Engineering Jobs in South Gate, CA

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Quality & Supplier Development Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining an advanced quality and supplier development system that ensures reliable product quality and continuous improvement across internal operations and the supply base. This role includes Incoming Inspection, FAI processes, QA laboratory functions, Process Control (internal and external), and Supplier Quality Audits. The position also focuses on developing new and existing suppliers through technical assessments, process audits, and corrective action management. Acting as a technical liaison between internal teams and suppliers, the manager ensures alignment with Storm Industries’ quality standards, drives process capability improvements, and supports warranty and product issue resolution.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Incoming Inspection

• Manage and continuously improve incoming inspection procedures and standards.
• Define sampling plans, inspection frequencies, and acceptance criteria.
• Oversee inspection records, calibration, and control of inspection equipment.
• Identify and address recurring supplier-related nonconformances.

First Article Inspection (FAI)

• Maintain and improve FAI procedures to validate new or modified parts and supplier processes.
• Review supplier-submitted FAIs for completeness, dimensional accuracy, and compliance with drawings/specifications.
• Coordinate with Engineering and Procurement to ensure product readiness before production approval.

Quality Assurance Laboratory

• Oversee all QA Lab activities, including material and dimensional testing, calibration, and data reporting.
• Validate testing methods along with vendors to ensure compliance with internal and customer standards.
• Analyze and report quality trends based on laboratory data and supplier performance.

Process Control – Internal and External

• Establish and maintain process control methodologies (SPC, Cp/Cpk, PFMEA, Control Plans) across supplier operations.
• Lead process validation and capability studies along with suppliers for new and existing production processes.
• Support suppliers in implementing robust process controls and mistake-proofing techniques.

Supplier Development – New & Current Suppliers

• Conduct supplier audits assessing quality systems, process capability, and risk level prior to approval.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and Storm Industries’ supplier quality requirements.
• Lead ongoing supplier audits focusing on process capability, performance metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain supplier scorecards and communicate results through quarterly performance reviews.
• Drive corrective action follow-up and monitor effectiveness of supplier improvements.

Continuous Improvement

• Lead cross-functional projects to improve quality, reduce waste, and optimize processes using Lean and Six Sigma tools.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives across both internal and supplier networks.
• Identify cost-of-quality opportunities and execute reduction strategies.
• Lead the company into ISO 9001-2015 re-certification

Product Issues and Warranty Claims

• Investigate internal and field product issues derived from warranty claims.
• Facilitate root cause analysis (8D, 5 Why, Ishikawa) and implement permanent corrective and preventive actions along with suppliers.
• Collaborate with suppliers and customers to ensure effective and timely issue resolution.

Technical Reporting

• Prepare technical quality reports, supplier audit summaries, and trend analyses for management review.
• Provide detailed quality performance metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs).

Communication – Internal and External

• Serve as the primary liaison for quality matters between internal departments and suppliers.
• Maintain clear, consistent communication regarding specifications, quality alerts, and performance expectations.
• Represent the Quality function in customer and supplier meetings as required.

LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead and develop the Quality Assurance and Supplier Development teams. Mentor team members on root cause analysis, audit techniques, and data-based decision-making. Promote a culture of quality awareness and accountability across all departments.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in Quality and/or Supplier Development within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience in supplier audits, process capability, and quality systems (ISO 9001, IATF 16949 preferred).

Technical Competencies

• Proficient in SPC, FMEA, MSA, PPAP, and APQP methodologies.
• Experienced with FAI and inspection system development.
• Skilled in problem-solving tools (8D, DMAIC, 5 Why, Fishbone).
• Strong analytical and reporting skills (Excel, Minitab, ERP systems).
• Experienced with preparing a company for the ISO 9001 audit
• Experienced with various manufacturing processes

Behavioral Competencies

• Strong leadership, organization, and communication skills.
• Ability to drive cross-functional collaboration and supplier engagement.
• Strategic thinker with hands-on problem-solving approach.
• Demonstrated commitment to Storm’s Core Values:
• Building Enduring Customer Value
• Passionately Pursue Excellence
• Work as a Team / Win as a Team
• Optimize Results

WORKING CONDITIONS

Combination of different environments like office, laboratory, and manufacturing. Travel required: approximately 15–20% (mostly supplier sites).

ISO RESPONSIBILITIES

Complies with ISO 9001 quality policy and actively contributes to continuous improvement efforts supporting company quality objectives.

HCLTech is looking for a highly talented and self- motivated Cloud Architectto join it in advancing the technological world through innovation and creativity.

Job Title: Cloud Architect

Job ID: 72271

Position Type: Full Time

Location: Onsite

Role Overview:

Mandatory Skills

Strong expertise in AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, VPC, CloudFront, etc.).

