Engineering Jobs in Costa Mesa, CA

Position Title: Applied AI Systems Engineer

Location: Orange County, California (Hybrid)

Reports To: Head of Operations

Position Summary

This role is responsible for architecting, building, and deploying a production-grade AI operating system that automates core workflows across leasing, property management, accounting, construction coordination, and asset management.

The engineer will design and implement AI agents, document intelligence systems, and workflow automation pipelines that reduce manual processing, improve accuracy, and increase operational scalability across a commercial real estate portfolio.

This position requires strong systems thinking, rigorous technical execution, and the ability to translate complex operational processes into reliable automation.

Core Objectives

• Build an internal AI platform that automates high-volume operational workflows
• Reduce manual processing time and administrative overhead
• Improve accuracy, speed, and decision visibility across departments
• Establish scalable systems that support portfolio growth without proportional staffing increases

Primary Responsibilities

• AI Platform Architecture & Development
• Design and deploy AI agents to automate operational and administrative workflows
• Build LLM-powered systems for document review, data extraction, and decision support
• Develop retrieval-based systems leveraging leases, financial data, contracts, and SOPs
• Implement evaluation, monitoring, and continuous improvement frameworks

Lease & Document Intelligence Automation

• Build tools to extract key lease terms, obligations, and risk clauses
• Automates lease abstraction and document comparison workflows
• Develop compliance and deadline tracking systems
• Enable searchable knowledge retrieval across lease and legal documents

Leasing & Asset Management Automation

• Automate LOI comparison and deal workflow summaries
• Build dashboards summarizing tenant performance, lease milestones, and risk exposure
• Support market intelligence and tenant prospecting research
• Develop underwriting support and reporting tools

Property Management & Financial Workflow Automation

• Automate CAM reconciliation data processing and variance detection
• Streamline tenant reporting and communication workflows
• Track vendor contracts, compliance deadlines, and service obligations
• Extract and structure financial data from operational documents

Data Infrastructure & Knowledge Systems

• Structure internal documents and data for AI retrieval and automation
• Build document ingestion, indexing, and retrieval pipelines
• Implement vector search and knowledge retrieval systems
• Maintain data integrity, access control, and auditability

Systems Integration & Deployment

• Integrate AI tools with property management, accounting, CRM, and document platforms
• Deploy systems within secure cloud environments
• Implement logging, monitoring, performance, and cost controls
• Ensure reliability and scalability of deployed systems

Collaboration & Implementation

• Translate operational workflows into technical automation solutions
• Work directly with leadership to prioritize automation opportunities
• Train teams and implement adoption workflows
• Establish standards for responsible and secure AI usage

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or related quantitative discipline
• Demonstrated success in a rigorous academic or research environment
• 3–7+ years building production software, automation systems, or applied AI solutions
• Strong Python development and API integration experience
• Experience working with structured and unstructured data
• Experience deploying systems in cloud environments
• Strong understanding of system architecture and data pipelines
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving ability

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience building document intelligence or contract analysis systems
• Experience with retrieval systems and vector databases
• Experience automating financial or operational workflows
• Experience integrating AI into business operations environments
• Experience in real estate, finance, logistics, or operations-heavy industries
• Evidence of research, technical publications, competitive programming, or open-source contributions

Technical Environment (Representative)

• Python and API-based architectures
• LLM platforms and agent orchestration frameworks
• Cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• SQL and vector databases
• Workflow orchestration and automation tools
• Version control, logging, and monitoring systems

Success Metrics

• Performance in this role will be evaluated by:
• Reduction in manual administrative workload
• Automation coverage across operational workflows
• Accuracy and reliability of AI-driven outputs
• Adoption and usage across departments
• Operational efficiency gains and cost reductions

Work Environment

• Hybrid work model with in-person collaboration in Orange County
• Direct collaboration with executive leadership and operational teams
• High autonomy in system architecture and implementation decisions

Join the top full-mechanical contractor in the West — now expanding nationwide.

We deliver innovative, industry-changing commercial and healthcare projects and foster a culture that is truly unmatched. We offer excellent benefits, including employee ownership, 401k matching, and internal growth opportunities. Apply today for immediate consideration!

We are seeking a Mid-Level to Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our growing team. If you’re passionate about HVAC design, thrive in a collaborative design-build environment, and want exposure to everything from commercial packaged systems to complex central plants and laboratory exhaust systems — we want to connect.

This position plays a key role in the HVAC design-build process — from concept development through construction coordination. You’ll collaborate with fellow engineers, preconstruction executives, project managers, and field teams to deliver safe, energy-efficient, and constructible mechanical systems across diverse commercial sectors including healthcare, high-rise, entertainment, transportation, biotech, laboratories, and more.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in HVAC design for commercial projects
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering; PE license strongly preferred
• Experience with vertical market segments noted above
• Notable experience with complex HVAC systems including custom air handling units, hydronic systems such as chilled and heating hot water, DDC controls, and central plants
• Proficiency in Revit MEP
• Experience with load and energy modeling software (Trace, HAP, eQuest, EnergyPro, EnergyPlus, etc.)
• Must be able to communicate in a professional manner, be able to work with various personalities and work styles, and be a collaborative team-player aligned with our core values of Family, Loyalty, and Respect
• Proven ability to meet fast deadlines, and prioritize tasks.

No third-party candidates will be accepted. This job description is not intended to detail every responsibility but to provide a general overview. As the nature of business demands change, so may the essential functions of this position. Salary range reflects total compensation. We are unable to offer work sponsorship for this position.

Senior Finance Manager

We’re hiring a highly technical Senior Finance Manager to help shape enterprise financial strategy as a real assets platform moves from rapid growth into a more institutional operating model.

This position blends corporate finance, portfolio-level analytics, and structured capital markets work. You’ll be the “modeling engine” for leadership—building institutional-quality models from the ground up and translating outputs into clear recommendations around capitalization, liquidity, and long-term value creation.

You’ll partner closely with senior decision-makers to consolidate portfolio cash flows, evaluate recapitalization paths, test securitization/structured finance options, optimize cost of capital, and uphold rigorous underwriting and diligence standards.

