Engineering Jobs in Summerland, CA

The Opportunity Agathos AEC is seeking a high-caliber Business Administration & Finance Manager to anchor the financial and people operations for our JMPE Engineering team. Based in our Santa Barbara office, you will serve as the primary fiscal and administrative bridge between our local engineering experts and the Agathos AEC corporate team. This is a critical role designed for a professional who enjoys the intersection of numbers, process, and people. You will ensure the financial health of our California projects while fostering a supportive professional environment for our staff across three regional locations.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Administration & Client Relations.

Billing & Invoicing: Manage the end-to-end project billing cycle, ensuring engineering hours and expenses are accurately captured and invoiced to clients.

Accounts Receivable: Partner with the central Agathos finance team to manage collections, resolving billing discrepancies with clients professionally and promptly.

Project Accounting: Monitor project budgets and financial health, providing JMPE leadership with clear visibility into margins and performance.

People Operations & Administration

Regional HR Support: Serve as the local point of contact for "People Ops," assisting with onboarding new hires, benefits coordination, and maintaining office culture across JMPE’s California locations.

Corporate Liaison: Collaborate closely with the Agathos AEC corporate suite to implement national administrative standards at the local level.

Office Management: Oversee the daily administrative needs of the Santa Barbara office, ensuring a high-functioning environment for our technical team.

Software & Systems Management. Utilize AEC-leading project management and accounting software to maintain data integrity. Generate financial reports and administrative dashboards to support data-driven decision-making.

What You Bring to the Team.

Financial Literacy: You have a strong grasp of professional services billing, collections, and basic accounting principles.

Tech Savvy: You are highly proficient in modern ERP systems, project management tools, and the Microsoft 365 suite.

Professionalism & Diplomacy: You can navigate "difficult" collection conversations with clients while maintaining a positive, long-term relationship.

Organized Mindset: You excel at managing multiple administrative streams—from payroll coordination to vendor management—without losing sight of the details.

The Agathos Spirit: A "can-do" attitude, a problem-solving lens, and a desire to grow alongside a premier AEC platform.

Agathos AEC is a leading multidisciplinary firm dedicated to excellence in the built environment. We combine the agility of boutique engineering teams like JMPE with the robust resources of a national platform.

Working in Santa Barbara: Our Santa Barbara office offers an incredible environment to grow your career. You’ll be part of a small, elite team of professionals where your work directly impacts the success and growth of the firm.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Agathos AEC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. Comprehensive Benefits: We offer competitive compensation, 401(k) matching, premium health/dental/vision insurance, and generous PTO to ensure our team maintains a healthy work-life balance.

We're seeking a Validation Engineer to support product and process validation activities within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role works closely with engineering, production, and quality teams to ensure new and existing products meet performance and reliability expectations. The ideal candidate enjoys solving complex problems and is comfortable working across the production floor, test lab, and engineering documentation systems.

NO RELO AVAILABLE.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute product testing and validation activities to verify performance and reliability
• Support new product introduction initiatives by validating processes, tooling, and manufacturing readiness
• Perform PFMEA activities and identify improvements that strengthen manufacturing processes
• Develop and support fixture and tooling concepts using SolidWorks
• Work with engineering and production teams to investigate issues and implement corrective improvements

Qualifications

• Engineering background preferred but not strictly required with relevant experience
• Experience supporting manufacturing validation, product testing, or process development
• Familiarity with PFMEA and APQP methodologies
• Experience working in ISO-controlled manufacturing environments
• Working knowledge of fixture design and tooling development
• Comfortable analyzing inspection results and supporting quality initiatives
• Ability to work effectively in office, lab, and production floor environments
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills

Design Hire is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Employment Eligibility: If hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.

Avantor is looking for a Manufacturing Operations Supervisor to oversee the daily planning, implementation and maintenance of the manufacturing activities of a specific area.

The Supervisor ensures the effective use of materials, equipment and personnel in producing quality products at minimum costs and selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function. May also assist higher level supervisor.

This is a full-time position at our Carpinteria, CA location.

Work Schedule: 2nd shift: M-F, 3:00 pm - 11:30 pm with additional hours as needed.

What we're looking for:

• Education:
• High School diploma or equivalent; Bachelor's degree preferred in a technical field, preferably life science, chemistry and/or engineering discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Experience:
• Minimum 5 years of progressive manufacturing experience and responsibilities, 1 of which must be in a supervisory capacity; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Life science, chemistry, chemical engineering or chemical production experience.
• Experience in cGMP manufacturing a plus.
• Additional Qualifications:
• Familiarity with Chemical and/or Aseptic production processes and applications within similar industry preferred.
• Highly organized and self-motivated individual who can work independently with little supervision.
• Must have strong leadership skills and problem solving abilities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to perform risk assessment of products and processes and develop corrective measures.
• Must be able to manage multiple tasks and priorities and easily adapt to changing situations.
• Computer literacy applied to scheduling, procedure revisions and data management is required.
• Ability to take initiative, meet deadlines, and lead people in a team environment essential.
• Proven track record of reducing costs through process improvements and efficiencies.
• Must be hands-on, team oriented and committed to business improvement processes.

