Engineering Geology Jobs in Norco, CA

Senior Java/Kotlin engineer
Remote
6+ Month Contract: $70-$80 per hour
Our client is in search of a Senior Java Engineer for a 6+ month contract. You will lead the development and testing of our systems and services Participate in shaping the technical architecture of the product Help translate product requirements into user stories and technical solutions Deliver highly available and scalable services in a production environment Mentor other engineers, support the technical culture, and help grow the team Generate ideas for new initiatives and technologies Communicate with project leads, product managers and other software developers

• Systems Development: Lead and participate in the development and testing of our systems and services.
• Requirement Translation: Help translate product requirements into user stories and actionable technical solutions.
• Production Delivery: Deliver highly available and scalable services in a production environment.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Communicate effectively with project leads, product managers, and other software developers.

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Experience: 4+ years of programming experience, ideally using a modern stack.
• Backend Expertise: 2+ years of experience with Java or Kotlin.
• Core Stack Knowledge: Familiarity with our environment ( Java/Kotlin, Spring, PostgreSQL, React) running on Kubernetes within a service-oriented architecture (100+ services).
• Database Proficiency: A solid understanding of relational databases and ORMs.
• Architecture: Experience working on SOA or microservice-based applications.
• Quality Standards: View Unit and Integration tests as first-class citizens in the software development lifecycle.
• Collaborative Workflow: Experience refining designs, performing code reviews, and managing pull requests in a team environment.
• Ownership & Mindset: * A solid sense of responsibility and the ability to drive projects from inception to completion

• Full-Stack Experience: Additional expertise in any of the following areas:
  • Systems: Kafka, Temporal, Docker, POSIX.
  • Databases: Deep PostgreSQL knowledge.
  • Front-End: JavaScript/TypeScript, React.

We champion equality and inclusivity, proudly supporting an Equal Opportunity Employer policy. We welcome applicants regardless of Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other status protected by law.

Eleven Recruiting is searching for a Project Engineer to join one of our largest and most advanced aerospace and defense partners, sitting onsite in Corona, CA. This company plays a key role in designing, developing, and manufacturing critical flight and defense hardware supporting next-generation launch vehicles, spacecraft, and hypersonic systems.

The Project Engineer will serve as the technical and program execution lead, managing multiple engineering programs from concept through production. This individual will collaborate cross-functionally across engineering, operations, and quality teams to ensure products meet technical, schedule, and performance requirements. The ideal candidate will bring a strong mix of technical depth, organizational leadership, and hands-on program management experience to drive excellence throughout the product lifecycle.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, manage, and execute comprehensive project plans—including schedules, budgets, deliverables, and resource allocation.
• Lead engineering design and development activities, ensuring compliance with all program, customer, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate across engineering, operations, quality, and supply chain to align technical priorities and deliver results on time and within scope.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, ensuring technical integrity and schedule performance.
• Serve as the primary liaison between internal teams and customer engineering groups to ensure clear communication and alignment on technical deliverables.
• Prepare and deliver project status updates, performance metrics, and milestone reviews to leadership and external stakeholders.
• Ensure all project work adheres to AS9100, ITAR, and other applicable aerospace standards.
• Support manufacturing readiness reviews, design for manufacturability improvements, and product transition to production.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance process efficiency, engineering accuracy, and program execution.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, Systems, or related discipline) required; advanced degree preferred.
• 3–7 years of progressive experience in aerospace, defense, or advanced manufacturing leading engineering or cross-functional projects.
• Proven track record delivering complex projects from concept through production while ensuring compliance with technical, quality, and schedule requirements.
• Strong understanding of aerospace manufacturing processes, including machining, composites, and assembly operations.
• Experience using project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, or Jira.
• Knowledge of configuration management, documentation control, and compliance frameworks (AS9100, ISO, ITAR).
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to interface effectively across engineering, operations, and leadership teams.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience leading new product development (NPD) or sustainment engineering programs within aerospace or defense.
• Familiarity with CAD/PLM systems such as CATIA, NX, SolidWorks, or Teamcenter.
• Exposure to hypersonic structures, launch vehicle assemblies, or propulsion systems.
• Understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM) principles or equivalent program performance tracking methodologies.

