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Kosmos Group is an engineering consulting firm, specializing in electrical power generation, transmission, substation, and distribution. We support public and private utilities, consultants, and contractors across the U.S. and Canada, providing end-to-end engineering solutions, including conceptual design, feasibility study, detailed design, construction drawing package, field inspection, project closeout documentation, and more

At Kosmos Group, we foster an open, collaborative, and supportive culture. We believe our employees reach their full potential when they feel valued and empowered through innovation, teamwork, and growth. We deliver reliable solutions for the future and are a positive influence in our communities

Our Transmission Engineering team is looking for a Transmission Line Engineer to support our growing Transmission & Distribution practice in our Diamond Bar office. This is a hybrid position, working 3 days in the office and 2 days from home office. The successful candidate will be involved in all facets of transmission line routing and design. Specific areas of responsibility are provided below.

Job Description

• Routing and design a variety of transmission line projects with project scopes varying from new to rebuilt facilities utilizing Power Line Systems software
• Responsible for technical content and deliverables while working with multi-discipline teams under the guidance of the assigned Project Engineer or Manager
• Sag tension calculation for transmission tower loading
• Structure design and analysis and preparing loading trees
• Assist in the development of design criteria and specifications for transmission line design and procurement of materials
• Perform peer quality checks
• Should be familiar with Transmission industry codes and standards
• Assist Engineer of Record in preparing construction documents including plan and profile drawings, structure loading trees, and foundation and assembly drawings
• Assist Engineer of Record with complex projects and be the lead engineer for smaller projects
• Provide construction support for high voltage transmission line projects
• Participate and progress the company culture of knowledge sharing and continuous improvement
• Act as a liaison between Kosmos Group engineering and construction teams by conducting field site visits
• Apply engineering principals and technical experience address project issues and recommend solutions
• Additional duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited college
• An Engineering-in-Training (EIT) certificate
• Minimum 2 years of transmission line design experience
• Experience in Power Line System-based programs (i.e., PLS Suite of software including PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, etc.)
• Strong attention to detail, team collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed for project support

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior engineering consulting experience

For California only: this position's base salary range approximation is $100,000.00 - $148,000.00 and it depends on numerous factors such as applicable experience, skills, knowledge, credentials, geographical location, etc.

We’re seeking passionate individuals who bring fresh perspectives and innovative ideas. This is an exciting time to join our team as we gear up to grow and tackle future challenges. We prioritize safety, foster collaboration, act with integrity, respect all perspectives, and embrace forward-thinking. Are you ready to be a part of the journey?

Kosmos Group is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Position Summary: Plans, directs, and coordinates the work activities and resources necessary for manufacturing products in accordance with cost, quality, and quantity specification. Reviews processing schedules or production orders to make decisions concerning inventory requirements, staffing requirements, work procedures, or duty assignments, considering budgetary limitations and time constraints. Supervises the daily operation of a machine shop, repair/fabrication facility and electronic or mechanical assembly personnel in the repair and/or manufacturing of mechanical systems, fabrication of engineering models and assemblies, electronic or other hardware in accordance with engineering specifications, quality requirements, within cost/budget restraints and on schedule. Ensures continuous efficient production in desired quantity and quality. Assures that there are adequate materials, supplies, tools, and equipment. Monitors work in process to ensure efficient flow. Assist in determining manpower and skills needed so those schedules are maintained. Reviews operations and confers with technical or administrative staff to resolve production or processing problems. Coordinates or recommends procedures for facility or equipment maintenance or modification, including the replacement of machines.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Maintain departmental day-to-day production activities, monitor and prioritize workflow and schedules.
• Supervise production staff and give technical direction.
• Assist in hiring, training and reviewing performance of staff.
• Ensure product is in compliance with customer standards and ensure fulfillment goals.
• Ensure the safe use of equipment and schedule regular maintenance.
• Check production output according to specifications.
• Submit reports on performance and progress.
• Coordinates and monitors manufacturing projects from initiation through delivery.
• Identifies and allocates project resources.
• Ensures projects are completed on schedule and within budget.
• Resolves issues and contributes to the business unit/area development.
• Monitors and maintains department productivity and budgets.
• Ensure effective employee relations. Provide employee coaching and development. Makes employment decisions. Resolve employee issues through problem resolution.
• Balance quality, productivity, cost, safety and morale to achieve positive results in all areas. Work to continuously improve in all areas.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Experience and Education:
• 5-7 years of relevant experience
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• Technical Skills:
• Excellent attention to detail
• Knowledge in a variety of mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair of production machines
• Knowledge of location and proper use of maintenance/facilities, tooling, supplies and equipment
• Able to read and interpret schematics and blue prints
• Comfortable operating heavy equipment and power tools
• Forklift certification
• Mastery of basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and fractions)
• Problem solving abilities
• Ability to use calipers, micrometers, etc.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills to get along with co-workers and be a team player
• Understand and obey safety requirements
• Commitment to keep work area clean and free of debris
• Physical Requirements:
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50lbs or more
• Frequently required to handle; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, bend, crouch or crawl
• Specific vision abilities include close and distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
• Ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feel, as well as reach with hands and arms for extended periods of time to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Supervision is usually limited to a small function or a subset of a function (unit, section, etc.).
• The functional activities are not complex and the impact of decisions on business operations are minimal.
• Supervision is usually partial or part-time, typically restricted to assigning work and directing efforts or restricted to assigning and checking work and providing technical guidance.
• Little or no responsibility for employment decisions.

