Engineering Jobs in La Mesa, CA

OUR CORE PILLARS: Safety | Operational Excellence | Shareholder Value

Propulsion Controls Engineering has an open position for a Welder Lead, with a minimum of six years marine and/or shipyard experience. PCE is a full service electro-mechanical repair and diesel repair contractor. PCE has garnered a wealth of extensive experience in successfully executing major system overhauls across numerous ports throughout the world on virtually every class of ship currently in operation.

Welder Lead Job Summary:

Responsibilities include but are not limited to setting up work sites for hot work, hot work chits, gas free certifications and fire watch coordination. Determines material requirements for repairs. Reads and works from basic work specifications and drawings. Manages welders and fitters to accomplish the scope of work provided, meet schedule deadlines, and comply with safety requirements. Inspects welder fit up prior to welding, documents fit up on the inspection log, coordinates NDT inspections with QA, accomplish 009-06 inspections, submits Inspection deficiency reports and conditions found reports. Obtain welding qualifications to include GTAW, FCAW, GMAW, SMAW, BRAZE, and LOKRING.

Job Requirements and Qualifications:

Education:

• High School or equivalent level preferred.

Experience and Knowledge:

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• Minimum of 6-10 years of experience as a welder/fitter within the marine and/or shipyard industry.
  
• Demonstrate knowledge of industrial processes and safety standards and requirements for hot work including: Marine Chemist Certifications, Shipyard Competent Person updates, Gas Free Work Scopes and Hot Work Permits.
  
• Must be proficient in blueprint reading.
  
• Must be proficient in 4E specifications.
  
• Possess knowledge of MIL-STD-22D, MIL-STD-1689, Tech pub-278,
  
• Posses various welding qualifications.
  
• Demonstrated positions of management and/or leadership.
  
• Demonstrate conflict resolution capabilities.
  
• Possess general computer skills.
  
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
  

Benefits:

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• Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision, company paid life insurance, voluntary plans such as supplemental life insurance, critical illness, and hospital indemnity)
  
• Paid Time Off
  
• Company paid holidays
  
• Retirement savings plan (401(k) plan with company matching and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan
  
• Career development opportunities
  

This position may require access to U.S. government or military sites. As such, candidates must be eligible to obtain base access clearance, which includes passing a background check and presenting valid government-issued identification. Per federal requirements, acceptable ID must be REAL ID-compliant or an approved form of federal identification, such as a valid U.S. passport.

WELDER LEAD

EEO/AA/Vet/Disabled

OUR CORE PILLARS: Safety | Operational Excellence | Shareholder Value

Propulsion Controls Engineering has multiple positions open for Welder Journeyman, with a minimum of five years marine and/or shipyard experience; supporting our San Diego, California location. PCE is a full service electro-mechanical repair and diesel repair contractor. PCE has garnered a wealth of extensive experience in successfully executing major system overhauls across numerous ports throughout the world on virtually every class of ship currently in operation

Job Summary / Welder Journeyman:

Welder with advanced knowledge of FCAW, SMAW, GTAW, GMAW and BRAZE and the ability to determine proper weld joint design without Supervision. Basic knowledge of fittings preferred. Performs other related tasks as assigned.

Job Requirements and Experience:

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• Must be 18 years of age or older to apply.
  
• Minimum 5 years of marine and/or shipyard experience preferred.
  

Benefits:

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• Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision, company paid life insurance, voluntary plans such as supplemental life insurance, critical illness, and hospital indemnity)
  
• Paid Time Off
  
• Company paid holidays
  
• Retirement savings plan (401(k) plan with company matching and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
  
• Career development opportunities
  

This position may require access to U.S. government or military sites. As such, candidates must be eligible to obtain base access clearance, which includes passing a background check and presenting valid government-issued identification. Per federal requirements, acceptable ID must be REAL ID-compliant or an approved form of federal identification, such as a valid U.S. passport.

Welder Journeyman

EEO/AA/Vet/Disabled

• Pursuing opportunities at institutions such as Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) or Navy War College (NWC)
• Completing Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) at one of the various service colleges

(USACE/NAVFAC Vertical Construction Projects)

Location: MCAS Yuma

Overview

Harper Construction is seeking an experienced Project Engineer for a large-scale military vertical construction project located at MCAS Yuma.

This role requires direct, relevant experience on ground-up vertical construction projects valued at $20 million and above. Candidates must have worked on complex federal building projects similar in size, scope, and compliance requirements.

