Engineering Jobs in Corona Del Mar, CA

Monument is a leading right-of-way consulting firm that provides property acquisition, appraisal, relocation, and related real estate services for public infrastructure projects. Our clients include Federal, State, and local agencies, utility providers, and engineering firms, among others. We pride ourselves on our unique, fully remote workplace culture, where innovation and growth are fostered in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Position: Proposal Coordinator

Location: Remote | Full-Time

Pay: $75k-$90k

Position Description

Monument is seeking a dedicated and talented Proposal Coordinator with exceptional writing, editing and organizational skills to support our fast-paced marketing and business development team. We respond to a high volume of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) that require the development and submission of customized, pursuit-specific proposals that strategically spotlight Monument’s value while meeting the required parameters of each request. The primary responsibility of this role is the end-to-end management of the proposal lifecycle and production process, which includes thoughtful, non-technical, writing and content development, as well as administrative support, including scheduling and management of key milestones and deadlines. Additional department duties include the creation of customized marketing and promotional materials to support all company business lines.

Detailed Requirements and Responsibilities:

·      Collaborate with technical writers, project managers and other team members to develop high-quality, compliant and engaging proposals.

·      Write and edit proposal content with a focus on relevancy, accuracy and persuasiveness.

·      Customize staff resumes, project experience write-ups, executive summaries and management plans, etc.

·      Organize, store and archive proposal components to quickly compile and provide upon request.

·      Select and customize appropriate writing templates to create proposal drafts.

·      Research and collect information relevant to each pursuit for use in proposals.

·      Review technical input and translate complex concepts into client-ready narratives.

·      Analyze RFPs, SOQs, and advertisements; prepare compliance and requirement checklists, outlines, and proposal schedules.

·      Compliance and Quality Assurance – conduct thorough reviews of RFP requirements to ensure all elements of submission meet requestor specifications, internal guidelines and legal standards.

·      Finalize and submit proposals per RFP requirements.

·      As needed, coordinate for formatting, binding, printing and mailing of physical submissions.

·      Schedule, facilitate, and document proposal kick-off and color review milestones.

·      Compile and distribute meeting notes, action items, and reviewer feedback.

·      Coordinate proposal resources, including technical team input, subconsultant content, and supporting documentation.

·      Develop and manage proposal production schedules.

·      Ensure incorporation of review feedback and adherence to internal quality standards.

·      Support interview teams as needed, under senior management oversight.

Qualifications

·      Architecture or Engineering industry-based proposal writing experience is strongly preferred.

·      Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.

·      Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

·      Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and quality.

·      Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat Pro.

Education and Experience

·      Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, English, Business, or related field preferred.

·      3–5 years of proposal writing or coordination experience, preferably in professional services, engineering, or construction industries.

How to Apply:

Learn more about our company and explore how you can be part of our shared vision at . Submit your resume and a detailed cover letter through our Careers page to take the first step toward joining the Monument team.

MONUMENT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Eleven Recruiting is searching for a Regional Supply Chain & Procurement Director for one of our largest Space and Defense companies specializing in large-scale metallic structures, composite systems, precision machining, and mission-critical hardware supporting launch vehicles, hypersonics, and advanced defense platforms.

This leader will unify strategic sourcing and procurement operations across multiple regional manufacturing sites, leveraging collective purchasing power to drive material cost reductions, improve supplier performance, and implement scalable processes that support multi-program growth.

Reporting to the Vice President of Corporate Operations, this leader will architect regional sourcing strategies for direct production materials—including exotic alloys, composite systems, machined components, and outside processing services—while establishing robust supply chain governance, risk management structures, and continuous improvement frameworks.

They will embed supply chain strategy across the entire product lifecycle—from prototype through production ramp and sustainment—ensuring scalability, manufacturability, and cost competitiveness across the regional network.

