Engineering Jobs in California

HCLTech is looking for a highly talented and self- motivated Mechanical Design Lead / Manager to join it in advancing the technological world through innovation and creativity.

Job Title: Mechanical Design Lead / Manager

Job ID:

Position Type: Full-time with HCLTech

Location: San Jose, CA

Role/Responsibilities

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent and 8-12 years of EMS design experience
• 8+ years of relevant experience in design of compute/network products
• Expertise in use of 3D MCAD tools (Creo/NX)
• Experience in performing static and dynamic analysis using tools such as Creo Simulate or ANSYS
• Expert in tolerance analysis, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), and statistical analysis
• Experience designing sheet metal for high volume production
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong knowledge and understanding of GD&T principles and tolerance analysis
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Design and deliver next generation chassis and cards that meet system product requirements
• Perform detailed 2D tolerance analysis for complex electro-mechanical assemblies using spreadsheets and/or 3D tolerance analysis tools such as CETol
• Design and develop innovative mechanical solutions using sheet metal, plastic, and die-cast that meet EMI, safety, and compliance requirements
• Develop 3D CAD models using Creo or NX
• Create detailed drawings by applying Geometric Tolerancing and Dimensioning (GD&T) principles
• Lead resolution of issues by working closely with manufacturing teams and suppliers, developing mitigation plans, and keeping management informed
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (HW, SI, CAD, Thermal, Manufacturing, etc.) to negotiate requirements and evaluate technical risks and tradeoffs
• Collaborate with thermal engineers to design and implement cooling solutions
• Provide technical design guidance and mentoring for junior engineers

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range Minimum: $51.50 per hour

Pay Range Maximum: $57.34 per hour

HCL is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, religion, sex, color, age, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, physical disability or genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with federal, state, and/or local law. Should any applicant have concerns about discrimination in the hiring process, they should provide a detailed report of those concerns to for investigation.

Compensation and Benefits

A candidate’s pay within the range will depend on their work location, skills, experience, education, and other factors permitted by law. This role may also be eligible for performance-based bonuses subject to company policies. In addition, this role is eligible for the following benefits subject to company policies: medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, life, accidental death & dismemberment, and disability insurance; employee assistance program; 401(k) retirement plan; 10 days of paid time off per year (some positions are eligible for need-based leave with no designated number of leave days per year); and 10 paid holidays per year.

How You’ll Grow

At HCLTech, we offer continuous opportunities for you to find your spark and grow with us. We want you to be happy and satisfied with your role and to really learn what type of work sparks your brilliance the best. Throughout your time with us, we offer transparent communication with senior-level employees, learning and career development programs at every level, and opportunities to experiment in different roles or even pivot industries. We believe that you should be in control of your career with unlimited opportunities to find the role that fits you best.

Job Title: Scientific Researcher

Location: South San Francisco, CA 94080 (on-site)

Duration: 04/06/2026 to 03/30/2027

Job Description:

** To support Formulation Screening efforts within the Synthetic Molecule Pharmaceutical Sciences

** To contribute to the Development and Optimization of Lipid Nanoparticles (LNPs) and other Parenteral Formulations through high-throughput screening strategies and advanced analytical characterization.

Required Qualifications:

* BS or MS degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry

* 1 - 5 years of Industrial experience in Pharmaceutical Formulation Research and Development.

Key Skills:

* Pharmaceutical formulation development

* LNP and Parenteral Formulations (Lipid Nanoparticles = LNPs)

* Analytical Chemistry techniques

* Hands-on experience with robotic liquid and solid handlers.

* Hands-on experience with Analytical tools: UV/Vis/Fluorescence, Spectroscopy, HPLC, CE

Akkodis is seeking an Engineering Technician role is a Contact with a clientin Santa Clara, CA (Onsite), We’re ideally looking for an applicant with 4+ years of equivalent experience in a Lab or Datacenter environment. Visio and CAD experience for Lab R&D projects and Rack Management. Experience with handling PDUs and Power in Labs.