Key Responsibilities

1) Corporate & Portfolio Financial Strategy

• Create and maintain fully integrated three-statement corporate financial models
• Build portfolio roll-ups that consolidate asset-level operating performance and cash flows
• Evaluate recapitalization outcomes (e.g., buyout, minority/structured equity, alternative capital solutions)
• Model securitization concepts backed by stabilized affordable-housing cash flows
• Assess valuation, NAV, and cost-of-capital implications across scenarios
• Deliver sensitivity and scenario analysis to support capital allocation decisions

2) Capital Markets & Capital Stack Optimization

• Analyze refinancing approaches and structured debt alternatives
• Model multi-tranche debt structures and distribution waterfalls
• Support leverage strategy, liquidity planning, and covenant monitoring
• Produce investor-ready materials, return analytics, and capital partner reporting
• Assist with negotiations alongside lenders, equity partners, and other institutional counterparties
• Ensure adherence to JV structures, loan terms, and related compliance requirements

3) Advanced Modeling & Decision Analytics

• Build/upgrade LBO, cash flow waterfall, portfolio coverage, and capital pacing models
• Develop distribution schedules and liquidity/runway projections (13-week and longer-range)
• Standardize modeling templates to improve repeatability and controls
• Provide crisp, decision-ready insights to senior leadership

4) Affordable Housing Underwriting & Transaction Support (LIHTC-focused)

• Oversee underwriting for development and acquisition opportunities
• Improve underwriting tools and submission processes for tax credit transactions
• Lead financial diligence, data room readiness, and documentation hygiene
• Support debt, tax credit equity, and transaction closing activities
• Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders through execution

5) FP&A Leadership

• Own consolidated budgeting and forecasting
• Convert property-level data into corporate dashboards and management reporting
• Drive variance analysis, risk identification, and forecasting accuracy improvements
• Implement QA standards and financial controls across models and reporting
• Coach junior talent and raise the technical modeling bar

Ideal Profile

• 6–10 years of experience in real estate private equity, structured finance/credit, infrastructure investing, corporate development, real estate investment banking, or REIT/real assets FP&A
• Expert-level Excel skills with the ability to build models from a blank sheet
• Hands-on experience with: three-statement models, 13-week cash flow, LBO, portfolio roll-ups, waterfalls, and multi-tranche debt structures
• Strong understanding of capital stack mechanics and return metrics (IRR, MOIC, DSCR, ICR)
• Executive-ready communication: can explain complex outputs clearly and concisely
• Real estate background helpful, but high-caliber technical modelers from adjacent verticals are welcome

Technical Strengths

• Institutional-grade financial modeling
• Capital structure strategy and optimization
• Enterprise valuation and NAV frameworks
• Securitization / structured cash flow modeling
• Debt tranching, coverage, and covenant analytics
• Liquidity forecasting and runway analysis
• Advanced Excel (Power Query/Power Pivot preferred)
• Investor reporting and performance analytics

ASSOCIATE SOURCING MANAGER

REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR OF SOURCING

STATUS: EXEMPT

Summary

Boot Barn is where community comes first. We thrive on togetherness, collaboration, and belonging. We build each other up, listen intently, and implement out-of-the-box ideas. We celebrate new innovations, congratulate one another’s achievements, and most importantly support each other.

At Boot Barn, we work together to make a positive impact on the world around us, and by working collectively with encouragement, we consider ourselves “Partners.” With the values of the West guiding us, Boot Barn celebrates heritage, welcomes all, and values each unique Partner within our Boot Barn community.

Our vision is to offer everyone a piece of the American spirit – one handshake at a time.

The Associate Sourcing Manager you will execute global strategic sourcing strategies for the Boot Barn Exclusive Brands. This role is responsible for implementing brand aesthetic, quality, cost, margin, and on-time delivery to maintain high product standards. You will exercise independent judgment while collaborating with the Vendor Partner Community to drive key sourcing metrics and work cross-functionally with the cross functional teams. A foundational knowledge of global sourcing is essential.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Customer Centric/Product Driven– Is attentive to our customers and understands our brand/product quality requirements
• Offers product options that are aligned with our brand ethos and design intent/direction
• Continually searches for ways to partner and work in a transparent manner with multiple divisions
• Ensure Effective Communication - Listens carefully and attentively to others' opinions and ideas
• Communicates information clearly, concisely, and professionally
• Establish Trust - Follows through on commitments. Is honest and direct with others. Promotes a culture of respect for, commitment to, and compliance with Company values, beliefs, and standards. Ensures the protection of confidential information.
• Demonstrates high level of quality work, attendance and appearance.
• Demonstrates high degree of professionalism in communication, attitude and teamwork with customers, peers and management.
• Adhere to all local, federal and state laws in addition to Company policies, procedures, and practices.
• Performs any other duties that may be assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain Management, Textiles, or related field (or equivalent years of direct work experience)
• 3+ years of experience with global apparel sourcing
• Knowledge and working experience with garment construction, textile development and category-specific sourcing (knits, wovens, - denim and outwear experience a plus)
• Proven ability to manage full product lifecycle from Concept to PO placement with a focus on cost engineering
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and Excel (PLM experience a plus)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced, deadline driven environment
• Strong communication, customer service, time management and organizational skills

Competencies

• Customer Centric/Product Driven– Is attentive to our customers and understands our brand/product quality requirements
• Offers product options that are aligned with our brand ethos and design intent/direction
• Continually searches for ways to partner and work in a transparent manner with multiple divisions
• Ensure Effective Communication - Listens carefully and attentively to others' opinions and ideas
• Communicates information clearly, concisely, and professionally
• Establish Trust - Follows through on commitments. Is honest and direct with others. Promotes a culture of respect for, commitment to, and compliance with Company values, beliefs, and standards. Ensures the protection of confidential information.

Boot Barn Benefits & Additional Compensation Opportunities

• Competitive hourly salary.
• Merchandise discount: 50% off of Exclusive Brands and 40% off of third-party brands.
• Paid Time Off plan for year-round Boot Barn Partners.**
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance.**
• 401(k) plan with generous company matching.
• Flexible schedules and work/life balance.
• Opportunities for growth at every level – we are opening 50+ new stores each year.

**For eligible Boot Barn Partners

PAY RANGE: $70,500.00/yr*

*compensation varies based on geography, skills, experience, and tenure

Physical Demands

In general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by a Partner to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow differently abled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Standing, walking and squatting less than fifty percent of the work shift.
• Required to lift, move and carry up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to read, count and write to accurately complete all documentation and reports.
• Must be able to see, hear and speak in order to communicate with partners and customers.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Manual dexterity required using hands to finger; handle, feel and type; reach with hands and arms.

[ ] Sedentary: Limited activity, no lifting, limited walking

[ X ] Light: Office work, some lifting, bending, stooping or kneeling, walking

[ ] Moderate: Mostly standing, walking, bending, frequent lifting

[ ] Arduous: Heavy lifting, bending, crawling, climbing

Work Environment

In general, the following conditions of the work environment are representative of those that a Partner encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow differently abled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job within the environment.

• The workspace is clean, orderly, properly lighted and ventilated with the proper safety compliance.
• Noise levels are considered moderate.

Boot Barn, Inc. reserves the right to make exceptions to modify or eliminate this document or its content. This document supersedes all previous policies, procedures or guidelines pertaining to this subject.

Our core value of community bands us together in supportive and inclusive ways to drive our collective success. Boot Barn provides equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national or ethnic origin, veteran or military status, disability, as well as any other protected status under the law.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) - Boot Barn will provide reasonable accommodations (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with the application process upon your request as required by applicable laws. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, please visit your nearest Boot Barn Store or Distribution Center or reach out to Human Resources at 1-949-453-4400, Option 4.

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The Senior Data Scientist will play a critical role in building the foundation of Boot Barn’s AI and Data Science division, with a focus on developing advanced machine learning and generative AI solutions. This position will lead the design and deployment of models that power data driven solutions to support cross-departmental products, and intelligent agentic systems.