Responsibilities:

Strategic Procurement Leadership

• Develop and implement unified sourcing strategies for key spend categories including:
• Raw Materials & Exotic Alloys (Titanium, Nickel Super-Alloys, Aluminum, High-Temperature Steels)
• Composite Systems (Carbon-Carbon, Ablatives, Resin Systems, Prepregs)
• Machined & Fabricated Components (Large-Part Machining, Spin Forming, Precision Metal Forming)
• Outside Processing Services (Heat Treat, NDT, Surface Finishing, Welding/Bonding)
• Indirect/Plant-Wide Supplies (MRO, Tooling, Energy, Logistics)
• Lead supplier consolidation efforts to leverage regional scale and deliver year-over-year cost savings.
• Negotiate long-term agreements (LTAs) and framework contracts to stabilize pricing, secure supplier capacity, and improve cash flow.
• Own commercial and contractual execution, including vendor terms and conditions, liability, IP protection, and strategic sourcing frameworks to ensure both agility and compliance.
• Coordinate with Commercial and Program teams to ensure supplier contracts—particularly for raw materials and key commodities—align with customer program timelines and contractual terms.
• Partner with Finance, Program Management, and Engineering to align sourcing strategies with customer contracts, revenue goals, and program timelines.

Operational Integration & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Align and standardize procurement practices across regional sites to ensure process consistency, visibility, and data integrity.
• Partner with site procurement teams and location leadership to ensure alignment of supply chain goals with site-level objectives for supply continuity, cash flow, production volumes, and plant projects.
• Support long-lead procurement planning, make/buy analysis, and MRP integration to synchronize with production schedules and program milestones.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Program Management to embed Design-for-Supply-Chain (DfSC) and design-to-cost principles into new program launches.
• Drive early supplier engagement in the design phase to optimize manufacturability, lead times, and lifecycle cost outcomes.

Supplier Development & Risk Management

• Lead Supplier Performance Management (SPM) and Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA) programs focused on on-time delivery, quality, and total cost.
• Establish a risk-based supplier segmentation model to monitor critical suppliers, mitigate single-source dependencies, and ensure ITAR/EAR/CMMC compliance.
• Conduct supplier audits, qualifications, and scorecard reviews to maintain compliance with DCMA, DoD, and NASA standards.
• Partner with suppliers on value engineering, capacity expansion, and new material qualification initiatives supporting new product introductions (NPI).
• Develop and maintain dual-sourcing and continuity planning strategies to safeguard critical production materials.

Performance Management & Digital Transformation

• Establish and track key procurement KPIs including On-Time-In-Full (OTIF), Purchase Price Variance (PPV), inventory turnover, and supplier lead time performance.
• Implement supplier operational KPIs tied to on-time delivery, quality, and inventory performance, with routine reviews to ensure accountability and continuous improvement.
• Drive ERP and MRP process discipline across regional sites to ensure accurate BOM structures, material planning, cost roll-up integrity, and data governance.
• Champion digital tools and analytics dashboards to deliver real-time visibility into supplier performance, material spend, and inventory health.
• Drive inventory optimization through regional initiatives such as Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI), consignment programs, and supply consolidation with strategic partners to reduce working capital and lead times.
• Build and lead a high-accountability organization structured around core supply chain domains—planning, sourcing, materials, and supplier development—with clear ownership, measurable KPIs, and alignment to corporate objectives.
• Champion Lean and Six Sigma practices to streamline processes, reduce waste, and improve responsiveness across all sites.

Executive Partnership & Strategic Influence

• Serve as a strategic partner to the executive leadership team, providing real-time supply chain intelligence, material cost projections, and risk assessments to support operational planning, business cases, and customer proposals.
• Collaborate with Finance and Commercial leadership on the annual business plan to forecast material spend, inflation impact, and cost-savings opportunities in support of revenue and profit commitments.
• Communicate progress, risks, and cost-reduction results through executive dashboards and structured reporting.
• Represent Supply Chain in corporate strategy sessions, ensuring alignment between program requirements and long-term procurement initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field; MBA preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in procurement or supply chain leadership within aerospace, defense, or precision manufacturing, including at least 5 years overseeing multi-site or regional operations.
• Proven expertise in sourcing metallic and composite raw materials, complex machined components, and outside processing services.
• Strong understanding of aerospace manufacturing processes, technical drawings, and material specifications.
• Demonstrated success in supplier negotiations, contract execution, and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Familiarity with AS9100, ITAR/EAR, CMMC, and defense compliance frameworks.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and advanced procurement analytics tools.
• APICS or Lean Six Sigma certification preferred.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and influencing skills, with ability to work cross-functionally across multiple sites and programs.

Salary: $200,000 - $220,000

Job Title: Product Manager

Location: Irvine, CA

Reports to: Director, Product Manager

FLSA Status: Exempt

About Our Organization: RIS Rx (pronounced "RISE Rx") is on a mission to make every dollar allocated for affordability count, delivering true impact for the patients and pharma manufacturers we serve. We’ve built the industry’s first real-time, pharmacist-led GTN Revenue Performance platform, restoring trust, visibility, and integrity to patient affordability.

