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Who We Are

We are Skybound.

We love creators. We love fans. We love thrilling games, indelible images and moving stories. Our roots are in comics, but our brands extend to video games, television, movies, merchandise, and live experiences. We take special pride in original tales, fresh characters, and diverse voices.

From well-known franchises to freshly-minted originals, we offer the chance to join brilliant creators shaping a new generation of entertainment in a concentrated, agile environment where every perspective matters, and any idea can create a breakthrough.

Opportunity

Skybound is looking for an experienced and passionate Senior Systems Designer to help build a thrilling new game franchise. The Senior Systems Designers create rewarding loops that help players set goals, progress, and stay engaged over multiple play sessions. They craft and tune player advancement and rewards across the entire game.

You will collaborate closely with the Game Director, department leads, and cross-disciplinary teams to define and drive the strategic vision for player progression and meta systems. You’ll mentor other designers, establish best practices, and ensure the systems design team delivers high-quality, scalable solutions that support both gameplay and business goals.

If you're passionate about building compelling systems, love mentoring others, and thrive in a creative, combat-focused environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Reports: This position will report to Game Director.

Responsibilities: Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Lead the vision and execution of player progression, meta systems, and engagement loops across single and multiplayer experiences.
• Define and drive KPIs for progression systems that align with player satisfaction and business goals.
• Mentor and guide systems designers, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and innovation.
• Own major feature areas from concept through implementation, ensuring quality and consistency across the game.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, art, UX, and production to ensure systems are well-integrated and technically feasible.
• Establish and evangelize best practices for systems design, documentation, and tool usage.
• Anticipate and resolve design challenges, proactively improving workflows and pipelines.
• Playtest and iterate on systems regularly, using data and player feedback to refine and optimize.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in the games industry, with a focus on systems design and progression.
• Proven leadership experience, including mentoring designers and leading cross-functional initiatives.
• Shipped at least one AAA title with significant ownership of progression or meta systems.
• Deep understanding of player psychology, engagement strategies, and content pacing.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to translate complex systems into clear, actionable designs.
• Experience collaborating with engineering on tool development and pipeline optimization.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills, with fluency in PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Visio, etc.
• Strategic mindset, balancing creative vision with technical and business constraints.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Unreal Engine, including scripting and integration into production pipelines.
• Strong technical scripting skills and a willingness to learn new tools and technologies.
• Passion for combat-oriented games, player progression, and Skybound’s unique properties.

Job Type: Regular, Full-Time

Salary Range: $125,000 - $165,000

• Actual base salary is dependent on several factors including but not limited to: market dynamics, location and region, experience, specialized skills/training (education), level of responsibility, budgetary considerations, tenure at the company (for current employees), etc.
• The salary range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees
• Compensation decisions are dependent on circumstances of each role

Skybound offers a wide array of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, as well as free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP). We also offer a 401K plan with 4% match, 12 weeks of paid parental leave, generous time off, wellness benefits, and tuition reimbursement.

Company Overview

Skybound is a multiplatform content company working closely with creators and their intellectual properties, extending stories and universes to new platforms, including comics, television, film, tabletop and video games, books, digital content, events, and beyond. We are home to critically-acclaimed global franchises, including The Walking Dead and Invincible.

Skybound Games produces, publishes and distributes video and tabletop games across all genres, including the multi-million-unit selling The Walking Dead video game series. In addition to our wholly-owned franchises, we work with independent developers to foster and create original games with compelling characters and worlds, strong creator and artistic focus, and innovative approaches to engaging genres.

Invincible is one of Skybound's tentpole franchises (celebrating 20 years!) and spans the world of comic books, merchandise, video games, and the critically acclaimed adult animated television series on Prime Video. Now in its second season, the television show has consistently ranked as one of Prime Videos top-streamed series with a 99% score on Rotten Tomatoes. Based on the groundbreaking comic book by Robert Kirkman, Cory Walker, and Ryan Ottley, Invincible revolves around 18-year-old Mark Grayson, who’s just like every other guy his age—except his father is (or was) the most powerful superhero on the planet. Still reeling from Nolan’s betrayal in Season One, Mark struggles to rebuild his life as he faces a host of new threats, all while battling his greatest fear - that he might become his father without even knowing it.