Travel Required: Occasional

Note: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) of this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

To perform this job successfully, the employee(s) will possess the skills, aptitude, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety to themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at will relationship.

Affirmative Action/Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement: ALIGN PRECISION is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We are committed to creating a workplace where all qualified individuals are welcome and can thrive, regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

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.

Job Summary:

The Product Manager is responsible for developing and executing product strategy plans that deliver new innovative solutions, achieve sales objectives, and strategically position Makita USA in a leadership role. This position requires a thorough understanding of the market, competition, trades, end user’s needs, applications, business trends, channels of distribution, and product price positioning for their respective category. This individual will be a product leader working cross-functionally to deliver their category vision and strategy for Makita USA.

Salary: $95,000 – $120,000 per year

Essential Job Duties:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Manage product development portfolio strategies to include new product development roadmaps and existing product portfolios to align with the company’s vision and objectives.
• Understand product life cycles to create planning processes and timelines to develop new products.
• Manage the overall product development process from ideation to processing the necessary steps and approvals to the implementation and product launch.
• Thoroughly understands primary applications for all related products and accessories while understanding the current competitor’s product strengths, weaknesses, assortments, and marketing strategies.
• Have complete knowledge and assessment of the market, both targeting users and dealer requirements, including current trends, size of the user segments, building code requirements, market opportunities, and geographical strengths to develop strategies to position and develop products that lead the market.
• Establish and employ product innovation positioning with attribute planning that articulates the value proposition to our targeted users.
• Lead/support cross-functional (research) development teams that may include engineering, sales, marketing, logistics, purchasing, outside research firms, and others to develop further new/refreshing products and promotional tactics.
• Responsible for increasing category revenue and profit by developing new products, enhancing products/solutions, implementing promotional activity, and developing/creating sales aids to further build user awareness and brand energy.
• Develop promotional strategies along with the marketing team for new and sustaining products that reinforce the Brand and value to both targeted users and dealers.
• Monitor workflow, milestones, and processes to ensure timelines and deadlines are achieved.
• Deliver product presentations to key customers, trade press, and attend required trade shows.
• Determine annual forecasts and sales budgets for related product categories.
• Strong time management, project management, and strategic planning skills while having a clear vision of the “big picture”.
• Support the quality improvement process by working closely with the QC team by assisting at the field, service, and user levels.

Skills Required:

• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
• Teamwork - Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethics; Upholds organizational values.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Develops realistic action plans.
• Adaptability - Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Marketing experience, including advertising, copy development, working with graphic designers, etc.
• Product management experience, including launching products, ideally in a related industry, such as construction or building products.
• Strong familiarity with power tools, perhaps as a contractor or trades professional, or at a manufacturer or retailer of power tools.

Supervisory Responsibility:

This position does have supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment:

This position will sometimes work in an open office setting that is quiet and fast-paced and fosters continuous learning while operating under high demand/volume. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

Travel:

40% travel may be required for this position, which includes overnight stays in some cities where events are being held.

Education and/or Experience Desired:

• Bachelor’s Degree from a college or university, or equivalent professional institution.
• Master’s degree in marketing, Business, or related discipline preferred.
• We will also consider non-degreed candidates with significant and highly relevant experience.
• 5+ years in product management or similar industry experience.
• Previous experience with both retail and distribution channels is preferred.

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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Required to regularly use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• Required to regularly stand; walk; and stoop, bend, or reach above head.
• Required to frequently sit.
• May be required to occasionally lift, push, or pull up to 75 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Able to ascend and descend stairs.
• Continuously reach out to sort miscellaneous items.
• Physically & mentally able to work in an environment that may be subjected to strict deadlines and multiple projects.
• May be subjected to working extended and/or irregular hours.

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
• Company branded vehicle provided
• 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!

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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.

