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Under general supervision, deburr, weld prep and/or clean titanium and aluminum components and sub-assemblies to support all core processes, such as machining, welding, and NDE.

Essential Responsibilities

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• Support the highest standards of safety and environmental practices.
  
• Deburr machined components for sharp edges.
  
• Hand blend machined and welded surfaces to drawing requirements.
  
• Hand abrade components to desired finish for weld.
  
• Clean components and assemblies per drawing and/or manufacturing work instructions.
  
• Make a continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively.
  
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.
  
• Check work after completion of each operation in job and/or completed job to ensure it is complete per drawing and/or manufacturing work instruction.
  

$23-$26 per hour

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Aerospace manufacturing experience preferred.

This position is currently accepting applications.

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The Opportunity

Broadreach Recruitment is supporting an international design-led manufacturing business in the appointment of a Procurement Project Manager to join their Operations team in Los Angeles.

This role is not a traditional buyer or purchasing position. We are looking for someone with experience in furniture OEM, interior fitout, or design-led manufacturing, ideally within custom or bespoke product environments.

The procurement function focuses on coordinating outsourced manufacturing, managing materials and production schedules across multiple suppliers. You will need to understand bills of materials (BOMs), product drawings, and how manufactured products are assembled, while using ERP/MRP systems to organise purchasing and project timelines.

Candidates whose experience is primarily in retail buying, commodity purchasing, or transactional procurement are unlikely to be suitable for this role.

The Role

You will act as the central procurement owner across assigned projects, working closely with Project Managers, Operations and suppliers to align purchasing with project timelines and budgets.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing all procurement activity across live projects
• Acting as procurement gatekeeper for scope, cost and timelines
• Planning and releasing purchase orders via ERP/MRP systems
• Driving cost-effective buying strategies to protect margins
• Ensuring Deliver In Full On Time (DIFOT) performance
• Maintaining structured weekly supplier communication
• Proactively managing lead times and supply chain risk
• Maintaining accurate reporting and procurement documentation

Performance Targets

This role operates with clear operational KPIs, including:

• DIFOT target: 95%
• 95% milestone adherence
• Snag cost target: 0.5% of sales
• Zero communication complaints
• 7-day average punch item completion

About You

Essential:

• Proven procurement or supply chain experience
• Strong ERP/MRP system experience
• Experience working within project-based manufacturing environments
• Strong organisational and analytical capability
• Excellent communication and vendor management skills

Desirable:

• Experience in furniture, engineered products, interiors or manufacturing
• Understanding of product drawings and technical specifications

You are:

• Detail-driven
• Commercially aware
• Process-oriented
• Comfortable operating against measurable KPIs
• Proactive and solution-focused

Additional Details

• Based in Los Angeles
• 07:30am – 4:30pm, Monday–Friday (42.5 hours per week)
• Exempt position
• Driver’s license and own vehicle required (mileage reimbursed)
• Employment is at-will

Here, we craft excellence together. Your mission? Making the journey the most enjoyable part of the trip.

Join our first-class team to reinvent in-flight experience. In the role of Planning Supervisor, you'll play a pivotal part on our production team.

The Aftermarket Planning Supervisor will lead and manage a team of spares planners within the aftermarket division of a global aerospace manufacturing company. This role is dedicated to ensuring operational excellence in aftermarket planning, scheduling, and inventory management. With a strong focus on aerospace spares support, the Supervisor will oversee queue management, KPI performance, and daily planning execution to meet customer requirements. The position plays a key role in ensuring the accuracy of data in the business system, which directly impacts company-wide financial reporting and aftermarket customer satisfaction.

• Lead, mentor, and supervise a team of spares planners in the aerospace aftermarket division, ensuring high performance, accountability, and alignment with organizational goals.

• Implement and maintain world-class strategies for aftermarket planning, scheduling, inventory, and customer satisfaction, while driving continuous improvement across all functions.

• Oversee all aftermarket planning activities, including workload balance, prioritization, and queue management for PPO, initial commitment dates and recovery dates, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and ownership of all lines.

• Drive daily execution of key aftermarket KPIs including PPO release adherence, initial commitment dates and recovery date creation, and PMO release compliance. Monitor individual performance, flex resources to balance changing workloads, and lead cross-functional efforts to resolve the highest aging lines.

• Act as the first line of escalation for planning and operational issues, providing rapid problem-solving support to both the team and internal stakeholders.

• Maintain and update weekly KPI charts for Tuesday management reports, providing analysis and insights while the Manager presents. Transition ownership of additional metrics (supply cancellations, pull-ins, pushouts, NCR, etc.) from Manager to Supervisor over time.

• Develop and monitor aftermarket production plans, budgets, and schedules in line with aerospace requirements and plant capacity. Proactively identify risks or delays and implement corrective actions to protect customer commitments.

