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About Castelion

Castelion is bringing a new approach to defense development and production: one that focuses on short, iterative design cycles, rapid testing in development, and modern commercial manufacturing strategies for production at scale. We design, build, and test next generation weapon systems to give America and its Allies a definitive edge in defense capabilities.

Automation and Controls Engineer

The Automation and Controls Engineer will design, build, and commission robust manufacturing systems for production of hypersonic-flight components.

Success requires a practical application of engineering principles to design, build, test, and commission process hardware, integrate new technologies into our production line, and integrate process equipment and technologies within our production line. We are seeking a hands-on problem solver with strong expertise in electro-mechanical system design and automation systems, as well as experience working with machinery and production environments.

The key to excelling in this position is the effective application of mechanical, electrical, and control systems expertise to enable our manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, customize, and test hardware and control systems for integration into composite manufacturing equipment balancing process requirements, cost and leadtime considerations.
• Partner with mechanical, materials, and manufacturing engineering teams to align on hardware requirements and design solutions.
• Mature manufacturing processes via the implementation of process control systems and procedures to ensure production consistency and reliability.
• Work with suppliers and vendors to define specifications and ensure on-time delivery of equipment for production needs.
• Troubleshoot hardware malfunction issues to minimize downtime and improve operations.
• Provide guidance and implement robust plans for hardware maintenance and calibration to ensure reliable operation of the manufacturing equipment.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, aerospace engineering or industrial engineering.
• 2+ years of experience in a fast-paced aerospace, automotive, or manufacturing production environment.
• Experience identifying, trouble shooting and rectifying complex manufacturing issues involving multiple production resources in a deadline driven environment.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes (machining, welding, forming, composites).
• Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to engage in hands-on work to test and implement ideas.
• CAD / CAM (Siemens NX).
• Computer Programming (Python, C, NodeJS, HTML, CSS).

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Master's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, aerospace engineering or industrial engineering.
• 4+ years of experience in a fast-paced aerospace manufacturing and production environment.
• Automation (PLC programming, Industrial Robotics).
• CNC Machining.
• IoT / Connected factory concepts.
• Networking skills.

Leadership Qualities

• Bias to Action and Creative Problem Solving. Desire and experience questioning assumptions in ways that lead to break through ideas that are ultimately implemented. Successfully bring in applicable processes/concepts/materials from other industries to achieve efficiency gains. Ability to work independently and resolve minor issues in development with minimal oversight and support.
• High Commitment, High Initiative. A successful candidate will have a genuine passion for Castelion's mission and consistently look for ways to contribute to the company's technical goals and prevent hardware blockers. Ability to work in a fast paced, autonomously driven, and demanding atmosphere. Strong sense of accountability and integrity.
• Clear Communicator. Proactively communicates blockers. Trusted in previous roles to be voice of company with regulators, suppliers, gate keepers and customers. Capable of tactfully managing relationships with stakeholders to achieve company-desired outcomes without compromising relationships. Emails, IMs and verbal interactions are logical, drive clarity, and detailed enough to eliminate ambiguity.

ITAR Requirements

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Employment with Castelion is governed on the basis of competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

All employees are granted long-term stock incentives as part of their employment at Castelion. All employees receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance, and the company offers four weeks of paid time off per year.

About Castelion

Castelion is bringing a new approach to defense development and production: one that focuses on short, iterative design cycles, rapid testing in development, and modern commercial manufacturing strategies for production at scale. We're designing, building, and testing next generation long range strike weapons systems to give America and its Allies a definitive edge and deter future conflicts.

Operations Engineer

As an Operations Engineer, you will be the heartbeat of schedule execution for Castelion's hypersonic weapons development. You will architect and maintain integrated master schedules that span concept design, engineering development, hardware production, flight test, and operational deployment. Working across engineering, manufacturing, and government-program stakeholders, you will keep aggressive timelines on track and ensure that every milestone is grounded in technical reality.

This role demands a strategic thinker who is equally comfortable with hands-on execution and thrives in a dynamic startup environment. This person can bring order to complexity while supporting multiple high-stakes government programs.