Pay Range: $63-$65/hour; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

Summary

• We're looking for a motivated Engineering Technician (Contract) for support our Colossus quality assurance labs. In this role, you will be faced the challenge of providing a test-bed for our developers to test software on various hardware before releasing them.
• Additionally, collaborate with Infrastructure Engineers, installing and maintaining Windows/Linux platforms and using creativity while finding solutions.
• We expect things to break in this lab, as the software is mostly low-level device drivers, and the bugs in them do break boards and GPUs.
• We seek to catch problems early in our labs rather than in user devices.
• Our labs run more than 100,000 tests per day and is part of a DevOps pipeline that needs constant supervision, tracking, monitoring and break-fix.

What you'll be doing:

• Handling Labs and Datacenters using DCIM Tools, spreadsheets and task tracking tools.
• Your responsibilities will also include defining standards in labs to keep them safe, clean and organized.
• Deploy test boards that run automated tests from a Software Developers and triage and root cause board issues which are not due to hardware or software issues but, that potentially have test setup issues.
• Remove and redeploy boards that need software and/or hardware upgrades from board engineers in a regular cadence.
• Work closely and pro-actively with other engineering teams such as system architects, chip and board designers, software/firmware engineers, HW/SW QA teams and Applications engineering teams to drive design, development, debug and release of next generations products.
• Take active part in procurement decisions for Lab by choosing from various options available, getting test copies and doing proof of concepts and then providing recommendations.
• Collect data for critical metrics for the lab and track progress.

What we need to see:

• Associates or Bachelors Degree in a Tech related Major or 4+ years of equivalent experience in a Lab or Datacenter environment.
• Ability to perform well at work without requiring constant manager supervision.
• Ability to do deploy and cable servers and test equipment.
• Basic user level understanding of Unix/Windows, and Networking with Enterprise Switches and Routers.
• Skills to work with teammates of various abilities and experiences.
• Ability to find tasks where you need help from sys-admins and communicate those, coordinate with them to integrate those solutions
• Perseveration to debug a hard problem and out of box thinking to seek those.
• To be successful in this position, you should have a love of working with close-knit, multi-disciplinary teams, and enjoy hands-on work with state of the art platforms.

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

• Visio and CAD experience for Lab R&D projects and Rack Management.
• Lab/Datacenter Procurement Experience.
• Experience with handling PDUs and Power in Labs.
• System administrator level experience on Unix/windows and knowledge of scripting to automate workflows (bash/python).
• Basic knowledge of Git/Perforce to check-out, edit and check-in scripts.
• Ability to write SQL queries to get data from MySQL DBs.

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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.

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YES (Yield Engineering Systems, Inc.) is a leading manufacturer of reliable, high-tech, cost-effective capital equipment for advanced packaging in semiconductors. From startups to the Fortune 50, our customers rely on YES to help them unleash products that change lives – from cellphones and IoT devices, to AI and virtual reality.

As a preferred provider of wet and dry process technology, we look forward to talking with smart, energetic, team-oriented people who can grow with us. We provide competitive salary and benefits, including employee stock ownership, and some of the best co-workers you’ll find anywhere. If this appeals to you, please read on!

Job Title: Technical Program Manager

Location: Fremont, CA

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develop and oversee project plans from conception and planning to implementation, including strategies, processes, and resources.
• Manage schedule and task details by utilizing project management tools such as reports, tracking charts, checklist, and project scheduling software.
• Drive allocated resources from other organizations to achieve on-time and within-budget performance objectives for the project.
• Interface and coordinate with internal customers to define objectives, provide status updates, and prepare for release and deployment.
• Interface with external customers for product qualification at customer site
• Identify potential risks within the program and develop solutions for resolution.
• Ensure that our customers can get the most possible value out of the processes and tools that we develop.
• Ensure objectives are clearly defined and agreed upon across the business unit.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s in Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field. Masters preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in Technology and Product development, preferably in semiconductor equipment.
• Data-driven, motivated, and proactive.
• Experience collaborating on cross-functional teams in fast-moving environments.
• Proven skill at aligning diverse groups and maintaining consensus across stakeholders.
• Able to develop meaningful Key Performance Indicators and metrics that measure the value created by the programs that you lead.
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required.
• Strong presentation skills; must be comfortable presenting to management at all levels.