• Preparing general ledger entries, reconciliations for month-end close relating to lease accounting for our stores and providing analysis on fluctuations from the month-over-month and year-over-year comparisons.
• Preparing month end journal entries and account reconciliations for various accountings including prepaids, accruals, fixed assets and cash while reviewing various accounts to ensure expenses are recorded in the appropriate periods and record entries as needed.
• Reviewing various expense accounts to categorize spend and provide explanations of large variances on month-over-month or year-over-year basis.
• Performing Cast Disbursement Store audits on a monthly basis to ensure disbursements are recorded appropriately and preparing findings for supervisor review.
• Assisting with fixed asset closing including invoice and expense review to determine if charges should be capitalized based on GAAP and Company policy perspective while analyzing fixed assets for disposals.
• Working collaboratively with other departments.

• A Bachelor's degree or higher required with a concentration in accounting preferred..
• Prior ASC 842 lease accounting and monthly closing experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Applications especially Excel as well as knowledge using SAP.
• The ability to dig into the details, research and reconcile accounts.
• Excellent written and verbal communications and interpersonal skills.

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Arrowhead Talent Solutions is helping a growing aerospace and aviation manufacturing company find a Manufacturing Operations Supervisor in Fullerton, CA.

**Must be a US Citizen**

**Must have experience with CNC Machines**

• Lead first-shift manufacturing operations for a large production team, ensuring safety, productivity, and on-time delivery.
• Manage daily production activities including scheduling, staffing, training, and performance management.
• Drive operational efficiency through process improvements, cross-functional problem solving, and 5S initiatives.
• Partner with engineering, quality, and maintenance to resolve production issues and improve product quality.
• Conduct performance reviews and support hiring, development, and retention of team members.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of manufacturing leadership experience (aerospace or automotive preferred).
• Strong knowledge of CNC machining environments, tooling, and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical documentation.

JOB DESCRIPTION The Project Manager reports to the Team Leader / Sponsor and is responsible for the planning, execution, and completion of the project according to deadlines outlined in the contract and budget. Define the scope of work, direct and communicate project objectives to team members. Manage all aspects of the assigned contract and provide all the resources to achieve the profit and client satisfaction goals.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

● Define the project scope and effectively communicate objectives to team members.

● Direct and manage project and staff through completion of the project to ensure client satisfaction.

● Identify and manage the projects critical path.

● Ability to read and analyze electrical drawings and specifications, mechanical drawings, architectural drawings, structural drawings, landscape drawings and civil drawings, and mechanical and electrical process and flow diagrams/drawings.

● Estimating knowledge of formal material takeoff and proficient with Bid Winner

● Ensure compliance with National Electrical Codes, Title 24, Fire Life Safety Codes, and Fire Alarm Codes and building requirements.

● Ability to understand construction and client schedules.

● Analyze effectiveness of policies/products and establish future direction for functional policies and programs or products that affect the project as a whole.

● Allocate and identify resources needed to achieve project objectives.

● Direct and manage project team including Project Engineers, Foreman, CAD Operations & Design Engineers.

● Coordinate with client, engineers, and architects to provide a quality product.

● Prepare and maintain contract management report.

● Provide strategic recommendations to the management team based on financial analysis, project forecast, and contract management reporting.

● Negotiate change orders with clients in respect to the project.

● Ensure the client's expectations for quality are met through customer service and are exceeded through operational excellence.

● Ensure all department heads are fully informed of project objectives.

● Development of personnel to prepare them for future opportunity.

● Maintaining and enhancing the company's reputation.

● Ensuring health and safety regulations are implemented.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Represent the company in a professional manner to clients, vendors, and other external institutions.

• Maintain confidentiality of company fiscal and personnel related information.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

● Experience in strategic planning and execution.

● Knowledge of engineering/design concepts, estimating, contracting, and negotiating.

● Knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and margin control principles.

● Ability to analyze and interpret financial data and adjust objectives in accordance.

● Knowledge of federal (USDL) and state (DLSE) labor regulations.

● Work requires professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

● Ability to delegate effectively.

● Ability to motivate teams to produce quality materials within timeframes and simultaneously manage several projects.

● Ability to exercise discretion and make independent choices, free from immediate direction or supervision.

● Ability to participate in and facilitate group meetings.

● Ability to maintain integrity, accountability, credibility, and high ethical standards.

● Skills normally acquired through a combination of graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree and ten (10) years of experience in construction/project management or supervision.

● Work requires the ability to maintain a flexible schedule.

● Ability to work and meet deadlines while simultaneously managing several projects.

WORKING CONDITIONS

● Working conditions are normal for an office or non-manual based environment.

● Work may require weekend and/or evening work as well as weekly job site visits.