Responsibilities

• Integrated Master Scheduling: Build and maintain end-to-end schedules from early design through full-rate production and fielding of hypersonic weapon systems.
• Critical Path Management: Identify dependencies, risks, and recovery options to keep programs aligned with contractual commitments and customer milestones.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Partner with engineering leads, program managers, and operations teams to ensure schedule accuracy and timely updates.
• Data-Driven Insights: Develop tools, dashboards, and reports that provide real-time visibility to leadership and government customers.
• Process Improvement: Gain deep understanding of Castelion's engineering and manufacturing workflows to drive schedule fidelity and continuous improvement.
• Rapid Response: Lead high-tempo reviews, update schedules in response to evolving priorities, and escalate risks before they become blockers.
• Customer Interface: Provide schedule briefings and status updates to U.S. Government stakeholders, supporting formal reviews and contractual reporting

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in engineering, operations management, business, or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience in project planning, integrated master scheduling, or operations engineering.
• Proficiency with Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, Primavera, or comparable scheduling tools.
• Strong grasp of critical-path analysis, risk assessment, and work breakdown structures.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
• Exceptional attention to detail and clear written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience with first-of-a-kind engineering projects or defense hardware production.
• Familiarity with hypersonic or missile-system development life cycles.
• Background in government acquisition programs and contractual reporting (e.g., CDRLs, IMS).
• Experience integrating third-party schedules and external supplier data into a master plan.
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance.

All employees are granted long-term stock incentives as part of their employment at Castelion. All employees receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance, and the company offers four weeks of paid time off per year.

Leadership Qualities

Bias to Action and Creative Problem Solving. Desire and experience questioning assumptions in ways that lead to break through ideas that are ultimately implemented. Successfully bring in applicable processes/concepts/materials from other industries to achieve efficiency gains. Ability to personally resolve minor issues in development without requiring significant support.

High Commitment, High Initiative. A successful candidate will have a genuine passion for Castelion's mission and consistently look for ways to contribute to the company's technical goals and prevent hardware blockers. Ability to work in a fast paced, autonomously driven, and demanding atmosphere. Strong sense of accountability and integrity.

Clear Communicator. Proactively communicates blockers. Trusted in previous roles to be voice of company with regulators, suppliers, gate keepers and customers. Capable of tactfully managing relationships with stakeholders to achieve company-desired outcomes without compromising relationships. Emails, IMs and verbal interactions are logical, drive clarity, and detailed enough to eliminate ambiguity.

ITAR Requirements:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Employment with Castelion is governed on the basis of competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

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At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression.  We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat.  Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

We are currently seeking a Principal Software Security Engineer to join our Software Product Assurance team in Goleta, Santa Barbara County, CA as a SW Security Individual Contributor supporting development for the SW Product Assurance (embedded program protection and cyber) of our portfolio of programs at the site.

• Raytheon Goleta, Ca Location

What You Will Do:

Our mission is to provide world class Security Software to be used in developing and supporting deployed sensor systems on various platforms.

• Implement Software Security principles to embedded software design, development, integration, and testing of real-time sensor software.
• Develop software applications using C and C++ languages on a variety of computing platforms
• Ensure the SW Product Assurance processes are followed on our programs
• Understand real-time software design and the performance implications associated with specific System Security implementations.
• Work closely with cross functional Engineering teams to define and implement Test Driven Multidisciplinary Capability (TDMC) based execution development and deployment requirements.
• Work in a common development environment to support and facilitate program ability to leverage specific capabilities.
• Interface with customer community to review technical design and support verification of system maturity.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of relevant software experience
• Experience with C / C++
• Experience with Xilinx UltaScale+ MPSoC, Versal, or similar Embedded Processors
• Experience with embedded OS like VxWorks, Embedded Linux, or similar
• Embedded Software Security experience
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience/knowledge of any of the following:
  • Designing, implementing, testing, or fielding real-time security-oriented solutions on Department of Defense (DoD) programs (embedded experience highly preferred)
  • Cyber security experience. Using security-relevant tools and devices for security auditing, network security, host/server security, communication security, or policy management.
  • Secure boot, containerization and hardening concepts
  • Static analysis concepts, methods & tools
  • Petalinux/Yocto operating systems
  • Cryptographic Algorithms
  • Agile/Scrum/Kanban frameworks and DevSecOps environments
  • Python / Perl
  • Knowledge of modern computer architecture and hardware technologies including:
    • ARM Architecture
    • Interface protocols: PCIe, GPIO, I2C, SATA
    • Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs)
    • Application-Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs)
  • Using software configuration management and bug tracking tools
• Experience with validation and verification of software applications
• Experience in a technical leadership role to grow and lead a small technical team