What sets us apart? Our team combines deep pharmacy roots with cutting-edge technology, tackling patient access barriers in smarter, more human ways. Our people-first culture means you’ll find career growth, great benefits, and a supportive environment waiting for you, because we believe when people thrive, everyone wins.

Join us and help shape a better, brighter future for patient access.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Product Manager to lead the vision, strategy, and execution of innovative software solutions that address key challenges in healthcare technology. This role will focus on driving patient affordability, optimizing gross-to-net (GTN) processes, and mitigating risk for pharmaceutical manufacturers. The Product Manager will serve as the bridge between business, technical, and clinical stakeholders, ensuring products deliver measurable value and align with company objectives. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with strong analytical skills, a proven ability to manage the full product lifecycle, and a passion for improving outcomes in the pharmaceutical and healthcare space.

Responsibilities

• Define and own the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for software solutions that address healthcare technology challenges, including patient affordability, gross-to-net (GTN) optimization, and risk mitigation for pharmaceutical manufacturers
• Translate complex business requirements into clear product specifications, user stories, and acceptance criteria for engineering teams
• Collaborate closely with engineering, pharmacists, operations, data analysts, and business stakeholders to ensure product initiatives align with company objectives and customer needs
• Drive the full product lifecycle from ideation to launch, including requirements gathering, prioritization, development, testing, release, and post-launch evaluation
• Lead backlog grooming, sprint planning, and cross-functional standups, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality product releases
• Analyze solution usage data, industry trends, and feedback to inform product decisions and identify new opportunities for innovation and differentiation
• Partner with marketing, sales, and customer implementation teams to support go-to-market activities, product positioning, and customer adoption
• Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure product success and drive continuous improvement
• Maintain deep awareness of pharmaceutical trends, regulatory requirements, and competitive landscape to guide long-term product strategy
• Serve as the voice of the customer and ensure that product decisions balance user needs, business objectives, and technical feasibility

Skills

• 5+ years of experience in product management, preferably in healthcare technology, SaaS, or pharmaceutical services
• Experience using product management software (e.g., Jira, Aha!) to manage roadmaps, backlogs, and requirements
• Proven track record of managing software products from concept through launch and iteration
• Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies and experience working with engineering teams in iterative development environments
• Familiarity with healthcare or pharmaceutical industry processes strongly preferred
• Experience working with cloud-based platforms (AWS or similar), data analytics tools, and software development concepts
• Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret usage data, market research, and financial metrics to drive product decisions
• Excellent leadership and collaboration skills, with experience influencing stakeholders across technical and non-technical teams
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to explain product decisions and technical trade-offs clearly to executives, customers, and development teams
• Ability to balance strategic vision with day-to-day execution and delivery in a fast-paced environment
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to anticipate and resolve complex product challenges

Education

• This position requires a Bachelor’s degree; MBA or advanced degree preferred

What we offer:

• Free gym membership
• Modern office
• Annual merit-based salary increases
• 401(k) with annual company match
• Medical - RIS Rx covers 100% of the employee’s base HMO medical plan
• Voluntary Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• Flexible Savings Account (FSA)
• Paid Holidays
• Time off that grows with you:
• 3 weeks PTO 0-2 years
• 4 weeks PTO after 3+ years
• 5 weeks PTO after 5+ years
• Recognition programs that celebrate impact and results
• Mentorship and coaching opportunities
• Clear growth paths and career development support
• Fully stocked snack kitchen
• Company-paid lunches

Mechanical Engineer – Aerospace Thermal Management Systems (Integration & Packaging)

Location: Onsite – Irvine CA

Industry: Aerospace & Defense

Duration: 6 months and extendable

Role Overview

We are seeking two highly skilled Mechanical Engineers with experience in the Aerospace & Defense sector to support the development and integration of advanced thermal management subsystems used across military and commercial platforms globally.

This role focuses on mechanical subsystem development from a packaging and integration perspective, including enclosure design and integration of electronic and fluid control components such as pumps, compressors, fans, and valves. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience developing aerospace-grade subsystems within defined volume and interface constraints, ensuring high reliability, environmental robustness, and compliance with industry standards.