Working closely with AI/ML and Data Engineers, this individual will ensure models are robust, well-designed, and ready to scale, while contributing to the establishment of data science best practices across the organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Design, build, and deploy predictive and generative AI models to address high-impact applications such as personalization, forecasting, marketing automation, and conversational agents.
• Conduct exploratory data analysis, statistical modeling, causal inference, and A/B experimentation to uncover insights and validate model performance.
• Develop high-quality, modular Python code for model training and experimentation using libraries and frameworks such as pandas, numpy, scikit-learn, PyTorch, TensorFlow.
• Collaborate with AI/ML Engineers to productionize models through containerization, orchestration, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Collaborate with Data and AI/ML Engineers to establish RAG pipelines, vector databases, and agentic frameworks.
• Prototype and deploy generative AI applications such as content generation agents, knowledge assistants, and multimodal interfaces.
• Partner cross-functionally with Store Operations, Ecommerce, Marketing, Merchandise, Supply Chain and Real Estate to identify and prioritize high-impact AI opportunities.
• Contribute to data science best practices, model documentation, and the creation of reusable modeling frameworks.
• Translate complex model results into clear business insights for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrates high level of quality work, attendance and appearance.
• Demonstrates high degree of professionalism in communication, attitude and teamwork with customers, peers and management.
• Adhere to all local, federal and state laws in addition to Company policies, procedures, and practices.
• Performs any other duties that may be assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, Engineering, Physics, Economics, or a related quantitative field.
• 3-5+ years of hands-on data science experience; proven track record in developing and deploying ML and generative AI models.
• Strong expertise in SQL, Python and core ML frameworks (scikit-learn, PyTorch, TensorFlow)
• Experience with LLMs, vector databases, and RAG pipelines
• Familiarity with MLOps workflows, containerization (Docker), and orchestration (Kubernetes) tools.
• Strong collaboration skills, with experience working closely with engineering and product teams.
• Retail and/or e-commerce experience preferred.

Competencies

• Ensure Effective Communication - Listens carefully and attentively to others' opinions and ideas. Communicates information clearly, concisely, and professionally.
• Establish Trust - Follows through on commitments. Is honest and direct with others. Promotes a culture of respect for, commitment to, and compliance with Company values, beliefs, and standards. Ensures the protection of confidential information.

Boot Barn Benefits & Additional Compensation Opportunities

• Competitive salary.
• Merchandise discount: 50% off of Exclusive Brands and 40% off of third-party brands.
• Paid Time Off plan for year-round Boot Barn Partners.**
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance.**
• 401(k) plan with generous company matching.
• Flexible schedules and work/life balance.
• Opportunities for growth at every level – we are opening 50+ new stores each year.

**For eligible Boot Barn Partners

PAY RANGE: $125,000.00 - $150,000.00/yr*

*compensation varies based on geography, skills, experience, and tenure

Physical Demands

In general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by a Partner to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow differently abled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Standing, walking and squatting less than fifty percent of the work shift.
• Required to lift, move and carry up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to read, count and write to accurately complete all documentation and reports.
• Must be able to see, hear and speak in order to communicate with partners and customers.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Manual dexterity required using hands to finger; handle, feel and type; reach with hands and arms.

[ ] Sedentary: Limited activity, no lifting, limited walking

[ X ] Light: Office work, some lifting, bending, stooping or kneeling, walking

[ ] Moderate: Mostly standing, walking, bending, frequent lifting

[ ] Arduous: Heavy lifting, bending, crawling, climbing

Work Environment

In general, the following conditions of the work environment are representative of those that a Partner encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow differently abled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job within the environment.

• The workspace is clean, orderly, properly lighted and ventilated with the proper safety compliance.
• Noise levels are considered moderate.

Boot Barn, Inc. reserves the right to make exceptions to modify or eliminate this document or its content. This document supersedes all previous policies, procedures or guidelines pertaining to this subject.

Our core value of community bands us together in supportive and inclusive ways to drive our collective success. Boot Barn provides equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national or ethnic origin, veteran or military status, disability, as well as any other protected status under the law.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) - Boot Barn will provide reasonable accommodations (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with the application process upon your request as required by applicable laws. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, please visit your nearest Boot Barn Store or Distribution Center or reach out to Human Resources at 1-949-453-4400, Option 4.

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Job Summary:

AI is becoming foundational to how iHerb operates globally — from personalization and customer experience to supply chain optimization and fulfillment automation.

We are creating the Head of AI Enablement to ensure AI becomes a sustained, measurable capability across the enterprise — not isolated pilots or one-off tools, but deeply integrated systems that improve how we serve customers in 180+ countries.

*This is not a research role. It is a delivery role.

Job Expectations:

Strategy & Vision

• Define and own iHerb's AI enablement roadmap, aligned with company OKRs and long-term growth strategy.
• Partner with the CTO and senior leadership to embed AI into iHerb's operating model, from supply chain and logistics to personalization and customer service.
• Evaluate and recommend AI tools, platforms, and vendor partnerships across the organization.
• Stay ahead of the AI landscape — identifying emerging technologies, risks, and opportunities relevant to global e-commerce and health & wellness.

Enablement & Adoption

• Build and lead an AI Enablement function that equips teams across iHerb to effectively use AI in their daily workflows.
• Design and roll out AI literacy programs, training curricula, and internal communities of practice for both technical and non-technical staff.
• Establish a Center of Excellence (CoE) for AI, creating standards, best practices, governance frameworks, and playbooks for responsible AI deployment.
• Champion the adoption of AI tools — including generative AI, predictive analytics, and automation — across Marketing, Merchandising, Customer Service, Finance, and Operations.

Execution & Delivery

• Identify and prioritize high-value AI use cases with measurable ROI across business units.
• Partner with engineering and data science teams to move AI initiatives from proof-of-concept to production at scale.
• Define and track KPIs to measure AI adoption, productivity gains, and business impact across the organization.
• Manage a portfolio of AI enablement projects, balancing speed with quality and governance.

Governance & Responsible AI

• Develop and enforce policies around responsible AI use, including data privacy, bias mitigation, and regulatory compliance aligned with GDPR and global standards.
• Ensure AI systems across iHerb are explainable, auditable, and aligned with iHerb's values.

The duties and responsibilities described above may provide only a partial description of this position. This is not an exhaustive list of all aspects of the job. Other duties and responsibilities not outlined in this document may be added as necessary or desirable, with or without notice.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Required:

• Proven track record of driving AI or digital transformation at scale.
• Strong understanding of LLMs, generative AI, recommendation systems, NLP, and predictive analytics.
• Experience influencing cross-functional stakeholders and executive leadership.
• Ability to translate complex AI concepts into clear business impact.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent organization skills and ability to multi-task

Equipment Knowledge:

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience with Google Business Suite (Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Forms) preferred

Experience Requirements:

Generally requires a minimum of 10+ years experience in technology, data, or product leadership roles and 3-5+ years leading AI/ML strategy, deployment, or enterprise enablement initiatives.