What We Offer:

• We offer a total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs.
• Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.

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• Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.
• This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.
  The salary range for this role is 118,300 USD - 224,900 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

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Job Title : Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) Category / Component : Officer • Active Overview Design, regulate, and oversee the Navy's nuclear propulsion program, including reactor design, fleet operations, and eventual defueling and decommissioning of nuclear powered ships and submarines from Naval Reactors Headquarters and associated Department of Energy laboratories and shipyards.

Key Responsibilities Provide technical direction in areas such as reactor and fluid systems design, reactor physics, materials development, component design for steam generators, pumps, and valves, instrumentation and control for reactor and propulsion plants, testing and quality control, radiation shielding, and chemistry and radiological controls; review designs and analyses from laboratories, shipyards, and industry partners; coordinate with fleet units to ensure safe and reliable nuclear plant operation.

What to Expect Assume significant technical responsibility early in your career as part of a lean headquarters staff; work primarily in an analytical and oversight role rather than operating plants at sea; balance long term engineering projects with time sensitive fleet and shipyard issues; frequent coordination with senior civilian engineers, naval officers, and technical teams; high expectations for attention to detail, judgment, and written and oral communication.

Work Environment Work mainly at Naval Reactors Headquarters in the Washington, District of Columbia area with regular engagement with Department of Energy laboratories, nuclear training sites, shipyards, and nuclear powered ships and submarines; office based work that includes document reviews, technical meetings, inspections, and site visits rather than day to day shipboard watchstanding.

Pathways, Training & Advancement Officer commissioning through programs such as Officer Candidate School or the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program followed by a structured technical qualification program at Naval Reactors; rotational exposure to laboratories, prototypes, shipyards, and fleet support issues; progressive responsibility leading projects and becoming a subject matter expert, with opportunities for professional military education and advanced graduate study in technical fields.

Entry through the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program for qualified college students and recent graduates, or selection via Officer Candidate School for those who already hold qualifying degrees; all applicants must meet Nuclear Propulsion Program academic and technical screening standards in addition to general officer commissioning requirements.

Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.

Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.

Additional qualifications for this job may include: Completion of a rigorous technical degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or a closely related field that includes strong backgrounds in calculus and physics; outstanding academic record, particularly in technical coursework; United States citizenship and eligibility for a high level security clearance; strong technical aptitude and comfort with detailed analytical work.

Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.

Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.

Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.

Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.

Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.

Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.

Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.

It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.

Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Skechers is enabling our business with AI through the development and adoption of private, proprietary AI technologies. The Senior Technical Solutions Analyst - GenAI is a key role within the Software Engineering and Architecture organization and will be central to continually developing and improving our Generative AI platform and technologies within Skechers.

The Senior Technical Solutions Analyst - GenAI will be at the helm of managing Skechers’ private GenAI platform, SkechAI, which features two privately instanced Generative AI models, Claude & Stable Diffusion, along with several business-focused GenAI use cases. This pivotal role involves steering the platform to maximize its value to Skechers by overseeing the entire lifecycle of GenAI use case development from ideation to delivery and beyond. The GenAI Technical Analyst & Functional Lead will be the visionary force, identifying and prioritizing GenAI use cases and product enhancements, ensuring strategic alignment and effective deployment of resources. They will be the lead-from-the-front technology and Agile delivery experts deeply dedicated to their projects