The show stars Steven Yeun, with Sandra Oh, Zazie Beetz, Grey Griffin, Chris Diamantopoulos, Walton Goggins, Gillian Jacobs, Jason Mantzoukas, Ross Marquand, Khary Payton, Zachary Quinto, Andrew Rannells, Kevin Michael Richardson, Seth Rogen, and J.K. Simmons. Executive producers include Skybound's own Kirkman, David Alpert, and Margaret M. Dean.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Skybound we value diversity and are looking for extraordinary employees of all backgrounds! Skybound is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship, age, genetic information, disability, hair texture or veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, Skybound complies with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination.

Skybound will consider applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the CA Fair Chance Act and Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

For more information on our Privacy Policy, visit: working/work at home options are available for this role.

Who We Are

Feit Electric has been at the forefront of global lighting innovation for 45+ years. We combine best-in-class design, manufacturing expertise, and cutting-edge technology to deliver smarter, safer, and more energy-efficient home products.

What You’ll Do

Own Category Strategy & Revenue

• Define and champion the vision, goals, and roadmap for your category.
• Build and maintain detailed financial models, set pricing strategies, and forecast revenue and margin.
• Monitor category performance against KPIs, making data-driven adjustments to hit targets.

Manage Full Product Lifecycle

• New Product Creation: Identify new products that end users love, are strategic for our retail partners, and work for our business.
• Launch Leadership: Coordinate cross-functional launch readiness, ensuring specs, timelines, and support materials are on track.
• End-of-Life & Transition: Develop EOL plans, communicate sunset schedules, and execute SKU rationalization to minimize revenue gaps.
• Portfolio Health: Continuously assess SKU performance; recommend extensions or retirements based on sales, margin, and customer feedback .

Drive Retail & Sales Success

• Craft and present compelling category pitches to retail buyers, articulating ROI, differentiation, and go-to-market plans.
• Partner with Sales leadership to track pipeline, identify bottlenecks, and implement tactics to accelerate deal closings.
• Develop sales enablement tools—training decks, FAQs, and sell-sheets—to equip field teams.

Lead Cross-Functional Teams

• Oversee and mentor Product Development Managers, empowering them to execute prototyping, cost negotiations, and factory partnerships.
• Facilitate syncs across Engineering, Quality, Marketing, Operations, and Sales to maintain alignment and momentum.
• Champion best practices in product/project management, documentation, and risk mitigation.

Leverage Market & Competitive Insights

• Conduct regular market scans, customer research, and competitive analyses to identify emerging trends and threats.
• Translate insights into strategic recommendations, ensuring your category remains ahead of the curve.

Develop People & Culture

• Provide coaching, feedback, and career-development guidance to your direct reports.
• Foster a culture of transparency, collaboration, and “get scrappy” innovation aligned with Feit’s values.

What You’ll Need

Education: Bachelor’s in Business, Engineering, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.

Experience: 7+ years in senior product or business leadership roles, ideally within lighting, consumer electronics, or IoT hardware.

Skills:

• Proven P&L ownership and strategic planning capabilities.
• Strong negotiation and presentation skills for retailer engagements.
• Expertise in end-to-end product lifecycle and EOL management.
• Excellent stakeholder management and team leadership.
• Robust analytical acumen and comfort with financial models.

What You’ll Get

• Leadership role shaping the future of one of our core categories.
• Collaborative, innovation-driven environment with a global impact.
• Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and professional growth opportunities.

Application Instructions: Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume, along with a cover letter outlining their suitability for the role and relevant achievements. Please include examples of past projects that demonstrate your ability to lead engineering teams to success in developing and launching high-quality, compliant products.

Salary Range: Exempt / Salary with a range of $140,000.00 to $190,000.00 annually.

Additional Data: Position is onsite Monday through Friday in our Pico Rivera, CA office. Position does not offer relocation package. No remote work available for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Feit Electric is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

Principal Communication Systems Engineer

Los Angeles, CA

Our exciting Space client in the LA area are looking for a Principal Communication Systems Engineer to work across cutting-edge Communication Systems for Satellites, Spacecraft, and Aerospace systems.