Proficiency in networking, security, and system design.

Hands-on experience with DevOps tools (Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins).

Knowledge of scripting languages (Python, Bash).

Job Summary

An AWS Cloud Architect is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud solutions on Amazon Web Services (AWS). They act as the technical leader for cloud adoption, guiding organizations through architecture decisions, migration strategies, and optimization of cloud infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

Cloud Architecture Design

Develop scalable, resilient, and secure AWS cloud architectures.

Define best practices for cloud adoption and migration.

Design hybrid and multi-cloud strategies when required.

Implementation & Deployment

Lead the deployment of applications and workloads on AWS.

Automate infrastructure using Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, AWS CloudFormation).

Ensure high availability and disaster recovery strategies.

Security & Compliance

Implement AWS security best practices (IAM, encryption, monitoring).

Ensure compliance with industry standards (ISO, GDPR, HIPAA, etc.).

Conduct regular audits and risk assessments.

Optimization & Cost Management

Monitor cloud usage and optimize resource allocation.

Implement cost-saving strategies (reserved instances, autoscaling).

Provide recommendations for performance improvements.

Collaboration & Leadership

Work closely with DevOps, engineering, and business teams.

Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance.

Act as a liaison between technical teams and stakeholders.

Qualifications & Skills

Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

Experience: 5+ years in cloud architecture, with at least 3 years in AWS.

Technical Skills:

Strong expertise in AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, VPC, CloudFront, etc.).

Proficiency in networking, security, and system design.

Hands-on experience with DevOps tools (Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins).

Knowledge of scripting languages (Python, Bash).

Certifications (preferred):

AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional

AWS Certified Security – Specialty

AWS Certified DevOps Engineer

Soft Skills

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Ability to translate business needs into technical solutions.

Leadership and mentoring capabilities.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range Minimum: $155000 per year

Pay Range Maximum: $240000 per year

HCLTech is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, religion, sex, color, age, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, physical disability or genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with federal, state, and/or local law. Should any applicant have concerns about discrimination in the hiring process, they should provide a detailed report of those concerns to for investigation.

A candidate’s pay within the range will depend on their skills, experience, education, and other factors permitted by law. This role may also be eligible for performance-based bonuses subject to company policies. In addition, this role is eligible for the following benefits subject to company policies: medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, life, accidental death & dismemberment, and disability insurance; employee assistance program; 401(k) retirement plan; 10 days of paid time off per year (some positions are eligible for need-based leave with no designated number of leave days per year); and 10 paid holidays per year

How You’ll Grow

At HCLTech, we offer continuous opportunities for you to find your spark and grow with us. We want you to be happy and satisfied with your role and to really learn what type of work sparks your

brilliance the best. Throughout your time with us, we offer transparent communication with senior-level employees, learning and career development programs at every level, and opportunities to experiment in different roles or even pivot industries. We believe that you should be in control of your career with unlimited opportunities to find the role that fits you best.

Publicly traded multi billion dollar global consumer products company is seeking a sharp Manager, Global Category Management – Strategic Sourcingat their corporate headquarters in Los Angeles. This role will play a pivotal role in the company and is responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of indirect spend on a global scale. This role demands a deep understanding of sourcing standard processes, the ability to lead cross-functional teams, and the strategic insight to optimize the global supply chain for indirect goods and services.

**Hybrid: 3 days/week on site** (will provide relocation assistance)

**$145-$155k + 10% bonus**

The Manager, Strategic Sourcing – Category Management will lead the strategic sourcing and category management for key packaging categories across North America, with potential to expand globally. This individual will serve as the corporate subject matter expert for assigned packaging categories—driving supplier strategy, pricing, contracts, and supply decisions.\

This role will lead cross-functional and cross-regional teams to deliver total value, optimize supply chain performance, foster supplier innovation, and ensure sustainable business growth across 2–3 major global categories.

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Category Management

• Lead global cross-functional teams to optimize the supply chain for complex categories and commodity groups across all regions.
• Develop and execute long-term, multi-year category strategies that drive process improvement, material innovation, and supplier performance.
• Deliver annual cost savings and cost avoidance through strategic sourcing initiatives, process optimization, and supplier negotiation.

Supplier Relationship & Contract Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for supplier communication, relationship management, and issue resolution.
• Build and maintain executive-level partnerships with key suppliers to align on innovation, cost improvement, and sustainability goals.
• Negotiate and implement global supply agreements that secure favorable terms, mitigate risks, and enhance overall value to the organization.