This role will collaborate and work within high-velocity software engineering teams, bringing expertise in Agile software delivery. The candidate should be an experienced and motivated technologist who possesses a unique balance of technical depth and strong interpersonal skills. Should have excellent design, lead skills showing commitment, end to end vision, planning, integrity, and pragmatic approach to drive the organization towards continual success.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Lead business user workshops to identify, collect user feedback and potential GenAI use cases.
• Lead collection and prioritization of GenAI use cases, product enhancements, ensuring alignment with Skechers’ strategic goals.
• Serve as the primary liaison between business units, enabling functions, the AI Innovation Council, and the product team to foster collaboration and ensure the platform’s success.
• Advise the software engineering team on the development of use cases and product features based on a comprehensive understanding of Skechers' business needs.
• Stay abreast of leading practices in GenAI product development and integrate these into Skechers’ strategy to remain competitive and innovative.
• Ensure compliance with GDPR, the EU AI Act, and other relevant data privacy and security regulations by working closely with legal and compliance teams.
• Establish and monitor OKRs and KPIs to manage and measure the value of the GenAI platform, adapting strategies as necessary to meet business objectives.
• Represent the Software Engineering & Architecture group in end-to-end solution conversations with customers and stakeholders.
• Demonstrate leadership skills in driving and owning solutions.
• Participate in knowledge sharing and guidance to team members to help grow gen AI skills and capabilities.
• Engage, collaborate, and partner with Skecher’s Digital, Retail, Wholesale, Customer Service, Supply Chain leaders and partners across Business and Technology to drive long and short-term business value through AI solutions.
• Actively contributes to a culture of high performance, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Build trust and confidence with Gen AI solutions to various business stakeholders assuring expected tech outcomes and desired results.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Lead business user workshops to identify, collect user feedback and potential GenAI use cases.
• Lead collection and prioritization of GenAI use cases, product enhancements, ensuring alignment with Skechers’ strategic goals.
• Serve as the primary liaison between business units, enabling functions, the AI Innovation Council, and the product team to foster collaboration and ensure the platform’s success.
• Advise the software engineering team on the development of use cases and product features based on a comprehensive understanding of Skechers' business needs.
• Stay abreast of leading practices in GenAI product development and integrate these into Skechers’ strategy to remain competitive and innovative.
• Ensure compliance with GDPR, the EU AI Act, and other relevant data privacy and security regulations by working closely with legal and compliance teams.
• Establish and monitor OKRs and KPIs to manage and measure the value of the GenAI platform, adapting strategies as necessary to meet business objectives.
• Represent the Software Engineering & Architecture group in end-to-end solution conversations with customers and stakeholders.
• Demonstrate leadership skills in driving and owning solutions.
• Participate in knowledge sharing and guidance to team members to help grow gen AI skills and capabilities.
• Engage, collaborate, and partner with Skecher’s Digital, Retail, Wholesale, Customer Service, Supply Chain leaders and partners across Business and Technology to drive long and short-term business value through AI solutions.
• Actively contributes to a culture of high performance, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Build trust and confidence with Gen AI solutions to various business stakeholders assuring expected tech outcomes and desired results.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Business, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in product management or business analysis, preferably with experience in Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, or related products.
• Experience working in a hybrid IT environment that includes a mix of traditional and modern technology stacks.
• Ability to communicate complex topics with precision and clarity.
• Ability to accurately categorize and effectively communicate requirements.
• Experience working directly with business-facing groups outside of development is a plus.
• Experience working within an Agile team is a plus.
• Extensive experience documenting development requirements, process flows, and testing requirements, as well as coordinating code reviews and documentation sign-offs.
• Ability to create strong presentations and roadmaps, and collaborate effectively with senior technology leaders.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively as a team player.

The pay range for this position is $150,000-$185,000/yr USD.

About Skechers

Skechers, a global Fortune 500® company, develops and markets a diverse range of lifestyle and performance footwear, apparel, and accessories. Serving over 180 countries and territories, Skechers connects customers to products through department and specialty stores, e-commerce and digital stores, and through our more than 5,300 Skechers retail locations.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Skechers is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful work environment. Skechers provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard race, color, religion, gender, gender identification and expression, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic established by local, state or federal law.