In this position, you will lead the development of space architecture concepts, sub-system design, payload design, requirements development, analysis and decomposition, high-level software and hardware system architecture design, concept of operations (CONOPS) development, and risk assessment.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Evaluate customer and operational needs to define requirements, integrate technical parameters, and assure compatibility of all physical, functional and program interfaces.
• Support reviews of requests for proposals to support solution development and response.
• Lead trade studies to optimize system architecture.
• Define and validate space system requirements and interfaces.
• Develop and direct technical concept development in support of proposals.
• Lead development of sub-system design, payload design, requirements development, analysis and decomposition, hardware system design, Link budget studies, gain line up, cascade analysis, array simulation studies, concept of operations (CONOPS) development, and risk reduction.
• Participate in developing system engineering processes for requirements management, flow down, and traceability.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Master’s or higher degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Ideally 7 - 9 years of experience across Space communications.
• Very strong background in communication theory.
• Deep understanding of RF concept, impairments, and the resulting impacts.
• Background and practical experience with FPGA & modern vector processing engines.
• Experience with and understanding of satellite-communications standards (NR NTN, DVB-S2x, CCSDS).
• Experience with at least one scripting and one programming language (ideally Python & C++).
• Experience working with product/component developers and vendors who provide critical functionality to the overall system.
• Experience with optical communications systems.
• Ability to define work direction, track milestones, and demonstrate progress on large open-ended projects.

If you are interested then please apply today!

Automation Engineer (Lead / Staff / Senior Staff) – Defense Manufacturing – Direct Hire

$200,000+ base + Stock Options + Full Benefits

On-site | Southern California

• Want to build automation systems that directly support national defense and next-gen aerospace programs?

• Ready to own an automation roadmap instead of maintaining legacy equipment?

• Interested in joining a venture-backed defense startup where your work ships fast and actually flies?

Our client is hiring an Automation Engineer to lead and scale automated manufacturing systems for advanced composite components used in fighter jet engines, artillery shells, drone airframes, and gas turbine systems.

This is a hands-on, hardware-first role for engineers who thrive in fast-paced environments, love rapid prototyping, and want real ownership over automation strategy and execution.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Defense & Aerospace impact – mission-critical components for the warfighter
• Build from scratch – design, prototype, deploy, and scale automation systems
• Massive growth runway – first automation engineer with leadership upside
• Fast iteration – low-cost MVP automation → production-ready systems
• Top-of-market compensation + equity

The Company

• Venture-backed defense technology startup
• Backed by a major Fortune 500 organization
• Focused on reshoring U.S. manufacturing with 10–100x faster production methods
• Rapid growth across aerospace, defense, and energy programs

The Position

• Full-time, on-site at El Segundo, CA
• Design and deploy automation to improve cycle time, repeatability, and quality
• Work hands-on with robots, motion systems, sensors, tooling, PLCs, and controls
• Collaborate closely with manufacturing, machinists, and leadership
• Opportunity to build and lead the automation team as the company scales

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and refine automated manufacturing systems
• Rapid prototyping of low-cost, minimum viable automation solutions
• Develop control logic, wiring, and system integration from concept to deployment
• Troubleshoot automation equipment to maximize uptime and reliability
• Adapt production cells for automation in collaboration with machinists
• Ensure manufacturing processes are scalable and automation-ready
• Oversee and mentor engineers and technicians
• Manage automation budgets, timelines, and technical execution
• Occasional customer-facing technical discussions

Required Qualifications

• U.S. Person (EAR / ITAR compliant)
• 3+ years experience automating manufacturing processes
• Hands-on experience with:
• Robotics & motion control
• PLCs, sensors, and automation software
• Electromechanical system wiring and testing
• Proven ability to design, build, iterate, and deploy automation systems
• Strong CAD skills (parts, assemblies, drawings, GD&T)
• Comfortable owning the entire automation stack end-to-end
• Bachelor’s or Master’s in:
• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Mechatronics
• Related discipline

Nice to Have

• 5+ years automation experience
• Composites manufacturing experience
• Automation of presses, ovens, or impregnation systems
• Aerospace or defense industry experience
• Onshape CAD experience

Career Growth

• Be the foundational automation leader at the organization
• Pathways to Manager → Director → Head of Automation
• Influence company-wide manufacturing strategy
• Contribute to IP development and novel automation techniques

Compensation & Benefits

• $200,000+ base salary
• Stock options
• 401(k) with 1:1 employer match up to 4%
• Medical, dental, vision
• Paid time off

Director of Quality & Reliability

Los Angeles, CA

My client is a bleeding edge Deep Tech company working in one of the most exciting sectors around and they are looking for a Director of Quality and Reliability to oversee organizational quality, hardware reliability, and design assurance.