These roles will support programs progressing from Preliminary Design Review (PDR) toward Critical Design Review (CDR) and will involve reuse and adaptation of existing product architectures.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical enclosures for aerospace electronic and control subsystems such as thermal management systems and related subsystems
• Package and integrate COTS and custom components into customer-defined volume constraints by integrating components including pumps, compressors, fans, valves, and control electronics
• Develop detailed CAD models, assemblies, and manufacturing drawings (SolidWorks preferred)
• Conduct tolerance analysis, GD&T, stack-up analysis, and design for manufacturability (DFM)
• Support prototype builds, integration activities, testing, and validation
• Implement design considerations to satisfy and qualify the environmental requirements (shock, vibration, temperature, humidity, EMI/EMC interface considerations) per MIL standards.
• Collaborate with electrical, controls, thermal, structural, and systems engineering teams
• Participate in root cause analysis and design refinement
• Ensure compliance with aerospace and defense standards and documentation practices

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience in Aerospace & Defense mechanical subsystem development
• U.S. Citizen (No Dual Citizenship)
• Strong mechanical packaging and integration experience
• Experience designing enclosures housing electronics and fluid/mechanical components
• Exposure to thermal management systems (ECS, vapor cycle, or liquid cooling preferred but not mandatory)
• Working knowledge of rotating machinery components (fans, compressors, pumps)
• Proficiency in CAD tools (SolidWorks preferred; strong experience in other platforms acceptable)
• Experience with GD&T and tolerance analysis
• Familiarity with aerospace environmental standards (MIL-STD preferred)
• Experience supporting qualification and validation testing
• Strong understanding of materials selection for aerospace applications
• Ability to work in cross-functional engineering teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience packaging turbomachinery components within constrained aerospace envelopes
• Exposure to controls systems integration
• Knowledge of vibration isolation and shock mitigation techniques
• Experience supporting PDR/CDR processes
• Familiarity with configuration management and aerospace documentation rigor
• Exposure to FMEA, reliability analysis, and lifecycle support

Job Title: Electronics Lab Technician

Location: Tustin, CA

Zip Code: 92780

Duration:4+ Months

Qualifications

* 2+ years of technician work experience in electronics/engineering labs

* Technology/Technician degree or equivalent experience

* Electric vehicle experience a plus

* Basic electrical understanding

* Excellent soldering and harnessing skills

* Familiar with test equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, eloads, etc.

* Strong technical ability

* Ability to solder fine pitch ICs and 0402 components.

* Experience with MS office tools (Outlook/Excel/Word/PowerPoint/Project)

* Familiarity with Jira tools is a plus

* Python Scripting is a plus

* IPC-610, IPC-620, IPC-7711, IPC-7721 or J-STD-001 certifications are a plus

Seeking an experienced Director of Service Operations to lead and elevate national service performance. This role is responsible for delivering exceptional customer support, optimizing field operations, and ensuring strong alignment between internal teams and an external dealer service network.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop the service organization, including technical support, dispatch, warranty, coordination, training, and field service teams.
• Oversee national day-to-day service operations to ensure timely, high-quality customer support and field response.
• Own warranty claim processes, root-cause analysis, and corrective action initiatives to improve product reliability and customer satisfaction.
• Direct parts, dispatch, and service coordination functions to optimize scheduling, resource allocation, and issue resolution.
• Establish and lead service training programs supporting continuous development of customer service and technical personnel.
• Drive operational excellence through KPI development, performance tracking, and implementation of standardized operating procedures.
• Partner closely with engineering, production, and sales teams to translate customer feedback into product and process improvements.
• Strengthen relationships with a nationwide dealer service network, ensuring alignment on performance expectations, training, and service standards.
• Deliver executive-level reporting on service performance, trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and customer-first execution across the service organization.

Qualifications & Experience

• 5–10 years of leadership experience managing service or technical support organizations within manufacturing, automotive, industrial equipment, or related technical environments.
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional service teams in fast-paced, customer-driven organizations.
• Strong understanding of field service workflows, warranty management, parts operations, and customer service best practices.
• Proven ability to analyze performance data, establish measurable goals, and drive operational accountability.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder influence skills.
• High emotional intelligence with a coaching-oriented leadership style.
• Technical aptitude related to electrical, mechanical, or charging systems strongly preferred.
• Passion for building scalable service organizations and delivering exceptional customer experiences.