But what else? (advantages, specificities, etc.)

• Ensure planners execute essential functions including BOM analysis, material planning, timely requisition delivery to purchasing, work order release and management, revision control, ERP data accuracy, and on-time fulfillment of aftermarket customer requirements.

• Oversee inventory levels to meet company and aftermarket customer goals, ensuring alignment with financial targets and operational needs.

• Foster premier customer service for airlines, MROs, and other aerospace aftermarket clients by ensuring planning execution supports client expectations.

• Conduct risk assessment and mitigation activities specific to aftermarket supply chain challenges.

• Provide leadership through training, mentoring, and talent development, driving a culture of accountability, collaboration, and professional growth within the spares planning team.

• Execute strong working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems and other applicable planning tools, leveraging aerospace expertise to optimize performance.

• Collaborate with supply chain, operations, engineering, and quality teams to ensure aftermarket planning alignment with aerospace manufacturing standards and long-term business objectives.

• Other duties as assigned by the management team.

Candidate skills & requirements

Education: BS/BA degree required from an accredited university

Experience: Minimum of 7+ years of progressive planning, scheduling and inventory management experience in aerospace, automotive or mechanical manufacturing environment with the ability to lead and influence others, with 2+ years of the 7 years in a planning leadership position

Computer Skills:

• Experience working with MRP/ERP systems

• Proficiency with MS Office Skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Other Skills:

• Broad knowledge of the field with proven management skills.

• Effective oral and written communications skills

• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects and assignments with attention to detail

• Problem solving, well organized, detailed oriented and accurate.

• Strong written and verbal business communications abilities must be comfortable delivering information to all levels of the organization including senior leadership.

• Working knowledge of business finance skills and abilities.

Additional Preferred Skills: (not required)

• BS/BA in supply chain, business management, or operations from an accredited university

• APICS CPIM and/or ISM certifications

• Experience in AS/ISO standards quality management experience.

• Problem-solving skills (Six Sigma Green Belt, etc.)

• Aftermarket or Spares Business experience

Description: Entry-level management position within field.

Akkodis is seeking Electrical Engineer II, Harness in Long Beach, CA or Centennial, CO

Position: Electrical Engineer II, Harness

Location : Long Beach, CA or Centennial, CO

Duration : 6 month contract to Hire/C2H

Pay Range: $40/hr. -$74/hr. (The pay range may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors)

Job Description:

Summary:

• Design and route aerospace-grade wire harnesses in SolidWorks (transitioning to Siemens NX); integrate in constrained environments; ensure compliance with space/aero environmental constraints; collaborate closely with build and test.

Key Responsibilities:

• 3D routing and 2D documentation (drawings, wiring tables, BOMs, callouts).
• Apply separation, shielding, grounding, and EMI/EMC best practices for digital/RF.
• Select materials/components mindful of outgassing/TML/CVCM, thermal, vibration, and vacuum constraints.
• Coordinate with ME, EE, Systems, and Manufacturing to ensure serviceability and buildability.
• Manage CAD libraries and participate in design reviews.

Requirements:

• 2+ to 7+ years harness design in aerospace/aircraft (satellite/rocket a plus).
• SolidWorks proficiency; NX experience or openness to transition.
• Demonstrated constrained routing in compact volumes.
• Familiar with IPC/WHMA-A-620, AS9100 environments, and aerospace-grade connector families.

Education:

• Bachelor’s preferred; Associate’s with strong relevant experience.

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Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client. To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

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An Automotive product manufacturing company is seeking a Entry-Level Outside Sales Representative to join their team in Garden Grove, CA. This position is responsible for developing new clients as well as maintaining existing clients. A bachelor’s degree, 2+ years of Outside Sales Experience, ability to travel domestically and internationally (Mexico & Texas- 1x a month), and conversational Spanish is a big plus but not mandatory. This is a full-time, in-person, exempt position, with bonus and excellent benefits, including 401K.

Entry-Level Outside Sales Representative Duties:

-Compiles list of prospective customers for use as leads, from many different sources; i.e. internet, linked-in, business directories, networking, etc.

-Travels through assigned territory to call on established and prospective customers to solicit orders or communicate with customers on their sales floor or via phone.

-Displays or demonstrates products using samples and/or catalogs to emphasize sellable features.

-Quotes prices and credit terms and prepares sales contracts for orders obtained.

-Obtains credit information on prospective customers and forwards findings to home office.

-Provides pertinent information to customers upon securing orders; such as, estimated/actual date of delivery, confirmation of number of parts ordered, contact person’s information (if other than self), etc.

-Prepares reports of business transactions and keeps expense accounts.

-Oversee key projects, processes and performance reports, data and analysis.

