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Engineering Supervisor
Location: Torrance, CA
Overview
This role supports a high-precision aerospace manufacturing organization known for craftsmanship, quality, and continuous improvement. The Engineering Supervisor works cross-functionally with Manufacturing Engineering, NC Programming, Quality, and Operations to improve processes, integrate new programs, and ensure consistent, compliant production. This leader plays a critical role in mentoring engineers, supporting new product introductions, and resolving manufacturing challenges that impact quality, delivery, and profitability.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on technical leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, values process discipline, and brings a problem-solving mindset to complex production challenges.
Position Responsibilities
- Serve as a key manufacturing engineering representative for new statements of work, new product integration, and process transitions.
- Ensure adherence to internal engineering and manufacturing standards; develop and implement new standards where needed.
- Collaborate with NC Programming, Operations, and Manufacturing Engineering on tooling and fixture design.
- Lead and support first-article and first-piece reviews alongside Quality, Engineering, Operations, and NC Programming.
- Mentor, train, and support the development of Manufacturing Engineers and Planners.
- Interface with customers as needed to resolve engineering or producibility issues.
- Investigate and resolve manufacturing issues related to scrap, rework, or low profitability.
- Support estimating and quoting efforts by reviewing designs for manufacturability and risk.
- Provide shop-floor engineering support during first-article builds and process validation.
- Plan, direct, and coordinate technical activities while monitoring performance against budgets, schedules, and organizational goals.
- Play a strong leadership role in New Product Introduction (NPI) initiatives.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Core Functional Areas
Process Standardization
- Develop and maintain work instructions, procedures, and manufacturing standards.
- Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance cost, quality, and delivery.
- Maintain configuration control across customer part revisions and specifications.
- Manage Engineering Work Orders (EWO) and Engineering Change Orders (ECO), including:
- New part integration
- Tooling changes
- Part number and revision control
- Value engineering initiatives
Continuous Improvement
- Identify improvement opportunities and drive corrective actions.
- Analyze manufacturing data to evaluate performance and resolve problems.
- Apply Lean Manufacturing tools and principles where applicable.
Project Management
- Develop and manage project schedules using MS Project or similar tools.
- Track progress, communicate expectations, and manage activities to budget and schedule.
Leadership & Communication
- Provide regular updates to leadership on project status and engineering initiatives.
- Deliver clear, organized, and effective presentations when required.
- Communicate complex or sensitive information professionally and tactfully.
- Foster collaboration across engineering, operations, and support functions.
- Motivate teams, manage conflict, and promote effective cross-functional communication.
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Sr Principal Engineer Air Breathing Propulsion to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Redondo Beach, CA.
As an engineer supporting the Air Breathing Propulsion section, the selected candidate will support the design and analysis needs of unclassified and classified programs in Redondo Beach, California. Candidate will interface with customers to define study areas and report status on current programs and technology development efforts. Candidate may interface with their management and technical teams to define business relationships and technology initiatives for both IRAD (Internal Research and Development) and CRAD (Contractual Research and Development) efforts. This position will support a variety of programs performing analysis and integration activities.
Essential Functions:
- Lead engine performance and cycle analysis and provide guidance to programs
- Lead subsonic and supersonic inlet and exhaust design and integration
- Perform project planning to determine program requirements and develop plans for program execution
- Interface with external engine suppliers and manage external engine supplier activities
- Interface with internal and external customers, assisting in defining system requirements, defining study areas, and providing status on current programs and technology
- Develop and present materials for internal and external program related briefings
- Support new business generation and prepare proposal material
- Strong verbal and communication skills to interact with key cross-discipline stakeholders to achieve program objectives in a timely manner
- Technical and ICD writing
- Task planning, conducting technical peer reviews, and mentoring junior engineers
- Apply and contribute to the development of advanced technical principles, theories, and concepts.
- Work on complex technical problems and provide solutions which are highly innovative
- Collaborate and execute on long-range goals and objectives.
- Develop advanced technological ideas and guide development into a final product.
Basic Qualifications for a Sr Principal Engineer:
- Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 12 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in STEM with 10 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in STEM with 8 years of related engineering experience.