Our military vertical portfolio includes:

• Aircraft Hangars
• Barracks
• Gymnasiums
• Headquarters Buildings
• SCIF (Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility) Secure Buildings

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the quality management duties, including quality of the works, material management, documentation, and close-out to ensure safe, quality, efficient, and effective project execution.
• Directs inspections, documents, and updates appropriate records quickly and accurately.
• Read specifications and resource documents to determine requirements and planning procedures.
• Responsible for leading and managing quality processes, including submittals, shop drawings, and as-builts.
• Creates and implements project-specific inspection and test plans and quality control plans.
• Perform the USACE three phases of control: Preparatory, Initial, and Follow-Up.
• Supports Site Safety to ensure that projects are completed in accordance with safety procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience as a Project Superintendent, QCM, or Project Engineer, on similar-sized and type construction contracts. (vertical construction valued at $20M+)
• At least two years’ experience as a Senior Project Engineer in construction.
• Must be familiar with the requirements of EM 385-1-1, and have experience in the areas of hazard identification, safety compliance, and sustainability.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with USACE and/or NAVFAC is highly preferred
• Bachelor's Degree in Construction, Engineering, or a similar field
• Working knowledge of Procore document control system.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary: $125,000 to $145,000 annually (Compensation will be based on experience, skills, and qualifications.)

• Benefits package includes:
• 100% Company paid medical & dental ( we also cover 30% of dependent coverage)
• vision, life, and supplemental insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Annual increases and discretionary bonuses
• Paid holidays and vacation time

Harper Construction Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Noon & Associates is an AV-Rated civil litigation firm based in Downtown San Diego, and we're looking to add a motivated civil litigation attorney to our team. If you enjoy hands-on litigation work, client interaction, and taking real ownership of cases, this could be a great fit. Please submit your resume for consideration. All inquiries are kept strictly confidential.

What You'll Do

• Manage and support all phases of civil litigation, from pre-trial through resolution
• Take and defend depositions, appear in court, and work directly with clients
• Collaborate closely with experienced attorneys in a fast-moving, team-oriented environment
• Develop strong advocacy skills while handling complex, high-stakes matters

What We're Looking For

• 2+ years of civil litigation experience
• J.D. from an accredited law school and active California Bar membership
• Strong legal writing, research, and analytical skills
• Experience with depositions and court appearances
• Working knowledge of pretrial, trial, mediation, and arbitration procedures
• Confidence communicating with clients, colleagues, and opposing counsel

Why Noon & Associates

We offer meaningful litigation experience, early responsibility, and direct exposure to clients and strategy. You won't be siloed—you'll be involved in real decision-making and case development from the start.

Benefits & Perks

• Medical and dental insurance
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Simple IRA with employer matching
• Supportive, collaborative team culture in a downtown San Diego office

About Us

Noon & Associates handles complex civil litigation, including business and commercial disputes, professional liability (legal, accounting, and financial), employment, personal injury, products liability, construction, and architect and engineer litigation. We're known for our sharp analysis, attention to detail, and proactive approach—often achieving favorable results early in a case. Our clients range from individuals to local, regional, and national companies, including law firms, accounting firms, engineering firms, and insurers.

Company Description

CPG Sorting Technologies, a division of the CP Group, is a leading original equipment manufacturer specializing in advanced sorting systems for the waste and recycling industries. Proudly made in America, our cutting-edge CP Auger Screens and NIR/AI MSS optical sorters optimize efficiency by automating fiber and container sorting, reducing operational costs, and enhancing safety. With an emphasis on innovation and exceptional engineering expertise, we serve as a one-stop resource for waste management and recycling solutions, from the tipping floor to baler storage. We are committed to providing superior customer support and sustainable solutions for a cleaner and more efficient future.

Role Description

• Develop and implement procurement policies, procedures, and best practices for sourcing, purchasing, and inventory control.
• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives to reduce costs and improve supplier performance.
• Identify, evaluate, and select primary and secondary suppliers for materials and services.
• Align procurement activities with production schedules, inventory needs, purchase requisitions, and demand forecasts.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and terms with suppliers to achieve optimal business outcomes.
• Monitor supplier performance including quality, delivery, and compliance; resolve issues related to delays, shortages, or non-conformance.
• Analyze purchasing trends, cost data, and market conditions to support cost reduction and strategic decision-making.
• Collaborate with suppliers to assess capabilities, capacity, logistics, and long-term partnership opportunities.
• Coordinate with internal teams (Production, Engineering, Quality, Finance, Receiving) to support seamless operations.
• Oversee inventory accuracy and participate in inventory cycle counts and year-end physical inventory.
• Lead, mentor, and support procurement, materials, and inventory control team members.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• 5–7 years of progressive procurement experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of MRP/ERP systems.
• Proven experience in supplier negotiation and vendor management.
• Ability to analyze complex data and provide actionable recommendations.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and procurement systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong leadership and team development skills.
• Position is exempt and may require extended hours to support operational needs.

