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Mechanical Engineer – Aerospace Thermal Management Systems (Integration & Packaging)
Salary not disclosed
Irvine, California 1 week ago

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
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Product Development Manager
Salary not disclosed
Irvine, California 1 week ago

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.
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Senior Software Engineer (Android)
Salary not disclosed
Irvine, California 1 week ago

*Note that this job is on-site only in Irvine, CA*

Job Summary:

Willow is a health and wellness innovator harnessing the power of artificial intelligence and clinical evidence to drive meaningful change in healthcare. We are using cutting-edge technology, data, and a highly engaging user experience to revolutionize chronic disease management and prevention. We are looking for an experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our growing team. We are looking for strong talent to help us create novel life-changing digital health solutions for our users. We hire creative people and give them autonomy to do great work. Our senior software engineers are comfortable dealing with high-level specifications, working independently and in small teams, and are involved in the product process from start to finish. We need engineers who are excited to try new approaches and collectively learn the right approach to delivering the best health care experiences.

Duties & Responsibilities:

· Work with product managers, designers, and a talented group of engineers to craft unique and beautiful user experiences that will make our mobile solutions best in class.

· Play a critical role in the software architecture, design, and development of our mobile apps.

· Write clean and well-tested code that allows us to keep our applications stable and easily modifiable. Contribute to a knowledge-sharing and an open and collaborative work environment.

Qualifications and Experience

· BS or higher in Computer Science, other related degree, or equivalent work experience.

· 8+ years of experience developing software, with at least 5 years working with Java/Kotlin in mobile application development

· Knowledge of mobile design principles, patterns, and best practices

· Knowledge of push notifications, web technologies and services (HTTP, REST, websocket, etc.)

· Design and development experience with Object Oriented Programming, SOLID principles, MVC, MVVM, Dependency Injection, persisting data

· Understanding of source code management tools, such as Git

· Experience with Kotlin Multiplatform, MongoDB/Realm, Bluetooth framework, IoT and Linux is a plus

· Experience with engineering medical software is a plus

· Team player

Physical requirements/Work Environment

This position primarily works in an office environment. It requires frequent sitting, standing and walking. Daily use of a computer and other computing and digital devices is required. May stand for extended periods when facilitating meetings or walking in the facilities. Some local travel is necessary; therefore, 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.

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PCB Design Engineer
🏢 Cyient
Salary not disclosed
Irvine, California 1 week ago

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.

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Maintenance Coordinator
🏢 Belcan
Salary not disclosed
Irvine, California 1 week ago

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.
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Operations Manager - Process Automation
🏢 RIS Rx
Salary not disclosed
Orange, California 1 week ago

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.

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Evidence & Learning Officer (18-month contract)
Salary not disclosed
Irvine, California 1 week ago

***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.

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Engineering Project Manager
Salary not disclosed
Irvine, California 1 week ago

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
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Clinical Studies Coordinator
🏢 Willow Laboratories
Salary not disclosed
Irvine, California 1 week ago

*Position only available on-site in Irvine, CA*

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly experienced Clinical Studies Coordinator to lead and execute end-to-end clinical studies supporting FDA submissions (510(k)), pilot and feasibility studies, post-market clinical follow-up, and real-world evidence generation.

This role is hands-on, operational, and strategic. The ideal candidate has deep experience managing medical device and digital health clinical studies, working directly with FDA-facing documentation, IRBs, investigators, CROs, and internal regulatory, engineering, and product teams.

This position plays a critical role in de-risking regulatory submissions, ensuring GCP compliance, and translating clinical evidence into successful regulatory and commercial outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of clinical studies, including:
  • Pilot/feasibility studies
  • IDE-exempt and IDE-supporting studies
  • Pivotal and non-pivotal studies for FDA 510(k) submissions
  • Post-market surveillance (PMS) and post-market clinical follow-up (PMCF)
  • Real-world evidence (RWE) and usability studies
  • Develop and manage study timelines, milestones, and deliverables
  • Ensure studies are conducted in compliance with GCP,FDA regulations, ISO 14155 and other applicable standards.
  • Prepare, review, and maintain clinical documentation for regulatory submissions, including:
  • Clinical Study Plans (CSPs)
  • Protocols and amendments
  • Informed Consent Forms (ICFs)
  • Statistical Analysis Plans (SAPs) (in collaboration with biostatistics)
  • Clinical Study Reports (CSRs)
  • Ensure audit-ready clinical documentation at all times

Other Responsibilities:

  • Support subject recruitment and enrollment activities
  • Conduct blood draws on study subjects.
  • Process blood samples.
  • Initiate IV's when the MD is unavailable.
  • Supervise the maintenance of laboratory equipment, including calibration records.
  • Maintain clinical staff training documentation.
  • Perform other duties or special projects as requested.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

  • 7 – 10 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Excellent communication skills (both written and oral).
  • Knowledge of clinical databases and data management systems
  • Ability to be an integral part of an innovative, fast-paced product development team.
  • Ability to manage multiple concurrent studies is essential
  • LVN with IV training certificate or RN.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Biostatistics, Health Informatics, Biomedical Engineering
  • Experience with clinical studies and interfacing with IRB.
  • Clinical research certifications

Physical requirements/Work Environment:

This position primarily works in an office as well as laboratory environment. It requires frequent sitting, standing and walking. Work in a lab involves potential exposure to blood borne pathogens, as well as needles. Daily use of a computer and other computing and digital devices is required. May stand for extended periods when facilitating meetings, walking in the facilities, or processing tissue samples, blood, etc. Some local travel is necessary so the ability to operate a motor vehicle and maintain a valid Driver's license is required. Some travel to clinical sites might be 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.

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Workers Compensation Claim Manager
Salary not disclosed
Orange, California 1 week ago

Workers Compensation Claim Manager

Property & Casualty Insurance

The manager oversees a team of Claim Specialists who address claims of varying complexities within the department. This role involves tracking claim trends and regularly reporting findings to department leadership, along with action plans to mitigate any negative trends. Candidates residing in Pacific Standard Time regions are highly preferred. A deep understanding of California Workers' Compensation statutes is essential. The manager will direct policies and procedures to ensure that claim handling aligns with the company's best practices, as well as all relevant legal and regulatory standards.

Collaboration with the Assistant Vice President is a key aspect, focusing on the planning and establishment of regional business goals. Working alongside risk engineering, underwriting, account executives, vendor management, and legal teams, the manager will address trends that could affect claims costs and develop guidelines that support the department's and company's objectives. Technical support should be provided to claims specialists, drawing from industry publications, seminars, and various resources to remain current on essential updates.

Staying informed about recent legal rulings and trends by reviewing case law is also critical. Ensuring a competent claims staff is vital for the timely and equitable resolution of claims based on applicable contracts, state regulations, and company policies. Coverage issues will be identified, including a review of all coverage evaluation letters. The manager will approve recommendations for case reserves and oversee the adequacy of reserves for claims managed by the team. Guidance in claim negotiations and extending settlement authority to Claims Specialists is essential, as is recruiting, mentoring, and retaining skilled staff. Developing and training direct reports is important to maximize their growth and success, while also addressing any performance issues to meet both departmental and individual goals.

Setting, executing, and monitoring regional office claims objectives in alignment with the company's mission is crucial, along with a willingness to participate in special projects beyond standard duties. Engaging with current and potential customers about the company's claims capabilities and their specific needs is also required.

Candidates should have over eight years in WC Claims supervision or management roles, with substantial experience in California jurisdiction. A bachelor's degree or its equivalent is mandatory, alongside strong verbal and written communication skills. Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite and Lotus Notes is also necessary.

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