- Air Breathing Propulsion knowledge and experience on aircraft (subsonic, supersonic or hypersonic) or missile systems.
- Ability and willingness to travel 25% of the time.
- Must have an active DoD Secret (or higher) clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Education).
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ten plus (10+) years of experience with Aeronautical Air Breathing Propulsion and Flight Sciences engineering disciplines.
- Experience with survivable propulsion systems
- Experience in technical leadership and guidance of junior Air Breathing Propulsion engineers.
- Experience in Air Breathing Propulsion processes and products throughout the program life cycle.
- Experience in hypersonic design and analysis
- Demonstrated ability to lead an engineering cross-functional team.
- Experience with Agile design teams and tools(Atlassian)
- Understanding of Systems Engineering Principles and Model Based Systems Engineering tools (MBSE) with a practical focus for relevant use cases in propulsion integration.
- Experience with PLM software (Teamcenter)
- Serve as organization spokesperson on advanced projects and/or programs. Act as advisor to management and customers on advanced technical research studies and applications.
- A current active in-scope U.S. Government DoD Top Secret clearance with current or previous Special Program Access (SAP/PAR).
Akkodis is seeking an Industrial Engineer for a Contract job with a client in Carson, CA. Ideally looking for applicants who can provide Industrial Engineering support and coordination during the development of aircraft interior components and will be responsible for determining most cost-effective methods to create products. Focal for industrialization on each new program.
Rate Range: $32/hour to $35/hour; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.
Qualifications:
Specialized knowledge
Collaboration – Establishes collaborative relationships to achieve objectives
Communication – Excellent interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills
Ability to work independently and follow through on assignments with limited direction; ability to work within and lead in a team oriented environment
Excellent attention to detail.
Project and general management experience
Experience in manufacturing line set-up
Self-motivated and multi-tasker; able to level load own workload.
Level 1 Qualifications:
Education: BS in Industrial, Aeronautical, Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering.
Experience: 0-3 years.
Computer Skills: Proficient with Windows Operating System, Office XP, AutoCAD.
Other Skills: Experience with airworthiness regulations desired. Basic Knowledge of Primary processes like CNC machining, Layup and Crush Core. Ability to work well independently and cross-functionally.
Description: Entry-level position within job field.
Level 2 Qualifications:
Education: BS in Industrial, Aeronautical, Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering
Experience: 4-5 years.
Computer Skills: Proficient with Windows Operating System, Office XP., AutoCAD. Knowledge of design software
Other Skills: Experience with airworthiness regulations & LEAN tools such as valve stream mapping (VSM) "5S". Strong Knowledge of Primary processes like CNC machining, Layup and Crush Core.
Description: Intermediate-Mid Level position within job field.
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Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.
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Senior Java/Kotlin engineer
Remote
6+ Month Contract: $70-$80 per hour
Our client is in search of a Senior Java Engineer for a 6+ month contract. You will lead the development and testing of our systems and services Participate in shaping the technical architecture of the product Help translate product requirements into user stories and technical solutions Deliver highly available and scalable services in a production environment Mentor other engineers, support the technical culture, and help grow the team Generate ideas for new initiatives and technologies Communicate with project leads, product managers and other software developers
- Systems Development: Lead and participate in the development and testing of our systems and services.
- Requirement Translation: Help translate product requirements into user stories and actionable technical solutions.
- Production Delivery: Deliver highly available and scalable services in a production environment.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Communicate effectively with project leads, product managers, and other software developers.
- Education: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related field.
- Experience: 4+ years of programming experience, ideally using a modern stack.
- Backend Expertise: 2+ years of experience with Java or Kotlin.
- Core Stack Knowledge: Familiarity with our environment ( Java/Kotlin, Spring, PostgreSQL, React) running on Kubernetes within a service-oriented architecture (100+ services).
- Database Proficiency: A solid understanding of relational databases and ORMs.
- Architecture: Experience working on SOA or microservice-based applications.
- Quality Standards: View Unit and Integration tests as first-class citizens in the software development lifecycle.