Entry-Level Outside Sales Representative Skills:

-Must have a bachelor’s degree

-Conversational Spanish is a big plus but not mandatory

-Must have 2+ years of Outside Sales experience

-Must be able to travel internationally frequently for work (Mexico & Texas 1x a month)

-Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

-Driver's License with Clear Record

****If interested, please apply with your most updated resume including your minimum salary requirement and why you left/or are looking to leave your current company. ****

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Activ8 West- Los Angeles (Japanese Recruiting Company) Recruitment & Solutions / Renaissance Resources Inc., has been a trusted leader in North American recruiting for Japanese businesses for over 25 years. We specialize in connecting top talent with companies in the Automotive, Electronics, Food & Beverage, Logistics, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Banking & Finance, and Entertainment industries. Our client-focused approach ensures that we understand your unique needs, whether you’re a company seeking skilled professionals or a candidate looking for the right career opportunity. By working closely with each individual, we provide tailored solutions that drive success.

We screen ALL Candidates to verify the validity of each applicant's provided information. Upon submitting your resume, we will contact only those candidates that we deem qualified for our client. If we do not contact you, we do not see the fit for the position. If we are unable to reach you in a reasonable timeframe, you will be eliminated from the pool of potential candidates. We prioritize direct applicants; third-party resumes may not be reviewed.

Senior Director / Vice President, Site Operations

Kelly® Science & Clinical is seeking a Senior Director / Vice President, Site Operations for a direct‑hire position at a cutting‑edge Client in Seal Beach, CA. If you’re passionate about bringing the latest scientific discoveries to life and are ready to take the next step in your career, trust The Experts at Hiring Experts.

Salary: $200-270k

Bonus potential

Schedule: M-F Onsite

Overview

The Client is an industry‑leading organization transforming the battle against cancer with innovative, personalized immunotherapy solutions. Their flagship work includes technologies leveraging a patient’s own immune system to fight disease.

In this role, you will lead U.S. site operations for the Client’s commercial manufacturing facilities, providing strategic oversight, operational excellence, and cross‑functional alignment to meet production goals, quality standards, and business performance targets. This position offers broad strategic leadership across manufacturing, technical operations, quality, engineering, supply chain, and supporting functions.

Responsibilities

• Ensure business processes, procedures, and resources are in place to compliantly, safely, and effectively manufacture the Client’s immunotherapy and other biotech products.
• Represent technical operations at the Steering Committee level and interface with external clients and regulatory bodies as needed.
• Manage technical operations across the Client’s commercial manufacturing sites and contracted manufacturing partners.
• Lead site EHS&S teams to maintain safety standards aligned with corporate programs.
• Collaborate across departments to ensure compliance with cGMP requirements for clinical and commercial manufacturing.
• Support audits and inspections by external customers and regulatory agencies.
• Develop and achieve enterprise and site performance goals; lead reviews of manufacturing, safety, engineering, quality, and materials metrics.
• Oversee department and site budgets, including cost of goods (COGS).
• Lead planning and execution of technical programs and corporate initiatives.
• Provide strong leadership; coach, develop, and retain talent across all levels.
• Build and maintain cross‑functional partnerships across Operations, Technical Operations, Supply Chain, Research, Manufacturing Sciences, Regulatory, and additional teams.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, or a related field required; advanced degree (MS, MBA, PhD) strongly preferred.
• 10–15 years of progressive experience in the pharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences industry with a strong background in cGMP‑compliant manufacturing.
• 7–10+ years of leadership experience managing cross‑functional teams and multi‑site operations.
• Experience working with ADC (Antibody‑Drug Conjugate) programs within CDMO environments, including oversight of development, scale‑up, and GMP manufacturing activities required.

• Proven experience leading large‑scale operational initiatives in regulated environments.
• Demonstrated success managing operational metrics, driving performance improvements, and managing COGS or departmental budgets.
• Experience with regulatory inspections and audits, including work with external manufacturing partners.
• Strong working knowledge of cGMPs, aseptic processing, quality systems, and environmental health and safety regulations.
• Skilled in strategic planning, team development, change management, and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skills; comfortable engaging with senior executives, regulators, and cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Able to thrive in a fast‑paced environment and effectively navigate ambiguity.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Travel required.
• Work takes place in laboratory, office, or utility (noisy) environments.
• Must be able to work near manufacturing areas with exposure to blood, blood products, or other potentially infectious materials while using required PPE.

What Happens Next

Once you apply, you’ll proceed to the next steps if your skills and experience appear to be a strong match. Even if this particular role isn’t the right fit, you’ll remain in our network, giving our team of Science & Clinical recruiting experts access to your profile for future opportunities.

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.