• Leading the Naval network warfare missions in developing tactics and procedures to realize tactical, strategic and business advantages afloat and ashore
• Driving interoperability with joint, allied and coalition partners
• Building professional excellence through education, training and certification and milestone qualifications
• Optimizing organizational effectiveness through cutting-edge technologies, knowledge management techniques and a culture of innovation
• Helping to develop and deploy information systems, command and control and space systems
• Serving as a key part of the Information Dominance Corps in its mission to gain a deep understanding of the inner workings of adversaries
• Overseeing the work of Information Systems Technicians - Enlisted Sailors (no degree required) who serve as specialists in information technology

• Serving as part of Battle Group staffs on ships at sea
• Working in C4I/Space/Surveillance on shore tours
• Serving on major Navy and joint staffs
• Serving in command of key communication and surveillance facilities around the globe

• Pursuing opportunities at institutions such as Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) or Navy War College (NWC)
• Completing Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) at one of the various service colleges

Supply Chain Manager:

Position Summary

The Supply Chain Manager oversees end-to-end supply chain planning and supplier execution for Developlus across demand planning, supply planning, domestic and international sourcing, vendor onboarding and management, procurement coordination, inventory management, and planning systems support. This role is accountable for building disciplined, data-driven planning routines and supplier management practices that support rapid growth, increasing channel complexity, and an accelerating innovation pipeline. The role works closely with Packaging Engineering and cross-functional partners to source and qualify packaging and componentry for existing items and new launches. This role does not own master production planning and does not manage warehouse operations, transportation, or order fulfillment execution.

Core Mandate

• Operate a rigorous monthly cross-functional planning cadence that aligns demand, supply, inventory, and financial targets.
• Improve service and availability through better planning signals and supplier execution, while reducing excess inventory and obsolescence.
• Lead domestic and international sourcing for existing and new items, ensuring supplier readiness to support the innovation pipeline and ongoing supply.
• Coordinate packaging and component sourcing with Packaging Engineering to ensure technical feasibility, specifications readiness, and manufacturability before launch.
• Elevate data quality, planning discipline, and decision support using Sage X3 and standardized reporting.
• Create repeatable operating rhythms with Sales, Marketing, Operations, Quality, and Finance to proactively manage risks and tradeoffs.

Key Responsibilities:

1. End-to-End Planning and Execution Leadership

• Own planning and supplier execution performance across demand planning, supply planning, inventory management, domestic and international sourcing, vendor lifecycle management, and procurement coordination.
• Serve as the day-to-day integrator between Commercial teams, Operations, Quality, Finance, and Data to ensure one aligned plan and clear priorities.
• Translate business needs into planning actions, constraints, and decisions, escalating tradeoffs and risks with clear recommendations.

2. Sales and Operations Planning and Integrated Business Planning Support

• Lead the operating mechanics of the planning process, including calendar, templates, data preparation, and cross-functional inputs.
• Facilitate monthly demand review, supply and capacity review, and inventory and working capital review, ensuring decisions and actions are documented and tracked.
• Build scenarios and quantify tradeoffs across service, inventory, lead times, and cost, surfacing gaps and risks early.
• Maintain a single set of numbers and assumptions across Commercial, Operations, and Finance, and drive follow-through on actions.
• Ensure supplier constraints, international lead times, and sourcing risks are explicitly reflected in monthly plans and launch readiness reviews.

3. Supply Planning and Capacity Coordination (Non–Master Production Planning)

• Develop feasible supply plans by translating demand plans into material and capacity requirements in partnership with Manufacturing and Quality.
• Coordinate constraints, changeover considerations, and critical material availability with Operations to support on-time production and launch readiness.
• Maintain exception-based management for shortages, long-lead materials, and capacity conflicts, driving mitigation plans and escalation as needed.
• Support long-range capacity planning inputs with supplier and material lead time intelligence, including international sourcing lead times and capacity commitments.

4. Inventory and Working Capital Management

• Own inventory health across raw materials, components, work-in-process, and finished goods from a planning and policy perspective.
• Set and maintain planning policies, including segmentation, service targets, reorder parameters, and safety stock logic.
• Drive actions to improve inventory turns and reduce slow-moving and obsolete inventory through root-cause analysis and corrective plans.
• Partner with Finance on inventory valuation drivers, reserves, and working capital reporting.

