Engineering Jobs in Irwindale California

Job Description – Administrative Assistant

Become Part of Our Team

As an industry leader, Balfour Beatty offers employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive salaries, paid time off, education assistance, and much more:

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

Budget: $24/hr-$30/hr

Summary

Join our collaborative and fast-paced team as an Administrative Assistant, where your organizational skills and attention to detail will help drive our success. The ideal candidate is efficient, detail-oriented, and skilled in developing and maintaining professional relationships in a dynamic office environment.

Essential Functions

Conduct daily administrative tasks and provide support to the Operations team.

Typical Duties:

• Provide administrative support to ensure efficient office operations.
• Answer phone calls, direct callers to appropriate personnel, sign for incoming packages, and assist clients and visitors.
• Respond to emails and other digital correspondence.
• Handle travel arrangements.
• Submit and reconcile expense reports.
• Draft and edit letters, reports, and other documents.
• Input and update information in databases and spreadsheets.
• Prepare meeting agendas and take meeting minutes.
• Coordinate meetings, including room setup and catering.
• Use word processing and presentation software to create and edit documents.
• Operate and maintain office equipment, including printers, copiers, and fax machines.
• Work with maintenance staff and outside vendors to ensure office equipment is functional and supplies are stocked.
• Conduct research as requested and compile and summarize information for reports or presentations.
• Assist with sustainability reporting and internal communications.
• Collaborate with team members and support colleagues as needed.
• Handle sensitive information with discretion to maintain confidentiality and ensure compliance with privacy policies.
• Ensure deadlines are met and adapt to changing priorities.
• Present a positive and professional image of the organization.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate's degree is a plus.
• Proficiency in using personal computers and communication tools such as email, internet, accounting applications, and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access).
• Detail-oriented and forward-thinking.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Self-motivated and confident personality capable of interacting with all levels, including senior management.

Preferred Experience

• College degree or equivalent.
• Experience developing internal processes and filing systems.
• Previous administrative experience or tenure in an office setting.

About Us

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

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

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

Are you ready to drive innovation and continuous improvement in manufacturing?

Join our Walnut, CA team as a Manufacturing Process Engineer and help us deliver exceptional results in a collaborative, fast-paced environment! New graduates welcome to apply!

Location: Walnut, CA

Annual Salary: $75,000+ (DOE)

About The Gund Company

At The Gund Company, we are more than a global leader in manufacturing and fabricating engineered material solutions in electrical insulation—we are a vibrant community of innovators, collaborators, and problem-solvers who are passionate about making a difference. With 17 facilities worldwide, we deliver engineered material solutions and custom-fabricated parts, all backed by ISO 9001:2015 certified quality systems and a reputation for exceptional customer service and quality.

Position Overview - Manufacturing Process Engineer

• Optimize manufacturing processes to reduce cycle time, material usage, and process variation
• Lead work order improvements and update Engineering Master records with best practices
• Collaborate with Operations, HR, Sales, Service, Production, and Quality/Lean teams to enhance quality, speed, cost / efficiency
• Support new product development, supplier/material evaluations, and R &D workorders
• Drive margin improvement through process efficiency and gross profit reviews
• Standardize processes, create graphical instructions, and train team members
• Provide hands-on support for equipment, process, and material troubleshooting
• Manage installation / implementation of new equipment, tools, processes—including operator and customer service training
• Conduct daily Gemba walks to identify improvement opportunities and foster a culture of continuous improvement

Requirements

• BS in Process Engineering, Industrial Automation, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field
• 4 years process engineering experience, preferred
• Minimum 2 years of experience improving manufacturing processes, Kaizen, and project management
• Familiar with CAD, CAM software, CNC equipment
• Demonstrated success in implementing improvements in production processes
• Problem solving skills including Lean Tools such as 8D, 5 Why, DMAIC A3

Preferred Skills:

• Composites fabrication and or composites materials manufacturing experience a plus.
• Project management experience including creating and using value stream mapping and Gantt Charts
• Experience and/or Certifications in Lean, Six Sigma, 5S)

Some travel may be required

Why Join Us?

