Engineering Journal Jobs in Tualatin, OR

Our well-known retail client is looking for a Materials Designer to join their team for 9 months with the potential to extend. 

Looking for someone with:    
-5+ Years of experience in Materials Design in core footwear - running specifics, covers entire shoe line, material updates and more. 
-Solid footwear material knowledge 
-MUST include Portfolios: understanding design process from research, trend analysis, and that translated into a product execution, running performance footwear

-Create design direction and material toolbox for silo or product collection within a dimension. 
-Knowledge and experience with advanced digital tools/3D skills. 
-Ability to design advanced material concepts
-Technical skillset preferred, including engineering and fly knit construction

Nice to haves:

-Understanding of running consumer performance wear
-Narrative story telling, expression
-Expert in Adobe products

In this position, you may have access to client or customer systems, confidential and/or proprietary information or data. This position is onsite and requires you to work closely with other individuals in a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

Status: 6-month contract (possibly extended)

Job Title: Lead Footwear Merchant

Location: Hybrid in Beaverton, OR

Salary: $43.33/hr

About the company:

We do more than outfit the world’s best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries, and push out the edges of what can be. Our company looks for people who can grow, think, dream, and create. Our culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders, and visionaries. We are about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving environment.

We are a technology company. From our flagship website and five-star mobile apps to developing products, managing big data, and providing leading-edge engineering and systems support, our teams exist to revolutionize the future at the confluence of tech and sport. We invest in and develop advances in technology and employ the most creative people in the world, and then give them the support to constantly innovate, iterate, and serve consumers more directly and personally. Our teams are innovative, diverse, multidisciplinary, and collaborative, taking technology into the future and bringing the world with us.

Lead Footwear Merchant:

Our client is seeking a dynamic Lead Footwear Merchant who thrives in a fast-paced retail environment and brings a strong passion for product and consumer insights. This role is ideal for a strategic yet hands-on merchandising professional who can translate marketplace trends and sales data into impactful assortment strategies while collaborating across cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate is highly driven, naturally curious, and excels at building strong relationships to influence product and merchandising decisions.

This role is a hybrid model in Beaverton, Oregon.

Lead Footwear Merchant Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of consumer-focused footwear assortments by analyzing marketplace trends, sales performance, and consumer insights to inform merchandising strategies.
• Manage seasonal product planning across multiple timelines, ensuring assortments align with business goals, inventory targets, and marketplace opportunities.
• Partner closely with cross-functional teams, including merchandising, planning, marketing, analytics, and operations, to support product strategy and execution.
• Translate business performance data and retail metrics such as sell-through, margin, and inventory levels into actionable recommendations for future assortments.
• Prepare and deliver seasonal merchandising tools, presentations, and product insights to support internal stakeholders and marketplace partners.
• Maintain a deep understanding of the footwear marketplace, consumer preferences, and competitive landscape to influence future product direction.
• Foster strong working relationships across teams and contribute to a collaborative, solutions-oriented environment.

Lead Footwear Merchant Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5+ years of experience in merchandising, retail, product creation, or a related consumer products environment.
• Demonstrated experience working with footwear products within a retail, brand, or product merchandising setting.
• Strong retail and analytical acumen with familiarity using merchandising and business tools such as MMX, AV tools, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Ability to translate consumer insights, sales performance, and market trends into merchandising strategies and product recommendations.
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally, influence stakeholders, and build strong professional relationships.
• Highly motivated, curious, and proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes initiative to drive results.
• Previous experience working with major global athletic or lifestyle brands is strongly preferred.

Job ID: 520607

Exempt

Oldcastle Infrastructure™, a CRH company, is the leading provider of utility infrastructure solutions for the water, energy, and communications markets throughout North America. We’re more than just a manufacturer of precast concrete, polymer concrete, or plastic products. We’re a trusted and strategic partner to engineers, contractors, distributors, specifiers, and more. With our network of more than 80 manufacturing facilities and more than 4,000 employees, we’re leading the industry with innovation and a safety-first mindset.