- Collaborative Workflow: Experience refining designs, performing code reviews, and managing pull requests in a team environment.
- Ownership & Mindset: * A solid sense of responsibility and the ability to drive projects from inception to completion
- Full-Stack Experience: Additional expertise in any of the following areas:
- Systems: Kafka, Temporal, Docker, POSIX.
- Databases: Deep PostgreSQL knowledge.
- Front-End: JavaScript/TypeScript, React.
Bonus Skills
Banking or finance experience Experience scaling highly available, mission critical systems Full-stack experience, either toward systems (kafka, temporal, docker), databases (DynamoDB), or front-end (javascript/typescript, react).
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Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
This position is responsible for day-to-day compliance of safety programs and related activities at the Vernon, CA facility.
Responsibilities:
- Environmental Compliance Programs:Ensure operations are compliant with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
- Conduct audits and training programs as needed.
- Establish a working relationship with appropriate regulatory agency personnel.
- Generate reports and permit applications (air, water, waste), ensure compliance with applicable permit requirements.
- Review proposed manufacturing changes and assess environmental impact.
- Work to reduce waste generation and support any remediation activities under the direction of the Corporate HSE Director and Regional HSE Manager.
- Health and Safety Programs:Have oversight of Industrial Hygiene, Fire Prevention LOTO, PPE, etc. Ensure that programs are in place to assist in meeting Company objectives.
- Ensure training programs and in place to ensure compliance.
- Implement accident, near miss, and observation reporting programs to proactively manage safety performance.
- Lead root cause analysis investigation and manage documentation confirm corrective actions have been put in place ensuring complete case management of injuries (reporting, workers compensation, return to work, etc.).
- Build communications required to present incident details and corrective action plans to diffident levels of the business.
- Ensure Job Safety and Environmental Analyses/Job Hazard Analysis are being conducted as required.
- Evaluate operational practices to determine methods to eliminate workplace hazards.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Health & Safety or the Sciences
- Min of 3+ years of Health & Safety experience 2 years in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience with OSHA, LOTO, Root Cause Analysis
- Union experience a plus
- Needs to have occasional flexibility on start time.
Position Summary:
Who we are: AGSE is a recognized leader in the design and manufacture of aerospace ground support equipment, serving the world’s top aerospace organizations. We are in the midst of a cultural transformation, moving from tribal knowledge and manual reactive processes to a data-driven, standardized, and continuously improving operation. This is your chance to join a team that is committed to real change, not just “checking the box” on Lean.
What You’ll Do: You will be an active partner in driving our transformation—building systems, not just projects. Your focus will be on embedding continuous improvement as a mindset at every level, not just as a set of tools. Your day-to-day will combine process analysis, hands-on problem solving, cross-functional coaching, and project execution, with a direct line to senior leadership.
You won’t just analyze; you’ll implement, teach, and sustain.
Responsibilities: Essential Duties:
· Lead Improvement Projects: Identify, plan, and execute high-impact Lean, Six Sigma, and digital transformation projects focused on operational bottlenecks (quality escapes, long prep times, inefficient assembly, etc.).
· Drive Standardization: Document tribal knowledge into robust SOPs and work instructions; pilot and roll out digital work instruction tools and visual management boards.
· Coach & Train: Deliver hands-on Lean/CI training for operators, leads, and supervisors, focusing on practical skills (problem solving, process mapping, visual management, mistake-proofing, etc.).
· Data-Driven Action: Design meaningful KPIs, collect and analyze shopfloor data (scrap, rework, cycle times, downtime, OTD, etc.), and implement root cause analysis and countermeasures.
· Champion Digital Tools: Work with AI, automation, and analytics tools (Power Automate, ERP integrations, Excel, Power BI) to move the factory toward a paperless, digitally enabled environment.
· Facilitate Change: Run kaizen events, lead daily/weekly Gemba walks, facilitate feedback loops, and support the development of a true continuous improvement culture.
· Collaborate Across Functions: Partner with Quality, Engineering, Production, and Supply Chain to drive cross-functional initiatives and standardize processes.