Innovation & Collaboration

• Partner with R&D, Packaging Engineering, ESG, Quality, Marketing, and Operations to integrate new materials, technologies, and designs that enhance product performance and sustainability.
• Collaborate with R&D to support new product development through component costing, commodity analysis, and supply chain risk assessment.
• Proactively identify market trends and emerging technologies that can drive competitive advantage in packaging design and supply.

Market Intelligence & Risk Management

• Monitor global market conditions, pricing trends, and material availability to anticipate supply risks and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Lead supplier segmentation and global alignment initiatives to leverage total spend and maximize value across the enterprise.
• Develop and implement contingency plans to ensure supply continuity and business resilience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7+ years of progressive experience in procurement or sourcing, with at least 2 years in category management or strategic sourcing.
• Strong understanding of sourcing best practices, supplier management, and category strategy development.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional, global initiatives and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Solid experience in contract negotiation, cost modeling, and supplier performance management.
• Demonstrated success in achieving measurable cost savings and supplier performance improvement.
• Experience managing packaging categories within the consumer goods, food, or manufacturing industries.
• Global sourcing experience and familiarity with sustainability or ESG-driven procurement strategies.
• Advanced analytical and strategic planning skills with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement.

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinker with strong business acumen and analytical skills.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and influencing abilities.
• Collaborative leader who can effectively engage stakeholders across functions and regions.
• Results-oriented, adaptable, and able to thrive in a dynamic global environment.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Senior Project Manager-Construction is a 2 year term and will be responsible for managing the day-to-day efforts related to construction, planning, design, and coordinating all aspects of small to large-sized projects related to the Hospital construction programs ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget. This position requires expertise in healthcare facility delivery, a rigorous command of compliance and regulatory standards, and a passion for leading multidisciplinary teams toward the successful completion of critical healthcare projects. To reach this objective, this role includes creating project objectives, work scope, management plans, overseeing planning, design and construction, managing budgets, schedules, developing and maintaining a relationship with the IOR, HCAi field staff and other agencies involved in the project and collaborating with various internal clients and professionals to ensure successful project delivery. The Manager- Construction Department will assign the Senior Project Manager, at his discretion, projects that match the level of experience of the Senior Project Manager to ensure the greatest success outcome of the project. - The Senior Project Manager will direct, manage and schedule outsourced architectural & engineering firms, general contractors, and other project vendors - allocated to the project and will serve as an adviser and provide resources to the project to resolve technical or operational projects. The position also requires strong leadership and management skills, ability to work with limited supervision, excellent documentation, organization and writing skills, ability to work on multiple projects as well as demonstrating effective verbal communication skills and possess the ability to resolve technical or operational problems. The Senior Project Manager will work closely with the Manager- Construction Department and provide status updates on a weekly basis, or more frequently if needed. This includes construction of all new structures, additions and modifications/improvements to existing buildings and spaces.

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum ten- ( 10) years of project or construction healthcare management experience. -

Minimum - eight (- 8) years of OSHPD/HCAi Healthcare project experience.

Demonstrated experience with onsite project management experience and communicating with and managing the general contractor and subcontractors throughout the construction process.

Knowledge and awareness of Project Management principles, documents, and plans.

Strong leadership and follow-up skills, with a “hands-on” approach to completing all projects in a timely and efficient manner.

Exceptional Verbal, and written communication and analytical skills. The- direction must be clear- and concisely delivered to audiences both internally and externally.

Must possess a strong knowledge of Bluebeam Revu, Word, Excel, Microsoft Project and be able to develop accurate budget reports, spreadsheets, correspondence, schedules, and other reporting as required.

Solid understanding with interpreting and applying knowledge of State, Federal, City, licensing accreditation, and ADA standards to follow regulations. This includes developing relationships and partnerships with agencies having jurisdiction.

Experience with Infection Prevention protocols as they relate to working in a hospital setting during construction.

Attends all Design and Construction Meetings on Senior Project Manager assigned projects.

Develop construction meeting minutes unless the Architect or General Contractor has agreed to develop meeting minutes.

Attend and develop all internal VPH Bi-Weekly Construction Meetings and provided written updates on assigned projects.

Identifies potential risks and develops & implements a mitigation plan.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Architecture, Engineering, or related discipline preferred.

LICENSURES/CERTIFICATION:

Must successfully complete and maintain LA City Fire Card certification at the time of hire or within the first 30 days of employment.

PMP- Project Management Professional is preferred.