The ideal candidate will have experience in a hardware production environment and understand that controls need to be built directly into production processes.

This role will require you to constantly ask “what is the right way to do this” and never settle for “how has it always been done.”

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Work directly with engineering, production and operation in a hardware-focused fashion to streamline builds while reducing variation and non-conformances.
• Support other departments as they develop and implement their quality requirements and procedures; drive accountability and enforcement to process owners.
• Own and manage internal quality program, ensuring full compliance with applicable standards while maintaining a lean program.
• Manage the corrective action program to identify root causes, implement corrective actions, and prevent recurrence of quality issues.
• Foster and drive a positive QA culture across all teams.
• Continuously evaluate and improve the quality system by analyzing data, identifying trends, and leveraging lessons learned to enhance QA processes.
• Own the evaluation and disposition of deviations from quality requirements.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering, physics, or related technical discipline.
• 10 years of related technical experience (engineering design, quality, reliability, production) in a manufacturing environment.
• Direct responsibility for owning or implementing quality assurance requirements. (ISO 9001, AS9100, IATF 16949 etc.).
• Experience in management leading a team and interfacing with executives; comfortable negotiating resources and responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.

Desired Skills and Qualifications:

• Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies, such as Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma, within a QA framework.
• Experience in auditing suppliers and/or source inspection at supplier facilities.
• Familiarity with the Code of Federal Regulations or ASME certification processes.

If you are looking for an exciting new challenge where you can make a real impact, then please apply today.

Dover Precision Components is hiring a Territory Sales Representative for our Cook Compression brand. This is for our Southern California territory. We deliver performance- critical solutions for rotating and reciprocating machinery across several markets, including oil & gas. We are growing and innovative, participating in energy transformation efforts.

This position can be best based in Bakersfield to Los Angeles area due to customer geography. Overnight travel is expected to be up to 25%

We offer competitive pay, including uncapped commission, benefits, a company truck for work purposes, and the ability to be a key contributor driving sales, quality, and performance for our aftermarket products. With strong gains to be made through new clients and increased market share, this role provides a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to join Cook Compression and play a key role in the future development of the company.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Develop new business, penetrate existing accounts, and create profitable sales growth within the assigned territory.
• Collect customer, market, and competitor information during the sales process to improve channel success.
• Identify and analyze target growth segments. Understand their size, key market drivers and competitive requirements.
• Focus on building strong customer relationships within the aftermarket for reciprocating compressors in O&G(Mid-Stream) and Refinery/Chemical Plants.
• Maintain a strong, visible sales pipeline to achieve assigned goals and objectives.
• Lead the sales process from Discovery through Order Placement/Project Kick-off and oversee the Order Execution process to ensure customer commitments are satisfied.
• Build customer relationships with key decision makers to effectively accelerate the purchasing decision process.
• Develop and monitor bottom-up and top-down multi-year sales forecasts, communicating to key finance and management functions.
• Develop and maintain a close working relationship with the customer service, service repair, engineering and production departments.
• Drive Lean/Continuous improvement efforts within the Sales processes.
• Assist Finance with the resolution of any outstanding payment issues.
• Monitor competitor activity and respond accordingly.
• Manage conflict resolution matters as they arise.
• Operate and drive a company-provided 3/4-ton truck to transport equipment, materials, and supplies to and from customer locations.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• Demonstrated sales success, building relationships and growing a territory within related industries of manufactured components, oil and gas, or industrial sales. Specific experience working with refineries is preferred.
• Strong negotiation and analytical acumen.
• Ability to thrive both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Driven for success- self-motivated with a results-driven mindset, acting with a sense of urgency to support the customer base.
• Ability to understand customer’s problems and to develop solutions which meet or exceed the customer’s expectations.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills – Ability to interface with customers at all levels within the organization both internally and externally.
• Demonstrated competency with MS Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to operate and drive a company-provided 3/4-ton truck to transport equipment, materials, and supplies to and from customer locations.
• Ability to travel overnight up to 25%.