Education Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field preferred, or a combination of education and equivalent work experience.

Judgment/Reasoning Ability: Able to identify, troubleshoot and resolve problems quickly using sound judgment, poise and diplomacy. Ability to use judgment and reasoning skills, and determine when to escalate issues, as required, in a timely manner.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is regularly required to talk and hear. The Team Member is frequently required to sit, walk, climb stairs, use hands and fingers, bend, stoop and reach with hands and arms. Reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist or lifting as required to file documents or store materials throughout the work day. The Team Member may occasionally lift or move office products and supplies up to 25 pounds. Proper lifting techniques required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment: The noise in the work environment is usually moderate. Other factors are:

• Hectic, fast-paced with multi-level distractions
• Professional, yet casual work environment
• Office / Warehouse environment
• Ability to work extended hours as required

Revelyst Adventure Sports, which consist of iconic brands like Fox Racing, Bell, Giro, Camelbak and Blackburn is looking for a Product Development Engineer (Contractor) to provide exceptional product and process expertise to bring innovative designs to market. The focus of this role is to develop quality, on-time, and cost-efficient products that are an accurate reflection of the Revelyst Adventure Sports brands as industry leaders.

The ideal Contractor will bring 4 year degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) or equivalent work experience, along with 3-5 years of consumer product developement or engineering experience. This individual must have enthusiastic, positive attitude and genuine passion for MX, MTB and Actiona Sports. Someone who is creative, forward‑thinking, and an energy giver. CAD proficiency (preferably SolidWorks), and experience in engineering injection‑molded components, working with plastics, and 3D modeling are essential to success.

Scope of Work

• Create the most innovative and market leading hardgoods products possible. Products will be evaluated for success using the following criteria: Innovation, function, fit, comfort, relevance to brand identity, technology utilization, quality, aesthetics, timely completion, manufacturability and realized margins.
• Closely work with Marketing and Design as a team to brainstorm innovative market leading ideas and concepts.
• Prepare and present project information to the Design and Marketing teams for review and decision making.
• Review and prioritize performance and style to properly incorporate them into products. Visualize performance and styling goals and create solutions to achieve them.
• Perform CAD work both internally and with Vendor as appropriate from concept through production.
• Working with Design and the vendor, create and evaluate functional prototypes to verify design intent.
• Create and maintain project documentation such as 3D CAD files, engineering drawings, spec sheets, bill of materials, project schedules, etc.
• Manage project scope and schedule to meet project deliverables and deadlines.
• Develop cost analysis of design proposals, assist with vendor quotations, track project costs to meet product design goals under the guidance of a manager.
• Deeply understand applicable safety and/or test standards and evaluate designs and solutions to meet them.
• Visit vendor’s manufacturing facilities to sample and commercialize intended product design. Study vendor’s development techniques, production processes and technological capabilities to enhance professional knowledge, further vendor relationship and assist in the innovation of product design/development
• Communicate internally and with international factories and vendors; both verbally and in writing critical and pertinent information that is needed in the development process.
• Research and evaluate new materials, manufacturing processes and trends that may be used for product innovation.
• Help build and maintain comprehensive materials and trims library.

The Quality Manager is responsible for leading and maintaining the company’s Quality Management System (QMS) in compliance with AS9100, FAA, EASA, NADCAP, and customer-specific aerospace requirements. This role ensures product conformity, regulatory compliance, continuous improvement, and customer satisfaction within a precision aerospace manufacturing environment.

The Quality Manager provides strategic leadership across Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Inspection, and Continuous Improvement functions while fostering a culture of accountability, safety, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Management System (QMS)

• Maintain and improve the AS9100-compliant Quality Management System.
• Ensure compliance with FAA, EASA, ITAR, NADCAP, and customer-specific requirements.
• Lead internal and external audits (customer, registrar, regulatory).
• Serve as primary point of contact for regulatory agencies and certification bodies.
• Manage document control, change management, and quality records retention.

Product Quality & Compliance

• Oversee inspection, testing, and release of aerospace components and assemblies.
• Ensure First Article Inspections (FAI) per AS9102 requirements.
• Review and approve corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Lead root cause analysis (8D, 5-Why, Fishbone, RCCA).
• Ensure nonconforming material control and disposition (MRB participation).

Customer & Supplier Quality

• Interface with customers on quality performance, audits, and corrective actions.
• Manage customer complaints and drive timely resolution.
• Oversee supplier quality performance and approval processes.
• Support supplier audits and quality development initiatives.

Team Leadership

• Lead and develop Quality Engineers, Inspectors, and Technicians.
• Establish departmental KPIs and performance metrics.
• Provide training on quality standards, regulatory requirements, and procedures.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.

Continuous Improvement

• Drive Lean, Six Sigma, and risk-based thinking initiatives.
• Monitor quality metrics (PPM, scrap, rework, COPQ, on-time delivery impact).
• Lead risk assessments and mitigation strategies (FMEA).
• Support operational excellence and cost reduction initiatives.

Reporting & Metrics

• Present quality performance reports to executive leadership.
• Track and analyze trends in defects, escapes, and audit findings.
• Maintain quality dashboards and compliance metrics.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or related technical field required.
• Master’s degree preferred.

Experience

• 7–10+ years of quality experience in aerospace manufacturing.
• Minimum 3–5 years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of AS9100 and AS9102 standards.
• Experience with FAA Part 21/145 regulations (as applicable).
• NADCAP experience preferred.
• Experience in machining, fabrication, composites, or precision manufacturing preferred.

Certifications (Preferred)

• ASQ Certified Quality Manager (CQM)
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)
• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt
• Lead Auditor certification (AS9100)

Sales Development Representative (Lead Manager / Acquisitions Specialist) - GG Homes | Irvine, CA

Are you a relentless communicator who thrives on the hunt? Do you get energized by making connections, qualifying opportunities, and knowing that your hustle is what fills the pipeline?

GG Homes is looking for a driven Sales Development Representative who's hungry to break into real estate acquisitions, loves being on the phone, and is ready to build serious income through performance. This is a role where your activity directly creates your opportunity—and your paycheck.

If you want a company that rewards your effort, invests in your growth, and makes winning feel like a celebration, let's talk.

Who We Are

GG Homes is a fast-growing real estate investment company and one of Southern California's leading cash buyers. We've built our success on delivering real solutions to homeowners while creating an environment where high performers can truly thrive.

Here's what makes us different: we believe in celebrating wins as much as we believe in working hard to achieve them. Whether it's team trips to Cabo after record months, Din Tai Fung lunches when we crush our goals, or sunset yacht dinners with the team, we make sure success feels rewarding—not just financially, but personally too.

The Role: Sales Development Representative (Lead Manager / Acquisitions Specialist)

This is a high-activity, phone-first role for communicators who are quick on their feet and relentless in their follow-through. As an SDR, you are the engine that powers GG Homes' acquisition pipeline. You'll be cold calling potential sellers, managing and qualifying inbound leads, and setting high-quality appointments for our Acquisitions Managers to close.