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To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each job responsibility satisfactorily. The skills, abilities and physical demands described are representative of those duties 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, who are otherwise qualified for the job position, to perform the essential functions.

Company Description

Meadows Mechanical is a trusted provider of plumbing, piping, and sheet metal services based in the Los Angeles area. With over 76 years of experience, the company has established a strong reputation in the aerospace and healthcare industries. Meadows Mechanical specializes in executing complex projects with expertise and confidence, drawing on its decades-long legacy. The company emphasizes quality and reliability in delivering tailored solutions to meet client needs.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role located in Gardena, CA, for a Project Engineer. The Project Engineer will oversee and manage engineering projects, including project planning, coordination, and execution. Responsibilities also include ensuring technical standards are met, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and maintaining clear communication with stakeholders. The role involves applying engineering principles to support successful project outcomes while adhering to timelines and budgets.

Qualifications

• Strong skills in Project Engineering, Project Management, and Project Planning
• Proficiency in Mechanical Engineering principles and practices
• Excellent Communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information effectively
• Organizational and problem-solving abilities
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering field
• Familiarity with aerospace or healthcare industries is a plus
• Ability to work on-site in Gardena, CA
• Experience with CAD software and project management tools is advantageous

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Manager(s) in planning project scope, schedule, manpower, and resource allocations.
• Coordinate between design team, contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure all parties have the latest documents and information.
• Interpret design drawings, specifications, and codes; provide technical guidance and clarification to field teams.
• Prepare, track, and process Requests for Information (RFIs), submittals, and change orders.
• Support budget tracking, cost control, and change order management processes.
• Maintain up-to-date project documentation, including RFI logs, submittal logs, and equipment procurement schedules.
• Assist in procurement activities, including preparing purchase requisitions, comparing supplier quotations, and tracking deliveries.
• Work with the accounting team to prepare project billings, review subcontractor payment applications, and support project financial reporting.
• Monitor construction progress, perform site visits, and verify that work aligns with project plans, schedules, and quality standards.
• Participate in job walks, punch list reviews, site inspections, and safety walks.
• Act as a liaison between office engineering/management staff and field construction teams, ensuring accurate communication of design revisions, clarifications, and changes.
• Support pre-commissioning and commissioning activities with contractors, vendors, and project teams.
• Ensure accurate closeout deliverables, including as-built drawings, O&M manuals, warranties, and turnover documents.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of project goals and company objectives.

Salary Range

• $60,000 – $100,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.

SUMMARY

Analyze, interpret, and research all pertinent information needed in order to determine and plan clear step by step manufacturing instructions for Product Realization of contracts.

Analyze, interpret, and research all engineering documentation required to determine, create, and plan clear, complete step-by-step manufacturing instructions for successful Product Realization of customer contracts. Develop manufacturing routers that integrate machining, outside processing, assembly, inspection, and packaging requirements while ensuring full compliance with customer drawings, models, specifications, Quality notes, and industry standards.

DUTIES

Analyze and interpret clearly complex blueprints, GD&T, 3D Models, manufacturing parameters, specifications, Special Manufacturing requirements, and associated documentation including all commercial and private specifications and drawings.

Research and apply all applicable MIL, AMS, ASTM, QQ, and customer-specific requirements.

Identify manufacturability issues, drawing/model discrepancies, and incorrect material/finish callouts and communicate with the customer when required

Coordinate with Programming Manager to establish machining sequence and fixturing needs.

Prepare original manufacturing routers that accurately reflect machining operations, outside processing, finish build-ups, tolerances, and inspection requirements.

Coordinate with Engineering Technician to establish sketches required and processing/plating build-up allowances needed.

Coordinate with Quality to identify required inspection tooling, or special gaging.

Coordinate with Quality Manager for any inspection devices / tools that may need to be purchased.

