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TCI PRECISION METALS | E-Z LOK

Divisions of Tool Components, Inc.

 |  MANAGER

Full-Time | On-Site | Gardena & Los Alamitos, CA | $100,000 – $130,000 DOE

TCI Precision Metals and E-Z LOK are sister divisions of Tool Components, Inc., a third-generation, family-owned manufacturing company founded in 1956.

TCI Precision Metals, headquartered in Gardena, CA, is a leading manufacturer and supplier of Machine-Ready Blanks—precision-ground and milled aluminum, stainless steel, carbon steel, and copper products that eliminate material prep for machine shops and OEMs nationwide.

E-Z LOK, based in Los Alamitos, CA, is a well-known brand of threaded inserts for metal, wood, and plastic—including the E-Z LOK™ solid wall, E-Z Coil™, E-Z Knife™, E-Z Hex™, E-Z Sonic™, and E-Z Press™ product lines—sold through a nationwide distributor network and direct e-commerce.

Both divisions hold ISO 9001 certification, and TCI additionally holds AS9100 certification. Together, they serve industries including aerospace, defense, medical, semiconductor, automotive, and general manufacturing.

We are looking for a hands-on Purchasing Manager to take full ownership of procurement across both TCI Precision Metals and E-Z LOK. This is an individual contributor role reporting directly to the Owner/President. You will split your time between both facilities—primarily based at TCI in Gardena with approximately one day per week at the E-Z LOK facility in Los Alamitos. You will be responsible for strategic sourcing, day-to-day purchasing, inventory optimization, supplier management, and cost reduction for both operations. The right person combines sharp negotiation skills with deep knowledge of metals and manufactured components supply chains, and is comfortable working across two distinct product lines and ERP environments. This is a high-impact role with real visibility—your decisions will directly affect margins, on-time delivery, and operational efficiency across the entire organization.

•       Build and maintain strong relationships with mills, metal distributors, and component suppliers across both TCI and E-Z LOK product lines

•       Monitor supplier performance for quality, delivery, responsiveness, and cost competitiveness

•       Research, identify, evaluate, and onboard new vendors for raw materials, threaded insert components, packaging, and other supplies

•       Negotiate pricing, terms, lead times, freight terms, and consignment or exclusivity arrangements

•       Develop backup sourcing and disaster recovery strategies to ensure supply continuity for both divisions

•       Oversee daily purchasing of raw materials, MRO items, packaging, and other supplies for both TCI and E-Z LOK

•       Review and approve purchase orders within established dollar limits

•       Manage freight purchasing and freight claims

•       Ensure accurate order quantities, pricing, due dates, and vendor confirmations

•       Expedite late orders and manage material shortages across both facilities

•       Resolve PO discrepancies, invoice mismatches, and receiving issues

•       Help set and maintain min/max levels, reorder points, safety stock, and order policies for both divisions

•       Balance inventory availability against excess and obsolete stock

•       Coordinate buys based on demand forecasts, customer orders, production schedules, and seasonality

•       Support cycle count and inventory accuracy efforts where purchasing impacts inventory health

•       Work closely with production, planning, warehouse, sales, and customer service teams at both TCI and E-Z LOK

•       Ensure material availability to support manufacturing schedules without interruption at either facility

•       Prioritize purchases for urgent jobs, stockouts, and customer commitments

•       Communicate supply risks, delays, and allocation issues early and proactively

•       Coordinate with quality on supplier corrective actions and vendor quality issues

•       Ensure purchased materials meet specifications, certifications, and regulatory requirements (including AS9100 for TCI’s aerospace work)

•       Maintain vendor documentation including W-9s, insurance certificates, conflict minerals declarations, country-of-origin documentation, and RoHS/REACH compliance records as applicable

•       Drive cost reduction initiatives through negotiation, alternate sourcing, consolidation, and value analysis across both divisions

•       Track purchase price variance (PPV) and document savings

•       Review and respond to vendor price increases and market changes

•       Identify freight, packaging, and minimum order quantity improvements

•       Maintain accurate item and vendor purchasing data in the ERP systems (NetSuite & Epicor) for both TCI and E-Z LOK

•       Review and update lead times, costs, supplier records, and purchasing parameters

•       Leverage ERP/MRP outputs to plan and manage purchasing activity

•       Report on open POs, late deliveries, supplier scorecards, inventory position, and savings across both divisions