• Safe, healthy, and inclusive work environment
• PTO, paid holidays plus additional paid Sick Time
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Comprehensive, cost-effective benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability
• 401(k) with 50% employer match (up to 6% of contributions)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Ongoing training and development programs

Be part of a company that values your creativity and invests in your future

Ready to Make an Impact as a Manufacturing Process Engineer?

Apply today and bring your creative vision to The Gund Company—where your ideas drive actual results and your career growth is our priority.

The Gund Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities for the role of Manufacturing Process Engineer.

Immediately hiring Manufacturing Engineer with mechanical and engineering background in the Aerospace and Military Defense industries.

The Ideal candidate for this position may have have a background engineering in CNC machining and mechanical assembly environment.

Responsibilities of Manufacturing Engineer

• Design tooling/fixtures, implement cost and time saving process improvements, troubleshoot assembly, machining and test problems,
• Support development and changes of bill of materials, drawings, technical specifications, route sheets, work instructions, test procedures, etc.
• Provide design engineering support, product/component/sub-assemblies design, drafting, tolerancing, product cost analysis, etc.

Requirements of Manufacturing Engineer

• 5 yr. Manufacturing Engineering
• Bachelors in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Aerospace Engineering
• Current/Previous experience in a CNC Machining environment.
• CAD experience

Relevant experience: manufacturing engineer, engineer, mechanical engineer, process engineer, quality engineer, engineering, production engineer, aerospace, military, defense, etc.

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to support ongoing infrastructure projects, including periodic site visits to utility facilities. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in engineering-focused capital projects, project management, and utility infrastructure, with the ability to oversee multiple projects from design through execution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage 5–9 concurrent projects, ensuring successful outcomes in scope, budget, schedule, and quality.
• Oversee engineering analysis, calculations, design, detailing, and drafting for electric substation and utility facilities.
• Conduct site visits to provide construction support, inspections, data collection, and review of calculations, drawings, and specifications.
• Manage the evaluation, development, and implementation of capital projects with moderate financial and operational impact.
• Oversee design contractors to ensure adherence to construction schedules, budgets, and project requirements.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, external agencies, and cross-functional teams to define project objectives, timelines, risk assessments, milestones, deliverables, and budgets.
• Apply project management principles and organizational workflows, including investment decision-making, budgeting, procurement, and environmental compliance.
• Identify and resolve project challenges, balancing competing priorities and maintaining strong communication among team members and stakeholders.
• Uphold core values of safety, respect, integrity, excellence, continuous improvement, and teamwork.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• 7+ years of project management experience supporting infrastructure or utility capital projects.
• Experience in electric substation utilities or other large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams), and Microsoft Project.
• Strong understanding of engineering codes, standards, construction practices, and project management processes.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills; able to work independently and collaboratively.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional Engineering (P.E.) License.
• Project Management Certification (PMP or equivalent).
• Background in construction management or environmental and permitting processes.
• Experience working within utility industries (water, gas, or electric).
• Familiarity with Primavera P6 and SAP.

Summary

The Construction Project Manager leads cross functional project management efforts to ensure successful delivery of complex construction and operational projects. This role oversees project prioritization, resource planning, budgeting, progress tracking, and ROI measurement.

The Senior Construction Project Manager is responsible for ensuring all assigned projects are properly scoped, designed, and executed with strict control over scope, budget, and schedule. The primary objective is to deliver high quality construction projects on time and within budget, using the most cost effective and efficient methods.