You won't be waiting for deals to come to you—you'll be creating them. Every call is a chance to build rapport, uncover motivation, and move a potential deal forward. The best SDRs treat their lead lists like a business, attack every dial with purpose, and take pride in the quality of the appointments they set.

What You'll Actually Do

• Cold call property owners from targeted lead lists to generate seller interest and uncover motivated leads
• Qualify inbound leads quickly and accurately, identifying the right sellers for our Acquisitions team
• Set high-quality, confirmed appointments for Acquisitions Managers—quality matters as much as quantity
• Build genuine rapport with sellers over the phone, earning trust and keeping conversations moving forward
• Follow up consistently with leads who aren't ready yet, turning "not now" into "let's meet"
• Manage your pipeline with precision in Salesforce, keeping every lead properly tracked and updated
• Hit daily, weekly, and monthly activity and appointment-setting targets
• Communicate clearly with Acquisitions Managers to ensure smooth handoffs and maximum close rates
• Strategize with leadership to refine your approach, improve conversion rates, and stay ahead of the market

Who You Are

Your DNA

• Natural communicator – you build trust fast, listen well, and know how to keep a conversation moving in the right direction
• Relentless and resilient – you make 100 calls, bounce back from 99 rejections, and come back the next day ready to go again
• Competitive and self-motivated – you track your own numbers and always try to beat yesterday's performance
• Organized and disciplined – you follow up on every lead, keep your CRM clean, and never let a deal fall through the cracks
• Hungry to grow – you want to learn the business, sharpen your skills, and eventually move into a closing role
• Coachable – you take feedback seriously, implement it fast, and improve continuously

Your Experience

• Background in phone-based sales, customer service, or lead generation—real estate, solar, insurance, financial services, home improvement, automotive, or similar industries preferred
• Demonstrated ability to hit call volume and conversion targets in a high-activity environment
• Experience handling objections and keeping prospects engaged even when they push back
• Comfortable working with CRM tools—Salesforce experience is a plus
• Strong verbal communication and active listening skills
• No real estate experience required—if you're driven, coachable, and ready to work, we'll train you on everything else

Compensation

We offer the best of both worlds: a solid base draw for stability, plus uncapped commission so your hard work translates directly into significant income.

• Base Salary Draw of $60,000 + Uncapped Commission Structure
• Realistic First-Year OTE: $100,000–$150,000 (for consistent performers)
• Top Performers Earn $400,000+ (we have team members doing it right now)
• No commission ceiling—your earning potential is completely in your control

This is a real opportunity to build financial freedom and fast-track your career in real estate.

Benefits & Culture

We work hard, but we also make sure it's worth it. Here's what you get when you join GG Homes:

• Flexible PTO – we trust you to manage your time and recharge when you need to
• Full Health Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k)
• Sales Competitions & Incentives – trips to Cabo, luxury dinners, cash prizes, and recognition for your wins
• Team Experiences – sunset yacht dinners, Padres games, escape rooms, deep sea fishing, sushi omakase, and more
• Beautiful Office Space – newly renovated with catered lunches, cold brew on tap, and premium snacks
• Homebuyers Program – we'll help you buy your own property
• Real Estate License Sponsorship – we'll cover the cost if you don't have one
• Ongoing Training & Development – learn from experienced closers and continuously sharpen your skills
• Clear Path to Promotion – top SDRs are first in line when Acquisitions Manager seats open up
• Supportive Team Environment – work with driven people who celebrate each other's wins and push each other to be better

GG Homes is an equal opportunity employer. We hire based on talent, character, and drive.

Interested in learning more? Apply with your resume and tell us why you're ready for this opportunity. We're looking for people who are serious about their success and ready to be part of something special.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a Human Factors Engineer who will be responsible for ensuring that medical devices are safe, intuitive, and effective for intended users by applying human factors and usability engineering principles throughout the product lifecycle. This role plans and conducts formative and summative usability studies, develops use-related risk analyses, and ensures compliance with FDA, IEC 62366, and other applicable regulatory standards. The Human Factors Engineer collaborates closely with design, clinical, regulatory, and quality teams to identify, mitigate, and validate use-related hazards, ultimately supporting safe and effective patient and clinician experiences.

This role will work to develop and follow industry best practices defining and documenting usability formative studies, qualitative assessments, summative usability studies and preparing the Human Factors engineering usability file for regulatory submission. This role will report to the Vice President of Product Design.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive discovery research with mix method data collection techniques.
• Implement usability rating system and testing protocol.
• Work with marketing and clinical teams to create user personas, use specifications, and user groups based on target markets and regulatory testing requirements.
• Develop protocols for formative usability studies.
• Collaborate with recruiters, IRB, and consultants for validation studies.
• Moderate and conduct online and in person testing of usability studies, as well as focus groups, and interviews.
• Maintain detailed video documentation to follow and support note taking.
• Present findings to designers, engineers, and management team.
• Facilitate and document task analysis, use related risk analysis, and user interface specifications.
• Maintain traceability of critical statements and risk mitigations from observation to Instructions for Use and device training.
• Maintain awareness of and share industry trends and platform best practices in human factors, usability and digital experience on iOS, Android, and web.
• Define, test and ensure that accessibilities standards for each platform are met.
• Track cultural differences and risks for items, terminology, and features.

Required Qualifications:

• The candidate must be familiar with Design Controls (21 CFR Part 820 / ISO 13485) and have experience maintaining the Design History File (DHF).
• Demonstrated success working in startup, early-stage, or high-growth medical device environments.
• Proven ability to build process from the ground up and adapt them as the organization scales.
• Comfortable operating with ambiguity and making sound decisions with incomplete information.
• Strong bias toward action, ownership, and continuous improvement.
• Bachelors, Master’s or PhD in Human Factors, ergonomics or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in human factors engineering.
• Proven success running usability studies for medical devices.
• Proven work examples or projects running usability testing for mobile devices (iOS, or Android).
• Excellent communication, collaboration, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong process orientation and documentation abilities.
• Understanding of best practices including accessibility standards and human factor standards.

Referred Attributes:

• Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for building systems that enable teams to do their best work.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong process orientation and documentation abilities.
• Understanding of best practices including accessibility standards and human factor standards.

Additional Information:

Approximately 25-30% travel may be required.

Physical requirements/Work Environment:

This position is located onsite in Irvine, CA.

This position primarily works in an office. It requires frequent sitting, standing and walking. This position requires sitting for long periods of time in front of a computer display or other digital devices. Daily use of a computer and other computing and digital devices is required. May require standing for extended periods when facilitating meetings, walking in the facilities. Some travel may be required so the ability to operate a motor vehicle and maintain a valid Driver’s license is required.

The physical demands of the position described herein are essential functions of the job and employees must be able to successfully perform these tasks for extended periods. Reasonable accommodations may be made for those individuals with real or perceived disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job described.

Senior Counsel, Litigation & IP Strategy

You will lead litigation portfolio with a heavy focus on semiconductor technologies. You will bridge the gap between complex engineering concepts and compelling legal arguments, managing high-stakes disputes across the U.S., EU, and Asia-Pacific.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Oversight: Drive litigation strategy ,semiconductor-related IP, antitrust, trade secrets, and class action matters.