MUST HAVES:

All required licensures, certifications, mandatory education; along with periodic HealthScreen assignment modules that cover clinical and non-clinical Hospital based knowledge and annual occupational health screenings must be completed prior to the expiration date or by the end of the month in which they are due. Reference the Educational Requirements: Must Haves, Mandatory and Unit Based policy (in electronic policy management system) for the specific requirements for this position.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (These are the essential job functions for this position. The essential functions of this job include, but may not be limited to those listed in this job description. Employees hired for this position must be able to perform the essential function of this job without imposing significant risk of substantial harm to the health or safety of themselves or others):

Assemble and manage a project team of internal and external professionals that can operate a lean, efficient, and effective manner.

Develop Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) estimates with the Manager- Construction Department and Senior Leadership team to fully understand and define the scope of work of prospective projects to meet the standards of the projects brands as it relates to the impact on project costs and schedules.

Ensure the project plan, scope, work structure, schedule, resources, and budget are monitored regularly and maintained by all involved parties (e.g., consultants, engineers, architects, vendors, etc.)

Manage the day-to-day operational aspects of a project and ensure that all relevant processes are followed on projects. Provide excellent communication with all users and stakeholders on a regular basis and budget their time and commitment to receive the appropriate operational feedback and input regarding any changes, concerns, and updates throughout the project.

Oversees and coordinates planning, design, design phase estimating and monitoring of construction by the Architect/Engineers on the project to ensure its delivery is in accordance with construction the contract and VPH requirements and standards. Collaborates with design and construction professionals from various disciplines to ensure successful integration of design, construction, development of drawings and specifications that ensure successful delivery of the project within scope, schedule, and budget.

Manages the process of furnishing and equipment selection, purchasing, and installation.

Manage the purchasing of the FFE and equipment for assigned projects.

Manage mover and installations for furniture, fixtures, and equipment.

Provide specifications for space planning to include FFE layout, standards for material selection and adherence to compliance code for ADA Standards or other ruling jurisdictions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

· Primarily an inside building/office environment, well lighted and ventilated, which may consist of multiple treatment and/or work sites.

· Fast and continuous work pace with variable workload.

· Frequent contact with staff and public under a variety of circumstances. Requires ability to communicate clearly (in English) verbally and in writing for effective communication with other staff members, physicians, vendors, community members, patients and patient families, employees, and applicants of all socio-economic levels from a diverse cultural and ethnic population.

· Subject to many interruptions from multiple calls and inquiries and potentially emotional situations involving accidents, injuries, illness, and/or death.

· Handles emergency/crisis situations in accordance with Hospital policy.

· Answers phones or pages; may carry a beeper/pager, and/or use a two-way radio.

· Occasional travel may be required.

· Potential risk of exposure to hazards from chemicals (toxic and non-toxic), flammable materials, gas or electrical or radiant energy or equipment with/without moving parts.

A client of Sharp Decisions Inc. is looking for a Business Analyst IT L2 to be based in Torrance, CA, United States. The position is an on-site contract role with a possible extension.

*W2 and local candidates only.

Title: Business Analyst IT L2 (MarTech and analytics)

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with business stakeholders to capture, analyze, and translate requirements into detailed technical documentation, with a specific focus on digital analytics and tagging strategy.
• Design analytics specifications for web and mobile applications to support business intelligence, marketing performance tracking, and user behavior analysis.
• Identify key user actions and define what events and data points need to be captured.
• Document analytics requirements (e.g., event names, triggers, parameters) in clear and actionable specs for developers.
• Work closely with developers and architects to ensure analytics tags and tracking implementations are integrated correctly across platforms.
• Conduct QA and UAT for analytics implementations to validate that tracking tags meet business and technical specifications.
• Perform regular audits of existing analytics tags to ensure data integrity, compliance with privacy regulations, and alignment with evolving business needs.
• Participate in feasibility studies and recommend analytics and MarTech strategies to senior management.
• Ensure seamless integration of MarTech systems with CDPs, CRMs, personalization engines, and other platforms.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including system requirement specifications (SRS), technical design documents, flowcharts, and deployment plans.
• Support Agile delivery cycles by managing requirements backlog, participating in sprint planning, and facilitating UAT cycles.
• What Will They Be Working On
• CAE Application Installation and Maintenance, CAE HPC Job Submission Script Maintenance, System Patching and Maintenance, Task Automation

What Will They Be Working On?

The Consumer Applications unit manages and supports AHM websites and digital assets that serve as digital showrooms and research tools for customers exploring Honda's product lines. We are seeking a Business Systems Analyst (BSA) with a strong background in MarTech and analytics to serve as a critical link between business stakeholders and technical implementation teams. This role will ensure technical solutions align with business goals and are accurately implemented and validated, especially in the area of digital analytics and user behavior tracking.