Job Description

Essential Job Functions:

• Provide overall leadership and accountability for the planning, design, execution, and closeout of assigned construction projects, including new facility development, facility expansions, renovations, and capital improvement initiatives. Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within approved budgets, and in alignment with operational and business objectives.
• Manage and coordinate architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, and internal stakeholders to ensure designs are constructible, cost‑effective, operationally efficient, and compliant with company standards and regulatory requirements.
• Manage front‑end project development activities, including feasibility analysis, scope definition, conceptual estimates, schedules, risk assessments, and capital approval documentation. Support capital planning efforts by contributing to business cases, ROI evaluations, and project prioritization decisions.
• Oversee permitting, entitlements, and regulatory approvals by coordinating with local, state, and federal Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs). Proactively manage zoning, code compliance, inspections, and approval milestones to mitigate schedule and regulatory risks.
• Develop, manage, and maintain detailed project budgets, cash flow forecasts, and Estimate Final Costs (EFCs). Monitor cost trends, evaluate financial impacts, manage contingencies, and ensure strict adherence to internal financial controls and reporting requirements.
• Create, manage, and control integrated project schedules, including design, permitting, procurement, construction, commissioning, and turnover activities. Identify critical path items, manage contractor resources, and ensure milestone and completion date compliance.
• Support the preparation, negotiation, and administration of contracts, including scopes of work, unit pricing, bid alternates, procurement strategies, and operational constraints. Manage change orders in accordance with departmental guidelines, ensuring accurate scope, schedule, and budget adjustments.
• Identify, assess, and actively manage project risks across safety, cost, schedule, quality, operational continuity, and regulatory compliance. Develop mitigation strategies and escalate material risks and recommended actions to leadership in a timely manner.
• Maintain consistent and transparent communication with internal leadership, operations teams, clients, and external partners regarding project status, financial performance, risks, schedule impacts, and operational considerations. Prepare executive‑level updates and presentations to support informed decision‑making.
• Lead commissioning, startup, and project closeout activities. Ensure systems perform as designed and coordinate operational readiness, training, warranties, as‑built documentation, and structured turnover to operations with clearly defined acceptance criteria.
• Demonstrate proficiency in construction and project management software and Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Utilize project and contract management systems effectively for documentation, reporting, and daily operational needs.
• Perform additional duties as required to support departmental initiatives, organizational goals, and continuous improvement efforts.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Business, Supply Chain or Engineering
• 7+ years of project and portfolio management experience in an operations and service based organization, preferably in the waste management industry
• Knowledge of project management/construction management and demonstrated ability to manage a portfolio of projects more than $5M annually.
• Knowledge of project accounting, estimating, scheduling, budgeting, document management, contract management and cost forecasting.
• Expert knowledge of Process Improvement techniques and methodologies
• Demonstrated ability to drive and manage change
• Excellent communication skills across all levels. Ability to prepare presentations for department management review that drive related decisions.
• Excellent collaboration and ability to build internal and external relationships
• Able to effectively manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA or MS Engineering
• Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Six Sigma/Lean certification or experience.
• Agile Project Management certifications or experience.
• Experience with Work Day.
• Waste industry experience

Physical/Environmental Demands:

• Exposure to dust, smoke, fumes, odors, & noise occasionally.
• Exposure to grease, oil, chemicals, & wet conditions occasionally.
• Primarily works in office setting, but will be required to travel in the field.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefit package Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401K, Profit Sharing & Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Recognition programs
• Professional development learning

Athens will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and any other applicable state, federal or local laws. EEO/M/F/disability/veteran

Job Title : Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) Category / Component : Officer • Active Overview Design, regulate, and oversee the Navy's nuclear propulsion program, including reactor design, fleet operations, and eventual defueling and decommissioning of nuclear powered ships and submarines from Naval Reactors Headquarters and associated Department of Energy laboratories and shipyards.

Key Responsibilities Provide technical direction in areas such as reactor and fluid systems design, reactor physics, materials development, component design for steam generators, pumps, and valves, instrumentation and control for reactor and propulsion plants, testing and quality control, radiation shielding, and chemistry and radiological controls; review designs and analyses from laboratories, shipyards, and industry partners; coordinate with fleet units to ensure safe and reliable nuclear plant operation.

What to Expect Assume significant technical responsibility early in your career as part of a lean headquarters staff; work primarily in an analytical and oversight role rather than operating plants at sea; balance long term engineering projects with time sensitive fleet and shipyard issues; frequent coordination with senior civilian engineers, naval officers, and technical teams; high expectations for attention to detail, judgment, and written and oral communication.