• Hands-on Execution: Draft pleadings and briefs for high-stakes cases and direct all phases of litigation from discovery through trial and appeal.

• Technical Translation: Collaborate with engineering teams to translate deep-tech architecture into winning legal positions.

• Global Risk Management: Manage outside counsel and litigation budgets while navigating regulatory inquiries and ITC Section 337 investigations.

• Executive Advisory: Partner with senior leadership to align legal risks with broader business and market dynamics.

Who You Are

• A Proven Expert: J.D. with 8+ years of litigation experience, including 3–5 years in a leadership capacity (In-House/NPE).

• Semi-Tech Savvy: Deep technical understanding of semiconductor design and memory systems.

• IP Veteran: Significant experience in patent litigation and inter partes review (IPR) proceedings before the PTAB.

• Strategic Thinker: You don't just manage cases; you proactively identify and mitigate risk before it hits the docket.

Preferred Qualifications

• In-house experience at a semiconductor/tech company or NPE

• Familiarity with SEPs (Standards-Essential Patents) and licensing negotiations.

• Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering is a major plus.

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

Location: Onsite – Irvine CA

Industry: Aerospace & Defense

Citizenship Requirement: U.S. Citizen

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

Company Description

Project Chemistry is a leading cosmetic formulation and biotechnology innovation lab based in Irvine, California. We partner with emerging and established beauty brands to create breakthrough skin and hair care products that combine scientific rigor, ingredient innovation, and commercial feasibility.

Our expertise spans ingredient discovery, biotech-driven IP creation, advanced active system development, formulation, and technology transfer to contract manufacturers. We work across prestige, mass, and niche categories with a strong emphasis on efficacy, safety, differentiation, and scalability.

At Project Chemistry, we pride ourselves on blending cutting-edge science with commercial practicality to deliver high-performing formulas that stand out in today's competitive beauty market. Our team thrives on collaboration, curiosity, disciplined execution, and pushing the boundaries of innovation in cosmetics. Join us in driving forward innovation and connecting creativity with high-performance solutions.

Role Description

The Product Development Manager is responsible for leading cosmetic skin and hair care projects from concept ideation through formulation approval and technology transfer to contract manufacturers. This role combines strategic product development with disciplined project management to ensure timelines, deliverables, costs, and communication remain aligned throughout the project lifecycle.

The Product Development Manager is responsible for identifying product claims and constructing claims frameworks aligned with ingredient strategy and brand positioning. This role collaborates with internal teams and third-party laboratories to design and oversee claims substantiation testing, ensuring all performance claims are scientifically defensible and commercially impactful.

The Product Development Manager determines specific active ingredient strategies tailored to each client's needs and target claims, translating client briefs into structured product architectures with defined hero actives, supporting ingredient systems, and commercial guardrails. This role evaluates ingredient performance, regulatory alignment, scalability, and cost implications to ensure each concept is scientifically sound and commercially viable.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of consumer-relevant product concepts from ideation through approval, including defining active ingredient strategies aligned with efficacy goals, claims positioning, regulatory geography, and budget constraints.

• Identify product claims and work with internal and third-party laboratories to design, coordinate, and oversee claims substantiation testing (e.g., clinical, instrumental, SPF, antioxidant, penetration, TEWL), ensuring all claims are realistic, regulatory-aligned, and supported by credible data.

• Evaluate supplier materials and construct synergistic active systems that differentiate Project Chemistry's offerings while remaining scalable and manufacturable.

• Develop preliminary cost of goods estimates during early concept phases and continuously assess the impact of formulation changes on profitability and pricing strategy.

• Ensure ingredient selections, concentration levels, and delivery systems align with client margin targets and channel positioning.

• Evaluate and recommend packaging formats based on formula compatibility, brand aesthetic, sustainability goals, minimum order quantities, and lead times.

• Collaborate with packaging suppliers and contract manufacturers to ensure formulation and packaging decisions are operationally aligned and scale-ready.

• Own project timelines, milestones, approvals, and deliverables from Statement of Work execution through technology transfer readiness.

• Manage sampling cycles, revisions, and cross-functional coordination while proactively identifying risks related to scope, cost, or timing.

• Translate technical challenges into clear client-facing communication and support competitive benchmarking and claims alignment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cosmetic Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical field preferred.

• 5+ years of experience in cosmetic product development for skin and/or hair care, including active ingredient selection and development strategy guidance.

• Strong understanding of the beauty product development lifecycle, active ingredient landscape, and supplier ecosystem.

• Demonstrated ability to build COGS models and evaluate how formulation decisions impact margin targets and pricing tiers.

• Experience assessing packaging compatibility, minimum order quantities, and contract manufacturing workflows.

• Clear written and verbal communication skills with ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

• Familiarity with claims substantiation testing, tech transfer, and scale-up processes.

Job Description:

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in multi-layer PCB design for defense electronics systems and proficiency in industry-standard PCB design tools.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and develop multi-layer PCB layouts for defense electronic systems.

Utilize OrCAD/Allegro tools for schematic capture and PCB layout.

Perform high-speed and high-density PCB layout design while ensuring signal integrity and manufacturability.

Ensure PCB designs comply with IPC Class 3 standards and industry best practices.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including hardware, manufacturing, and testing teams.

Required Skills:

6–10 years of experience in PCB design and layout engineering.

Strong proficiency in OrCAD and Allegro PCB design tools.

Experience with high-speed and high-density PCB layout design.

Knowledge of IPC Class 3 design standards.

IPC CID or CID+ certification is preferred.

General Manager – Huntington Beach, CA

Adecco is partnering with a rapidly expanding organization in the materials testing and laboratory services space to find a strong, business-minded General Manager to lead their Huntington Beach operation.

This facility is state-of-the-art, supporting a wide range of industries – from aerospace and defense to medical technology and advanced manufacturing – delivering everything from high-volume routing testing to highly technical analysis and failure investigations. It's a dynamic environment with sophisticated equipment, a talented multidisciplinary staff, and a reputation for technical excellence.

If you're looking for an opportunity to lead a world-class staff and work alongside some of the best in the business, we'd love to speak with you!

The Opportunity

As the General Manager, you'll step into full leadership of the location – with complete ownership of financial performance, operational execution, and team development. This role is ideal for someone who thinks like an operator and acts like an entrepreneur.

You'll be empowered to make decisions, improve systems, frow revenue, and build a culture that attracts and retains great people.

