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At Makita USA, we believe our employees are the driving force behind our success. That’s why we offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to support your health, financial well-being, and professional growth. When you join Makita, you become part of a dynamic, innovative, and team-oriented culture that values hard work and dedication.

Makita is a worldwide leader in the professional power tool industry. Over the past 100 years, we have built a reputation for using the finest raw materials, the most advanced manufacturing equipment, and the most rigorous quality testing in the industry. Headquartered in La Mirada, CA, Makita U.S.A., with offices in Reno, NV, Wilmer, TX, and Flowery Branch, GA, has brought Makita's best-in-class engineering advantage to professional power tool users in America since 1970.

Salary $85,000 - $100,000 annually

Job Summary

Makita is the innovation leader in power tools, equipment, and accessories – so join the team at our U.S.A. headquarters in Southern California and help us make the Makita Advantage come alive at trade shows and events across the U.S.A.

As the Trade Show Manager, you will take a leading role in planning, coordinating, and executing trade shows and events to reach our target audiences, including pro-contractors, hardware dealers/distributors, and the media. You will help communicate the Makita Advantage to these audiences by creating and executing event plans that include compelling signage and graphics, hands-on product demonstrations, dynamic display structures, efficient lighting, effective lead collection, and more.

Areas of focus will range from budget and calendar planning to asset co-design and sourcing, inventory management, and hands-on activity, including booth set-up and on-site management at select events.

Across categories, Makita products have leading power and performance but with lower noise, less vibration, reduced weight, and superior ergonomics. This combination of performance and comfort is unique in the category, giving users of all types – from pro contractors to DIYers – a complete solution that helps get work done faster and more efficiently. Join our team and be a part of this exciting innovation story.

Essential Job Duties

• Work with the senior communications manager as well as product management, channel marketing, brand marketing, operations, and senior management on a full range of trade show activities. This will include live trade shows in major convention venues.
• Build the annual Makita U.S.A. trade show calendar and budget.
• Work with our off-site logistics partner to manage and track asset inventory and display tool inventory for use at trade shows. This includes inspection and inventory reconciliation as well as routine maintenance and repairs.
• Collaborate with in-house marketing staff and vendors to build booth assets, including structures and signage.
• Work with the in-house product management team (and occasionally outside vendors) to create demonstrations of key Makita products.
• Create effective lead collection tactics at trade shows.
• Coordinate show orders and shipping for select events.
• Coordinate on-site details for select events, including shipping and receiving, staffing, and set-up.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Skills Required

• Familiarity with best practices in trade show booth construction, including lighting and graphics.
• Basic inventory management of trade show assets.
• Building and managing a budget.
• Post-event actions, including reviewing and approving show invoices.
• Strong ability to proactively coordinate numerous projects while maintaining follow-up and follow-through skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, percentages, and area. .
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, technical procedures, or trade show regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals (e.g., booth set-up instructions).
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers and vendors.
• Ability to learn: Obtain knowledge and understanding of our power tools, competition, target professional users, the product applications, and the types of dealers that support the users.
• Presentation skills: Organize information and present to both internal and external audiences.
• The ability to work under pressure and with constantly changing priorities
• Experience in executing a trade show booth “from the ground up”, including arranging shipping and on-site booth set-up, as well as ordering and tracking on-site show services.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

This position is based full-time in the Makita U.S.A. Home Office in La Mirada, CA.

EVENTS: This position will include indoor and outdoor events. The work environmental characteristics for these events include the following:

• The employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions.
• In rare instances, activity goes into the night and proceeds until completion, rain or shine.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, as well as risk of electrical shock and vibration. Personal protective equipment is provided, and professional labor is on hand to manage advanced electrical applications.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. At select trade shows, noise levels are similar to a construction job site. Hearing protection is provided.

Education and/or Experience Desired

• Five to ten years of related trade show and event experience in venues including convention halls.
• Experience in executing a trade show booth “from the ground up”, including arranging shipping and on-site booth set-up, as well as ordering and tracking on-site show services.

Travel: The expected travel for this role is up to 15%.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance.
• The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 20 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee must be able to safely operate a moving vehicle per our company policy.
• Occasional extended hours are expected to complete assembly or take-down activities on-site during trade shows and events, as well as in the office.