•       Serve as a backup for credit issues and order releases

•       Review POs for accuracy, detail, and lead time alignment

•       Manage bid buyouts and bid inventory processes

•       Purchase goods and services across the organization as needed

•       Lead the weekly SAT (Supply Action Team) meeting

•       Prepare and distribute material usage reports

•       Reduce spend significantly, YOY, for both companies in the first year on comparable volume

•       Improve supplier on-time delivery (OTD) metrics across both divisions

•       Increase inventory turns while maintaining service levels

•       Reduce stockout frequency across key materials and finished goods components

•       Decrease past-due purchase order backlog

•       Improve supplier quality performance and reduce vendor-related nonconformances

•       Reduce excess and obsolete inventory exposure

•       7–10+ years of purchasing experience in metals, manufacturing, or industrial distribution

•       Deep knowledge of metal raw materials (aluminum plate and sheet, stainless steel, carbon steel, copper) and/or manufactured component supply chains including mills, service centers, and distributors

•       Proven track record of negotiating pricing, terms, and contracts with suppliers

•       Strong ERP proficiency—experience with NetSuite, Epicor, or similar manufacturing ERP systems

•       Solid understanding of MRP logic, inventory management principles, and demand planning

•       Experience managing supplier scorecards, corrective actions, and vendor qualification processes

•       High attention to detail with strong analytical skills and comfort working with data

•       Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

•       Self-directed and able to manage competing priorities across multiple facilities in a fast-paced environment

•       Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field

•       Experience in aerospace or defense supply chains with familiarity with AS9100 or similar quality standards

•       APICS CPIM, CSCP, or similar professional certification

•       Experience with e-commerce and distribution-based purchasing models

•       Familiarity with freight management, incoterms, and logistics optimization

•       Experience managing procurement across multiple sites or product lines

•       Competitive salary of $100,000 – $130,000 depending on experience

•       Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision

•       401(k) with company match

•       Paid time off and holidays

•       A stable, family-owned company with nearly 70 years of history and strong values

•       Direct access to ownership and the ability to make a real impact across two thriving businesses

•       A collaborative, no-nonsense team environment where your work matters

Faraday Future (FF) is a California-based mobility company, leveraging the latest technologies and world's best talent to realize exciting new possibilities in mobility. We're producing user-centric, technology-first vehicles to establish new paradigms in human-vehicle interaction. We're not just seeking to change how our cars work we're seeking to change the way we drive. At FF, we're creating something new, something connected, and something with a true global impact.

We are seeking a strategic and driven Senior Manager, Product Marketing to lead our go-to-market efforts for the next generation of luxury electric vehicles. This pivotal role bridges product innovation and customer storytellingbringing together market insight, technical knowledge, and customer experience to deliver impactful marketing strategies and product launches.

• Lead market and user research to define luxury EV buyer personas and decision-making journeys.
• Monitor industry and technology trends, including global EV policy developments, charging infrastructure evolution, and competitor moves in pricing and innovation.

• Develop comprehensive, full-funnel marketing strategies across the product lifecyclefrom awareness and pre-order to delivery and ownership.
• Craft compelling value propositions and translate technical features into clear, customer-centric benefits.
• Partner with product, design, and regional teams to support international market entry strategies.

• Lead cross-functional go-to-market planning and execution, ensuring alignment across product, manufacturing, sales, and communications.
• Build sales enablement materials including competitive battle cards, product configurator guides, and training decks.
• Support launch event planning and coordination, from strategy to messaging alignment.

• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as brand awareness, lead-to-order conversion, and customer retention.
• Conduct A/B testing and marketing ROI analysis to refine messaging, channels, and investment strategies.
• Document learnings and develop repeatable GTM playbooks for future product launches.

• 10+ years of experience in product marketing within automotive, electric vehicles, luxury consumer goods, or tech hardware industries.
• Proven track record managing complex product launches under tight timelines in fast-paced environments.
• Strong command of customer segmentation, go-to-market strategy, and sales enablement.
• Analytical mindset with experience in ROI measurement and marketing optimization.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a knack for storytelling and translating complexity into clarity.
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Engineering, or a related field.

• Startup or hyper-growth company experience.
• Familiarity with international markets, especially North America and China.
• Passion for sustainability, design, and innovation in the mobility sector.