What You'll Be Doing

• Take full accountability for the site's financial health, including revenue growth, profitability, cash flow, and cost management.
• Guide the overall direction of the business, aligning daily operations with long-term strategic goals.
• Develop and execute growth plans that increase capacity, improve margins, and strengthen market position.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting effors while closely monitoring performance metrics.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, productivity, and operational flow.
• Oversee staffing strategy – hiring, workforce planning, performance management, and leadership development.
• Build an environment where safety, professionalism, and accountability are foundational.
• Maintain strong relationships with key customers while identifying new business opportunities.
• Partner with internal teams across quality, safety, finance, HR sales, and technical departments to ensure seamless collaboration.
• Serve as the visible leader of the site, representing the organization with confidence and integrity.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience, including direct P&L responsibility.
• Demonstrated success improving profitability, strengthening EBITDA, and scaling or transforming operations.
• Strong financial instincts with the ability to translate data into actionability decisions.
• Experience managing labor planning and optimizing workforce efficiency.
• A leadership style that is clear, approachable, and results oriented.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
• A background in aerospace and laboratory testing is highly desirable.
• Sound understanding of quality systems, regulatory compliance, and safety standards.

*All Conversations Are Strictly Confidential*

My name is Thomas Ciresi and I fill positions for Real Estate, Engineering, Architecture firms throughout the United States. If you meet the above qualifications and would like to apply for this position, you may email your up-to-date professional CV/resume to Tom Ciresi at

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Job Title: Maintenance Coordinator (Planning & Scheduling)

Location: Irvine, CA USA 92606

Duration: 06 Months contract (Potential temp to perm)

Payrate: $20/hr.- $28/hr. (depending on experience)

Shift: 1st shift, 6am, 7am or 8am start

Under general supervision, the Maintenance Coordinator is responsible for planning, coordinating, and tracking the timely execution of maintenance activities to support equipment reliability and production requirements. This role ensures accurate system updates, effective use of maintenance resources, and clear communication across Operations, Engineering, EHS, and Procurement to meet internal customer schedules.

Responsibilities may include some or all of the following:

Maintenance Planning and Scheduling:

• Update the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) with timely and accurate work order, asset, and parts information.
• Stage, prioritize, and schedule preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance to meet production windows and maximize resource utilization.
• Develop weekly and daily maintenance schedules; coordinate short-range capacity plans and planned shutdowns/turnarounds.
• Monitor and resolve short-term capacity conflicts (e.g., staffing reassignments, overtime, contractor support, alternate equipment utilization).
• Manage and schedule contractors/vendors for work performed on site.

Work Order Management

• Coordinate with support groups (Operations, Engineering, Quality, EHS) to initiate corrective action on work orders placed on hold.
• Assign Safety Concerns and track to closure.
• Create, split, and update work orders in the CMMS (e.g., create child/sub-tasks), and coordinate inspections and sign-offs as required.
• Audit and reconcile documentation to maintain work-in-process (WIP) and asset history accuracy; ensure timely closeout with proper failure codes, labor, and parts usage.
• Track progress of jobs across maintenance shops, external repair vendors, and calibration labs; escalate discrepancies and delays.

Materials, Tooling, and MRO Inventory:

• Coordinate release and kitting of materials/components, spares, and consumables to support scheduled work.
• Identify and communicate component shortages to support maintenance schedules; track purchase order and repair order status.
• Request and prioritize specialized tooling, calibrated instruments, and permits required at the job site.
• Monitor packaging, handling, and storage of parts and repaired components to prevent damage and preserve warranty.

Cross-Functional Coordination and Communication:

• Serve as liaison between Maintenance, EHS, and Operations to resolve scheduling conflicts and align maintenance windows with production demand.

Contractor Management:

• Ensure all contractors and vendors have been reviewed to comply with company Contractor Management requirements and ensure all EHS rules are adhered to.
• Participate in tier/team meetings to drive progress on schedule attainment, cost, quality, and reliability goals.
• Prepare and deliver status updates and reports to team leaders and stakeholders (e.g., job progress, backlog, PM compliance, MTTR/MTBF trends).
• Reliability, Compliance, and Documentation
• Support implementation of recovery plans to restore equipment uptime after unplanned events.
• Maintain current job plans, SOPs, prints/drawings, and technical documentation for maintenance tasks.
• Adhere to and promote EHS and regulatory requirements (e.g., LOTO, confined space, hot work permits, PPE); support audits and corrective actions.
• Support continuous improvement and root cause analysis (e.g., 5-Why, fishbone) and implement preventive actions.

Logistics and General Support

• Move materials and tooling using, dolly, hand truck, or carts as required.
• Coordinate external contractors/OEMs for specialized maintenance and field service.
• Train and assist less experienced employees in CMMS use, job planning, and standard work.
• Perform other related responsibilities as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Two years of maintenance planning/scheduling, maintenance coordination, or production support experience in a computerized environment, or demonstrated ability to perform the described responsibilities.
• Working knowledge of CMMS/EAM systems (e.g., SAP PM, Maximo, EAM, or equivalent) and maintenance workflows (PM/PdM/CM).
• Understanding of maintenance resource and capacity planning; familiarity with MRO spares and basic MRP concepts.
• Ability to read and interpret maintenance documentation (routings, job plans, schematics, P&IDs, and blueprints).
• Proficiency with standard office and reporting tools (e.g. Excel, Outlook); experience with dashboards/reporting preferred.
• May be required to lift up to 50 lbs. and perform tasks involving standing/walking.
• Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and be a participative team player.
• Preferred: exposure to reliability/maintenance frameworks (e.g., TPM, RCM), basic KPIs (PM compliance, backlog, MTBF/MTTR), and contractor/vendor coordination.

Job Title: Operations Manager - Process Automation

Reports to: VP, Operational Excellence

Location: Irvine, CA

About Our Organization

RIS Rx (pronounced "RISE") is a healthcare technology startup in the pharmaceutical patient access and affordability space. We have quickly become an industry leader with a valuable service portfolio that addresses common patient access barriers, leading to better treatment outcomes and improved quality of life. Here at RIS Rx, we invite our teammates and partners to "Rise Up" with us to bring accessible healthcare to everyone.

Job Summary

We are growing exponentially so we need to build products that scale. This Operations Manager will pave the way for our PMs and Engineers by partnering with operators to measure performance, identify high ROI problems, prototype with low-code and GenAI solutions, and implement systems that pull the solution and operations towards the goal.

The ideal candidate is a structured problem solver with an eye for detail, a track record of rolling up their sleeves to experience the problem, and excellent communication skills.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Define KPIs and build dashboards to measure performance and support proactive decision-making.

• Identify, structure, and prioritize problems that affect our KPIs. Use frameworks and data to brainstorm options. Facilitate tradeoff conversations with leadership to align on a recommendation.

• Create project plans, generate cross-functional buy-in, and project manage a team to meet deliverables.

• Build low-code solutions and otherwise prototype products. Use these prototypes to clarify product requirements for PMs and engineers.

• Implement processes and systems to reduce chaos and pull operations towards KPIs.

• Be a thought partner to our operations, product, and engineering leaders.

Qualifications

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree, ideally in a quantitative field like engineering, science, or mathematics.

• 5+ years of experience in a role that requires highly structured problem solving like engineering, consulting, finance, and supply chain management.

• Experience operating, building, or otherwise getting your hands dirty to solve the problem.

Skills

• Strong analytical problem solving and structured thinking. Able to translate ambiguity into repeatable and scalable systems.