Our Benefits Include:

Health & Wellness

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance options after 30 days of employment
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) & Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Employee assistance program (EAP) for mental health and well-being
• Paid subscription to Headspace and 5 other members of your choice

Financial Security

• Competitive pay & performance-based incentives
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Basic Term Life insurance is 100% company paid
• Long-term Disability Coverage 100% company paid
• Disability Coverage
• Voluntary Coverage: Critical illness, accidental, hospital indemnity, whole life, and supplemental life plans.

Work-Life Balance

• Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays)
• Employee discounts on Makita tools and accessories - because we know you love quality tools!

Join Makita USA and power up your career with a company that values innovation, teamwork, and excellence!

Explore Opportunities & Apply Today!

Disclaimer:

This description is based on management's assessment of the requirements and functions of the job as of the date this description was prepared. It is a general guideline for managers and employees, but it does not intend to be an exhaustive list of all of the elements of the job. Management reserves the right to modify the description at any time, or to vary the duties and responsibilities of the job on a temporary or indefinite basis to meet production, scheduling, or staffing needs.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on merit. Company policy prohibits discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, gender, national origin, ancestry, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, veteran status, military service, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, genetic information, medical (including genetic characteristics or cancer diagnosis), actual or perceived sexual orientation, or any consideration protected by federal, state or local laws. All such discrimination is prohibited. Additionally, the Company will provide registered domestic partners with all rights and benefits as required by Law. The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA) prohibits employers from requesting or requiring genetic information of an individual or a family member of the individual. The Company is committed to complying with all applicable laws and providing equal employment opportunities.

At Makita USA, we believe our employees are the driving force behind our success. That’s why we offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to support your health, financial well-being, and professional growth. When you join Makita, you become part of a dynamic, innovative, and team-oriented culture that values hard work and dedication.

Makita is a worldwide leader in the professional power tool industry. Over the past 100 years, we have built a reputation for using the finest raw materials, the most advanced manufacturing equipment, and the most rigorous quality testing in the industry. Headquartered in La Mirada, CA, Makita U.S.A., with offices in Reno, NV, Wilmer, TX, and Flowery Branch, GA, has brought Makita's best-in-class engineering advantage to professional power tool users in America since 1970.

Salary $70,000 - $80,000 annually

Job Summary

Makita is the innovation leader in power tools, equipment, and accessories – so join the team at our U.S.A. headquarters in Southern California and help us make the Makita Advantage come alive at trade shows and events across the U.S.A.

As the Trade Show Specialist, you will take an important role in planning, coordinating, and executing trade shows and events to reach our target audiences, including pro contractors, hardware dealers/distributors, and the media. You will help communicate the Makita Advantage to these audiences by creating and executing event plans that include compelling signage and graphics, hands-on product demonstrations, dynamic display structures, efficient lighting, effective lead collection, and more.

Areas of focus will range from budget and calendar planning to asset co-design and sourcing, inventory management, and hands-on activity, including booth set-up and on-site management at select events.

Your efforts will be a key part of our daily efforts to increase awareness and drive demand for Makita products. These include industry-leading battery-powered tools and outdoor power equipment as well as vacuums and cleaning products, lighting, radios and speakers, job site apparel, modular storage, a full line of premium accessories, and more.

Across categories, Makita products have leading power and performance but with lower noise, less vibration, reduced weight, and superior ergonomics. This combination of performance and comfort is unique in the category, giving users of all types – from pro contractors to DIYers – a complete solution that helps get work done faster and more efficiently. Join our team and be a part of this exciting innovation story.

Essential Job Duties

• Work with the senior communications manager as well as product management, channel marketing, brand marketing, operations, and senior management on a full range of trade show activities. This will include live trade shows in major convention venues.
• Build the annual Makita U.S.A. trade show calendar and budget.
• Work with our off-site logistics partner to manage and track asset inventory and display tool inventory for use at trade shows. This includes inspection and inventory reconciliation as well as routine maintenance and repairs.
• Collaborate with in-house marketing staff and vendors to build booth assets, including structures and signage.
• Work with the in-house product management team (and occasionally outside vendors) to create demonstrations of key Makita products.
• Create effective lead collection tactics at trade shows.
• Coordinate show orders and shipping for select events.
• Coordinate on-site details for select events, including shipping and receiving, staffing, and set-up.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Skills Required

