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Part and Supplier Development Engineer ensures that Supplier Quality systems, processes and build capabilities meet the design intent of the customer and are compliant with the end customer's needs.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead supplier APQP of different projects.
• Support new program launches, supplier localization, resourcing projects...etc.
• Conduct various supplier related audits on potential, new and current suppliers, Supplier Capability Assessments, Run-at-Rates, Manufacturing Capability Audits, Control Plan Audits, etc., and take necessary actions as required
• Monitor supplier performance (Incidents, PPM's and Delivery issues) and develop / implement effective action plans to improve poor performing suppliers
• Review of supplier PPAP's and 8D's (5-Why)
• Support Cost Recovery process with suppliers
• Coordinate Supplier Change Requests
• Support manufacturing locations on supplier related performance issues (conduct 8D verification; review CS1/CS2 containment process implementation at supplier)
• Provide leadership during investigations of major problems and or special projects focusing on developing working relationships with suppliers and the supply chain with regard to product development and procurement of parts
• Provide technical expertise and leadership to sourcing and development of suppliers with respect to technology, performance, quality, cost, logistics and delivery
• Drive cost effective improvements, minimize waste

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's Degree or equivalent – Engineering

2. 5-10 years of experience in Supplier Development

Desired Competencies and Experience

• Proficient in ISO/TS 16949 and IATF
• Proficient in problem solving (8D, 5-Why, Drill Deep and Wide, Six Sigma...etc)
• Manufacturing experience related to Front End Modules, HVAC's and other automotive assembly operations is a plus
• Proficient in AIAG core tools: PPAP, APQP, Control Plans, FMEA, MSA and SPC.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Self-motivated, drives for improvement and possesses strong communication skills
• Strong analytical experience and data modeling
• Ability to multitask and manage several projects and assignments simultaneously
• High sense of urgency and commitment to meeting deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in work product is critical
• Demonstrated effective communication skills both written and verbal

About the Company

Founded in 1998, AVL has grown into a North American leader in turnkey engineering, manufacturing, and assembly solutions and we have just opened a new manufacturing facility in Charlotte, NC. For over 25 years, we've combined in-house mechanical, structural, and electrical engineering with custom acoustical design and airflow analysis to deliver fully integrated power-generation and energy-storage systems. At AVL, our team is the foundation of our success. Comprised of dedicated engineers, skilled fabricators, and experienced project managers, we bring a collaborative, hands-on approach to every project. From initial design to final assembly, we are committed to meticulous craftsmanship and continuous improvement to ensure our customers receive reliable, high-performance products they can trust. Our mantra of \"We are one team\" is lived by every employee, every day.

About the Role

The Field Service Coordinator's primary function will be to assist the Service Manager and Service team in coordination with the AVL Service Team (Hamilton) to ensure operations and communications are clear and followed. This role will involve coordinating service activities, ensuring teams have the necessary resources before traveling, and maintaining strong communication with internal departments and the Service Team from Charlotte. The Service Coordinator will play a crucial role in Reporting and tracking deficiencies across all projects, communicating the schedule to the site crew, handling logistics for Service, and ensuring compliance with company policies and safety standards. The Service Coordinator acts as the operational control point for all North Carolina field service activities, ensuring alignment between AVL USA operations and AVL Hamilton Service leadership.

Responsibilities

Service Coordination and Logistics

• Coordinate all travel logistics for field teams, including hotel bookings and B1 documentation, ensuring alignment with project schedules established by the Service Team.
• Plan, track, and manage shipments, that only includes ship loose materials, warranty parts, NCR components, and site installation materials, ensuring timely and accurate delivery in collaboration with the AVL Service Team.
• Maintain a high level of situational awareness across all active field deployments, proactively communicating all correspondence back to the Service team.

Inventory, Fleet, and Material Management

• Maintain accurate inventory logs for field tools, fuel, maintenance tracking for the Service Fleet, and consumables, assisting with restocking and requisition processes in coordination with the Service Operations teams, maintaining the records and providing all reports as required.

Administrative and Financial Support

• Provide administrative assistance to the Field Service Manager and Service Project Managers (PMs), including calendar management, travel coordination, and department expense tracking.

Project and Quality Coordination

• Track deficiency list progress daily, updating files and reporting to the AVL Service Project team.