Required Qualifications: Bachelor's or master's degree in marketing, MIS, computer science, business, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

• 5+ years of experience as a BSA or in a related role in B2C applications and MarTech systems.
• Demonstrated experience with:
• Designing analytics tagging specifications for developers.
• QA/UAT of analytics tags in web and mobile apps.
• Tag management systems and auditing (e.g., Google Tag Manager, Tealium).
• Strong understanding of user behavior tracking, event-based analytics, and web/mobile telemetry.
• Experience with tools like Adobe Analytics, Google Analytics, Segment, Mixpanel, or similar platforms.
• Familiarity with CDPs, CRM systems, VoC platforms, and personalization tools.
• Working knowledge of data privacy laws (e.g., CCPA, GDPR) and implications for tracking and data collection.
• Excellent skills in Excel, flowcharts, and data modeling.
• Ability to produce clear technical documentation, including SRS and tagging guides.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively in cross-functional teams.

Preferred Skills: Hands-on knowledge of SQL, Jira/Confluence, and data visualization tools.

• Familiarity with zero-party data strategies
• Experience conducting competitive analysis of MarTech platforms and emerging technologies.

About Castelion

Castelion is bringing a new approach to defense development and production: one that focuses on short, iterative design cycles, rapid testing in development, and modern commercial manufacturing strategies for production at scale. We’re designing, building, and testing next generation long range strike weapons systems to give America and its Allies a definitive edge and deter future conflicts.

Production Coordinator

As a Production Coordinator, you’ll play a key role in Castelion’s manufacturing and supply chain operations. Working closely with the Materials Manager, production leadership, and cross-functional teams, you will help plan, track, and coordinate material and part flow across our production cells.

This role requires exceptional organization, attention to detail, and communication skills. You’ll be responsible for ensuring materials, documentation, and hardware are accurately staged and ready to meet demanding build schedules — helping keep production on track in a fast-moving, high-precision environment.

Responsibilities

• Track and coordinate parts, assemblies, and documentation throughout the manufacturing workflow to meet schedule targets.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date data in the MRP/ERP/MES systems; ensure all transactions reflect physical material movement.
• Collaborate with the Supply Chain, Engineering, and Production teams to resolve material shortages, discrepancies, and delays.
• Monitor work order progress, communicate part status, and identify potential bottlenecks or risks to leadership.
• Support production planning by requesting kits, verifying demand, staging materials, and coordinating transfers between build areas.
• Coordinate with Shipping & Receiving and Inventory teams to ensure inbound and outbound materials are processed correctly and promptly.
• Generate and maintain production reports, material trackers, and build documentation.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on improving material flow, data accuracy, and production efficiency.
• Maintain compliance with company procedures and ITAR/export control requirements.

Basic Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in a manufacturing, supply chain, or logistics environment.
• Experience working with ERP/MES systems (e.g., NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, or equivalent).
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace tools; strong Excel/Sheets skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work onsite full-time at our Torrance, CA facility, with flexibility for overtime as needed.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience coordinating production or materials in aerospace, defense, or high-tech manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles, 5S, and continuous improvement tools.
• Experience generating and interpreting production metrics or dashboards (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• Hands-on experience with material handling or coordination across receiving, inspection, and production.
• APICS, PMP, or similar certification.

All employees are granted long-term stock incentives as part of their employment at Castelion. All employees receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance, and the company offers four weeks of paid time off per year.

Leadership Qualities

Bias to Action and Creative Problem Solving. Desire and experience questioning assumptions in ways that lead to break through ideas that are ultimately implemented. Successfully bring in applicable processes/concepts/materials from other industries to achieve efficiency gains. Ability to personally resolve minor issues in development without requiring significant support.

High Commitment, High Initiative. A successful candidate will have a genuine passion for Castelion’s mission and consistently look for ways to contribute to the company’s technical goals and prevent hardware blockers. Ability to work in a fast paced, autonomously driven, and demanding atmosphere. Strong sense of accountability and integrity.

Clear Communicator. Proactively communicates blockers. Trusted in previous roles to be voice of company with regulators, suppliers, gate keepers and customers. Capable of tactfully managing relationships with stakeholders to achieve company-desired outcomes without compromising relationships. Emails, IMs and verbal interactions are logical, drive clarity, and detailed enough to eliminate ambiguity.

ITAR Requirements:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Employment with Castelion is governed on the basis of competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science (CDU): CDU is a private, nonprofit, community-founded, student-centered university with 3 colleges: Nursing, Science and Health, and Medicine. CDU is committed to cultivating diverse health professions leaders who are dedicated to social justice and health equity for underserved populations, and in July 2023 opened a new CDU MD degree program in its College of Medicine, as evidence of that commitment.