Work with Assembly to define assembly sequences, hardware identification, and required tools/fixtures

Review and approve vendor data to assure manufacturing pertinent requirements are attained.

Contact the customer and resolve any discrepancies in drawings, models, Special Manufacturing Instructions, or Purchase Order instructions.

Prepare original manufacturing planning process instruction sheets along with outlines that integrate vendors, data, processes, materials, and technology to acquire manufacturing and delivery.

As required, confer with Manufacturing Manager, other Planners, production personnel, Inspectors, or Programmers to resolve manufacturing process issues.

Review, interpret, and implement all manufacturing engineering changes as required.

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and written.

Request clarification, alternate materials, or drawing updates when requirements are not manufacturable or not commercially available.

Works well with other team members. Non-confrontational.

Thorough understanding of Work Instructions, Blueprints, GD&T, Sketches, Drawings, Manuals, Specifications, or Sample Parts.

Adherence to Company Policy.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or equivalent.

5–10 years of experience in aerospace manufacturing, machining, planning, or engineering.

Ability to read and interpret technical engineering documentation.

Computer literacy; proficiency in Microsoft Office.

PREFERRED BUT NOT REQUIRED

Prior experience with ERP/MRP planning systems (e.g., E2, Epicor, SAP).

Experience with AS9100/AS9102 FAIR requirements.

Experience in aerospace machining, outside processing, or inspection.

GD&T training or certification (ASME Y14.5).

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

Understanding of machine shop tools and equipment: mills, lathes, grinders, saws, CMMs, deburring tools, optical comparator, profilometer.

Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.

Ability to work under tight deadlines with high attention to detail.

Must be able to read and write English proficiently

SUMMARY OF POSITION: The Sourcing Manager is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies that ensure the company secures the highest-quality materials, components, and services at the most competitive cost. This role conducts supplier research, negotiates agreements, manages supplier performance, and partners closely with Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, and Quality to support business objectives and long-term growth.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Regular Functions include:

• Develops and implements sourcing strategies for assigned categories to support cost, quality, and delivery goals.

• Identifies, evaluates, and onboards new suppliers that meet technical, financial, and operational requirements.

• Conducts competitive bids, RFQs, cost analyses, and price-break evaluations.

• Negotiates pricing, terms, service level agreements (SLAs), and long-term supplier contracts.

• Monitors supplier performance using defined KPIs (PPV, quality, delivery, cost savings) and leads corrective actions as needed.

• Establishes strong supplier relationships to ensure reliability, continuity, and innovation.

• Analyzes total cost of ownership and identifies opportunities for cost savings or value improvements.

• Leads cost-reduction initiatives in collaboration with Supply Chain, Engineering, and Operations.

• Evaluates alternative materials, production methods, and logistics strategies that reduce cost without compromising quality.

• Partners with Engineering and Quality teams understand technical specifications and ensure supplier capability.

• Works closely with Planning and Operations to align sourcing decisions with inventory, production, and demand requirements.

• Supports New Product Development (NPD) projects by identifying potential suppliers and estimating material costs.

• Maintains awareness of market trends, supply risks, geopolitical factors, and capacity issues that could affect supply.

• Develops contingency plans for key suppliers or product lines.

• Ensures compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and ethical sourcing standards.

• Tracks, analyzes, and reports key sourcing metrics to support data-driven decision-making.

• Maintains accurate supplier records, contracts, pricing, and performance documentation.

• Drives continuous improvement in sourcing processes and tools.

• Participates in periodical audits to ensure meeting policies and procedures.

• Other duties as required.

Periodic Functions include:

• Develop reports as required for assigned projects.
• Prepares and delivers presentations.
• Travel will be required (approx. up to 20%).

Leadership Responsibilities:

• Provides leadership and oversight for two Sourcing Specialists within the Supply Chain teams

• MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management
• 5+ years of sourcing, procurement, or supplier management experience, preferably in manufacturing, automotive, diesel engine, or industrial components.
• Required experience with international suppliers, with a strong preference for sourcing in Asian countries (e.g., China, India).