Training, Safety, and Compliance

Operational Accountability & KPIs

• Monitor and report weekly on the following items:
• Field crew mobilization accuracy and on-time deployment
• Deficiency aging and resolution timelines
• Fleet readiness and compliance
• Timecard accuracy and submission compliance
• Travel and logistics cost tracking vs budget
• Provide weekly service coordination report to Hamilton Service Management outlining risks, delays, and required executive decisions.
• Maintain a strict adherence to the deployment Tracker for all North Carolina Field Crews set across by Hamilton Service Operations team.

Authority & Escalation

• Escalate all schedule risks, safety concerns, or customer conflicts to the Field Service Manager immediately.

Job Requirements

4+ years of experience in a coordinator, administrative, or logistics role, preferably within a Operations, Manufacturing or site construction environment.

2. 2+ years of experience in a Project Coordinator Role would be preferred.

3. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams) and experience working with Visual MFG. ERP or other related software. Knowledge of Power BI is considered a strong asset.

4. Basic understanding of supply chain logistics, operational efficiency, and material management is required

5. Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.

6. Detail-oriented approach to effective cross team communication, managing documentation, tracking progress, and ensuring accuracy in reports and financial submissions

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

At Cavco Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ CVCO), our 7000 team members are at the heart of everything we do. We design and produce quality, affordable factory-built homes. We are also a leading producer of park model RVs, vacation cabins and factory-built commercial structures. In addition to providing competitive pay and benefits, we provide opportunities for development and upward mobility, while investing in the communities we serve. Our values are our foundation. We're constantly striving to diversify our teams to ensure we have the best and brightest talent. We're deeply committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where each person can contribute.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Lead Drafter is responsible for completing specifically assigned drafting projects to support production

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop accurate and complete production drawings and layout for assigned models and/or projects
• Coordinates the drawings with production staff to ensure the project is completed in a timely manner.
• Keeps abreast of current drafting standards to maintain continuity during the drawing and production process.
• Maintains the library of production drawings and bills of material to ensure a central source of current reference information is available and accessible to all departments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 3-5 years AutoCAD experience as a Drafter
• High School Diploma with Drafting Fundamentals exposure
• One or more years of manufacturing assembly experience or one or more years of drafting experience
• Strong computer skills and understanding of relevant software packages
• Strong mechanical skills
• Motivated self-starter and able to lead a team

Who Are We?

Stand Out For Good, Inc. is a rapidly growing women's fashion company with 5 unique brands, in 130+ locations, across 38 states. Our stores feel like a sanctuary - a place of beauty from the inside out. From welcoming experiences and warm associates to thoughtfully curated products, our brands are built upon the founding principles of giving back and making a difference in the World.

Our Mission

"Stand Out. For Good". At Altar'd State, those four words are more than just our motto, they are why we exist. From Mission Mondays, where 10% of our net proceeds go directly to local charitable organizations, to our long-standing partnership with Coprodeli USA, in which we are in the process of building 22 schools for impoverished communities in Peru, we are committed to giving back in meaningful ways to those in need.

The Design + Production Intern will gain hands-on experience supporting the creative design process, production workflow, and build preparation for mall activations, temporary pop-up shops, and in-store decorative installations. This role offers exposure to concepting, layout planning, fabrication techniques, CNC operation, prototyping, and installation support. The intern will work closely with a collaborative, fast-paced creative team to bring immersive, branded environments and display elements to life.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in developing concepts, sketches, mood boards, and visual layouts for mall activations, pop-up shops, and store décor installations.
• Support the creation of production-ready files, including technical drawings, cut files, floor plans, and build assets.
• Participate in hands-on fabrication, including basic shop tools, material prep, and operation of CNC machines.
• Help prototype decorative elements and structural components to test functionality, scale, and finish.
• Support quality checks, assembly steps, and pre-install preparation for displays and activation structures.
• Conduct material, fabrication, and trend research to inform design feasibility and production planning.
• Maintain organized project documentation, digital files, material inventories, and reference assets.

Qualifications

• Junior, senior, or recent graduate pursuing a degree in Industrial Design, Architecture, Set Design , Manufacturing Engineering Technology, or a related field
• Experience with 3-D modeling software like Rhino, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or Blender.
• Familiarity with CAD/CAM software and principles of digital fabrication.
• Basic understanding of CNC machining and other digital fabrication methods.
• Strong design and visualization skills, with the ability to create detailed and accurate models.
• Knowledge of design principles and the ability to apply them to real-world projects.
• Creative problem-solving skills and eagerness to learn new tools and workflows.