Senior Project Manager

Southern California – San Diego, CA (On-site)

Senior Project Manager – K-12 Education / Design-Build Projects

Location: San Diego, CA | On-site (Project Sites & Regional Office)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Compensation: $160,000–$190,000

About the Role

My client is hiring an experienced Senior Project Manager to provide PM/CM Services as an owner's representative on multiple Division of the State Architect (DSA) K-12 education projects in Southern California. This hands-on leadership role oversees three regional design-build projects and is ideal for a project leader with strong construction management expertise who wants to build a long-term career with a growing and innovative organization.

You will serve as the client's representative on-site, providing executive oversight and ensuring adherence to project schedules, budgets, and contract requirements while managing teams of contractors, consultants, and design professionals.

What You'll Be Doing

• Provide PM/CM services as the owner's representative across multiple K-12 education projects
• Ensure projects are executed according to project management procedures and company policies
• Oversee procurement, RFQs, RFPs, contracts, drawings, estimates, and specifications
• Coordinate and monitor contractors, engineers, architects, and related project teams
• Manage project controls, costs, schedules, and performance metrics
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks while advising regional executives
• Participate in internal teams focused on continuous improvement
• Enforce workplace safety and communicate policies to project teams

What We're Looking For

Required Experience

• 12+ years in the Design/Engineering/Construction (DEC) industry
• Minimum of 5 years as a Project Manager
• Experience managing projects using the Design-Build delivery method
• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred
• Proficient in MS Office Suite and Bluebeam; P6 and Procore knowledge preferred
• Strong leadership, communication, and financial management skills

Preferred Credentials

• Design Build Institute of America (DBIA) certification strongly desired
• LEED Professional Accreditation preferred
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM) preferred
• Valid California driver's license with a clean driving record

Why This Opportunity?

• Lead multiple high-impact K-12 education design-build projects
• Serve as the owner's representative and senior on-site leader
• Build a long-term career with a growing, innovative organization
• Comprehensive benefits including performance bonuses, health plans, 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, and more

How to Apply

Apply directly through LinkedIn with your resume. Qualified candidates will be contacted for a confidential conversation.

The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for coordinating and supervising maintenance activities to ensure equipment and plant assets are functional and optimized, while limiting operational delays and associated costs. Ensures safe work practices during general maintenance of equipment, including but not limited to installation and repairs. Ensures preventative maintenance of plant assets including mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, automation, HVAC, plumbing systems, structures, buildings, production machinery, boilers and ammonia refrigeration are routinely taking place and evaluated.

Position Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Working through direct reports, ensures that plant equipment is maintained in optimum operating condition to avoid, or minimize, production down-time and costs
• Responds urgently to equipment related production issues and downtime by assigning repair work as soon as issues are identified
• Develops, maintains and administers all aspects of the critical spare parts and inventory
• Ensures timely completion of work orders; repairs, and preventative maintenance and documentation of all maintenance activities
• Approves all parts orders within approved purchasing limits and budgets
• Continually assess maintenance effectiveness and works with production team to identify opportunities for improvement, production optimization and maintenance planning
• Work with other departments and individuals to effectively coordinate equipment and building maintenance activities
• Responsible for providing after-hours maintenance resources by calling in appropriate maintenance staff; responds personally in critical or complicated situations
• Ensures that all maintenance storage and work areas in a neat, safe and secure condition
• Actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives, while achieving budgeted goals for efficiency on an on-going basis
• Provides necessary guidance, technical support, and training to ensure that all employees work safely and comply with food safety programs
• Ensures compliance with all quality and food safety programs through regular adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's) according to company and customer expectations
• Responsible for all supervisory activities including, but not limited to; new hire orientation and training, scheduling, performance evaluations, discipline, coaching, safety training and employee development, along with recommendations for hiring and terminations.
• Assures that associates have all the proper tools, equipment and parts in proper working condition to perform their necessary job duties
• Facilitates and promotes a team concept by working with associates as a team member through coaching, leading, listening, coordinating and supporting
• Conducts counseling sessions and issue disciplinary action as necessary
• Provides assistance to and follow-up with outside contractors performing work on-site
• Performs other duties as assigned

Position Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field or equivalent knowledge and skills acquired through on the job training or experience
• 5+ years supervisor experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably food manufacturing or consumer goods industry
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally with employees at all levels of the organization
• Must possess a strong leadership skill
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Solid decision-making skills and a strong sense of urgency
• Solid technical troubleshooting skills
• Ability to handle multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment

The Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to work, climb stairs and ladders, and reach with hands and arms.
• Position occasionally requires climbing to high elevations.
• Employee is required to stand; use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds and at times up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT

Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. (AFNA) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. AFNA does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis protected by stated, federal, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

• Salary: $100,000+ DOE
• 15% annual bonus based on performance.