Job Summary

The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading a manufacturing production team to work injury-free/incident free in a manufacturing environment. They will provide leadership and direction for their team in a way that motivates them to meet all productivity, safety, and quality goals. They are driven to continually improve performance and embrace changes that will help both their team and company meet production standards. They normally will lead a team of 10-15 team members.

Job Location

• This candidate will be on site at our Wilsonville, OR facility.

Job Responsibilities

• Ensures a safe workplace is maintained and there is a safety mindset in all things we do
• Follows, and ensures others follow, all policies, standards, and safety requirements defined by the company
• Drives safety excellence through promoting employee involvement, ownership, and accountability to proactively eliminate hazards
• Hires, schedules, and supervises full time staff and additional temporary staff
• Provides coaching and corrective feedback timely as well as administers disciplinary processes up to and including termination, as necessary
• Performs timely quarterly and annual reviews for all team members
• Facilitate team development and growth, employee skill development, problem-solving and resolution
• Oversees all process documentation and training program procedures for consistency of operational tasks, and the safety and cleanliness of the workplace
• Ensures a quality product is being produced and all quality processes are being followed
• Works directly with Quality Control, Engineering, and Maintenance, to improve quality, streamline efficiencies and reduce operating expenses
• Tracks productivity for measured efficiency and improvement and operates at or below the budgeted cost for production utilizing lean manufacturing procedures and cross training
• Oversees adherence to inventory control procedures to ensure inventory accuracy goals are constantly achieved
• Assist with troubleshooting and solving production issues
• Performs other duties as requested by management
• Demonstrated leadership in safety & environmental compliance
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
• Ability to coach, develop and build a strong team of employees
• Strong listening and clear communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to effectively resolve conflict
• Skilled at working effectively with cross functional teams
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Demonstrated ability to work in a results-oriented environment

Job Requirements

• Minimum one year of supervisory experience required, manufacturing environment preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent required, college degree preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word and Excel
• Ability to perform basic mathematical skills such as calculating percentages and volumes
• This job involves the following physical demands: walking, standing, bending, stretching, using hands and fingers to hold, grasp, push, and lift items
• A large percentage of work time is spent in a plant where temperatures can range from cool to hot and noise level can be moderate to high
• Lifting may be required with assistance provided if needed, up to 40lbs

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Oldcastle Infrastructure, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

• CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Supply Chain Business Manager / Contract, 1-year, extendable, W2 only / Tualatin, OR, Hybrid (3 days per week onsite), candidates must be local

Responsibilities:

• Plan, schedule and monitor the movement of materials through the production cycle to determine required materials purchases.
• Obtain materials using engineering and production schedules to maintain inventory at planned levels (i.e., Just in Time purchases, use of EOQ - Economic Order Quantities).
• Resolve discrepancies.
• Create and maintain bill of materials and parts/commodities numbers in supply chain management or other enterprise-wide systems.
• Ensure material standards are met and non-conformances or variances are approved and/or minimized.
• Develop specifications for new contract orders.
• Gather quotations, examine bids and make awards.
• Monitor cost, schedule and scope of assigned subcontracts to assure best quality at best value.
• Evaluate vendor reliability and develop new supply sources where vendors and suppliers are no longer competitive.

JAE Oregon, Inc. is hiring for a Manufacturing Engineer with an emphasis in Electroplating. We are a manufacturer of Automotive Connectors. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of electroplating experience with an Engineering degree, or other equivalent experience.

SUMMARY

This position assists in the development, implementation and maintenance of manufacturing methods in the manufacturing department.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assists in the development, implementation and maintenance of manufacturing methods in the manufacturing department that meet all applicable safety and environmental requirements.
• Determines and develops the method, operation, sequence, and tooling for the fabrication of parts, components, subassemblies and final products.
• Assists in developing manufacturing guides, procedures and illustrations.
• Estimates manufacturing costs and time standards.
• Provides guidance to production operations and assists production areas on new techniques.
• Maintains records for coordination of manufacturing operations.
• Complies with Company and area safety policies and practices.
• Supports the training programs throughout the departments.
• Supports and fosters active participation in, and complies with, corporate values as outlined in the Corporate Values and Expectations Handbook and complies with the Management Systems Manual.
• Provides technical review of nonconforming articles and participates in corrective action resolution activities.
• Supports other company activities where requested.
• Awareness of job related environmental impacts.
• This position reports directly to the Systems Compliance Manager for all assigned CAPAs, during the time when the CAPAs remain open.