Founded in 1966 as a post-graduate medical school in response to local healthcare needs, CDU is located in South Los Angeles bordering the neighborhood of Watts and the City of Compton. This year, CDU celebrates 60 years of training diverse health leaders who fulfill its mission in South Los Angeles and across the nation and world. Outstanding education, individualized mentorship, clinical service, and community engagement are at the core of the CDU experience.

College of Medicine: The College of Medicine (COM) at CDU has entered the last phase of the LCME process to full accreditation for its new MD Program that opened with a charter class of 60 students July 2023. The new MD Program is built on the foundation of:

• Graduate Medical Education (GME) with residency programs in Family Medicine (2018), Psychiatry (2018), Internal Medicine (2021), Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (2024) and fellowships in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (2023) and Addiction Medicine (2024). GME is growing with plans for Surgery, Pediatrics and Ob/GYN residency programs.
• Forty plus years of experience with clinical education through its clinical track in a joint medical education program with UCLA’s Geffen School of Medicine (CDU/UCLA Medical Education Program). The joint degree program graduated its first class in 1985 and sunsets in 2027, having set the stage for the new MD degree program at CDU.

CDU’s new medical school is the 157th in the nation and the 4th at an HBCU. The medical students are differentiated from national peers in the percent who received Pell Grants while in college - 70% compared to 20% nationally. CDU’s mission includes providing opportunities for students from CDU’s surrounding neighborhoods and South Los Angeles County, and from low income /under-resourced backgrounds. This requires ensuring our students’ success with the career-long certification process as required for a rewarding career in medicine. It is in this context that we seek a strong, experienced medical educator able to lead our developing basic science medical education unit.

The Position: Under the general direction of the Human Resources Manager, the Human Resources Business Partner, College of Medicine, contributes to University performance by providing tactical and strategic consulting on people and organization development strategies in support of the mission, vision, values and business objectives for the University and College of Medicine. Performs HR related duties at the professional level while supporting more than one functional group. Will fulfill responsibilities in the following functional areas: talent acquisition; consultation; policy interpretation and application, performance, and compensation management consultation; and talent management consultation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Strategic Partnership and Process Improvement:

• Collaborates with Human Resources and College of Medicine leadership to develop talent strategies aligned with organizational goals, such as clinical growth, research funding, or academic accreditation.
• Acting as a subject matter expert to advise senior leadership on the people-related implications of accreditation standards.
• Analyzing current HR processes against accreditation standards to identify gaps and recommending corrective actions.

Talent Acquisition, Management and Organizational Design:

• Partners with hiring managers on sourcing, selection, onboarding, and retention strategies, with a focus on diversity and inclusion.
• Ensuring employees possess the required licenses, certifications, and educational degrees for their roles, particularly in specialized fields like healthcare or engineering.
• Managing the tracking, monitoring, and renewal of staff certifications to prevent lapses that could jeopardize the organization's accreditation status.
• Reviewing and updating job descriptions to ensure they accurately reflect the qualifications and certifications required for regulatory compliance.
• Provides consultation on restructuring, job design, and staffing needs to improve operational efficiency.

Performance Management & Coaching:

• Provides guidance to managers on performance improvement, career development, employee engagement, and compensation.
• Assists with salary planning, promotions, transfers, and funding allocation for staff, faculty, and residents.

Compliance, Policy Interpretation and Audit Management:

• Ensures adherence to federal, state, and university regulations, including FMLA and ADA.
• Maintaining in-depth knowledge of legal, state, federal, and industry-specific regulations to ensure compliant HR practices.
• Partners with, and under the guidance of HR management, reviews and implements internal HR policies to align with updated external accreditation requirements for the University, and College of Medicine.

Training and Development Compliance:

• Identifying training needs, and monitoring completion rates for mandatory compliance training (e.g., preventing harassment, safety, ethics, HIPAA).
• Maintaining accurate records of training to prove compliance during accreditation surveys.
• Collaborates on training initiatives with HR Manager, Talent Acquisition, Development and Retention .

EDUCATION:

• Regionally accredited bachelor’s degree in business administration or human resources management; or
• Equivalent years of experience in the field of Human Resources,
• PHR or SPHR Certification highly desired

EXPERIENCE:

• Five to Seven years of experience in the field of Human Resources, and three to five as an HR Generalist or HRBP.
• Familiarity with COBRA, ERICA, FMLA, and related state and federal employment law and regulations.
• Requires prior knowledge of principles and practices of human resources.
• Previous experience working with computerized HRIS databases such as UKG is highly desirable.

KNOWLEDGE/ABILITY/SKILLS:

• Excellent organizational, communication, interpersonal, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Proficient in the operation of a personal computer, systems & applications software required (MS Office, Word, Excel, and HRIS systems (UKG).
• Working knowledge of payroll, benefits, and compensation processes.
• Must demonstrate a commitment to ethical decision making when managing sensitive employee and University data and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects concurrently.