TL;DR:

Profitable, fast-scaling eCommerce and 3PL platform is hiring a Director of Engineering to modernize and scale mission-critical systems across warehouse management, internal operations, and client-facing analytics. You'll lead a lean team (internal + nearshore), own architectural direction, and drive modernization from legacy tooling to event-driven, API-based systems. This is a high-urgency, high-visibility role with direct executive exposure and real operational impact. Onsite in San Diego.

POSITION DETAILS:

This is a key Engineering Leadership role for a high-growth, operationally complex ecommerce and logistics company that is investing heavily in its technology infrastructure to support increasing warehouse throughput, revenue tracking and generation, brand expansion, and customer requirements.

Revenue and operational scale are accelerating, and leadership is committed to modernizing core platforms, formalizing engineering standards, and building scalable infrastructure that supports long-term growth. This is a strategic and execution-oriented leadership role. You will own engineering direction across three active work streams:

• Client-facing analytics and dashboard platform
• Internal operational tools supporting workflows and reporting
• Warehouse management system (WMS) being rebuilt from legacy scripts and spreadsheets into a modern backend architecture

What You'll Own:

Engineering Strategy & Architecture

• Define and execute the multi-year engineering roadmap aligned to business scale.
• Modernize legacy scripting environments into event-driven, API-based systems.
• Establish strong modeling discipline, governance, and technical standards.
• Guide decisions around cloud infrastructure, CI/CD, observability, and system reliability.
• Ensure systems are scalable, maintainable, and resilient under increasing transaction volume.

WMS Modernization Oversight

• Oversee migration of operational workflows (returns, shipping, fulfillment visibility) to modern backend services.
• Partner closely with the Lead Software Engineer to ensure clean architecture, performance, and documentation.
• Reduce institutional knowledge risk and eliminate brittle legacy dependencies.

Team Leadership

• Lead internal engineers (growing, up to 20 FTE)and a nearshore development partner.
• Set performance expectations, delivery cadence, and quality standards.
• Improve sprint predictability, prioritization discipline, and execution rigor.
• Foster ownership, accountability, and pragmatic decision-making.

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Translate executive-level business priorities into actionable engineering plans.
• Collaborate with Product, Data, and Operations to scope initiatives and manage tradeoffs.
• Communicate risk, technical debt, and timeline realities clearly.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 8+ years in software engineering, including 2+ years in engineering leadership.
• Proven experience modernizing legacy systems in logistics, warehousing, retail, manufacturing, or other high-throughput environments.
• Strong architecture experience in API-driven systems (Node.js / TypeScript preferred).
• Deep understanding of PostgreSQL, schema design, migrations, and performance tuning.
• Experience working with large datasets and modern data environments (BigQuery, Snowflake, etc.).
• Familiarity with event-driven architectures, webhooks, and integration-heavy ecosystems.
• Experience managing distributed or nearshore engineering teams.
• Comfortable operating in environments where infrastructure needs cleanup while new systems are being built.
• Personality: High-energy, resourceful, transparent communicator, collaborative, execution-focused, able to herd cats
• Location: Must reside in the San Diego, CA or plan to relocate. Able to work onsite full-time, with reasonable accommodations for personal activities and responsibilities. Company is based in metropolitan area San Diego.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• You're an experienced engineering leader who is energized by replacing something broken with something that works and seeing the direct impact.
• You take ownership. You don't wait for perfect requirements; you ask the right questions, make reasonable decisions, and keep moving.
• You can navigate ambiguity in a legacy codebase without getting stuck. You've been handed a half-finished project before and shipped it.
• You're collaborative without being dependent. You can work independently for stretches and sync up effectively with leadership when it matters.

Company Description

Hawk Materials specializes in modular building solutions, delivering comprehensive services in engineering, architecture, design, and construction. With a strong emphasis on excellence, Hawk Materials provides unmatched service levels across its operations. The company is also known for its expertise in construction management, ensuring efficient and high-quality project execution. Hawk Materials prides itself on offering innovative building solutions tailored to client needs.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site Dispatcher role based in Lakeside, CA. The Dispatcher will coordinate and schedule the daily operations, ensuring timely delivery of equipment and materials. Responsibilities include maintaining communication with drivers, resolving logistical challenges, monitoring deliveries, and updating schedules as needed. The role requires effective problem-solving and communication skills to keep operations running smoothly.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in scheduling, route planning, and logistics coordination
• Strong communication and organizational skills for effective driver interaction and resolving issues
• Proven ability to work in fast-paced environments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Knowledge of transportation regulations and compliance standards
• Experience with dispatching software and related technologies
• Manage the social media for the company
• Handle the marketing and build a relationship with new client
• Reliability, attention to detail, and time management skills
• High school diploma or equivalent required; relevant certifications are a plus
• Prior experience in logistics or dispatching is preferred