JOB SCOPE

The Plating Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for engineering support, process development, control, and continuous improvement for the following plating methods and configurations.

• Reel-to-Rell plating systems
• Coil-to-Coil plating systems
• Vibratory Barrel (Vi-Barrel) plating systems
• SBE (Spouted Bed Electroplating) systems
• Manual Barrel plating lines

This role supports plating on both Red metals and Aluminum substrates, including but not limited to terminal pins, contacts, and precision connector components.

RESPONSIBILITY

The Plating Manufacturing Engineer provides technical ownership and process expertise for the following plating layers and process sequences including Zincate(aluminum pre-treatment), Copper, Nickel, Tin, Tin-Copper (SnCu), Gold and Silver.

REQUIRED SKILLS, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE

• Four-year college degree in an appropriate engineering discipline or equivalent required.
• 5-7 years related experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to assist in developing, implementing, and maintaining manufacturing procedures and processes.
• Familiarity with applicable safety and environmental regulations.
• Demonstrated project management and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in specifying equipment and tool design requirements and troubleshooting complex equipment and tooling.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills required.
• Computer proficiency required, should include Microsoft Word, Excel and Project, as well as AutoCAD and other analysis programs.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, drawings, schematics, sketches and written instruction.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

• Ability to apply appropriate knowledge and understanding of theoretical and practical engineering methods, a well as existing and emerging technologies, to design, develop and improve manufactured products, processes, systems and services.
• Ability to provide technical leadership to all levels of JAE employees and provide necessary information in a timely manner to appropriate individuals.
• Ability to ensure that adequate equipment and procedures are implemented that enable processes to maintain product outputs that meet specification.
• Ability to take responsibility for continuously developing own technical and interpersonal skills and communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to demonstrate a personal commitment to professional standards, recognizing obligations to company, safety of employees, and the environment.
• Ability to engage in creative and innovative development of engineering technology and the continuous improvement system.
• Ability to identify, review, and select techniques, procedures, and methods to undertake engineering tasks.
• Working understanding of ISO9001/ IATF16949/ ISO14001 and VDA 6.3.

REQUIRED TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

• Strong understanding of electrochemical plating principles
• Practical knowledge of plating bath chemistry, additives, and solution control.
• Experience troubleshooting complex platins defects under production conditions.
• Ability to balance chemistry, equipment, and mechanical interaction effects.
• Comfort working directly on the production floor in live plating environments.
• Ability to communicate technical issues clearly to operators, technicians, suppliers and leadership.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

• Must be mobile and be able to move freely throughout the manufacturing department.
• Must be capable of using a personal computer.
• Must understand written and verbal communication in English.
• Must have complex problem analyzing and solving skills.
• Must be able to handle multiple and diverse priorities and be able to work in diverse environments.
• Must be able to relate to others beyond giving and receiving instructions.
• Must be able to perform high school level four-function math, simple statistical analyses, and basic engineering calculations.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 20 pounds.

Job Summary:

CERTERRA is a growing national provider of engineering, testing, inspection, and certification services that support innovation in new product development, quality assurance, project delivery, and engineered solutions for asset management. We are passionate about contributing to the sustainable development of the communities we serve. We are a national firm with a global reach serving national and international clients from 30+ offices located in 10 states, and are ranked on ENR’s Top 500 list alongside the nation’s top firms.

With a 60-year history, CERTERRA has a passion for high-end services, constant innovation, and

investment in the development of world-class laboratory facilities and interactive management

technologies. Each member of our staff is committed to service, innovation, and the success of our

clients.

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Regional Director – Portland Market to lead and grow Certerra’s

presence across the Portland metropolitan region. This is a high-visibility senior leadership role for

someone with a proven track record in building strong client relationships, developing high-performing teams, and driving strategic growth in geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing, and special inspection services.

