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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.

About Us:

Astiva Health, Inc., located in Orange, CA is a premier health plan provider specializing in Medicare and HMO services. With a focus on delivering comprehensive care tailored to the needs of our diverse community, we prioritize accessibility, affordability, and quality in all aspects of our services. Join us in our mission to transform healthcare delivery and make a meaningful difference in the lives of our members.

SUMMARY:

We are seeking a skilled and adaptable AI/ML Engineer to join our fast-moving team building impactful AI solutions in healthcare. Our work focuses on extracting and interpreting data from unstructured medical documents, improving clinical coding accuracy, streamlining administrative processes, and enhancing patient outreach.

Projects will evolve rapidly, from fine-tuning large language models (LLMs) on specialized medical PDFs, to optimizing OCR pipelines in Azure, and new challenges emerge regularly. This role suits someone who thrives in ambiguity, enjoys hands-on model development, and wants to directly influence healthcare delivery through applied AI/ML.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Design, fine-tune, and optimize large language models (LLMs) and multimodal models for healthcare-specific NLP tasks, such as information extraction, classification, and summarization from clinical documents (e.g., medical charts, patient files, scanned forms).
• Develop and improve document understanding pipelines, including fine-tuning OCR / layout-aware models (especially in cloud environments like Azure AI, Azure Foundry) to handle real-world variability in medical forms, handwriting, and scanned PDFs.
• Build and iterate on end-to-end ML solutions that transform unstructured healthcare data into structured, actionable insights
• Collaborate closely with clinicians, product managers, data annotators, and engineers to define problems, curate/annotate datasets, evaluate model performance against clinical and business metrics, and iterate quickly.
• Deploy models into production environments (cloud-based inference, batch processing, or API endpoints) with attention to latency, cost, scalability, and healthcare compliance considerations (HIPAA, data privacy).
• Stay current with advancements in LLMs, vision-language models, efficient fine-tuning techniques (LoRA/QLoRA, PEFT), RAG, multimodal AI, and domain-specific healthcare AI research.
• Contribute to a culture of rapid prototyping, rigorous evaluation, and continuous improvement in a dynamic project landscape where priorities can shift based on new opportunities or stakeholder needs.
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Strong proficiency in Python and ML frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, or equivalent)
• Hands-on experience with NLP applied to unstructured text
• Experience working with LLMs, including:
• Prompting strategies
• Fine-tuning for classification or extraction tasks
• Model evaluation and error analysis
• Experience designing or consuming annotation pipelines and labeled datasets
• Familiarity with structured prediction problems (multi-label classification, ranking, or probabilistic inference)
• Ability to reason about and mitigate model bias, label noise, and false positives
• Strong understanding of production ML systems (versioning, monitoring, iteration)
• Experience working with sensitive or regulated data (e.g., HIPAA-covered healthcare data), including privacy-aware data handling and secure ML workflows

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:

• Hands-on experience with Azure AI services, Azure Machine Learning, OpenAI on Azure, and Microsoft Foundry
• Experience with clinical NLP libraries (scispaCy, medspaCy, cTAKES)
• Familiarity with RAG architectures for grounding model decisions
• Experience with weak supervision or noisy-label learning
• Knowledge of temporal reasoning or longitudinal modeling
• Exposure to knowledge graphs or ontology-driven systems
• Familiarity with healthcare vocabularies and ontologies:
• ICD-10
• SNOMED CT
• RxNorm (or similar)
• Understanding of clinical documentation structure (HPI, Assessment & Plan, medications, etc.)

EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field
• 2-4+ years of experience in software engineering, machine learning, or applied NLP
• Demonstrated experience taking ML systems from prototype to production
• Experience collaborating with non-technical domain experts (e.g., medical coders, clinicians)

BENEFITS:

• 401(k)
• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Free catered lunches

About Us:

Astiva Health, Inc., located in Orange, CA is a premier health plan provider specializing in Medicare and HMO services. With a focus on delivering comprehensive care tailored to the needs of our diverse community, we prioritize accessibility, affordability, and quality in all aspects of our services. Join us in our mission to transform healthcare delivery and make a meaningful difference in the lives of our members.

SUMMARY:

We are seeking a skilled and adaptable Junior AI/ML Engineer to join our fast-moving team building impactful AI solutions in healthcare. Our work focuses on extracting and interpreting data from unstructured medical documents, improving clinical coding accuracy, streamlining administrative processes, and enhancing patient outreach.