Work Environment Work mainly at Naval Reactors Headquarters in the Washington, District of Columbia area with regular engagement with Department of Energy laboratories, nuclear training sites, shipyards, and nuclear powered ships and submarines; office based work that includes document reviews, technical meetings, inspections, and site visits rather than day to day shipboard watchstanding.

Pathways, Training & Advancement Officer commissioning through programs such as Officer Candidate School or the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program followed by a structured technical qualification program at Naval Reactors; rotational exposure to laboratories, prototypes, shipyards, and fleet support issues; progressive responsibility leading projects and becoming a subject matter expert, with opportunities for professional military education and advanced graduate study in technical fields.

Entry through the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program for qualified college students and recent graduates, or selection via Officer Candidate School for those who already hold qualifying degrees; all applicants must meet Nuclear Propulsion Program academic and technical screening standards in addition to general officer commissioning requirements.

Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.

Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.

Additional qualifications for this job may include: Completion of a rigorous technical degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or a closely related field that includes strong backgrounds in calculus and physics; outstanding academic record, particularly in technical coursework; United States citizenship and eligibility for a high level security clearance; strong technical aptitude and comfort with detailed analytical work.

Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.

Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.

Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.

Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.

Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.

Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.

Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.

It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.

Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.

A leading Space and Defense manufacturer in Los Angeles is seeking a Director of Operations to lead a technically complex production environment specializing in large, lightweight metallic structures and assemblies serving aerospace, missile, and hypersonic markets.

This facility focuses on metallic forming, precision forming, advanced spin forming, CNC machining, fabrication, and assembly integration. The Director of Operations will own full site-level operational performance and P&L accountability, driving production discipline across multi-step manufacturing routings involving machining, forming, welding coordination, heat treat, finishing, and final assembly.

This is a hands-on manufacturing leadership role for an operator who understands large-part CNC machining, tight-tolerance metallic components (aluminum highly desired), and the execution rigor required to scale throughput while improving margin performance.

Responsibilities:

• Lead all production operations across CNC machining, metallic forming, spin forming, fabrication, finishing, and assembly.
• Establish structured daily production management cadence to improve schedule adherence, throughput, and flow.
• Drive performance across large gantry milling, 3-axis and 5-axis machining environments.
• Optimize complex manufacturing routings spanning machining, deburring, forming, welding coordination, heat treat, and integration.
• Own site-level P&L performance, improving labor efficiency, equipment utilization, and cost control.
• Implement and sustain Lean manufacturing systems including 5S, SMED, TPM, and OEE-based performance management.
• Improve spindle utilization, setup reduction, preventative maintenance discipline, and machining efficiency.
• Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, and Program Management to ensure production readiness and operational scalability.
• Build and lead high-performance manufacturing teams with strong shop-floor engagement.

Qualifications:

Required

• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in aerospace or advanced CNC manufacturing environments.
• 5+ years leading a machining-intensive manufacturing operation with full production accountability.
• Experience producing large, tight-tolerance metallic components (aluminum strongly preferred).
• Demonstrated oversight of 3-axis, 5-axis, and large gantry milling environments.
• Proven P&L ownership within a manufacturing facility.
• Experience managing complex multi-step production flows and downstream processes.
• Strong working knowledge of Lean manufacturing systems and operational metrics (OEE, labor efficiency, cycle time, TPM).
• ERP/MRP production planning proficiency.

Preferred

• Experience in metallic forming, spin forming, or structural fabrication environments.
• Background supporting aerospace, missile, or space-related programs.
• Lean Six Sigma certification or formal continuous improvement leadership experience.

Salary: $180,000 - $220,000

Our client, a private label manufacturer in the CPG foods space, is seeking a Packaging Engineer to join their growing team. This role will involve leading packaging design and development, supporting sourcing and procurement efforts, and managing packaging testing protocols.

Term: Full Time/Permanent

Location: City of Industry (onsite)

Compensation: $90k - $120k/year

Desired Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in a packaging engineering-focused role
• Experience designing flexible and rigid packaging elements
• Experience with testing protocols (ISTA, ASTM, similar)
• Experience in the food/beverage industry is a big plus
• Degree in Packaging Engineering, or similar