5. Domestic and International Sourcing and Vendor Lifecycle Management

• Own the end-to-end vendor lifecycle for domestic and international suppliers: identification, evaluation, selection, negotiation support, onboarding, and ongoing performance management.
• Lead sourcing for existing items and new items required to support the innovation pipeline, including primary packaging, secondary packaging, components, and contract manufacturing inputs as applicable.
• Partner closely with Packaging Engineering to ensure technical requirements and specifications are captured, suppliers are technically qualified, and packaging is compatible with product and manufacturing processes.
• Coordinate with international sourcing and procurement partners to identify overseas supplier options, manage quotation and sampling cycles, and align on commercial terms.
• Drive negotiation preparation and execution for strategic suppliers, including pricing, terms, lead time commitments, minimum order quantities, tooling timelines, quality requirements, and escalation paths.
• Establish and govern vendor onboarding standards to ensure documentation, compliance expectations, quality requirements, and systems setup are complete before go-live.
• For international suppliers, coordinate import readiness inputs such as lead time assumptions, production windows, documentation requirements, and risk mitigation plans with internal stakeholders.
• Manage supplier performance through scorecards, corrective action discipline, and regular business reviews, improving delivery reliability, responsiveness, and quality.
• Build resilience through secondary sourcing plans, risk monitoring, and contingency playbooks for critical items and launch-critical components.

6. Procurement Coordination (with Purchasing)

• Partner with Purchasing to align sourcing decisions, purchase execution, and planning signals to prevent shortages and excess.
• Standardize supplier performance expectations and escalation routines in collaboration with Purchasing and Quality.
• Support contract compliance and supplier term standardization by ensuring purchase practices align with agreed terms.
• Provide planning and supplier readiness inputs to Purchasing for new item setup, vendor creation, and purchase order standards.

7. Systems, Data, and Planning Infrastructure (Sage X3)

• Own planning data integrity and planning parameter governance within Sage X3, including lead times, order policies, and item attributes.
• Partner with Information Technology and Finance to improve planning automation, exception reporting, and decision dashboards.
• Drive data governance for bills of materials, routings, lead times, and planning parameters in partnership with cross-functional owners.
• Ensure new item and new vendor master data readiness to support launch timelines and accurate planning signals.

8. Operating Rhythm, Reporting, and Continuous Improvement

• Establish weekly and monthly operating rhythms to manage risks, shortages, supplier performance, inventory health, and launch readiness.
• Create clear reporting on plan adherence, supplier performance, inventory drivers, sourcing progress for new items, and key risks for leadership review.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives that reduce expedite cost, improve planning accuracy, shorten supplier lead times, and improve supplier reliability.
• Document and standardize sourcing and onboarding playbooks so launches and supplier changes become repeatable and scalable.

Key Performance Indicators and Outcomes

• Forecast accuracy by channel and brand
• Service level and fill performance outcomes driven by planning and supplier execution
• Inventory turns and inventory dollars
• Slow-moving and obsolete inventory reduction
• Shortage incidence and expedite cost reduction
• Supplier on-time and complete delivery performance
• Supplier quality performance, including defect rate and corrective action closure
• Domestic and international sourcing cycle time for new items, including time from request to supplier selection and readiness
• Vendor onboarding cycle time and onboarding quality, including documentation completeness and systems readiness
• Purchase price and terms improvement versus baseline
• Secondary source coverage for critical materials and launch-critical components
• Planning master data accuracy in Sage X3

Qualifications

Required

• Seven to ten plus years of experience in supply chain planning, sourcing, procurement coordination, or inventory management in consumer products or manufacturing
• Demonstrated experience running cross-functional planning routines and aligning demand, supply, and inventory
• Experience with domestic and international sourcing, including supplier selection, negotiation support, onboarding, and supplier performance management
• Ability to coordinate packaging and component sourcing with Packaging Engineering and cross-functional partners to support new item launches
• Proficiency with enterprise resource planning systems; Sage X3 experience strongly preferred
• Advanced analytical skills and strong Excel capability; able to translate data into clear insights and actions
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence across Sales, Marketing, Operations, Quality, Product Development, and Finance
• Structured problem-solving mindset with a track record of driving measurable improvements

Preferred

• Experience in beauty, personal care, or fast-moving consumer goods
• Experience supporting innovation launches and new item introductions
• Professional certifications in supply chain or operations
• Experience with continuous improvement methods such as Lean or Six Sigma

3 Entry Level Manufacturing Engineers - base salary $70,000 - $75,000 per annum plus benefits

2 Mid Level Manufacturing Engineers - Base salary $80,000 - $84,000 per annum plus benefits.

1 Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Base Salary $86,000 - $90,000 per annum plus benefits.