Projects will evolve rapidly, from fine-tuning large language models (LLMs) on specialized medical PDFs, to optimizing OCR pipelines in Azure, and new challenges emerge regularly. This role suits someone who thrives in ambiguity, enjoys hands-on model development, and wants to directly influence healthcare delivery through applied AI/ML.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Design, fine-tune, and optimize large language models (LLMs) and multimodal models for healthcare-specific NLP tasks, such as information extraction, classification, and summarization from clinical documents (e.g., medical charts, patient files, scanned forms).
• Develop and improve document understanding pipelines, including fine-tuning OCR / layout-aware models (especially in cloud environments like Azure AI, Azure Foundry) to handle real-world variability in medical forms, handwriting, and scanned PDFs.
• Build and iterate on end-to-end ML solutions that transform unstructured healthcare data into structured, actionable insights
• Collaborate closely with clinicians, product managers, data annotators, and engineers to define problems, curate/annotate datasets, evaluate model performance against clinical and business metrics, and iterate quickly.
• Deploy models into production environments (cloud-based inference, batch processing, or API endpoints) with attention to latency, cost, scalability, and healthcare compliance considerations (HIPAA, data privacy).
• Stay current with advancements in LLMs, vision-language models, efficient fine-tuning techniques (LoRA/QLoRA, PEFT), RAG, multimodal AI, and domain-specific healthcare AI research.
• Contribute to a culture of rapid prototyping, rigorous evaluation, and continuous improvement in a dynamic project landscape where priorities can shift based on new opportunities or stakeholder needs.
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Proficiency in Python and familiarity with common ML frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow, scikit-learn)
• Experience applying NLP techniques to unstructured text
• Hands-on experience working with LLMs, including:
• Prompt design and iteration
• Using pre-trained models for classification or extraction tasks
• Foundational understanding of model fine-tuning, such as:
• Fine-tuning transformer models or LLMs for classification or information extraction
• Adapting existing training scripts or examples to new datasets
• Familiarity with model evaluation metrics (precision, recall, F1) and basic error analysis
• Experience working with labeled datasets and annotation outputs, including reviewing label quality
• Understanding of common ML problem types, including binary and multi-label classification
• Awareness of model bias, label noise, and false positives, with the ability to discuss tradeoffs and mitigation strategies
• Basic understanding of production ML workflows (versioning, reproducibility, monitoring concepts)

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:

• Hands-on fine-tuning experience with LLMs (e.g., Hugging Face, OpenAI fine-tuning, Azure Foundry), even if limited to small-scale or academic projects
• Exposure to cloud ML platforms (Azure ML, AWS SageMaker, or GCP)
• Familiarity with RAG architectures and retrieval-based grounding
• Experience with NLP libraries (spaCy, Hugging Face Transformers, NLTK)
• Introductory experience with weak supervision or noisy-label learning
• Interest in healthcare or biomedical NLP
• Curiosity about knowledge graphs, ontologies, or structured prediction
• Familiarity with secure data handling practices
• Willingness and ability to learn workflows for sensitive or regulated data (e.g., HIPAA-covered healthcare data), including privacy-aware data handling and secure ML workflows

EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field
• 1–2 years of experience in machine learning, applied NLP, or software engineering
• Demonstrated some experience training or fine-tuning ML models, not just using APIs
• Ability to collaborate with senior engineers and domain experts and incorporate feedback

BENEFITS:

• 401(k)
• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Free catered lunches

At Makita USA, we believe our employees are the driving force behind our success. That’s why we offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to support your health, financial well-being, and professional growth. When you join Makita, you become part of a dynamic, innovative, and team-oriented culture that values hard work and dedication.

Makita is a worldwide leader in the professional power tool industry. Over the past 100 years, we have built a reputation for using the finest raw materials, the most advanced manufacturing equipment, and the most rigorous quality testing in the industry. Headquartered in La Mirada, CA, Makita U.S.A., with offices in Reno, NV, Wilmer, TX, and Flowery Branch, GA, has brought Makita's best-in-class engineering advantage to professional power tool users in America since 1970.

Salary $85,000 - $100,000 annually

Job Summary

Makita is the innovation leader in power tools, equipment, and accessories – so join the team at our U.S.A. headquarters in Southern California and help us make the Makita Advantage come alive at trade shows and events across the U.S.A.

As the Trade Show Manager, you will take a leading role in planning, coordinating, and executing trade shows and events to reach our target audiences, including pro-contractors, hardware dealers/distributors, and the media. You will help communicate the Makita Advantage to these audiences by creating and executing event plans that include compelling signage and graphics, hands-on product demonstrations, dynamic display structures, efficient lighting, effective lead collection, and more.

Areas of focus will range from budget and calendar planning to asset co-design and sourcing, inventory management, and hands-on activity, including booth set-up and on-site management at select events.

Across categories, Makita products have leading power and performance but with lower noise, less vibration, reduced weight, and superior ergonomics. This combination of performance and comfort is unique in the category, giving users of all types – from pro contractors to DIYers – a complete solution that helps get work done faster and more efficiently. Join our team and be a part of this exciting innovation story.