Product Development Manager - hardgoods

This role supports the planning, development, and release of consumer-focused products within assigned categories. The Product Manager partners with cross-functional stakeholders to translate customer needs into clear product requirements, coordinate execution across teams, and help drive successful launches and ongoing product performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to category plans by helping define product direction, timelines, and release milestones.
• Research customers, competitors, and market dynamics to uncover trends, unmet needs, and product opportunities.
• Work with internal teams (e.g., sales, marketing/brand, design/creative, operations, and engineering/development) to support product creation and launch readiness.
• Help document product requirements, user needs, and feature details; maintain organized records as products progress through development.
• Coordinate launch deliverables such as imagery, product content, sales enablement materials, and channel-ready assets in partnership with creative and digital teams.
• Support SKU setup, pricing/cost inputs, assortment updates, and other lifecycle activities from introduction through end-of-life.
• Track product results post-launch, summarize insights, and recommend improvements for future iterations and releases.
• Manage multiple workstreams at once, ensuring alignment on priorities, dependencies, and deadlines.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience supporting product management, product development, or category management for consumer products
• Experience collaborating with technical or development teams to define and maintain product requirements and specifications.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, economics, or a related discipline
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize qualitative feedback and quantitative data into actionable insights.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, including comfort presenting updates to stakeholders.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive, with strong follow-through.
• Collaborative working style and ability to build productive partnerships across functions.

Senior Technical Writer / Lead (Engineering SME)

Hybrid

Irvine, CA

Role Summary

The Senior Technical Writer / Lead will serve as the primary lead for documentation quality, consistency, and coordination across validation reporting and planning activities. This individual will work closely with Auto OEM engineering teams to synthesize technical inputs into formal reports and plans while helping define future-state templates and documentation standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead preparation and standardization of validation test reports and test plans
• Convert raw test data and engineering inputs into accurate, structured, and professional technical documentation
• Collaborate with validation and engineering teams to gather input, clarify requirements, and ensure technical accuracy
• Establish consistency in document structure, language, terminology, and quality across deliverables
• Help develop and refine future-state reports and plan templates
• Create or coordinate technical diagrams, set up illustrations, and procedural content as required
• Guide supporting writers and minimizing ramp-up time for the extended team
• Work within Auto OEM systems and workflows, including Jira, Hex, and other internal platforms

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical discipline
• Proven experience in technical writing within engineering, validation, testing, or product development environments
• Strong ability to interpret engineering discussions, data sets, and validation outputs
• Experience developing test reports, validation documentation, test plans, procedures, and technical templates
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical documentation workstreams or coordinate multi-resource delivery
• Strong communication, documentation, and stakeholder management skills
• Must be able to work in a hybrid onsite U.S. model

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in automotive, EV, systems engineering, or validation environments
• Familiarity with engineering data, test setups, and documentation workflows in hardware or vehicle programs
• Experience producing diagrams, process visuals, or setup illustrations as part of technical documentation

Senior Product Designer – Softgoods (Golf Bags & Luggage)

Ghost Golf | Irvine, California | Full-Time | On-Site

Ghost Golf is one of the fastest-growing premium brands in golf. We design high-performance golf bags, accessories, and apparel for golfers who demand exceptional quality, thoughtful functionality, and modern design.

As our brand continues to grow, we are making a significant investment in expanding our golf bag and travel product categories, including the development of a complete luggage ecosystem designed specifically for the modern golf traveler.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Product Designer – Softgoods to help lead the design and development of these products. This role will focus heavily on golf bags, travel bags, and luggage, and requires deep experience in softgoods design, materials, construction, and factory development.

The ideal candidate has experience designing and bringing complex bag products to market and understands the entire process from concept to manufacturing.

This position is based in Irvine, California and requires full-time, in-office work. Remote or hybrid arrangements are not available.

Role Overview

The Senior Product Designer will play a critical role in shaping the future of Ghost Golf’s golf bag and travel product lines.

This role involves improving existing products while designing entirely new categories of bags and travel gear. The position requires a strong balance of creative design, technical product development, and factory collaboration.

You will work closely with internal teams and manufacturing partners to ensure products are designed, developed, and produced at the highest level of quality and performance.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

Design and develop premium golf bags, travel bags, and luggage systems that align with the Ghost Golf brand and product standards.