· Tackle Real Problems: Address recurring issues like final inspection escapes, part marking accuracy, FOD/scratches, material flow, and inefficiencies in manual-heavy processes.
· Measure and Report Savings: Continuous improvement impacts in terms of dollars saved, hours reduced, and risk mitigated; report out to leadership and stakeholders.
Work Location: Santa Fe Springs, CA. 100% Onsite work. No remote nor hybrid availability for this role.
Expertise: Knowledge & Skills:
· 3+ years of hands-on experience in a Lean/Continuous Improvement, manufacturing, or operations engineering role.
· Strong working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing (5S, Value Stream Mapping, SMED, Poka-Yoke, Visual Management), Six Sigma (DMAIC, root cause analysis), and process mapping.
· Track record of driving real improvements, measurable cost savings, cycle time reductions, quality improvements.
· Experience creating and implementing Standard Work, SOPs, and operator-level training.
· Familiarity or experience with digital tools for shop floor (Power BI, Excel, Power Automate, digital checklists, etc.).
· Excellent communication, coaching, and facilitation skills; able to work at all levels from shop floor to leadership.
· Highly self-motivated, able to work with minimal supervision, and thrives in a dynamic, hands-on environment.
· Certification in Lean, Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt), or equivalent experience is highly preferred.
Nice to Have
· Experience supporting or leading ERP transitions (Epicor, Global Shop, etc.).
· Exposure to AI, automation, or advanced manufacturing technologies.
· Background in aerospace, heavy fabrication, or complex assembly environments.
· Experience implementing digital work instruction systems or MES.
· Knowledge of ISO 9001/AS9100 QMS requirements.
Required:
· Bachelor’s degree in: Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering or related technical field.
· Manufacturing engineering experience a must
· Six Sigma Black Belt, Lean, Quality, or other related certification preferred.
· Onsite role. No hybrid nor remote work available for this role
· Ability to work non-standard schedule as needed.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or listen. The employee frequently is required to use hands to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
- Noise Intensity: Moderate
- Occasionally: Office environment, Production/manufacturing environment, Warehouse environment
Pay Range: $90,000 - $120,000 plus a discretionary bonus.
While a Company bonus is not guaranteed, this position’s maximum bonus percentage range can be up to 10% of base salary.
Company bonuses are not guaranteed and are based on your performance, the department’s performance and/or the Company’s financial results.
AGSE is required by law in certain jurisdictions to include a pay scale in the job posting for this position. "Pay scale" means the salary or hourly range that AGSE reasonably expects to pay for this position; it is neither a promise nor a guarantee of the compensation that the successful candidate will receive. The pay scale for this position considers the wide range of factors that AGSE considers in making compensation decisions, including, without limitation: skill set, experience, and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Please note that it is not typical for AGSE employees to be at or near the top of the pay scale for their role - especially as a new hire - and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Wire Harness Design Engineer
Location: Long Beach California and Centennial, Colorado
Rate: $40/hour to $75/hour; The salary may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.
Contract to Hire
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Creates 3D harness routes considering bend radius, separation, and maintainability and manage technical trade studies.
- Generate electrical interconnect diagrams and schematics by defining point-to-point connections for power, signals, and data links; understands grounding and shielding principles.
- Interface and coordinate between various team members including engineering, program management, production and quality Create 3D models of harness designs using SolidWorks software.
- Analyze harnesses with applicable quality and reliability standards.
- Develop test equipment for IR/DWV testing.
- Design and integrate harness routing within the spacecraft and test equipment.
- Support production and quality assurance to clear obstacles and ensure build meets design intent.
- Develop BOM’s and work within ERP system for production coordination.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical or related engineering experience.
- 2+ years of professional experience with harnessing design and routing.
- Experience with SolidWorks, CATIA, NX or similar 3D CAD software..
- Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) as it relates to harness design (e.g., use of tools such as Cameo).
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously with little input on requirements or management oversight.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Willing to travel 20% of the time.
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Experience with SolidWorks Electrical and Routing.
- Experience implementing designs compliant with IPC/WHMA-A-620A or NASA-STD-8739.4.