• Familiarity with trade show and event processes, including budget and planning, arranging shipping, and on-site booth set-up. Ordering and tracking on-site show services is a plus, but not required.
• Experience in building and managing a budget.
• Strong ability to proactively coordinate numerous projects while maintaining follow-up and follow-through skills.
• Ability to learn: Obtain knowledge and understanding of our power tools, competition, target professional users, the product applications, and the types of dealers that support the users.
• Excellent critical thinking, interpersonal, communication, time-management, and problem-solving skills
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, percentages, and area.
• Presentation skills: Organize information and present to both internal and external audiences.
• The ability to work under pressure and with constantly changing priorities
• Computer Skills: Knowledge of Microsoft 365 applications, including core apps (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) as well as cloud services, including OneDrive and SharePoint. AI knowledge is a plus.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

EVENTS: The work environmental characteristics for these events include the following:

• The employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions.
• In rare instances, activity goes into the night and proceeds until completion, rain or shine.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, as well as risk of electrical shock and vibration. Personal protective equipment is provided, and professional labor is on hand to manage advanced electrical applications.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. At select trade shows, noise levels are similar to a construction job site. Hearing protection is provided.

Education and/or Experience Desired

• Education and/or Experience: Four-year college or university program, certificate, bachelor’s degree preferred. Preferred academic focus includes marketing, business, communications, or design
• Up to 3 years of experience in a marketing manager, coordinator, or specialist role, with related trade show and event experience preferred but not required.

Travel The expected travel for this role is up to 15%.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance.
• The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 20 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee must be able to safely operate a moving vehicle per our company policy.
• Occasional extended hours are expected to complete assembly or take-down activities on-site during trade shows and events, as well as in the office.

Our Benefits Include:

Health & Wellness

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance options after 30 days of employment
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) & Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Employee assistance program (EAP) for mental health and well-being
• Paid subscription to Headspace and 5 other members of your choice

Financial Security

• Competitive pay & performance-based incentives
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Basic Term Life insurance is 100% company paid
• Long-term Disability Coverage 100% company paid
• Disability Coverage
• Voluntary Coverage: Critical illness, accidental, hospital indemnity, whole life, and supplemental life plans.

Work-Life Balance

• Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays)
• Employee discounts on Makita tools and accessories - because we know you love quality tools!

Join Makita USA and power up your career with a company that values innovation, teamwork, and excellence!

Explore Opportunities & Apply Today!

Disclaimer:

This description is based on management's assessment of the requirements and functions of the job as of the date this description was prepared. It is a general guideline for managers and employees, but it does not intend to be an exhaustive list of all of the elements of the job. Management reserves the right to modify the description at any time, or to vary the duties and responsibilities of the job on a temporary or indefinite basis to meet production, scheduling, or staffing needs.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on merit. Company policy prohibits discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, gender, national origin, ancestry, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, veteran status, military service, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, genetic information, medical (including genetic characteristics or cancer diagnosis), actual or perceived sexual orientation, or any consideration protected by federal, state or local laws. All such discrimination is prohibited. Additionally, the Company will provide registered domestic partners with all rights and benefits as required by Law. The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA) prohibits employers from requesting or requiring genetic information of an individual or a family member of the individual. The Company is committed to complying with all applicable laws and providing equal employment opportunities.

Ready to lead quality on projects that actually matter?

A1 Management & Inspection (A1MI) is a growing, family-run quality firm supporting complex rail, transit, and public works infrastructure across Southern California. We’re looking for a Construction Quality Manager who wants real ownership, technical influence, and the chance to help shape how quality is delivered on major programs.

This is not a checkbox role. This is leadership..

What You'll DO

• Lead and implement Project Quality Management Plans (QMP / PQPM)
• Oversee Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) and field quality activities
• Manage NCRs, root cause analysis, and corrective actions
• Interface directly with Owners, Engineers, contractors, and agencies
• Support audits, compliance reviews, and project closeout.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree (Construction Management, Engineering, or related)
• 10+ years in construction quality, including 3+ years as a Quality Manager
• Heavy civil experience (rail, structures, tunnels, trackwork, traction power, or public works)
• Strong communication and leadership skills

Preferred: Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)

• (Equivalent experience and ASQ certifications may substitute for formal education.)

Compensation & Benefits

• $150,000 – $200,000 base salary
• Top end reserved for PE-licensed candidates
• Healthcare, 401(k), PTO
• Car allowance (project-dependent)

Why A1MI?

• Family-style company where your voice matters
• Work on high-impact infrastructure projects
• We invest in your growth:
• ASQ certifications supported
• EIT → PE advancement encouraged and supported
• Build processes, not just follow them

A leading GC operating in the QSR sector are expanding their Preconstruction team and seeking an experienced Estimator to support our pipeline of fast-paced, high-quality commercial projects.