The achievers and courageous challenge-crushers we seek, have the following characteristics and skills:

What You Will Do:

• Create and maintain standard work to improve the accuracy, speed, and efficiency of production processes.
• Develop and deliver comprehensive training programs to educate employees, teams, and stakeholders on Lean methodologies, tools, and principles.
• Review and refine operations to standardize workflows and ensure best practices are implemented for maximum efficiency.
• Plan, facilitate, and execute Value Stream Mapping (VSM) activities to identify current-state processes, bottlenecks, and areas of improvement across the value stream.
• Update, maintain, design, and communicate layouts of factory work cells based on Continuous Improvement (CI) principles, supporting the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) factory site plan.
• Collate data from various sources including ERP software.

What You Will Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or similar STEM discipline.
• In absence of a degree, must have 9 years of relevant experience.
• 5+ years of manufacturing experience including Lean principles.
• Experience with equipment and factory layouts.
• Problem-solving skills with ability to proactively identify alternate solutions to overcome difficult technical challenges.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve operational goals.
• Detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Work Requirements:

This is a fulltime and 100% on-site role located in Riverside, CA

• You must be able to commute to and from the location with your own transportation arrangements to meet the required working hours.
• Shop floor environment, which may include but not limited to extensive walking, and ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

Travel requirements:Due to the nature of the work, zero travel is required.

Job description:

Overview

The Engineer/Programmer is responsible for preparing and validating PCB fabrication and assembly data packages while also programming and supporting production equipment across Adura’s SMT, inspection, and electrical test platforms.

This role bridges design-to-manufacturing execution by converting customer data into production-ready CAM outputs and machine programs for SMT lines, AOI, X-ray, and Flying Probe systems. The position plays a critical role in enabling high-reliability thermal PCB-A production for Automotive, Medical, Defense, and Aerospace markets.

Key Responsibilities

CAM & DFM Responsibilities

• Review customer Gerber, ODB++, IPC-2581, and CAD data for manufacturability
• Create panel layouts optimized for yield, SMT flow, and thermal PCB constraints
• Define stack-ups, copper weights, materials, impedance requirements
• Perform DFM analysis for heavy copper, metal-core, and high-power designs
• Generate fabrication drawings, drill files, and production documentation
• Manage revision control and maintain accurate data records
• Support quoting with panel yield calculations and fabrication cost drivers

Machine Programming & Production Support

• Program SMT pick-and-place machines (component libraries, feeder setup, placement files)
• Generate and optimize solder paste printer programs (alignment, offsets, stencil parameters)
• Program 3D SPI inspection parameters and board models
• Develop AOI inspection programs and tuning criteria
• Support X-ray inspection programming for void analysis and BTC/QFN inspection
• Create and validate Flying Probe test programs for electrical verification
• Assist in NPI builds by debugging programs and optimizing cycle time
• Maintain component libraries and machine databases
• Collaborate with Process Engineering to optimize placement strategy and throughput

Requirements

• 3+ years experience in PCB CAM and SMT manufacturing environments
• Proficiency with CAM350, Genesis, or equivalent CAM software
• Hands-on experience programming SMT equipment (printer, pick-and-place, AOI)
• Familiarity with X-ray and Flying Probe programming environments preferred
• Strong understanding of PCB stack-ups, thermal materials, heavy copper routing
• Experience with high-mix / low-to-medium volume production environments
• Strong documentation and attention to detail
• Ability to troubleshoot machine programs and support production ramp-up

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Comfortable moving between CAD data and production floor
• Strong problem-solving mindset
• Detail-oriented but production-focused
• Understands impact of programming decisions on yield and cycle time
• Familiar with IPC Class 2/3 environments

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• SMT Programming: 2 years (Required)
• CAM programming: 1 year (Required)
• electronics manufacturing: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

About Us:

Adura is a fast-growing electronics manufacturing company specializing in high-performance LED modules, drivers, and advanced thermal PCB technologies. We support leading OEMs with rapid prototyping and high-volume production, custom PCB design, and high-quality PCB assembly made in Corona, California. With over 1,000 standard LED module and LED driver products and strong global manufacturing capabilities, we help customers solve complex thermal, optical, and power challenges. At Adura, you’ll join an innovative team building the next generation of electronics for Industrial, Medical, LED Lighting, Automotive, Defense and Aerospace markets.