COMPLEXITY:

• The ability to perform highly detailed work with sustained attention and care while providing/obtaining information on numerous inquiries is paramount to success in this position.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• 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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• This position is onsite unless otherwise authorized by management.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively with a diverse community.

MENTAL DEMANDS:

• The mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Frequent variety of unrelated tasks. Constant calculating interrupted work, a variety of interrelated tasks, and use of sustained concentration, reasoning, judgment, resourcefulness, analytical ability, and ingenuity.

Special Requirements:

• PC proficiency in MS Office, Word, and Excel, HRIS systems, E-Mail, Internet
• Ability to collaborate effectively with a diverse community.

COVID-19 Vaccination: As a health professions institution of higher education, Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science seeks to protect the health and safety of the University community. Accordingly, CDU will require COVID-19 vaccinations for all University students, faculty, and staff subject to limited exceptions and exemptions. The University vaccine requirement has been implemented consistent with federal and state law related to medical exemptions for students, faculty, and staff. Requests for disability and religious accommodations from faculty and staff will be evaluated consistent with the law and University policies and procedures.

Salary Range: $90,000 - $95,000

Full Time - Exempt

EEO Statement: Charles R. Drew University is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity. Applicants will be considered without regard to gender, race, age, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, disability or covered veteran status.

Fair Chance Statement: Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local “Fair Chance” laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

SUMMARY OF POSITION: The Sourcing Manager is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies that ensure the company secures the highest-quality materials, components, and services at the most competitive cost. This role conducts supplier research, negotiates agreements, manages supplier performance, and partners closely with Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, and Quality to support business objectives and long-term growth.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Regular Functions include:

• Develops and implements sourcing strategies for assigned categories to support cost, quality, and delivery goals.

• Identifies, evaluates, and onboards new suppliers that meet technical, financial, and operational requirements.

• Conducts competitive bids, RFQs, cost analyses, and price-break evaluations.

• Negotiates pricing, terms, service level agreements (SLAs), and long-term supplier contracts.

• Monitors supplier performance using defined KPIs (PPV, quality, delivery, cost savings) and leads corrective actions as needed.

• Establishes strong supplier relationships to ensure reliability, continuity, and innovation.

• Analyzes total cost of ownership and identifies opportunities for cost savings or value improvements.

• Leads cost-reduction initiatives in collaboration with Supply Chain, Engineering, and Operations.

• Evaluates alternative materials, production methods, and logistics strategies that reduce cost without compromising quality.

• Partners with Engineering and Quality teams understand technical specifications and ensure supplier capability.

• Works closely with Planning and Operations to align sourcing decisions with inventory, production, and demand requirements.

• Supports New Product Development (NPD) projects by identifying potential suppliers and estimating material costs.

• Maintains awareness of market trends, supply risks, geopolitical factors, and capacity issues that could affect supply.

• Develops contingency plans for key suppliers or product lines.

• Ensures compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and ethical sourcing standards.

• Tracks, analyzes, and reports key sourcing metrics to support data-driven decision-making.

• Maintains accurate supplier records, contracts, pricing, and performance documentation.

• Drives continuous improvement in sourcing processes and tools.

• Participates in periodical audits to ensure meeting policies and procedures.

• Other duties as required.

Periodic Functions include:

• Develop reports as required for assigned projects.
• Prepares and delivers presentations.
• Travel will be required (approx. up to 20%).

Leadership Responsibilities:

• Provides leadership and oversight for two Sourcing Specialists within the Supply Chain teams

• MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management
• 5+ years of sourcing, procurement, or supplier management experience, preferably in manufacturing, automotive, diesel engine, or industrial components.
• Required experience with international suppliers, with a strong preference for sourcing in Asian countries (e.g., China, India).

Professional/Technical Training and Skills include:

• Demonstrates knowledge of reading blueprints
• Six Sigma / LEAN or other problem-solving tools.
• Experience with inventory management.
• Ability to use Microsoft software including excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.
• Exposure to PowerBI dashboards is a plus

Licenses and Certifications include:

• Project management skills training as an asset.
• ASCM OR EQUIVALENT certification an asset.

• Change Management & Communications: Proven experience in drafting user-facing communications, running information sessions, and managing the \"people side\" of technical changes.
• Project Management & Operations: Strong organizational skills to track thousands of user migrations, manage timelines, and coordinate across multiple time zones and teams.
• Technical Familiarity: Comfort with Google Workspace (Gmail, Drive, Groups) and Slack administration concepts (Multi-Workspace Channels, guest accounts) is highly preferred, as the role involves explaining these changes to users.
• Problem Solving: Ability to identify gaps in support workflows and troubleshoot user concerns with empathy and precision (\"white glove support\").