This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be United States citizens, lawful permanent residents of the United States, persons granted refugee or asylee status in the United States and any other status within the meaning of US Export Control laws. If you meet these requirements, we are happy to continue discussing this opportunity with you. If you do not meet these requirements, we will be glad to look for a different opportunity that does not contain this requirement
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Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
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Broadata Communications, Inc. (BCI) - Torrance, CA
On-site
Company Overview
Broadata Communications, Inc. (BCI) is a privately held California-based corporation and a leader in developing innovative, market-driven products for the transmission of digital multimedia (video, audio, and data) over fiber. Our clients include world leaders in industries spanning entertainment, broadcast, medical, professional audio/video, house of worship, education, government, military, and transportation sectors.
Job Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Quality Control Inspector focused on Video & Audio systems. This hands-on role is critical in ensuring the quality and reliability of our Pro AV products, directly contributing to our reputation for excellence. The QC Technician will work closely with the Engineering and Production Departments to verify product integrity and ensure adherence to specifications before release and shipment. A key responsibility of this role is the inspection of incoming raw materials using industry-standard tools. We offer a dynamic and stimulating work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development within BCI.
This is a hands-on position. This is NOT a remote or hybrid position.
Key Responsibilities
- Read and interpret basic engineering drawings for mechanical components and cable assemblies to verify compliance with specifications.
- Perform receiving inspection and/or product-level inspection to determine material conformance.
- Use basic measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, gauges, microscopes, etc.) to verify dimensional and visual requirements.
- Perform inspection of electronic assemblies and cable assemblies for workmanship and labeling accuracy.
- Identify and document nonconforming material.
- Process nonconformance records in QT9, including data entry and supporting documentation.
- Maintain accurate inspection records and ensure proper material status identification.
- Communicate inspection findings to QC Manager and internal departments as required.
- Assist with sorting, rework verification, and containment activities when needed.
- Support organization and maintenance of inspection areas and documentation.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education & Experience
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Minimum 2 years of quality inspection experience in a manufacturing or production environment preferred.
- Basic understanding of electronic or electro-mechanical assemblies is a plus.
- Experience working within a documented quality system (ISO 9001 preferred).
- Familiarity with inspection tools and measuring equipment.
- Experience entering data into ERP or quality management systems is a plus.
Skills & Abilities
- Strong attention to detail and disciplined inspection habits.
- Ability to follow written procedures and work instructions accurately.
- Comfortable inspecting small components and assemblies under magnification.
- Ability to stand, sit, and move between inspection stations for extended periods.
- Basic computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Clear verbal communication skills.
- Ability to write concise and legible inspection notes.
- Reliable attendance and punctuality.
- Willingness to ask questions when requirements are unclear.
- Ability to work independently once trained.
Benefits
- Medical, vision and dental insurance
- 401(k) with company match (100% of the first 4% in eligible compensation)
- Flexible Spending Account
- 2 weeks paid vacation
- 1 Week sick pay
- 10 company holidays
- Group life insurance
Salary Range
- Hourly: $26 - $34
About the Company:
The company is a leading metal additive manufacturing (AM) partner for aerospace and defense organizations. They design, optimize, and produce mission-critical hardware that enables customers to leverage AM technologies in ways previously thought impossible. Their team supports cutting-edge programs across aviation, space, and national defense, delivering engineering excellence from concept through production.
About the Role:
The Principal Additive Manufacturing Engineer – Applications is a senior, customer-facing technical authority. You will work directly with aerospace and defense primes, OEMs, and government organizations to guide AM strategy, influence design decisions, and deliver advanced metal AM solutions for high-stakes missions. This role operates at a peer-to-peer level with senior customer engineers and plays a key part in shaping the future of AM adoption across critical defense and aerospace programs.
What You'll Do:
- Serving as the senior technical lead and trusted advisor for key aerospace and defense programs.
- Leading AM strategy, qualification plans, and adoption pathways across complex customer missions.
- Running technical design reviews, engineering workshops, and program strategy sessions with customer leadership.
- Translating mission and performance requirements into optimized metal AM solutions that balance cost, risk, and reliability.
- Developing high-impact proposals, white papers, and technical recommendations for advanced AM applications.