Overview

The PCB-A / Manufacturing Process Engineer leads the development, implementation, and optimization of Adura’s high-reliability thermal PCB, PCB-A, and integrated box-build manufacturing operations.

This role owns end-to-end process control across SMT, THT, selective soldering, vacuum/nitrogen reflow, X-ray validation, electrical test (Flying Probe), conformal coating, and full box-build / subsystem integration.

The position ensures robust manufacturing flow, yield performance, and regulatory compliance for Aerospace, Defense, Automotive, Industrial, Lighting, and Medical device programs.

Key Responsibilities

SMT & PCB-A Manufacturing

• Lead full SMT line setup including solder paste printing, 3D SPI control, reflow profiling (vacuum/nitrogen), AOI tuning, X-ray validation, and electrical test integration
• Optimize thermal PCB processes including heavy copper, metal-core, and high-current assemblies
• Establish process controls for Flying Probe electrical validation and functional testing
• Drive yield improvement, scrap reduction, and cycle-time optimization
• Develop PFMEA, control plans, DOE, SPC/CPK strategies

Box Build & Subsystem Assembly

• Design and implement scalable box-build manufacturing flow for complete electronic subsystems
• Develop mechanical assembly processes including torque control, harness integration, connectorization, and enclosure assembly
• Establish ruggedization processes including conformal coating, potting, sealing, and environmental protection
• Define functional test protocols for integrated subsystems
• Support builds of aerospace control modules, defense electronics assemblies, industrial power systems, medical device subsystems, and high-performance lighting modules
• Ensure full material traceability and serialized tracking at subsystem level

Compliance & Regulated Markets

• Ensure compliance with IPC Class 2/3 standards
• Support and maintain ISO 9001 certification
• Drive readiness for AS9100 (Aerospace), IATF 16949 (Automotive), and ISO 13485 (Medical)
• Collaborate with Quality on audits, corrective actions, and documentation control
• Establish validated manufacturing processes suitable for regulated markets

NPI & Equipment Leadership

• Lead NPI builds and process validation for new product introductions
• Evaluate and implement new equipment, tooling, automation, and production upgrades
• Oversee thermal profiling, stencil design, panelization optimization, and assembly fixturing
• Train and mentor operators and technicians on advanced manufacturing controls

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in EMS / PCB-A manufacturing
• Extensive hands-on SMT setup experience (SPI, AOI, reflow profiling, X-ray validation)
• Experience with Flying Probe or ICT testing environments
• Experience implementing or managing box-build and subsystem integration lines
• Strong knowledge of thermal PCB materials, heavy copper, and metal-core assemblies
• Experience working in Aerospace, Defense, Automotive, Lighting, or Medical device environments
• Strong background in Lean, Six Sigma, SPC, PFMEA, and DOE
• BS in Electrical, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering preferred

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

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.

Company Description

Thermal Structures, established in 1951, is a world-class manufacturer specializing in custom fabricated insulation blankets, heat shields, fire shields, composite structures, metallic, and silicone seals. Our products are used in aerospace and industrial applications to protect engines, ducting, valves, and other mechanical equipment. Based in Corona, CA, we pride ourselves on our NADCAP-approved composites manufacturing facility and ISO 9001 and AS9100 certifications. Additionally, we produce lightweight, non-metallic structures for aerospace applications and operate a metal bracket manufacturing facility at our Corona complex.

Role Description

The responsibility of the Manufacturing Engineer is to carry out the goals of the Engineering department under the direction of the Engineering Manager. As a Manufacturing Engineer where you will be at the forefront of driving innovation and efficiency in our manufacturing processes. As a key member of our team, you will be instrumental in enhancing our production capabilities and ensuring the highest standards of quality and precision. The following is a list of tasks which are included in the Manufacturing Engineer:

• Review, follow and advise on operational processes and detect areas that can be improved
• Work with maintenance team to maximize efficiencies and develop a pro-active plan to eliminate non-value activities and reduce scrap
• Support plant operations on equipment related issues that come up in the plant and helps insure smooth plant operation
• Manage execution and timely completion of engineering projects by analyzing scope and determining project specifications
• Prepare all documents needed
• Support project engineers
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and a degree of creativity and latitude is required.
• Reading specifications, validate designs
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned by the Engineering Manager