As Regional Director – Portland Market, you will:

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a multidisciplinary team of technical, operational, and project management staff
• Oversee revenue, profitability, staffing, quality, and safety for our Wilsonville, OR operations
• Drive market growth across Oregon and SW Washington markets, including collaboration with leadership teams at other offices
• Expand service offerings to align with Certerra’s full suite of capabilities—including geotechnical, environmental, materials testing, special inspection, and building sciences
• Strengthen client relationships across public agencies, contractors, developers, utilities, education, healthcare, and private-sector partners
• Collaborate with leadership across Certerra to leverage national expertise and deliver exceptional client outcomes

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of Certerra’s Portland Market, elevate our regional presence, and deliver meaningful impact to the communities we serve.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead day-to-day Wilsonville operations, including staffing, safety, and financial performance, AR/WIP management, scheduling, and project delivery
• Provide strategic market vision, competitive analysis, and long-term planning to position the Portland Market for sustained growth
• Hire, develop, and mentor staff; conduct performance evaluations; foster a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Build and expand client relationships to drive backlog growth, repeat business, and market share
• Provide leadership in securing new project work across Oregon and SW Washington in partnership with the other offices
• Support and guide the delivery of high-quality proposals, pricing strategies, scopes of work, and client communications
• Coordinate with other Certerra offices to maximize resources, share technical expertise, support cross-selling, and promote enterprise-wide success

Qualifications:

• U.S. citizenship or legal authorization to work in the U.S.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing, special inspection, or related technical services
• 5+ years of experience managing business operations, including P&L responsibility
• B.S. in Civil Engineering, Geology, Construction Management, or related field (preferred but not required)
• Oregon PE license preferred but not required
• Demonstrated success in growing a business, building strong client relationships, and delivering high client satisfaction
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and deliver results on scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety
• Strong leadership, communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Highly organized, self-motivated, and results-driven, with the ability to operate both strategically and tactically

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. This Company is dedicated to both the letter and the spirit of the equal opportunity employment laws. All applicants and all employees will be evaluated based on their ability, competence, and performance of the essential functions of their positions. There will be no discrimination based on race, sex, national origin, religion, age 40 and over, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other classification which federal, state, or local laws may protect. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, we specifically offer equal opportunity for all employees and job applicants who may have a physical or mental disability. Such persons will be hired based on their ability to perform the essential functions of the job in question. Likewise, their work will be evaluated based on their performance of these essential functions. We will offer reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities, to the extent that Company resources allow, without undue hardship. As part of our equal employment policy, there will be no wage differentials based on gender, between men and women employed in the same establishment, on jobs that require equal skill, effort, and responsibility, and which are performed under similar working conditions.

Job Summary:

• We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Quality Engineer to join our team, focusing on incoming inspection processes. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring that all incoming materials and components meet our quality standards and specifications, contributing to the overall integrity and reliability of our products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Incoming Inspection: Conduct thorough inspections of incoming materials and components to ensure compliance with specifications and quality standards.

• Documentation: Maintain accurate records of inspection results, including non-conformance reports and corrective actions taken.

• Collaboration: Work closely with suppliers and internal teams to resolve quality issues and improve the quality of incoming materials.

• Quality Standards: Develop and implement quality assurance procedures and guidelines for incoming inspection processes.

• Data Analysis: Analyze inspection data and trends to identify areas for improvement and support decision-making processes.

• Training: Provide training and support to team members on quality standards, inspection techniques, and best practices.

• Continuous Improvement: Participate in continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing product quality and operational efficiency.

• Audits: Assist in internal and external audits related to incoming inspection and quality control processes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Assurance, or a related field.

• 3+ years of experience in quality engineering, with a focus on incoming inspection in a manufacturing environment.

• Strong understanding of quality control methodologies and tools (e.g., Six Sigma, ISO standards).

• Proficient in using measurement tools and equipment (calipers, micrometers, gauges).

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with suppliers and cross-functional teams.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and quality management software.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification in Quality Engineering (CQE) or similar accreditation.

• Experience with statistical process control (SPC) and quality improvement techniques.

• Familiarity with industry standards related to electrical or mechanical components.

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.