Stand Out For Good, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment decisions are decided on the basis of qualification, merit and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin.

We are proud to share that our associates have made us one of Fortune's Best Companies to Work For! Recently, our team has received the following recognition:

• #73 in Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For 2023
• #4 in Fortune Best Workplaces in RetailTM 2022
• #93 in Best Workplaces for MillennialsTM 2023
• #34 in Fortune Best Workplaces for WomenTM 2022

At HelloFresh, we want to change the way people eat forever by offering our customers high-quality food and recipes for different meal occasions. Over the past 10 years, we've seen this mission spread around the world and beyond our wildest dreams. Now, we are a global food solutions group and the world's leading meal kit company, active in 18 countries across 3 continents. So, how did we do it? Our weekly boxes full of exciting recipes and fresh ingredients have blossomed into a community of customers looking for delicious, healthy, and sustainable options. The HelloFresh Group now includes our core brand, HelloFresh, as well as: Green Chef, EveryPlate, Chefs Plate, Factor_, and Youfoodz.

Senior Manager, Executive Sous Chef

Factor a Brand of HelloFresh is seeking a culinary production expert to lead kitchen operations across our new Goodyear facility that will delight our loyal customers' taste buds and provide optimal nutrition to elevate their performance. This cuisine is produced in large volumes while maintaining integrity and presentation before, during and after transit. Someone who has a creative eye and is detail oriented. Someone who can lead a team to execute with repeatability.

You will...

• Oversee product quality and food safety in a mass production kitchen
• Ensure the execution of new recipes, training and oversight of kitchen staff to implement new recipes as well as part improve existing recipes.
• Develop and implement process controls in a kitchen environment
• Validate consistent, premium taste, appearance and performance of every meal leaving our high-volume kitchen
• Train and lead other members of the team throughout the various parts of production including pre-op, cooking, assembly, cooling, etc.
• Implement and adhere to gold standards of food quality and food safety
• Leverage hands on knowledge of HACCP, FSMA, SQF, and USDA regulations
• Continuously improve product quality and process steps with support of Director of Culinary and R&D innovation chefs
• Work directly with our executive team, chefs, and registered dietitians to implement new and innovative meals, product lines and product development strategies that meet our guidelines
• Optimize for profit margins through labor and procurement rigor, work with our procurement team to ensure best quality ingredients are used while minimizing food costs
• Address and eliminate product quality issues/customer complaints arising from problems originating with production of meals.

You are...

• Curious: Always seeking to understand "why". Always looking to make things better.
• Passionate: You are driven by a love for what you do.
• Optimistic: The ability to bounce back quickly when something doesn't work.
• Action Orient: Knowing when to shift from planning to doing. Willingness to get your hands dirty.
• Honest: Transparency with customers, partners and teammates
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Passionate for staying up to speed on the most current research on the science of nutrition Ability to flex between big picture ideation and tactical execution
• Data-driven and analytical
• Able to add structure to ambiguous situations
• A Self-starter, take initiative and get stuff done with a high degree of excellence

At a minimum, you have...

• Degree in Culinary Arts or similar qualifications preferred
• 10+ years' experience running a commissary or large restaurant/banquet/catering
• Familiarity with USDA/FDA guidelines
• Strong understanding of the Ketogenic Diet, Vegan/Vegetarian and nutrition
• Skilled at planning, organizing, prioritizing, and executing projects and activities
• Lean six sigma experience a plus
• Passionate about helping people achieve their goals and improve themselves

You'll get...

• Competitive hourly rate, 401K company match that vests immediately upon participation, & team bonus opportunities
• Generous PTO and flexible attendance policy
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits with options at $0 monthly, effective first day of employment
• Up to 85% discount on subscriptions to HelloFresh meal plans (HelloFresh, Green Chef, Everyplate, and Factor_)
• Access to Employee Resource Groups that are open to all employees, including those pertaining to BIPOC, women, veterans, parents, and LGBTQ+
• Inclusive, collaborative, and dynamic work environment within a fast-paced, mission-driven company that is disrupting the traditional food supply chain

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities. However, the Company reserves the right to adjust, modify, or reassign work tasks and responsibilities as needed to meet changing business needs, operational requirements, or other factors.