($145K - $175K DOE), plus benefits and incentive plans

• Healthcare + dental + vision benefits (Free for you/discounted for family)
• 401(k) options
• Casual dress code + relaxed work environment
• Culturally diverse, progressive atmosphere

Faraday Future is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

BryceTech has an immediate opening for a Personnel Manager to support the Space Systems Command MilComm & PNT (SSC/CG) Directorate with a broad range of acquisition capabilities to execute effective and responsive integrated program management of space-related research, development, production, operations and maintenance, and lifecycle acquisition activities. The SSC/CG Directorate is responsible for the planning, acquisition, and sustainment of space-enabled MilComm & PNT capabilities for National/Joint Force Operations. The Personnel Manager will provide the government customer actionable information, advice, opinions, alternatives, analyses, evaluations, and processes to eliminate waste, with the goal of standardizing best practices and reducing cycle times/cost of doing business to optimize acquisition support to the SSC/CG directorate. Individuals will support various management and administrative roles to ensure efficient and effective operations of organizational activities. Specific tasks may include:

• Provide leadership and direction to the contractor team for infrastructure, human resource, personal management and information management to the organization.
• Oversee automated data processing equipment (ADPE) management and tracking of ADPE assets to ensure effective procurement, operation, maintenance and replacement of ADPE assets
• Oversee infrastructure management activities to include effective coordination on Aerospace facilities to ensure space requirements are met and Facility Board meetings are effectively managed.
• Oversee the organization's training and professional development program to include planning, organizing, managing and evaluating all aspects of the program to ensure effective operations.
• Oversee, monitor and track all deployment activities for both personnel and equipment.
• Oversee, monitor and track all activities for performance management. This includes but is not limited to tracking performance reports, feedback forms, military promotion forms, stratifications and force shaping forms.
• Oversee, monitor and provide guidance and recommendations for manpower, personnel and information management programs.

Required Qualifications:

• This position requires at least an active DoD Secret Clearance
• Bachelor's degree required in related field such as management and/or business
• 10 years of demonstrated relevant experience is required
• Understanding of Milcom & PNT satellite and ground systems
• Ability to work in fast paced environment with excellent oral and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree is preferred in related field such as management, business and/or engineering
• 8 years' experience managing aerospace programs for DoD customers
• Technical and analytic understanding of Milcom & PNT satellite and ground systems
• Experience with HR management and personnel management of government programs

Employment is contingent upon contract award. BryceTech offers a full range of benefits, including competitive salary, a comprehensive health plan including dental and vision coverage, company-paid life & disability insurance policies, 401(k) plan with company match, and an educational reimbursement program. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Neros is a defense technology company rebuilding America's drone industrial base. We design and manufacture high-performance unmanned systems that are tested in combat, iterated at startup speed, and built at massive scale. Our team culture is fast, hands-on, and obsessed with closing the gap between design and deployment.

As drones transform the character of warfare, Neros is delivering the systems the West needs to compete on the modern battlefield and deter the adversaries of democracy. We're hiring engineers, operators, and builders who want to move fast, take on extreme ownership, and get capability into the hands of warfighters in months, not years.

Join as a founding member of the Supply Chain team. To scale in relation to our exploding demand, the Strategic Sourcing Manager will work directly with our Head of Supply Chain in ramping up our production and building the team to do so. This Strategic Sourcer will lead procurement, planning and fulfillment, supplier development/quality and inventory. The ideal candidate will have a broad understanding of aerial systems with the desire and capability to take on new challenges in unfamiliar areas to help keep soldiers off the battlefield. In addition, this individual will be responsible for:

• Leading the commodity strategy of all electronic systems including PCB's, EEE components and more
• Develop, and manage the supply base to enable quick prototype deployment and introduction to scalable production for drone integration
• Develop and manage purchase part inventory plans
• Independently question the requirements of our engineers regarding tolerance, lead times, etc.
• Act as the supplier interface for all RFIs, RFPs and RFQs
• Independently negotiate contracts including pricing, technical requirements, scope, and terms involving responsibility, liability, and intellectual property
• Visit supplier facilities and accurately assess operational capability, financial health, and capacity in order to award contracts in support of new product development and long-term production
• Work collaboratively with internal teams on sourcing strategy, market analysis, trade-off analysis reviews, make v buy, and supplier roadmaps with engineers to support cost, quality, and delivery targets
• Partner with internal stakeholders on requests for information, request for proposal, and request for quotation

You should have the following:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, supply chain or business
• 4+ years of procurement or supplier management experience
• Experience in electro-mechanical systems procurement
• Ability to travel both domestically and internationally

US Salary Range

$120,000 - $170,000 USD

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are considered part of Neros' total compensation package.