Minimum qualifications and experience requirements:

• Bachelor's Engineering degree or equivalent experience in previous positions.
• Read, write and speak English proficiently, with Spanish language helpful
• Proven ability to analyze and troubleshoot production processes
• Strong interpersonal skills with the confidence to interact and communicate effectively with personnel from all levels of the organization
• Ability to work both in office and on the plant floor, in hot and cold conditions, standing / walking at least 4 hours per day

• Thermal Structures, a subsidiary of HEICO, is an industry-leading provider of insulation and composite products, backed by support that consistently exceeds customer expectations. We design and manufacture solutions that deliver superior performance in the most complex and demanding applications. From concept to completion, we have the resources to meet this challenge with world-class quality and value.

Thermal Structures, Inc. is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, offering preference to protected veterans for its job openings, AAP, EEO

Salary (exempt) position

Compensation: $70,304-$92,000 annually

Position Summary

The Director of Procurement is a senior executive responsible for leading the company's global sourcing and procurement strategy across direct and indirect materials, components, and services critical to commercial vehicle manufacturing operations. This individual will oversee a high-performing procurement organization, drive cost competitiveness, ensure supply continuity, and cultivate strategic supplier relationships across international markets including North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. The Director will partner closely with Engineering, Operations, Finance, and Quality to align procurement activities with the company's product roadmap and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Procurement Leadership

• Develop and execute a comprehensive global procurement strategy aligned with the company's operational and commercial vehicle manufacturing goals.
• Lead make-vs-buy decisions and drive total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis across categories including powertrain components, chassis systems, electronics, raw materials, and aftermarket parts.
• Establish and enforce procurement policies, standards, and compliance frameworks across all international purchasing activities.
• Partner with executive leadership to integrate procurement priorities into annual operating plans and long-range strategic planning.

International Sourcing & Supplier Management

• Build and manage a diversified, resilient global supplier base spanning North America, Europe, Mexico, India, and Asia-Pacific regions.
• Lead supplier qualification, onboarding, performance evaluation, and development programs to ensure quality, delivery, and cost targets are consistently met.
• Negotiate complex, high-value contracts and long-term agreements with Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers, including volume commitments, pricing mechanisms, and risk-sharing provisions.
• Monitor geopolitical, regulatory, and macroeconomic developments affecting international supply chains and proactively implement mitigation strategies.
• Manage supplier risk through dual-sourcing strategies, safety stock policies, and continuous supply chain mapping.

Cost Management & Value Creation

• Deliver year-over-year cost reductions through strategic negotiations, design-to-cost initiatives, and process improvements in collaboration with Engineering.
• Implement spend analytics and category management frameworks to identify and capture savings across a multi-hundred-million-dollar annual spend portfolio.
• Drive value engineering and early supplier involvement (ESI) initiatives to reduce material costs on new vehicle programs.
• Oversee procurement budgeting, forecasting, and variance reporting in alignment with Finance.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of procurement managers, category managers, and buyer analysts across domestic and international locations.
• Foster a high-performance culture centered on accountability, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Define team structure, resource allocation, and succession planning to support organizational growth.
• Champion diversity and inclusion within the procurement function and among the supplier base.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Serve as the primary procurement liaison to Engineering, Program Management, Manufacturing, Quality, and Legal functions.
• Collaborate with New Product Development (NPD) teams to ensure timely sourcing of components for vehicle launches, meeting cost, quality, and timing milestones.
• Partner with the Quality team to resolve supplier quality issues and drive corrective action programs.
• Support import/export compliance, customs, and trade regulation adherence for international transactions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field; MBA or Master's degree strongly preferred.
• Minimum 12 years of progressive procurement experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role within an automotive, commercial vehicle, heavy equipment, or related manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience managing international procurement operations across multiple geographies, including Europe, Asia (particularly China, India, or South Korea), and Mexico.
• Proven track record of leading large-scale contract negotiations and delivering measurable cost savings.
• Deep expertise in category management, strategic sourcing, supplier development, and supply chain risk management.
• Proficiency in procurement systems and ERP platforms (SAP, Oracle, or equivalent); experience with spend analytics and eSourcing tools.
• Strong knowledge of Incoterms, international trade regulations, customs requirements, and supplier compliance standards.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.