#Factor #JD1008

Arizona Pay Range

$119,000—$138,800 USD

This position is also eligible for the HelloFresh equity plan.

About HelloFresh

We believe that sharing a meal brings people of all identities, backgrounds, and cultures together. We are committed to celebrating all dimensions of diversity in the workplace equally and ensuring that everyone feels a sense of inclusion and belonging. We also aim to extend this commitment to the partners we work with and the communities we serve. We are constantly listening, learning, and evolving to deliver on these principles. We are proud of our collaborative culture. Our diverse employee population enables us to connect with our customers and turn their feedback into meaningful action - from developing new recipes to constantly improving our process of getting dinner to our customers' homes. Our culture attracts top talent with shared values and forms the foundation for a great place to work!

At HelloFresh, we embrace diversity and inclusion. We are an equal-opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of an individual's race, national origin, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, marital status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law, whether actual or perceived. As part of the Company's commitment to equal employment opportunity, we provide reasonable accommodations, up to the point of undue hardship, to candidates at any stage, including to individuals with disabilities.

We want to adapt our processes and create a safe space that welcomes everyone so please let us know how we can accommodate our process. In case you have any accessibility requirements you can share that with us in the application form.

To learn more about what it's like working inside HelloFresh, follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn.

HelloFresh is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to candidates with disabilities. If you need an accommodation during the application process, please reach out to us at:

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JOB DESCRIPTION

The 2nd Shift Lead Maintenance Technician is a working lead responsible for overseeing and supporting staff during 2nd shift. This position ensures safe and efficient production by providing hands-on troubleshooting, equipment maintenance, interpretation of blueprints and bills of materials (BOMs), support with sub-assembly, and machine build tasks.

This role partners closely with 1st shift Assembly Supervisor, Quality Control, and Engineering to ensure consistent workflow, proper equipment performance, and adherence to quality standards. The Lead Technician sets expectations for productivity and quality and serves as the technical resource for 2nd shift.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Serve as the working lead for staff on 2nd shift, providing daily direction, support, and task prioritization.
• Ensure smooth workflow throughout the shift, adjusting assignments as needed to meet production and quality goals.
• Provide shift-change communication to 1st shift leadership and maintenance teams, ensuring continuity of work.
• Support new or less experienced employees by coaching processes, troubleshooting, and proper equipment operation.
• Work with the safety committee to ensure continuous compliance with all environmental, health, and safety (EHS) regulations and standards.
• Identify and troubleshoot quality issues and recommend solutions.
• Work collaboratively with the Quality Technician to support in-process inspections, ensure machines meet required specifications, and resolve quality-related issues quickly.
• Support root-cause analysis related to quality or equipment problems.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality and safety control processes.
• Assist in maintaining a clean, organized, and safe production environment.
• Communicating deviations, rework needs, or quality concerns the Assembly Supervisor and QC.
• Performs and assumes other duties and responsibilities as may be required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Industrial Technician Certificate or equivalent required; Associate of applied science or comparable degree preferred.
• Minimum 4–6 years of maintenance technician experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting skills.
• Experience working in union manufacturing environments preferred.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics, and BOMs.
• Proven ability to lead a team or serve as a subject-matter expert on a production shift.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with QC, engineering, and production.
• Computer literacy, including maintenance systems, email, and documentation tools.

Physical Demands

The individual will regularly be required to stand. The individual will frequently be required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The individual will occasionally be required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The individual must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this role include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those individuals encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this role, the employee is periodically exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

This position requires the ability to pass a competency test, pre-employment drug test, and background check.

For 40 years, FORMA Construction Company has been serving public agencies and private businesses across Western Washington. To expand our passion for working in local communities, we are seeking a highly motivated Project Engineer.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drawing distribution, posting and routing.
• RFI processing and distribution.
• Review and distribution of submittals.
• Creation of submittal log.
• Maintenance of logs for RFIs, Submittals & ASIs.
• Assembly of O&M and warranty information.
• Assembly of any required environmental documentation.
• Maintenance of concrete pour logs.
• Collection & maintenance of job progress photos and as-built documentation in the appropriate system/software.
• Jobsite administration as required by the PM and/or Superintendent.
• Collection of units for forecasting.
• Preparation of and participation in preinstallation conferences.
• Field QC reviews and coordination of field installations.
• Distribution of 3 week schedules and Foreman's meeting minutes to subcontractors.
• Setup & maintenance of jobsite filing system.
• Development and coordination of punch lists for project closeout.
• Pricing of minor change orders as directed by the PM or SPM.
• Assembly of pay applications.
• CPM updates
• Subcontractor dispute resolution.
• Viewpoint JC/SL maintenance.
• Assembly of projections & financial analysis.
• Cost issue log maintenance.
• Drafting subcontracts and PO of minor scopes of work with PM/SPM.