How you will thrive and create an impact:

• Supervise the activities of the manufacturing employees.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate departmental activities (including staffing) to fulfill sales orders, meet inventory requirements, and deliver manufactured products in accordance with established procedures and approved processes.
• Responsible for site security, safety and proper shutdown of site at conclusion of shift.
• Supervise and participate in the production operations.
• Monitor and improve the efficiency, output and safety of manufacturing processes through observations and measurements as well as by collecting and interpreting data
• Ensures proper manufacturing processes are followed in accordance to written documentation (i.e., Batch Records, cGMPs, SOP's, Work Instructions).
• Maintains and revises procedures associated with production processes to ensure accuracy, consistency and product quality.
• Create, edit, and maintain necessary documentation (SOP's, Work Instructions).
• Ensure all manufacturing safety policies and procedures are implemented and maintained at all times.
• Investigates and eliminates departmental non-conformities in manufacturing processes by employing root cause analysis and implements corrective and preventative actions.
• Analyze and design lean manufacturing cells using effective systems to optimize use of space, equipment, material, personnel and increase capacities.
• Assist in developing plant layout in planning rearrangement of facilities, equipment and operations for better utilization of space and to increase capacities.
• Supports process validations by defining process to quality parameters, executing protocols, collecting/interpreting data and supporting protocol summary where needed.
• Monitors work for accuracy, neatness, and conformance to policies and procedures.
• Trains, motivates, monitors and evaluates performance of manufacturing employees.
• Develop and implement departmental cross training initiatives to allow for flexible resources and aid in improved capacities.
• Actively participates with internal and/or customer audits.
• Participates with activities directly related to ISO certification, and on-going conformance.
• Works closely with internal departments to assure commitment to customer is met in a timely manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

Pay Transparency:

The expected pre-tax pay for this position is

Actual pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and geographic location.

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

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3rd Party Non-Solicitation Policy:

By submitting candidates without having been formally assigned on and contracted for a specific job requisition by Avantor, or by failing to comply with the Avantor recruitment process, you forfeit any fee on the submitted candidates, regardless of your usual terms and conditions. Avantor works with a preferred supplier list and will take the initiative to engage with recruitment agencies based on its needs and will not be accepting any form of solicitation.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Inventory & Operations Coordinator is a critical operational hub for our marine engine repair services. You will manage the complete inventory lifecycle—from parts procurement and vendor relationships to job preparation and field team coordination. Beyond inventory, you'll serve as the operational backbone supporting our field team, ensuring every job has confirmed estimates, complete parts inventory, and clear scheduling. This role requires someone who thrives in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment and takes ownership of operational excellence.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Inventory Management & Procurement

• Manage all parts ordering, tracking, and vendor communications based on job requirements identified by field technicians and inventory planning
• Monitor incoming deliveries, confirm receipt accuracy, and immediately flag discrepancies with vendors and support reschedule jobs as needed
• Organize and stage parts for individual jobs, ensuring complete kits are ready before field team deployment
• Support Systems Administration by monitoring inventory and vendor pricing for discrepancies, flagging errors, and assisting with audits or corrections when inconsistencies are identified.
• Track parts usage across jobs to identify cost patterns and inventory optimization opportunities
• Manage relationships with multiple vendors, troubleshooting delays and sourcing alternative parts when needed and available

Estimates, Work Orders & Job Coordination

• Work with field technicians to build parts lists, obtain vendor quotes, and generate cost components for formal estimates
• Confirm all vendor-quoted parts align with field technician assessments and that estimates include complete parts lists before sending to customers
• Daily: Collect WO sheets and job documentation from field team; flag missing or incomplete documentation immediately
• Daily: Review scheduled jobs to ensure all required parts are in inventory and properly staged
• Coordinate with Office Admin on appointment scheduling and suggest adjustments based on parts availability and job readiness
• Prepare work orders and parts documentation for invoicing or deposit processing, ensuring all materials are complete before submission to CFO
• Act as the bridge between field technicians' needs and office operations, proactively identifying and escalating bottlenecks

Tools & Systems Management

• Work within Zoho ecosystem (or equivalent systems) to track job status, parts inventory, and scheduling
• Zoho FSM
• Zoho Inventory
• Zoho Workdrive and Files (Documents, Spreadsheets, Slides)
• Maintain organized records of all parts lists, vendor quotes, and cost data
• Generate reports on inventory turnover, inventory shrinkage, and timeline between process stages
• Support pricing sheet uploads and maintain accuracy of all pricing data in system

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• 2+ years of inventory management, operations coordination, or similar role (warehouse, field service, or manufacturing environment)
• Proficiency with inventory management or ERP systems; Zoho experience a plus
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills—you'll manage dozens of jobs in various stages simultaneously
• Excellent attention to detail; one missed part can halt an entire job
• Ability to work independently while supporting others; self-motivated problem-solving is essential
• Clear, professional communication with field team, vendors, and office staff
• Basic proficiency with spreadsheets and data entry

Preferred

• Experience in marine services, automotive repair, or similar technical service environment
• Familiarity with marine engine components or technical parts terminology
• Experience with vendor management and negotiations
• Knowledge of field service management systems