Travel Requirements:

• Position requires 20 % travel

Compensation

• The base salary range for this position is $140,000 - $150,000 per year; higher compensation may be available depending on advanced skills and/or specific experience.
• YES also offers a performance-based annual bonus and a competitive benefits package, which includes a 401(k) match, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, in addition to flexible PTO and company stock

Additional Information

• Background check and pre-employment drug screen required.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
• YES is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
• YES prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Come find out why YES is such a great place to work. Apply today!

YES (Yield Engineering Systems, Inc.) is a leading manufacturer of reliable, high-tech, cost-effective capital equipment for advanced packaging in semiconductors. From startups to the Fortune 50, our customers rely on YES to help them unleash products that change lives – from cellphones and IoT devices, to AI and virtual reality.

As a preferred provider of wet and dry process technology, we look forward to talking with smart, energetic, team-oriented people who can grow with us. We provide competitive salary and benefits, including employee stock ownership, and some of the best co-workers you’ll find anywhere. If this appeals to you, please read on!

Job Title: Sr. Product Manager

Location: Fremont, CA

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead product strategy, roadmap planning, market requirements specifications (MRS), and product positioning.
• Develop and own customer- and market-facing collateral.
• Serve as the primary owner of all product-related customer communications.
• Define, implement, and continuously improve the Product Development Process.
• Oversee the end-to-end Product Development and Manufacturing lifecycle.
• Respond promptly and thoroughly to key action items from Sales and account teams.
• Own pricing strategy, including pricing matrices and customer quotes.
• Define and manage Product Option Architecture (POA) and the product configurator.

Qualifications:

• 5-10 years of experience in Product Management, Marketing or Applications Engineer.
• Minimum : Bachelor’s degree in engineering
• Experience in New Product Introduction process
• Semiconductor Equipment Company experience preferred

Travel Requirements:

• Position requires 20% travel

Compensation

• The base salary range for this position is $140,000 - $150,000 per year; higher compensation may be available depending on advanced skills and/or specific experience.
• YES also offers a performance-based annual bonus and a competitive benefits package, which includes a 401(k) match, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, in addition to flexible PTO and company stock

Additional Information

• Background check and pre-employment drug screen required.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
• YES is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
• YES prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Come find out why YES is such a great place to work. Apply today!

On-site Sr Software Engineer opportunity in El Segundo, CA. Relocation assistance. 100% on-site. In this role, you will be responsible for the architecture, design, and implementation of mission-critical software that enables spacecraft control, autonomy, communication, and safety.

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).

What you will do:

• Lead the design and development of Space Kinetic's flight software, including guidance, navigation, control (GNC), telemetry, command, and fault management systems.
• Define software requirements, interfaces, and verification strategies in coordination with cross-functional engineering teams.
• Develop robust, real-time, and fault-tolerant software using C/C++ and/or Rust in embedded or RTOS environments.
• Perform software design reviews, code reviews, and verification activities to ensure safety, reliability, and performance compliance with space flight standards.
• Mentor and guide software engineers through technical leadership, code quality enforcement, and system-level integration.
• Support spacecraft-in-the-loop, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), and flight simulation testing environments.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of software development processes, tools, and best practices.
• Participate in mission readiness reviews, anomaly resolution, and on-orbit software updates and maintenance.