Responsibilities include:

• Designing new golf bags and improving existing bag products
• Leading the design and development of a complete luggage system for golf travel, including carry-on luggage, check-in luggage, duffels, backpacks, garment bags, and travel accessories
• Translating product concepts into technical drawings and production-ready tech packs
• Selecting and sourcing materials including fabrics, trims, hardware, zippers, and structural components
• Working directly with factories to review samples, refine construction methods, and solve development challenges
• Managing the sampling and prototype process through development and pre-production
• Ensuring designs meet requirements for functionality, durability, quality, and manufacturability
• Collaborating with product, sourcing, and leadership teams throughout the development process
• Researching new materials, technologies, and manufacturing techniques relevant to softgoods design
• Managing multiple product developments while maintaining development timelines

Minimum Requirements and Qualifications

A suitable background would include the following experience and qualifications:

• Minimum 7+ years of experience designing softgoods products
• Experience designing golf bags, travel bags, luggage, or similar technical bag products
• Degree from a recognized design school (Industrial Design, Product Design, Fashion Design, or related field)
• Proven ability to create detailed tech packs for manufacturing
• Strong understanding of softgoods construction, materials, and bag engineering
• Experience working directly with overseas factories and manufacturing partners
• Strong knowledge of fabrics, trims, hardware, and bag construction techniques
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and standard product development tools
• Ability to manage multiple product developments simultaneously
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Preferred Experience

• Direct experience designing golf bags
• Experience developing luggage systems or travel collections
• Experience working with premium materials and high-end products
• Experience working with Asian manufacturing partners

Candidates without golf industry experience may still be considered if they bring exceptional experience designing luggage or technical softgoods products.

To Be Successful in This Role

The ideal candidate demonstrates:

• Deep understanding of bag design and softgoods construction
• Strong attention to detail and product execution
• Ability to balance design vision, functionality, and manufacturability
• Comfort working directly with factories to refine designs
• Passion for building exceptional products and pushing design forward

Location

This role is based in Irvine, California.

This is a full-time, in-office position.

Remote or hybrid work arrangements are not available.

How to Apply

To be considered for this role, candidates must email their application materials directly.

Please send the following to:

Include:

• Resume

• Portfolio link or PDF showcasing softgoods design work

• Examples of bags, luggage, travel gear, or similar products you have designed

Email Subject Line: Senior Softgoods Designer Application – [Your Name]

Applications submitted through LinkedIn or other job platforms without emailing the required materials will not be reviewed.

Job Title: R&D Test Engineer

Location: Irvine, CA

Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

We are seeking R&D Test Engineers to support the development and verification of innovative drug delivery and medical device products. The selected candidates will contribute to verification and validation activities, test method development, and product testing to ensure compliance with regulatory and internal quality standards.

This role involves working closely with cross-functional teams including R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, and Regulatory Affairs to support product development, verification strategies, and root cause investigations.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and testing of innovative drug delivery products.
• Define and execute verification strategies, including development of verification plans, protocols, records, and reports.
• Develop scientifically justified sample size strategies in compliance with internal and regulatory requirements.
• Design and execute engineering and verification test procedures.
• Prepare test protocols and documentation, maintain accurate laboratory notebooks, and present results to cross-functional teams.
• Analyze test data and provide technical insights and recommendations.
• Lead or support root cause investigations and implement issue resolutions.
• Define, develop, and validate test methods for product verification.
• Recommend design, process, or project improvements to enhance product performance and development efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory standards, and safety procedures.
• Review and evaluate design changes for technical and regulatory compliance.
• Conduct tests to determine physical and mechanical characteristics of materials for quality control, process control, and product development.
• Perform technical tasks according to quality and functional standards.

Required Qualifications

R&D Test Engineer

• Experience in R&D testing, product development, or verification within engineering environments.
• Strong experience in verification planning, protocol development, and testing execution.
• Demonstrated ability to lead root cause investigations and technical problem-solving.
• Experience working in regulated industries (medical devices preferred).
• Strong technical documentation and cross-functional communication skills.
• experience in engineering testing, product development, or laboratory environments.
• Basic knowledge of engineering test methods and verification processes.
• Ability to perform testing, data analysis, and documentation under supervision.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Skills & Tools

Experience with the following tools and technologies is preferred:

Testing & Lab Equipment

• Zwick or Instron testing systems
• Flow measurement equipment
• Viscometers
• Climate chambers
• 3D printing technologies

Engineering & Data Tools

• SolidWorks
• Minitab
• Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN)

Project & Requirements Management

• Microsoft Project
• Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) such as LinkUS
• Requirements and Risk Management tools such as DOORS or Cockpit