BENEFITS

FORMA Construction Company has a comprehensive benefit package including, but not limited to:

• Competitive salary with bonus opportunities.
• 100% employer-paid healthcare premiums for medical, vision, and dental.
• 5 weeks paid vacation per year.
• Safe and sick leave
• Parental leave
• Paid holidays
• Employer matched 401k, 4% match.
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Parking services
• Employee assistance program
• Fun company culture and company events

Candidates must submit a cover letter and resume.

This position is in-person at the worksite, full time, Monday-Friday.

Must be authorized to work in the US and provide required supporting documentation. Possession of a valid driver's license is required to perform the essential functions of this position.

Employment with FORMA is contingent upon passing a pre-employment substance abuse screening.

FORMA is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Senior Designer

• Contributes inspiration, new ideas, sketches, prototypes and mock up samples throughout the design process in line with the company brand
• Presents designs and programs to design and sales teams
• Works with the design team to create, source and execute new designs
• Directs sample makers, as needed, to guide proper execution and follow through of all new designs
• Understands, develops, and creates appropriate product within price-points and meets tight deadlines
• Collaborates with sales and production teams to ensure that collections are saleable and affordable for our clients
• Creates clear and detailed technical sheets for overseas vendors

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience designing fashion jewelry
• Strong ability to identify trends and build collections around them
• Must have Mass Market experience
• Must be proficient with Photoshop and Illustrator
• Knowledge of costume jewelry design and manufacturing techniques for Mass Market customers
• Knowledge of material manipulation and hands-on assembly/sample making
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to solder a plus
• Organized with an ability to prioritize and focus independently in order to meet deadlines and handle numerous projects at once
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative environment

Come make an impact in the Public Sector! Join our team to do meaningful work and support high-impact government missions.

GP Strategies Government Solutions, Inc. Government Training Solutions | GP Strategies, a wholly owned subsidiary of GP Strategies Corporation, focuses on helping every public sector team unlock its full potential through people performance solutions.

Our work directly supports mission critical government agencies, including:

• Air Force

• Army

• Department of Defense (DoD)

• Department of Health & Human Services (HHS)

• Department of Homeland Security

• NASA

• National Highway Institute (NHI) | Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)

• State & Local Governments

Our Mission is meaningful and powerful: to deliver innovative people performance through off the shelf and custom learning, mission specialists, and technology solutions, building deep partnerships with customers to help them achieve measurable mission and company performance improvements.

GP Strategies Corporation, the corporate parent of GP Strategies Government Solutions, is a global leader in talent transformation, dedicated to empowering organizations to unlock their full potential. We help businesses enhance workforce performance and achieve strategic goals through innovative, technology-enabled learning solutions. For over 50 years, with a proven track record of supporting over 6,000 global organizations worldwide, we combine human expertise with AI-driven insights to deliver customized strategies that upskill talent, drive technology adoption, and optimize critical processes.

GP Government Solutions has an immediate need for an Electrical Instructor to support a large aerospace client in Huntsville, AL. We are seeking candidates who are able to conduct training covering Soldered Electrical and Electronic Assemblies. This is an onsite position that requires 15% travel.

Job Summary:

• Confers with management/client to understand work situation. Performs needs, job and task analysis to determine training required for trainees to better understand changes in policies, procedures, regulations and technologies.
• May recommend plans for development of instructional methods and delivery of individual training, group instruction, lectures, demonstrations, conferences, meetings, and workshops.
• Selects teaching aids such as training handbooks, demonstration models, multimedia visual aids, computer tutorials and reference works.
• Delivers training sessions covering specified areas of technical specialty.
• Provides student course exams to measure and evaluate effectiveness and success in the required course material.
• Evaluates training programs and reports on trainee progress.
• Maintains training programs and materials.
• Travels to client sites as needed. (15% travel or less)
• This role may require work on multiple shifts

Qualifications:

• Ability to travel up to 15%
• Prior demonstrated instructor delivery
• Electrical knowledge (wires & terminals, through-hole technology, surface mount technology, etc.)