ALSO GREAT IF YOU BRING/ PREFERENCES

• Associate or bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Business or Mechanical Engineering.
• Existing relationships with current customer base in refineries and/ or chemical plants.
• Mechanical aptitude/ knowledge in rotating equipment such as compressors or pumps.

DOVER PRECISION COMPONENTS

Dover Precision Components ‘DPC’ (‘the Company’) is part of Dover Corporation’s (‘the Parent Company’) Pumps and Process solutions segment. DPC holds market leading positions globally and delivers performance-critical solutions across the oil & gas, power generation, marine, industrial, chemical and general processing markets. We design and manufacture mission-critical equipment components to deliver more affordable, cleaner energy solutions and enable manufacturers to operate more efficiently.

WE DELIVER CUSTOMER SUCCESS

Dover Precision Components delivers products and services that enhance performance, improve safety, reduce carbon emissions, and accelerate clean energy adoption, through collaborative Customer relationships, expert engineering, and an innovative culture. Our strong Company portfolio is comprised of long products and services offered under Cook Compression, Cook Mechanical Field Services, Waukesha Bearings, Waukesha Magnetic Bearings, Inpro/Seal, Bearings Plus, and FW Murphy Production Controls. Our global footprint reaches more than twelve locations in the Americas and more than six locations in Europe and China.

BUILDING POTENTIAL. SUSTAINING PERFORMANCE. BOOSTING FUTURES.

We are diligent in recognizing our employees’ needs and providing an enriching experience through professional developmental opportunities. Our authentic, collaborative company culture, combined with a competitive suite of health and welfare offerings, emulates who we are.

Pay Range: $90,000 to 105,000 Annually + Monthly commission payments. This position is eligible to earn commissions (significant part of total compensation plan) based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable commissions plan.

We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position.

Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work: Our total rewards package for eligible team members also includes: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; medical, dental and vision insurance; wellness programs; health savings account, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts; company paid short-term disability and long-term disability; company paid employee basic life insurance; supplemental employee and dependent life insurance; optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance; adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance; commuter benefits; parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence; paid time off, including 9 Paid Holidays, 2 Floating Holidays and 3 weeks of vacation. Eligibility for benefits is governed by applicable plan documents and policies.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

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Company Description

ANEUVO is a platform and therapy development company focused on treating disabling diseases and conditions that are not curable through traditional pharmaceutical approaches. The ANEUVO ExaStim® Stimulation System is a non-invasive neuromodulation system that has received CE Mark approval and FDA Breakthrough Device Designation for treating spinal cord injury. ExaStim® is currently cleared for use only in Europe, and its use is limited by United States law to investigational purposes.

Key Responsibilities:

1)    Process Development (In-House)

a.     Design, develop, and validate in-house manufacturing processes, including assembly, labeling,

packaging, and testing.

b.     Create process documentation such as work instructions, manufacturing travelers, and

validation protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ).

c.      Identify and implement process improvements to enhance quality, efficiency, and yield.

d.     Support setup and qualification of new equipment, tooling, and fixtures.

2)    Contract Manufacturer (CM) Support

a.     Collaborate with contract manufacturers to transfer processes, troubleshoot production issues, and ensure alignment with company quality and performance standards.

b.     Review and approve CM process documentation, validations, and change controls.

c.     Serve as the technical liaison between internal engineering and external manufacturing partners.

3)    New Product Introduction (NPI)

a.     Participate in design reviews to ensure manufacturability and scalability of new designs.

b.     Support pilot builds, process qualifications, and ramp-up to full production.

c.     Coordinate process transfer from development to manufacturing.

4)    Continuous Improvement & Quality

a.     Drive continuous improvement through Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.

b.     Investigate root causes of non-conformances and lead corrective/preventive action

implementation.

c.     Ensure compliance with applicable quality system regulations (e.g., FDA 21 CFR Part 820, ISO

13485).

5)    Documentation & Compliance

a.     Maintain accurate and complete process documentation.

b.     Support audits and regulatory inspections by providing technical documentation and process

evidence.

c.     Ensure processes meet safety and environmental standards.

Qualifications

1)    Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or Biomedical Engineering (or equivalent).