About the Role

• You will be responsible for preparing detailed and accurate cost estimates by reviewing plans, specifications, and project scopes.
• You’ll play a key role in helping us deliver successful remodels, tenant improvements, and ground-up builds across the Western U.S.
• I am especially interested in candidates with fast-food/QSR and retail/convenience store project experience, including work with major brands such as McDonald’s, Chick-fil-A, Chipotle, and Raising Cane’s.

To be considered for the role you must have:

• Proven experience as a Construction Estimator in commercial construction.
• Strong understanding of remodel, ground-up, and T.I. (tenant improvement) projects.
• Experience with fast-food/QSR and retail/convenience store construction is a strong plus.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural/engineering drawings with accuracy.
• Strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent estimates.

If you thrive in a dynamic environment and enjoy the challenge of producing accurate, competitive bids, we’d love to talk to you.

We are seeking individuals to review and provide feedback on everyday money-management tips. This role focuses on common financial challenges such as managing expenses, reducing spending, and making smarter financial choices.

You will review examples of budgeting methods and evaluate practical ideas people use to stretch their income. The goal is to understand which approaches work best for real households.

The work is flexible and fully online. Applicants should have an interest in budgeting, saving money, or improving financial habits.

No formal finance background is required.

Job Description

D'Leon Consulting Engineers is seeking a Document Control Specialist in Los Angeles, California

Responsibilities

• The control, scanning, indexing, linking, hardcopy filing and distribution of documents in Prolog. This includes internal to Planning & Development Group (PDG) and external to project participants distribution of correspondence, technical submittals, project reports, Requests for Information, and contract plans and specifications.
• Prepare transmittals, distribute documents using Prolog, and retrieve documents through Prolog software.
• Must be highly organized and detail oriented.
• Must be a proactive, self-starter, with a results-oriented focus.
• Must be sensitive to time deadlines, ensure that work is accomplished in the time frames required, and must be flexible and able to readily adapt to changing priorities.
• May be designated as a lead Document Control Technician on a project or element.
• May be assigned training duties to train new staff on document controls procedures.

Other Required Duties

• Assist the Project Manager, the Construction Manager, and the Project Team in all matters relative to project documents and the control and distribution of documents in Prolog Manager.
• Process project documents and maintain document control files in accordance with project document control procedures.
• Document Control Support encompasses both electronic and hard copy distribution and filing.
• Responsibilities include establish and maintain files; receive, index and scan documents into Prolog Manager software.
• Types of project documents include correspondence, field memos, submittals, pay requests, drawing log, safety notices, RFIs, and photos.
• The control, scanning, indexing, linking and distribution of documents in Prolog. This includes internal to external to project participants distribution of correspondence, technical submittals, project reports, Requests for Information, and contract plans and specifications.
• Create binders, create labels, and organize and file contract documents.

Qualifications

• 2 year technical degree
• 5 years of experience with document processing and data management
• Master of Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat Professional
• Document control software preferred, Prolog

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.

Job Information

Work Location: Los Angeles / New York (Business trips across multiple North American cities are required)

Training Arrangement: A 5-week training session in China is mandatory after onboarding

We are building the first localized R&D system for a Chinese tea beverage brand in North America.

Here, we encourage an experimental spirit and innovative thinking, with a focus on the full-chain R&D process from flavor development to commercialization.

If you are passionate about tea beverages, love exploring new flavors, and are willing to grow in a cross-border environment, this will be your ideal destination.

Job Responsibilities

1. Collaborate with brand, marketing, supply chain, operations and other teams to drive the full implementation of products from concept to launch.

2. Conduct product testing and flavor optimization based on user research, competitor analysis and store trials.

3. Participate in new product R&D, formula adjustment and raw material selection to ensure flavor, cost and stability.

4. Track the performance of launched products and conduct continuous review and iteration.

5. Assist in establishing a North American localized product database and standardized R&D documents.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree or above in Food Science, Catering Management, Nutrition or related fields.

2. Over 2 years of product development experience in catering, tea beverage or FMCG industry.

3. Familiar with food raw materials, formulas and basic process design, with sensory evaluation and cost control capabilities.

4. Fluent in English, with excellent cross-cultural communication and project coordination skills.

5. Strong logical thinking and pressure resistance; candidates with experience in tea beverage or beverage chain brands are preferred.