- Driving implementation of DfAM best practices, simulation-based optimization, and qualification approaches for mission-critical hardware.
- Working cross-functionally with business development, manufacturing, and quality teams on capture strategies and program execution.
- Acting as the primary technical interface from concept through qualification and production.
- Mentoring engineers and elevating the organization's customer-facing AM technical depth.
- Ensuring compliance with aerospace standards: AS9100D, NADCAP, MIL-SPEC, ITAR, and other regulatory requirements.
What You Need to Bring:
- Recognized expertise in metal additive manufacturing for aerospace and defense applications.
- A proven ability to influence design, qualification, and engineering decisions at primes, OEMs, and government agencies.
- Deep knowledge of LPBF/DMLS, DED, and hybrid AM processes and relevant alloys (Ti, Ni, Al, Cu).
- Strong background in aerospace materials science, metallurgy, and thermal-mechanical behavior of AM components.
- Proficiency in CAD (NX preferred), AM simulation tools, and FEA, with the ability to present technical findings clearly.
- Demonstrated success presenting to executive and non-technical customer stakeholders.
- Understanding of AS9100D, NADCAP, MMPDS, MIL-SPEC, and aerospace certification and qualification pathways.
- Leadership skills to mentor and guide engineering teams in both technical execution and customer engagement.
- Bachelor's degree required (Mechanical, Aerospace, or Materials Engineering).
- Master's degree preferred.
- 10+ years in aerospace/defense AM engineering, advanced design, or manufacturing applications.
- Eligibility to obtain and maintain a DoD SECRET Security Clearance (required for employment).
Benefits:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Dynamic, collaborative culture focused on innovation and professional growth
Why Join:
Join a team that's redefining aerospace and defense manufacturing through innovation, collaboration, and purpose. Here, you'll:
- Work on real flight hardware that supports next-generation space and defense missions.
- Be part of a fast-growing, hands-on engineering culture where your ideas make an impact.
- Collaborate with experts across design, materials, and production to advance the frontiers of metal 3D printing.
- Access career development opportunities, advanced AM technologies, and a mission-driven environment that values curiosity and continuous learning.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and update the project’s baseline schedule, ensuring alignment with contract milestones, DSA requirements, and field production realities.
- Coordinate with superintendents, subcontractors, and inspectors to track progress, identify delays, and implement recovery strategies.
- Monitor critical path activities and proactively communicate schedule impacts to internal and external stakeholders.
- Create, track, and manage all change events, change orders, and back charges with a high level of accuracy and documentation.
- Lead PCO (Potential Change Order) meetings, ensuring clear communication, timely pricing, and proper documentation for owner review.
- Prepare and issue formal notices to owners regarding time impacts, cost impacts, unforeseen conditions, or contractual obligations.
- Maintain the project’s schedule of values and ensure alignment with contract billing requirements.
- Prepare detailed and professional owner meeting minutes, capturing decisions, action items, and accountability.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for owners, architects, consultants, and DSA representatives, ensuring timely responses and transparent communication.
- Support DSA compliance efforts by coordinating with inspectors, managing required documentation, and ensuring adherence to approved plans and specifications.
- Organize and lead internal project team meetings, ensuring alignment between project management, field operations, and subcontractor partners.
- Review subcontractor scopes of work, identify gaps or overlaps, and ensure contractual clarity.
- Oversee subcontractor billing, verify progress, and ensure accurate and timely payment applications.
- Identify, track, and manage time and cost impact notices, ensuring timely submission and proper contractual handling.
- Support conflict resolution by applying strong project engineering principles and maintaining a solutions‑oriented mindset.
- Maintain rigorous project documentation to protect the company’s contractual and financial interests.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Business, or a related field (highly preferred).
- Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Project Manager in commercial construction, ideally with public works and/or DSA project experience.
- Proficiency with Procore and Microsoft 365; strong digital organization and documentation skills.
- Solid understanding of project engineering fundamentals, construction means and methods, and contract administration.
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage conflict, and maintain strong relationships with owners, design teams, inspectors, and subcontractors.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, professional documentation.