• Develop and execute a communications plan for various user groups (e.g., Contractor Managers, Subsidiary Users, Exceptional Account Holders).
• Draft and distribute targeted emails, Slack announcements, and documentation (FAQs, runbooks) to prepare users for migration.
• Partner with internal communications and local support teams (e.g., AnimTech, EyeTech) to ensure consistent messaging across the ecosystem.

• Coordinate the scheduling of \"Moving Days\" for user cohorts, ensuring all technical prerequisites (e.g., account testing, file sharing updates) are met before migration.
• Manage the tracking of 5,000+ users through the migration pipeline, maintaining accurate status reports on who has moved, who is pending, and who requires a \"known exception\".
• Oversee the \"white glove\" support process during migration weeks, serving as the first point of escalation for users experiencing friction.
• Collaborate with Engineering to ensure \"rename-in-place\" actions for Google and Slack are timed correctly to minimize downtime.

• Conduct discovery with \"Exceptional Account Holders\" to understand their specific tooling needs and identify blockers to using pre-provisioned accounts.
• Maintain the \"to-do list\" of applications that need access adjustments and track progress with engineering partners.
• Gather data on \"snowflake\" use cases (e.g., Assistants, Researchers) to inform future policy decisions and exception workflows.

• Create and update training materials for support teams (Employee Services, NTech) to ensure they are equipped to handle questions regarding the new identity model.
• Monitor support tickets and escalations post-migration to identify trends and areas for process improvement.

• $85-95/hr.

Syserco Energy Solutions is a turn-key provider of Design-Build energy projects that help customers to lower their operating expenses, modernize their infrastructure and generate renewable energy. Syserco has been named one of the Bay Area's Best Places to work for 15 consecutive years and we succeed because of our commitment to providing our Customers outstanding service and exceptional value.

THE ROLE:

The Project Manager will be the overall project leader on assigned projects. You will plan and oversee all phases of energy projects with the objective of successful on-time completions within budgets while ensuring that customer satisfaction stays at the highest levels. Projects include a combination of energy efficiency measures and renewable generation installations to help local cities, schools, municipalities, and other customers become more sustainable, save money, and improve services to their end users. The expectation is that you will simultaneously run one or several projects from early development through construction.

You will work with the sales team participating in customer presentations, and you will work with our engineering development team, subcontractors, and consultants to develop cost effective solutions. The role will then transition to a more traditional role managing projects across our portfolio of customers and energy conservations solutions.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate initiative, possess excellent communications skills, and be detail oriented. You must have a genuine passion for building innovative energy reduction solutions and must want to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide constructability review of scopes during project development.

Oversee project deliverables and contractual obligations.

Oversee project team including subcontractors and consultants.

Create, maintain, and manage project schedules, labor plans, and project documents.

Oversee AHJ, DSA, and utility and special inspections to ensure projects receive all necessary permit sign-offs.

Visit active sites to witness and partake in key milestones and ensure progress and quality.

Work with internal and external Procurement resources to contract the project scope across various suppliers.

Develop and maintain multi-month budget/forecasting revenue and payment forecasts.

Manage payment terms and balances with customers and sub-contractors.

Create Schedule of Values (SOV) on all assigned projects in order to maintain positive cash flow.

Manage project commissioning and closeout phase including all requirements needed to successfully complete projects.

Overall financially responsible to meet established budget, including change orders.

Provide consistent and clear communication with internal and external customers.

Ensure quality, timeliness and completeness of work performed.

Adhere to Syserco Energy Solutions' Policies and Procedures, HR, Safety Plan and others.

Customer satisfaction results shall meet or exceed annual performance goal.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.

Excellent understanding of construction law and local codes.

Strong analytical and financial management skills.

Proficient with Project Management tools such as MS Project.

Ability to handle multiple projects successfully.

Detailed oriented and organized.

Ability to work independently and unsupervised.

Team-Oriented, comfortable with open communication and collaboration.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Operation of standard office equipment including utilizing pertinent software applications and use of computer equipment for extended periods of time.

May be required to sit, stand, bend, climb and lift, push or carry items less than 50 lbs. around office and on occasion job sites.

Valid CA drivers' license with ability to drive and operate a vehicle is required.

Willing to travel, according to project requirements – California only.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

5 or more years of industry experience.

Undergraduate Degree in Construction Management or Engineering preferred.

Strong understanding of Renewable Technology, Building Envelope, HVAC, Lighting, and electrical / mechanical systems.