Preferred Certifications include:

• J-STD-001 CIT (1-5, 6) – Strongly Preferred
• IPC J-STD-001 (CIT), Requirements for Soldering Electrical and Electronic Assemblies – Strongly Preferred
• IPC J-STD-001 (CIT), Space Applications Electronic Hardware Addendum to IPC J-STD-001 – Strongly Preferred

Desired Certs include:

• IPC-A-600 (CIT), Acceptability of Printed Boards
• IPC–610 (CIT), Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies
• IPC-620 (CIT), Space Addendum Certification
• IPC-7711-7721 CIT, Rework, Modification and Repair of Electronic Assemblies
• IPC-WHMA-A-620 CIT, Requirements and Acceptance for Cable and Wire Harness Assemblies
• NASA Certifications a plus, not required.

Flexibility is required to support and must be able to work any shift, dependent on the customer needs.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

General physical requirements needed to perform the essential functions of this job may vary based on location of assignment.

Assignment Location – Huntsville, AL

• Sedentary Work – Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
• Fingering (typing), communicating, repetitive motions.
• Close visual acuity to prepare and analyze data, view computer monitors and read. May need to view presentation screens and other visual aids in a virtual setting.
• Inside environmental conditions with protection from outside elements.

At GP Strategies Government Solutions culture focuses on performance and revolves around respect, fairness, and working collaboratively to achieve our goals. We support our People, no matter who they are or where they are from, because we all have valuable and unique perspectives and approaches. That's how great ideas are born, which enable us to work smarter.

GP Strategies Government Solutions is committed and proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other federally protected class.

GP Government Solutions is a subsidiary of GP Strategies Corporation, a global workforce-transformation company with over 50 plus years of experience. To find out more, please visit us as

https:///industries-we-serve/government/

Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Los Angeles, CA — On-site, 5 days/week

Salary: $95,000 – $180,000 + equity + annual performance bonus

Type: Full-time

A well-funded, mission-driven space technology company is moving fast and building real flight hardware. They're hiring a Mechanical Design Engineer to own the design, analysis, and development of hardware. This is a true hands-on role at the intersection of structures, thermals, mechanisms, and aero, working shoulder-to-shoulder with GNC, TPS, test, avionics, manufacturing, and integration teams.

What you'll do:

• Design mechanical systems for atmospheric recovery: deployables, aerodynamic decelerators, recovery mechanisms, interfaces, and precision landing hardware
• Own hardware end-to-end: concept → requirements → CAD → FEA → prototype → assemble → qualify → flight
• Perform structural/thermal/mechanism analysis for extreme loads, temperatures, and dynamics
• Lead integration across rigid structures + soft goods (e.g., paraglider/parachute-style systems) and flight hardware
• Support and drive test campaigns (ground, wind-tunnel, and flight) and iterate quickly
• Run design reviews (PDR/CDR) and produce clear drawings, BOMs, documentation, and work instructions

What they're looking for:

• 3–5 years of industry experience designing aerospace mechanical hardware
• Strong CAD skills (SolidWorks, NX, or similar) and analysis ability (structural/thermal in ANSYS preferred; SolidWorks acceptable)
• Experience with structures, mechanisms, deployables, and aero-structures (e.g., flaps, hinges, linkages, and ideally parachute/paraglider-adjacent components)
• Strong understanding of load paths, interfaces, and environmental requirements for high-energy flight environments
• Proven ability to take hardware from concept to production and/or flight
• Comfortable with ambiguity, rapid iteration, and fast design–build–test cycles
• Excellent documentation and communication skills

Nice to have:

• Reentry systems, atmospheric flight vehicles, TPS interfaces
• Soft goods integration with rigid structures
• Hypersonic/supersonic/high aero-load environments
• Field test experience (drop tests, flight tests, deployment tests)
• Precision actuation / DOF-limited mechanisms in harsh environments

Benefits snapshot:

• Equity + bonus
• Medical, dental, vision
• Short/long-term disability + life insurance
• PTO + 401(k) with company match
• Subsidized catered lunch/snacks/coffee

Work authorization requirement:

Due to export control regulations, candidates must be U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, protected individuals, or otherwise eligible to obtain required U.S. authorizations.