What is needed

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering
• 10+ years of experience developing embedded or real-time software for space, aerospace, robotics, or mission-critical systems
• Proven experience leading software development through all phases of the system lifecycle
• Strong proficiency in C/C++, with working knowledge of Python or scripting languages
• Familiarity with RTOS, bare-metal programming, or Linux-based embedded systems
• Deep understanding of software reliability, deterministic timing, concurrency, and resource management
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance
• Domestic travel up to 15%

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with flight software frameworks (e.g., NASA cFS, F' FPrime, or custom architectures)
• Familiarity with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) and interface control documentation
• Knowledge of space communication protocols (CCSDS, SpaceWire, MIL-STD-1553, etc.)

Benefits:

• Equity-Based Compensation
• Highly Competitive PTO and Holiday Calendar
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Unique Performance-Based Bonus Structure
• Health and Wellness Stipend
• Commuter Benefits

Position: Technical Program Manager III
Location: Remote
Duration: 12 months Contract - possible extension
Job ID: 175212

Job Overview:

The Technical Program Manager III will oversee the successful definition, implementation, and delivery of complex audio hardware programs. This role requires cross-functional collaboration and management of interdependencies across multiple projects and activities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in hardware product development, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver audio hardware programs within the constraints of scope, quality, time, budget, and risk factors.
• Engage in program-level strategic planning, interaction with engineering teams and management, and complex issue resolution.
• Oversee project scope definition, requirements gathering, schedule development, budget management, and status reporting.
• Manage hardware builds, issue and risk management, contingency planning, and customer interactions.
• Plan and drive engineering deliverables, including audio subsystem specifications, DOEs, ECNs, and validation results.
  

• Experience in project estimating, scheduling, tracking, and customer interaction in large organizations.
• Proven people management and team-building skills.
• Ability to adapt and exercise judgment in a changing environment while managing competing priorities.
• Strong risk assessment and management skills for technology applications/products and business functions.
• Experience with hardware product development lifecycle and working with vendors, including flexibility for travel and on-site support.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as computer science, computer engineering, or related field required. MBA or other advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience as an audio Technical Program Manager or Engineer with consumer products such as phones, tablets, watches, or glasses.
• PMP or PMI certification preferred.

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What you will do

Responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of various facilities to ensure operations, maintenance, and vendor management standards of the performance-based contract are met in a cost-effective, safe and efficient manner. Works in cooperation with customers’ local management and Operations & Maintenance service subcontractors. Is responsible for managing local facility operations in accordance with approved operating guidelines and managing the corresponding budget. Leads O&M facility staff daily on a large individual site.

How you will do it

• Ensure that all facilities are operated and maintained in a cost-effective and safe condition in accordance with the approved budget and the customers’ requirements to fulfill the O&M performance risk contract.
• Ensures adherence to all applicable codes and laws related to site operations.
• Maintains a proactive relationship with customers and understands business needs of local customers. Communicates those business needs to JCI management and site team.
• Reviews and approves expenditures for tools, equipment, supplies, materials, and additional contract requirements. May assist with preparation of facility budget.
• Communicates operating objectives, expectations, and process improvements to JCI O&M staff in a continuing effort to build the team and protect critical systems.
• Manages, directs and schedules day-to-day and long-range activities for assigned properties and ensures that the O&M staff are properly following processes and procedures.
• Manages and supervises facility personnel including hiring, promotions, recognition, discipline, and performance management. Plans, directs, and monitors the performance objectives of Operations and Maintenance personnel.
• May establish process performance metrics; tracking, analyzing, and reporting performance in terms of quality, safety, cost, and customer satisfaction. May take corrective action to bring about required change and ensure contract requirements have been executed at a level above the specified standards.
• Resolves problems and/or conflicts and maintains open communication with the client including providing regular written and oral reports to ensure satisfaction.
• Manages subcontractor specifications, problems/issues, performance, and administration.
• Provides technical expertise and guidance to O&M staff and manages resolution of complex problems.
• Provides the technical and management direction for all Facility Management services and utilizes all JCI resources (i.e. Branch, Procurement, etc.) to reduce costs and increase satisfaction.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures and adheres to company standards.
• Performs other duties as required.
• Available on call and respond to emergencies to support operation as needed.