We're an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applicants without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

• Excellent company culture - as recognized by Newsweek's Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces
• Clean and climate controlled working environment
• Opportunity for career growth
• Great benefits including paid vacation and sick time, 401K match, Employee Stock Purchase Program, annual bonus plan, and tuition reimbursement

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Are you an experienced Grind Operator with strong centreless grinding capability in a precision manufacturing environment? Do you want to work on safety critical components where quality and consistency are essential? Are you looking for long term stability and development in a growing aerospace business? If so, this opportunity may be the right next step for you.

This business is a leading aerospace fastener manufacturer supporting highly demanding applications. With fully vertically integrated operations including forging, heat treatment, machining, centreless grinding, thread rolling, NDT and mechanical testing, the operation is built around quality, accountability and continuous improvement.

The purpose of this role is to produce high quality aerospace components using centreless grinding processes, ensuring all parts meet drawing and specification requirements while maintaining safe working practices.

As the Grind Operator your responsibilities will include

• Producing parts using centreless grinding methods that meet drawing and specification requirements
• Verifying machine settings prior to operation
• Following customer and internal work instructions accurately
• Performing basic machine maintenance in line with PM schedules
• Troubleshooting tooling or equipment issues and maintaining shop floor standards

As the Grind Operator you will bring

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Strong shop maths skills and basic computer literacy
• Three to five years or more of centreless grinding experience
• Experience using inspection equipment including micrometers and calipers
• Background working with manual OM grinders, camout machines or CNC grinders

You will join a business with a positive and supportive culture where people are encouraged to develop and grow. Competitive pay is offered alongside clear long term career opportunity, making this an environment where commitment and skill are genuinely valued.

This role requires the ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 30 lbs in line with EHS policies, with flexibility to work overtime when required.

All successful applicants will be contacted within two working days.

Job Title: Salesforce Lead Consultant - Sales & Service cloud, LWC

Location: Torrance, CA - Hybrid Must (4 Days to office) - Locals Preferred

Employment Type: Contract-To-Hire/ Fulltime/ Permanent

About Smart IT Frame:

At Smart IT Frame, we connect top talent with leading organizations across the USA. With over a decade of staffing excellence, we specialize in IT, healthcare, and professional roles, empowering both clients and candidates to grow together.

Roles and Responsibilities

Drive the architectural strategy and vision for complex enterprise solutions within the Technical Architecture family Develop and maintain architectural frameworks and governance to ensure consistency across projects Conduct architectural reviews and provide expert guidance to development teams Facilitate communication between stakeholders including business development and operations teams Identify risks and propose mitigation strategies related to architectural decisions Lead innovation initiatives by exploring new architectural styles and patterns Provide leadership in troubleshooting and resolving complex architectural issues Support the professional growth of team members through coaching and knowledge sharing

Mandatory Skills: Architecture Patterns and Styles,Microservices Architecture,Architectural diagrams,SOA and Microservices Based Architecture,Software Engineering and Design Architecture,CI/CD Architecture,Service Oriented Architecture,Architectural Patterns

Experience Level: 8 to 10 years

We are hiring a Senior Sales Specialist at Vulcan Metal Group.

This is not a commodity metals role.

We sell exotic alloys + precision machined components into aerospace, defense, medical, semiconductor, and space. About 60% of our business is machined parts, so you’re selling high-value solutions—not just quoting material.

If you’re used to competing on price, this won’t be a fit.

If you know how to:

• Open doors
• Sell into engineering-driven environments
• Navigate long sales cycles
• And close…

There’s real upside here.

What you get:

• Uncapped commission (margin-based)
• Draw during ramp
• High-margin product mix
• Ability to build and own your book

This is a performance role—top reps can earn $150K–$300K+.

Not for order takers. Not for coasters.

If you want to win bigger deals and get paid for it, message me.

Ready to run a fast-paced manufacturing plant where every day is a mix of creativity, problem‑solving, and building great products with a great team? We are looking for a hands-on Manufacturing Manager to own safety, quality, delivery, cost, and culture at our Gardena facility.