Personal Attributes

• Detail-oriented, systems-minded, and calm in a methodical approach.
• Proactive about identifying and escalating issues before they become problems
• Comfortable with ambiguity—you'll help improve and refine this role and processes as the company grows
• Strong customer service mindset to interface with customers who walk into the office

REPORTING STRUCTURE & COLLABORATION

This role reports to the owners and works closely with:

• Field Technicians – Daily communication on parts needs and job progress
• Office Admin – Scheduling coordination and administrative support
• Field Service Manager – Overall job flow and priority management
• CFO/Finance – Parts invoicing, cost tracking, and pricing accuracy
• Vendors – Ongoing parts sourcing and delivery management

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Location: Office-based with occasional off-site errands.
• Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
• Physical Demands: Ability to organize and move parts inventory; comfortable in warehouse/shop environment
• Tools: Computer (email, spreadsheets, Zoho systems), phone.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Hourly Pay: $25–$30 per hour, depending on experience and systems proficiency
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave (in compliance with California requirements)
• Health Benefits: Open for discussion based on needs and eligibility
• Retirement: CalSavers retirement savings program provided
• Waterfront parking permit provided
• Growth Opportunity: This is a newly created role with the opportunity to shape systems and processes as the company grows

WHAT MAKES A SUCCESSFUL HIRE

You'll know you're succeeding when:

• Every job sent to the field has confirmed estimates, complete parts inventory, and clear scheduling
• Parts arrive with zero discrepancies or delays are flagged 48 hours in advance
• Field technicians don't waste time searching for parts; everything is organized and ready
• Pricing data stays current without manual oversight required with discrepancies or errors promptly identified and reported to the Systems Administration (your systems work because you keep them fed)
• The daily WO sheet review happens smoothly with no missing documentation surprises and completed work flows smoothly to invoicing, ensuring consistent and predictable cashflow.

Job Insights:

We are looking for a Talent Acquisition Lead with 2-6 years of experience to join our client's team. Our client is seeking a hungry, meticulously organized, and highly ambitious recruiter to be their first in-house talent acquisition hire and build their recruiting engine from the ground up

What will you be doing?

• Own the full-cycle recruiting process across both technical (Engineering) and non-technical roles (primarily Sales/AEs, plus a sprinkle of Marketing and G&A), from sourcing and outreach through closing.
• Spend the majority of your time sourcing and building pipeline, developing repeatable channels and playbooks so we are not starting from zero on every search.
• Act as a strategic partner to hiring managers and leadership, helping streamline interview loops, improve hiring velocity, and shape an evaluation process that scales beyond founder-led final rounds.
• Implement and continuously optimize recruiting systems, process infrastructure, and operating rhythms (tracking, reporting, candidate experience, coordination) to support rapid headcount growth without hiring recruiters linearly.

EOE: Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military service, genetic information, or any other status protected by law.

Job Title : Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) Category / Component : Officer • Active Overview Design, regulate, and oversee the Navy's nuclear propulsion program, including reactor design, fleet operations, and eventual defueling and decommissioning of nuclear powered ships and submarines from Naval Reactors Headquarters and associated Department of Energy laboratories and shipyards.

Key Responsibilities Provide technical direction in areas such as reactor and fluid systems design, reactor physics, materials development, component design for steam generators, pumps, and valves, instrumentation and control for reactor and propulsion plants, testing and quality control, radiation shielding, and chemistry and radiological controls; review designs and analyses from laboratories, shipyards, and industry partners; coordinate with fleet units to ensure safe and reliable nuclear plant operation.

What to Expect Assume significant technical responsibility early in your career as part of a lean headquarters staff; work primarily in an analytical and oversight role rather than operating plants at sea; balance long term engineering projects with time sensitive fleet and shipyard issues; frequent coordination with senior civilian engineers, naval officers, and technical teams; high expectations for attention to detail, judgment, and written and oral communication.

Work Environment Work mainly at Naval Reactors Headquarters in the Washington, District of Columbia area with regular engagement with Department of Energy laboratories, nuclear training sites, shipyards, and nuclear powered ships and submarines; office based work that includes document reviews, technical meetings, inspections, and site visits rather than day to day shipboard watchstanding.

Pathways, Training & Advancement Officer commissioning through programs such as Officer Candidate School or the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program followed by a structured technical qualification program at Naval Reactors; rotational exposure to laboratories, prototypes, shipyards, and fleet support issues; progressive responsibility leading projects and becoming a subject matter expert, with opportunities for professional military education and advanced graduate study in technical fields.

Entry through the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program for qualified college students and recent graduates, or selection via Officer Candidate School for those who already hold qualifying degrees; all applicants must meet Nuclear Propulsion Program academic and technical screening standards in addition to general officer commissioning requirements.

Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.

Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.

Additional qualifications for this job may include: Completion of a rigorous technical degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or a closely related field that includes strong backgrounds in calculus and physics; outstanding academic record, particularly in technical coursework; United States citizenship and eligibility for a high level security clearance; strong technical aptitude and comfort with detailed analytical work.

Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.

Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.

Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.

Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.

Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.

Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.

Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.

It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.

Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.