What we look for

• Five years of facility management or building operations experience required with three years of supervisory experience in management, budgeting, vendor management, operations and maintenance required.
• Experience in electrical or mechanical engineering is helpful.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and organizational skills
• Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage and train entry-level personnel.
• Ability to manage customer relationships, and others at all levels.
• Must be a team player, committed to working in a quality environment.
• Required to report to the jobsite daily.
• May require the ability to travel.

Non-negotiable skills or experience

• leadership & communications skills
• building maintenance experience

Infrastructure Architect (Windows, Citrix & Cloud)

Culver City, CA (Hybrid)

$140,000 – $170,000 + Benefits

Industry: Media / Enterprise Technology

Full-time W2 | 10+ years Cloud & Infrastructure Architecture Experience

The Opportunity

A global enterprise is looking for an Infrastructure Architect to lead the design and evolution of hybrid cloud and data centre environments, with a strong focus on Windows infrastructure and Citrix / VDI platforms.

This is a high-impact role where you’ll own architecture across on-prem, cloud, and end-user compute environments, driving modernisation, scalability, and resilience at enterprise scale.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead architecture across Windows-based infrastructure, Citrix / VDI, and hybrid cloud environments
• Drive data centre and cloud migration initiatives (on-prem → AWS)
• Define and implement infrastructure standards, automation, and best practices
• Work closely with engineering teams to deliver scalable, secure, high-availability platforms
• Own architecture governance, design decisions, and technical roadmaps
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders across infrastructure, security, and application teams

Must Have

• Strong experience as an Infrastructure Architect (enterprise scale)
• Hands-on expertise with Windows Server environments and Citrix (VDI)
• Proven experience delivering data centre and/or cloud migration projects
• Experience working across hybrid environments (on-prem + cloud)
• Strong understanding of infrastructure design, operations, and scalability

Nice to Have

• AWS experience
• Terraform and/or Ansible
• Linux environments

Why This Role?

• Own architecture in a global, enterprise environment
• Work on large-scale hybrid cloud transformation
• High visibility role with real technical ownership and influence

If you’re experienced in Windows, Citrix, and hybrid infrastructure at scale, I’d be keen to speak, feel free to reach out directly or drop me a message.

TCI PRECISION METALS | E-Z LOK

Divisions of Tool Components, Inc.

 |  MANAGER

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

•       Review and approve purchase orders within established dollar limits

•       Manage freight purchasing and freight claims

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

•       Expedite late orders and manage material shortages across both facilities

•       Resolve PO discrepancies, invoice mismatches, and receiving issues

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

•       Balance inventory availability against excess and obsolete stock

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

•       Track purchase price variance (PPV) and document savings

•       Review and respond to vendor price increases and market changes

•       Identify freight, packaging, and minimum order quantity improvements

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

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

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

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

•       Serve as a backup for credit issues and order releases

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

•       Manage bid buyouts and bid inventory processes

•       Purchase goods and services across the organization as needed

•       Lead the weekly SAT (Supply Action Team) meeting

•       Prepare and distribute material usage reports

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

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

•       Increase inventory turns while maintaining service levels

•       Reduce stockout frequency across key materials and finished goods components

•       Decrease past-due purchase order backlog

•       Improve supplier quality performance and reduce vendor-related nonconformances

•       Reduce excess and obsolete inventory exposure

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

•       Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

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

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

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

•       APICS CPIM, CSCP, or similar professional certification

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

•       Familiarity with freight management, incoterms, and logistics optimization

•       Experience managing procurement across multiple sites or product lines

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

•       Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision

•       401(k) with company match

•       Paid time off and holidays

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

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

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