What You’ll Do

• Lead all production areas (Woodshop, Sewing, Foam & Glue, Cushion & Filling, Upholstery, Assembly & Packaging, Maintenance) and keep the floor humming
• Turn daily/weekly/monthly goals into clear actions so supervisors and crews know exactly what winning looks like
• Hit on-time delivery, efficiency, and quality targets while keeping rework low and standards high
• Champion safety and compliance (OSHA, CA regs, JL policies) and keep the plant clean, organized, and hazard‑free
• Own labor planning, staffing, and cross‑training; coach supervisors and teams to do their best work
• Partner with Supply Chain, QA, Engineering, Customer Experience, Shipping/Receiving, and Inventory to solve problems fast
• Manage key metrics: labor, overtime, material usage, scrap, productivity, and efficiency — and celebrate the wins
• Drive cost reduction and continuous improvement by eliminating waste and tuning processes.
• Make data your ally with accurate reporting and smart use of ERP/BI tools (Infor, Power BI)
• Help launch new products by coordinating samples, pilot builds, and training so the rollout feels smooth, not chaotic

What You Bring

• 7–10 years in upholstery furniture or similar labor‑intensive manufacturing, plus 5+ years leading a 150–500+ person plant or production team
• Success in high-mix manufacturing (lots of SKUs, fabrics, frames, customization) and comfort with labor planning, line balancing, and scheduling
• Experience with ERP systems (Infor or similar); Lean/continuous improvement is a plus
• A people‑first leadership style: you’re visible on the floor, calm under pressure, and known for clear communication, accountability, and follow‑through

If this sounds like you and you are ready to join a growing organization then please apply today!

CommanderAI has built the go-to revenue engine for a $100B+ industry. We help haulers find, win, and keep more business using AI-driven data, automation, and a sales workflow built specifically for this market.

We’re hiring a high-volume Account Executive (AE) with uncapped upside to take qualified opportunities from our SDR team and turn them into long-term, high-value customers. If you love running tight sales cycles, delivering sharp demos, and closing net-new logos in an industry that’s just starting to adopt modern tech, keep reading.

What you’ll do

• Own the close: Take qualified meetings and opportunities from SDRs and drive them from discovery through demo, proposal, and signed agreement.

• Run high-impact discovery: Quickly understand a hauler’s line of business and current sales process so you can map CommanderAI to real business outcomes.

• Deliver killer demos: Lead a high velocity sales cycle with tailored demos that show owners and sales leaders how CommanderAI helps them find and win more customers.

• Master High-Velocity Sales: You will be a closing machine. Expect to handle a high volume of inbound demos daily (4-6+/day @ 20-30 min ea). You are ruthless with your time management, quick on your feet, and able to move haulers from "Hello" to "Signed" in 30 days or less.

• Build and manage pipeline: Maintain super fast sales cycles in a clean, accurate pipeline, including deal stages, close dates, and forecast in our CRM.

• Quote and negotiate: Create pricing proposals and quotes, handle objections, and negotiate terms that align value, margin, and long-term partnership.

• Collaborate to win: Partner closely with SDRs on handoffs and follow-through, and with onboarding / product to ensure a smooth go-live and strong early usage.

• Be the trusted advisor: Act as a consultative partner to haulers - not a feature pitcher - helping them modernize their sales process with AI.

• Bring the market back inside: Relay feedback, objections, and feature requests from prospects to leadership and product to help shape the roadmap.

What you’ve done

• Experience: 3+ years in a quota-carrying Account Executive or closing role in B2B, ideally SaaS. Experience selling into SMB / mid-market is a plus.

• Closing track record: Consistently hit or exceeded quota in a closing role, with clear examples of managing a structured sales process from discovery to close.

• Industry familiarity (nice-to-have): Experience selling to waste & recycling, field services, logistics, construction, or other operations-heavy industries.

• Strong communicator: Comfortable presenting to owners, GMs, and sales teams. You can simplify complex tech and keep the conversation focused on ROI and outcomes.

• Process & CRM minded: You live in a CRM, keep your pipeline clean, and can forecast your business with reasonable accuracy.

• Self-starter: You don’t need hand-holding. You show up prepared, run your territory like a business, and find ways to create momentum.

• Comfort with AI & software: You don’t have to code, but you should be comfortable demoing SaaS and talking about AI in practical, non-hype terms.

Why CommanderAI

• Compensation: Competitive base salary + uncapped commission and fast-payouts.
• Structure: Clear quota, transparent comp plan, and no cap on what you can earn if you keep closing.
• Category momentum: Waste and recycling is modernizing fast, and there is no dominant sales platform in the space yet. You’ll help define it.
• Real-world impact: You’re not selling another dashboard for marketers. You’re helping haulers win business, grow routes, and create jobs.
• Ground-floor seat: Join a tight, high-caliber team early, help shape the sales playbook, and grow into senior AE / sales leadership as we scale.

Equal Opportunity

CommanderAI is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.