• Thorough and detail oriented.

• Action-oriented and not afraid of solving a problem you've never seen before. A self-starter and go-getter.

• Comfortable building models in Excel or writing scripts in Python. Bonus points if you've built solutions with GenAI tools.

• Excellent communication skills and an ability to tailor your message to the audience.

• Collaborative and teammate-lifting mindset.

RED Digital Cinema, a Nikon Group company, is a leading manufacturer of professional digital cameras. RED's modular camera system and groundbreaking image quality are by far the best on the market today! RED continues to break ground with new products like the Z Mount KOMODO-X and V-RAPTOR-X. RED was used for major productions like The Queen's Gambit, The Social Dilemma, My Octopus Teacher, The Suicide Squad, The Morning Show, Russian Doll, Squid Game, Matrix, Red Notice, and Mank. In addition, RED has been selected as the camera of choice in 3 major productions, winning 2 Oscars and 3 Emmys in the cinematography category.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Operations Project Manager plays an integral role in the day-to-day management and implementation of RED's products. They are meticulously organized, motivated, and performance driven person who can help the team complete projects in a rapidly changing environment. The ideal candidate is confident in communicating with others, be self-motivated, and have worked in collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Coordinate departmental or cross-functional teams, focused on delivering new or upgrading existing products and capabilities.
• Monitor the project from initiation through delivery including planning and directing schedules and monitoring budget/spending.
• Organize cross-functional activities, ensuring completion of the project i.e., product on schedule and within budget constraints.
• Develop detailed project plans and manages all implementation processes including resource allocation, progress tracking, monitoring change control process, testing, documentation, training and on-time delivery.
• Partner with peers across all RED's Manufacturing and Quality teams, including Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Test, Quality Assurance, Supply Chain, and Production.
• Direct responsibility for project management of key strategic operations initiatives within the Manufacturing and Operations organizations at RED. Strategic Initiatives include New Product Introduction (NPI) readiness, vendor onboarding, capacity planning, compliance and certification tracking and strategic sourcing.
• Identify and lead process improvement opportunities for the Manufacturing organization; includes Test, Quality and Production Groups.
• Collaborate on integrated master schedule and project plan with Engineering Project Management.
• Be an integral Team Member of the Project Management Office that spans Engineering and Manufacturing organizations and report to the Sr. Director, PMO at RED

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in a relevant field of study is preferred a minimum of 3 years of professional experience in a project manager role or equivalent role.
• Independent worker and thinker with a positive attitude and ability to work well with others in a team-oriented environment.
• Multi-task, meet deadlines, quickly process information and maintain confidential information with a dedication to ensuring quality of the product.
• Have sound knowledge of Manufacturing and Quality functions in a high technology environment.
• Have a proven track record of successful deployment of new product or process capability across Test, Quality and/or Production groups.
• Experience with project management software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Target Process, Pivatol Tracker, Jira, Basecamp),
• Project Management Certification e..g. PMP or PgMP preferred

***Candidates must be based in California, Maryland, or DC.***

ABOUT SEQUOIA CLIMATE FOUNDATION

Sequoia Climate Foundation is a climate philanthropy that believes in a world powered by clean energy, where all people are protected by policies that have averted the worst effects of climate change. We support bold strategies and efforts that will have both near-term impact and the greatest probability of long-term success. We believe that solving climate change requires the adoption of ambitious, evidence-based policy solutions that transform markets, advance clean technology, and lead to large‐scale change.

JOB SUMMARY

The Evidence and Learning Officer implements evidence and learning practices, providing actionable, evidence-based insights to grantmaking staff. They provide support in the development of theories of change, and review proposed strategies and grants to support high impact grantmaking. They work closely with grantmaking teams, providing training on key evidence and learning practices, as well as ongoing coaching and implementation support. They support strategic reflection practices with both grantmaking staff and grantees, using established methods and approaches. They work across multiple grantmaking portfolios, and are able to adapt their modes of engagement to meet the needs of grantmaking staff. Where necessary, they engage directly with grant recipients on evidence and learning related topics. They foster and embody a culture of organizational learning. The Research Officer will report to the Chief Evidence and Learning Officer, and collaborate closely with grantmaking staff across multiple organizations.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS & KEY OUTCOMES

• Collaborates with multiple grantmaking portfolios to support theory of change development and provide pragmatic reviews of proposed grantmaking (using established methods and protocols).
• Supports grantmaking teams to implement purpose-oriented reflection practices with grantees that support grant stewardship and ongoing learning.
• Supports implementation of structured processes for reflection and evidence-based briefings oriented toward distilling actionable insights that maximize climate impact.
• Collaborates with other Evidence and Learning staff to conduct purpose-driven, pragmatic quantitative analysis in support of philanthropic decision-making.
• Fosters and embodies a culture of iterative experimentation and learning internally and with partners.
• Manages multiple projects and timelines
• Performs other duties as required.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & CREDENTIALS

• Advanced degree in policy, science, engineering, or mathematics required.
• A minimum of three years working in climate policy, climate philanthropy, or a related field is required.
• Demonstrated experience with synthesizing and translating technical content into actionable insights delivered verbally or writing or verbally required.
• Demonstrated experience with project management and coordination across a team required.
• Knowledge of learning and reflection practices preferred.

COMPETENCIES

• Integrity: Commitment to Sequoia Climate Foundation's mission and values.
• Inspirational Leadership: Demonstrated values-based, results-driven leadership.
• Collegiality: Strong work ethic and experience working collaboratively with a team.
• Efficiency/Initiative: Ability to learn quickly, juggle multiple tasks, prioritize effectively and meet deadlines.
• Quality/Compliance: Attention to detail and timelines.
• Analysis: Comfortable applying mathematical concepts, including calculus, statistics, and Bayesian probability.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This is largely a sedentary position that requires the ability to speak, hear, see, and lift small objects up to 15 lbs. Requires the ability to periodically travel locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally.

Job Title: Project Manager (Structural Engineering)

Location: Glendale, El Segundo, or Irvine, CA

Schedule: Monday-Friday (On-site)

Job Type: Direct Hire

Salary: Base pay starts at $90,000+

Overview:

A growing engineering firm is seeking an experienced Project Manager to support its structural engineering practice. This role is responsible for leading multiple projects, maintaining client relationships, and ensuring technical excellence from proposal through project completion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage multiple structural engineering projects simultaneously
• Coordinate, prepare, and respond to RFPs, RFQs, and other client solicitations
• Collaborate with the Principal-in-Charge on the development of structural systems
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients on project-related matters
• Ensure technical accuracy, quality control, and compliance with project standards
• Establish and manage project fees, budgets, and schedules in partnership with leadership
• Monitor project costs and timelines to maintain profitability and meet contractual commitments
• Identify out-of-scope work and prepare proposals for additional services
• Report directly to the Principal-in-Charge
• Perform Project Engineer duties when required

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or Structural Engineering
• Structural Engineer (S.E.) license with 10+ years of experience preferred
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license with 3–10 years of project leadership experience considered
• Demonstrated experience managing structural engineering projects