Become Part of Our Team

As an industry leader Balfour Beatty offers employees a comprehensive benefits package with competitive salaries and more including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent & Medical Reimbursement)
• Vacation Time
• Sick Time
• Holidays

Salary/Budget $190K-$225K

Overview:

The Heavy Civil Project Manager (PM) plays a dual role in Balfour Beatty by overseeing projects from the pursuit proposal stage through construction completion. The ideal candidate will manage alternative delivery projects (CMAR, CMGC, Progressive DB, Design-Build) by leading operational assessments, technical development, and constructability strategies during the pursuit and preconstruction phases, then transitioning into project execution during construction.

In the pursuit phase, the PM serves as the Operations Lead, working closely with the Strategic Pursuit Lead, Estimating, Proposal/Marketing, and Design Partners to evaluate project risks, develop technical approaches, propose Alternative Technical Concepts (ATCs), conduct value engineering, and shape construction execution plans. This role ensures that preconstruction efforts align with Balfour Beatty’s operational capabilities and deliver competitive, innovative solutions.

During preconstruction and project execution, the PM supports constructability analysis, construction phasing, risk mitigation, and execution strategy development, working with internal teams and external stakeholders to optimize project delivery. Where practical, this individual will transition into the PM role post-award, ensuring continuity from pursuit to construction.

Key Responsibilities:

Pursuit Phase – Alternative Delivery & Technical Leadership

• Serve as Operations Lead for alternative delivery pursuits (CMAR, CMGC, Progressive DB, DB), leading the operational assessment of project feasibility, risks, and execution strategy.
• Work with the Strategic Pursuit Lead, Estimating, and Proposal/Marketing to develop constructability narratives, technical approaches, and execution plans for proposals.
• Lead or co-lead risk workshops, construction phasing discussions, execution strategy meetings, and alternative technical concept (ATC) development.
• Identify and propose value engineering (VE) solutions, working with estimating and design teams to optimize scope, cost, and schedule.
• Engage with third-party designers, consultants, and technical specialists to align preconstruction strategies with project delivery needs.
• Coordinate with agencies, owners, and key stakeholders to clarify project expectations, risks, and potential early works opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with RFP requirements while integrating innovative solutions to enhance project competitiveness.

Preconstruction & Project Execution

• Lead the Heavy Civil project team with constructability reviews, site logistics planning, and work sequencing strategies during early project development.
• Support contract negotiations, ensuring that preconstruction assumptions align with execution realities.
• Collaborate with internal teams (procurement, legal, estimating, scheduling) to develop risk mitigation strategies, Guaranteed maximum Pricing and construction execution plans.
• Manage subcontractor engagement and prequalification, ensuring alignment with project scope and budget.

Project Management & Construction Oversight

• Where practical, transition into the PM role post-award, managing the project from construction start-up through completion.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, including but not limited to scheduling and procurement strategies. Along with overseeing project budget and cost controls, subcontractor coordination, and compliance with companies “Zero Harm” safety and quality standards.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, design teams, and key stakeholders to ensure project success.
• Lead project teams, mentoring and developing junior engineers and field staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 8+ years of experience in Heavy Civil construction project management.
• Experience in execution of successful alternative delivery projects (CMAR, CMGC, Progressive DB, DB) preferred.
• Strong knowledge of constructability analysis, ATCs, VE, risk assessment, and construction phasing.
• Familiarity with contracting strategies, RFP processes, and technical proposal development.
• Ability to collaborate with estimating, proposal/marketing, and design teams to develop technical content.
• Experience leading or participating in risk workshops, execution strategy development, and stakeholder coordination.
• Proficiency in project management software, scheduling tools (Primavera P6, Microsoft Project), and estimating systems.

Why Join Balfour Beatty?

At Balfour Beatty, you’ll have the opportunity to shape project strategy from pursuit to execution, drive innovation in alternative delivery, and work on some of the most complex infrastructure projects in the industry. We offer a collaborative environment, professional development opportunities, and the chance to contribute to industry-leading initiatives.

About us

Balfour Beatty US is an industry-leading provider of general contracting, at-risk construction management and design-build services for public and private sector clients across the nation. Performing heavy civil and vertical construction, our teams build the unique structures and infrastructure that play an important role in how people live, work, learn and play in our communities. Our teammates have an instinctive passion for innovating that is fueled by a relentless curiosity, a drive to employ lean practices and processes and the determination to find a better way. Through Zero Harm®, we are challenging the construction industry’s assumptions about safety. We believe that no level of harm should come to anyone as a result of our business.

Consistently ranked among the nation’s largest building contractors by Engineering News-Record, our US business is a subsidiary of London-based Balfour Beatty plc (LSE: BBY).

Balfour Beatty is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state or local law.

Who We Are

We are Skybound.

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

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

Opportunity

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

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

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

Reports: This position will report to Game Director.

Responsibilities: Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

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

Requirements

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

Preferred Qualifications

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

Job Type: Regular, Full-Time

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

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

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

Company Overview

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

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

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

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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

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

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

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