will demonstrate:

  • Initial impact of the problem.
  • Creative and effective use of the Shainin Red X® tools to uncover the root cause.
  • Speed and efficiency in resolving the issue.  
  • Impact of resolving the problem.

Dorian Awards Criteria

Team Project Awards

PLANT MANUFACTURING
PROJECT OF THE YEAR

Manufacturing is a world all its own. With the fast-moving pace, the speed of solving problems matters. The Plant Manufacturing Project of the Year Award recognizes projects that resolve complex problems in ongoing production which impact the end user, company bottom line, production quality rates, and the like. Projects that win this award will demonstrate:

  • Technical difficulty or complexity in resolving the issue.
  • Creative and effective use of the Shainin Red X® tools to uncover the root cause.
  • How the solution or information discovered was leveraged.
  • Timeline for resolving the issue.
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John Abrahamian

Executive VP - Problem Solving

John Abrahamian is a highly respected problem solver as well as an expert in the field of Lean manufacturing, with a career spanning over three decades. Throughout his career, John has become renowned for his innovative approach to problem-solving and his unwavering dedication to customer satisfaction. 
  
After receiving his BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Connecticut in 1985, John began his career as a design and development engineer at Pratt & Whitney. It was during this time that his interest in problem-solving first emerged. By 1994, John had become a Continuous Improvement Manager at the company. During his tenure, John led Pratt & Whitney’s efforts in Lean manufacturing and Value Engineering. 
  
In 1990, John began pursuing his MBA in Operations Management, where he was first introduced to the concept of Lean manufacturing, and this influenced the direction of his career. In 1996, he was encouraged by his Pratt & Whitney team to take Shainin Red X training, building on his Lean manufacturing efforts. This training proved to be a turning point in John’s career, igniting his passion for problem-solving and setting him on a path to becoming one of the industry’s most respected experts. 
  
In 1998, John joined Shainin, where he has spent the last 25 years pursuing his passion for problem-solving. During his time here, John has developed innovative approaches to problem-solving, having received a US Patent for a problem-solving method. He also integrated function analysis into Shainin methods, seeding what would ultimately become Resilient Engineering.  
  
Despite his busy schedule, John still finds time to pursue his hobbies, which include golfing, stand-up paddleboarding, and skeet shooting. He especially enjoys traveling with his wife and spending time with family, including his three grandsons. 
  
Having the opportunity to work in a wide variety of industries, experiencing different cultures and meeting new and interesting people gives John the kind of job satisfaction that makes him grateful to be in this field of work. He truly enjoys creating meaningful relationships with his customers and inspiring ordinary engineers to become extraordinary problem solvers. 

Dorian Awards Criteria

Red X® Master of the Year Award

The Red X® Master of the Year Award is for leaders with a Red X® Master Certification who have increased the impact of problem solving using Shainin technologies within their organization. To be considered for this award, the submission must meet the following criteria:

  • Applies leadership skills to expand the impact of Shainin technologies within the organization.
  • Results include projects that made a significant impact improving business performance.
  • The number of individuals coached to certification.

Dorian Awards Criteria

Team Project Awards

This category of awards is for project teams who have demonstrated outstanding application of Shainin methodologies in solving complex problems within their company.

To be considered for this award, the submission must meet the following criteria:

  • Speed and efficiency of the problem solved
  • Technical difficulty and complexity of the problem solved
  • Project impact and leverage across the organization
  • Creative use of Shainin technologies
  • Clarity of the project documentation