Professional/Technical Training and Skills include:

• Demonstrates knowledge of reading blueprints
• Six Sigma / LEAN or other problem-solving tools.
• Experience with inventory management.
• Ability to use Microsoft software including excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.
• Exposure to PowerBI dashboards is a plus

Licenses and Certifications include:

• Project management skills training as an asset.
• ASCM OR EQUIVALENT certification an asset.

WHO WE ARE:

Headquartered in Southern California, Skechers—the Comfort Technology Company®—has spent over 30 years helping men, women, and kids everywhere look and feel good. Comfort innovation is at the core of everything we do, driving the development of stylish, high-quality products at a great value. From our diverse footwear collections to our expanding range of apparel and accessories, Skechers is a complete lifestyle brand.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Manager, Cybersecurity Operations is responsible for overseeing Skechers global security operations and incident response program. This role provides operational leadership to ensure effective threat detection, investigation, and response across enterprise environments, leveraging both internal capabilities and partnership with managed security service providers.

This role blends strategic program ownership with hands-on operational leadership, ensuring SOC and IR processes are mature, well-governed, and continuously improving. The manager will own global operations and incident response policies, lead incident response training and tabletop exercises, and partner with internal teams and external providers to strengthen detection and response readiness, and operational excellence.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

SOC Operations & MSSP Management

• Manage the global SOC function, including day-to-day operations, escalation workflows, and 24/7 monitoring coverage across internal teams and external partners.
• Serve as the primary operational owner for MSSP relationships, ensuring service delivery meets contractual, performance, and security expectations.
• Define and maintain clear roles, responsibilities, and escalation paths between internal and external teams.
• Regularly assess program performance using defined metrics, service-level objectives, and quality reviews, driving continuous improvement as needed.
• Coordinate onboarding, tuning, and ongoing optimization of tooling and detections across internal and managed environments.

Incident Response & Process Governance

• Own the global incident response program, including policies, playbooks, escalation procedures, and post-incident review processes.
• Orchestrate response activities during significant or complex security incidents, ensuring effective collaboration between internal responders, MSSPs, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Plan, conduct, and evaluate incident response training and tabletop exercises, including scenarios involving MSSP participation and escalation.
• Drive post-incident lessons learned and ensure findings are translated into process, detection, and response improvements.

Security Operations & Risk Activities

• Lead vulnerability triage and operational risk review processes, coordinating prioritization and remediation with engineering, infrastructure, and application teams.
• Oversee periodic security operations reviews to assess detection coverage, response effectiveness, and operational gaps.
• Partner with threat intelligence, detection engineering, and technical engineering teams to improve signal quality, reduce noise, and align monitoring to current threat trends.

Metrics, Reporting & Stakeholder Engagement

• Define and track incident response metrics such as MTTD, MTTR, alert quality, incident trends, and MSSP performance indicators.
• Provide clear, timely operational reporting and executive summaries to cybersecurity and IT leadership.
• Represent cybersecurity operations in audits, risk discussions, and vendor governance forums, ensuring operational controls are well understood and defensible.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

• Proven experience managing SOC operations and incident response programs, including coordination with MSSPs or outsourced security services.
• Strong understanding of SOC workflows, threat detection, SIEM operations, alert triage, and incident escalation models.
• Experience developing and governing incident response policies, playbooks, and training programs.
• Demonstrated ability to manage vendor relationships, including performance reviews, service-level management, and operational integration.
• Hands-on experience with incident response, digital forensics, and vulnerability triage.
• Strong people leadership skills, including task prioritization, performance management, and team development.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate operational security issues into clear, actionable insights for leadership.
• Working knowledge of security frameworks and standards relevant to SOC and IR operations (e.g., NIST CSF, NIST 800-61).
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, GCIH, or equivalent preferred.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 7+ years of experience in corporate information technology or cybersecurity roles
• 3+ years of experience leading security operations or incident response teams.
• Prior experience managing global SOC operations and working with external security service providers strongly preferred.

The pay range for this role is $130,000 - $180,000/yr USD.