2)    Experience:

•  7+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, preferably within a regulated industry (medical device, pharma, or aerospace).
• Hands-on experience with process development, validation, and supplier/CM management.

3)    Skills:

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
•  Experience with statistical analysis tools (e.g., Minitab, JMP) and validation methodologies.
• Proficient in CAD tools and solid understanding of GD&T and design documentation.
• Excellent communication and project management skills.

About the Organization:

We are in the middle of a true operational transformation — moving from tribal knowledge and reactive processes to a disciplined, data-driven, standardized manufacturing environment. This is not “check-the-box Lean.” We are building systems, accountability, and a sustainable culture of continuous improvement. If you are hands-on, execution-focused, and motivated by measurable results, this is an opportunity to drive real change.

Position Overview:

The Continuous Improvement Plant Director will lead high-impact operational improvement initiatives across manufacturing. This role goes beyond analysis — you will implement solutions, train teams, standardize processes, and ensure improvements are sustained. High visibility role working cross-functionally with Production, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain, with direct visibility to senior leadership.

Responsibilities:

• Lead continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives
• Identify and eliminate operational bottlenecks (quality escapes, rework, prep time, inefficient assembly, material flow issues, etc.)
• Lead Lean and Six Sigma (DMAIC) projects delivering measurable improvements in cost, quality, and cycle time
• Drive root cause analysis and implement sustainable corrective actions
• Convert tribal knowledge into Standard Work, SOPs, and clear work instructions and help move the operation toward a paperless, analytics-driven environment
• Support development of scalable, repeatable processes
• Develop and track KPIs (scrap, rework, downtime, OTD, cycle time)
• Analyze shop floor data and present actionable insights to leadership
• Measure and report savings in dollars, hours reduced, and risk mitigation
• Support ERP improvements, system integrations and implement visual management tools and structured shop floor controls
• Implement digital tools (Power BI, Excel, Power Automate, digital checklists)
• Deliver hands-on Lean/CI training to operators, leads, and supervisors
• Lead Kaizen events, Gemba walks, and cross-functional improvement workshops
• Reinforce accountability and continuous improvement mindset at all levels

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
• 7+ years of hands-on manufacturing engineering or continuous improvement experience
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing (5S, VSM, SMED, Poka-Yoke, Visual Management) and Six Sigma (DMAIC, root cause analysis)
• Experience developing standard work, driving real improvements, measurable cost savings, cycle time reductions and shop floor digital tools
• Bilingual English/Spanish Required

Nice to Have:

• Six Sigma Black/Green Belt or Lean certification
• Background in Aerospace, heavy fabrication, or complex assembly preferred
• Experience leading ERP transitions, implementing MES and digital work instruction systems
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 or AS9100 a Huge Plus
• Demonstrated track record of measurable operational improvements
• Self-starter who takes ownership, stands behind data-driven decisions, and thrives in a hands-on environment

• We are a leader in our industry
• We offer long term career stability
• Opportunities for continued learning, development & advancement
• Excellent pay
• Great benefits
• Positive company culture
• Ability to make an immediate impact

• Control System Troubleshooting & Repair: Diagnose and repair PLC-based press control systems, hydraulic motion control circuits, and servo systems.
• Installation & Commissioning: Install, configure, and commission control systems for hydraulic and servo electric presses, ensuring proper integration of PLCs and peripherals
• Retrofits & Upgrades: Assist in modernizing hydraulic press controls, upgrading outdated PLCs, HMIs, motion controllers, and hydraulic servo systems for improved performance and automation.
• Field Service & Customer Support: Provide on-site and remote troubleshooting for hydraulic and servo electric press controls, minimizing downtime, and ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Programming & Debugging: Develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC logic, HMI screens, motion control programs, and press automation sequences.
• Preventive Maintenance & Optimization: Conduct control system inspections and hydraulic system tuning to enhance system performance and reliability.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain service reports, control schematics, wiring diagrams, and software backups for customer and internal records.
• Training & Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, production, and service teams to provide training and guidance on press control systems.

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field, most commonly Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
• 5-7 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
• 7-10 years industry experience without a bachelor’s degree
• Self-starter who is adaptable to work independently and within a team environment
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in an interactive group environment are essential.

• 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