Essential Job Duties

• Work with the senior communications manager as well as product management, channel marketing, brand marketing, operations, and senior management on a full range of trade show activities. This will include live trade shows in major convention venues.
• Build the annual Makita U.S.A. trade show calendar and budget.
• Work with our off-site logistics partner to manage and track asset inventory and display tool inventory for use at trade shows. This includes inspection and inventory reconciliation as well as routine maintenance and repairs.
• Collaborate with in-house marketing staff and vendors to build booth assets, including structures and signage.
• Work with the in-house product management team (and occasionally outside vendors) to create demonstrations of key Makita products.
• Create effective lead collection tactics at trade shows.
• Coordinate show orders and shipping for select events.
• Coordinate on-site details for select events, including shipping and receiving, staffing, and set-up.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Skills Required

• Familiarity with best practices in trade show booth construction, including lighting and graphics.
• Basic inventory management of trade show assets.
• Building and managing a budget.
• Post-event actions, including reviewing and approving show invoices.
• Strong ability to proactively coordinate numerous projects while maintaining follow-up and follow-through skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, percentages, and area. .
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, technical procedures, or trade show regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals (e.g., booth set-up instructions).
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers and vendors.
• Ability to learn: Obtain knowledge and understanding of our power tools, competition, target professional users, the product applications, and the types of dealers that support the users.
• Presentation skills: Organize information and present to both internal and external audiences.
• The ability to work under pressure and with constantly changing priorities
• Experience in executing a trade show booth “from the ground up”, including arranging shipping and on-site booth set-up, as well as ordering and tracking on-site show services.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

This position is based full-time in the Makita U.S.A. Home Office in La Mirada, CA.

EVENTS: This position will include indoor and outdoor events. The work environmental characteristics for these events include the following:

• The employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions.
• In rare instances, activity goes into the night and proceeds until completion, rain or shine.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, as well as risk of electrical shock and vibration. Personal protective equipment is provided, and professional labor is on hand to manage advanced electrical applications.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. At select trade shows, noise levels are similar to a construction job site. Hearing protection is provided.

Education and/or Experience Desired

• Five to ten years of related trade show and event experience in venues including convention halls.
• Experience in executing a trade show booth “from the ground up”, including arranging shipping and on-site booth set-up, as well as ordering and tracking on-site show services.

Travel: The expected travel for this role is up to 15%.

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.

• The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance.
• The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 20 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee must be able to safely operate a moving vehicle per our company policy.
• Occasional extended hours are expected to complete assembly or take-down activities on-site during trade shows and events, as well as in the office.

Our Benefits Include:

Health & Wellness

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance options after 30 days of employment
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) & Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Employee assistance program (EAP) for mental health and well-being
• Paid subscription to Headspace and 5 other members of your choice

Financial Security

• Competitive pay & performance-based incentives
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Basic Term Life insurance is 100% company paid
• Long-term Disability Coverage 100% company paid
• Disability Coverage
• Voluntary Coverage: Critical illness, accidental, hospital indemnity, whole life, and supplemental life plans.

Work-Life Balance

• Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays)
• Employee discounts on Makita tools and accessories - because we know you love quality tools!

Join Makita USA and power up your career with a company that values innovation, teamwork, and excellence!

Explore Opportunities & Apply Today!

Disclaimer:

This description is based on management's assessment of the requirements and functions of the job as of the date this description was prepared. It is a general guideline for managers and employees, but it does not intend to be an exhaustive list of all of the elements of the job. Management reserves the right to modify the description at any time, or to vary the duties and responsibilities of the job on a temporary or indefinite basis to meet production, scheduling, or staffing needs.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on merit. Company policy prohibits discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, gender, national origin, ancestry, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, veteran status, military service, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, genetic information, medical (including genetic characteristics or cancer diagnosis), actual or perceived sexual orientation, or any consideration protected by federal, state or local laws. All such discrimination is prohibited. Additionally, the Company will provide registered domestic partners with all rights and benefits as required by Law. The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA) prohibits employers from requesting or requiring genetic information of an individual or a family member of the individual. The Company is committed to complying with all applicable laws and providing equal employment opportunities.

At Makita USA, we believe our employees are the driving force behind our success. That’s why we offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to support your health, financial well-being, and professional growth. When you join Makita, you become part of a dynamic, innovative, and team-oriented culture that values hard work and dedication.

Makita is a worldwide leader in the professional power tool industry. Over the past 100 years, we have built a reputation for using the finest raw materials, the most advanced manufacturing equipment, and the most rigorous quality testing in the industry. Headquartered in La Mirada, CA, Makita U.S.A., with offices in Reno, NV, Wilmer, TX, and Flowery Branch, GA, has brought Makita's best-in-class engineering advantage to professional power tool users in America since 1970.

Salary $70,000 - $80,000 annually

Job Summary

Makita is the innovation leader in power tools, equipment, and accessories – so join the team at our U.S.A. headquarters in Southern California and help us make the Makita Advantage come alive at trade shows and events across the U.S.A.

As the Trade Show Specialist, you will take an important role in planning, coordinating, and executing trade shows and events to reach our target audiences, including pro contractors, hardware dealers/distributors, and the media. You will help communicate the Makita Advantage to these audiences by creating and executing event plans that include compelling signage and graphics, hands-on product demonstrations, dynamic display structures, efficient lighting, effective lead collection, and more.

Areas of focus will range from budget and calendar planning to asset co-design and sourcing, inventory management, and hands-on activity, including booth set-up and on-site management at select events.

Your efforts will be a key part of our daily efforts to increase awareness and drive demand for Makita products. These include industry-leading battery-powered tools and outdoor power equipment as well as vacuums and cleaning products, lighting, radios and speakers, job site apparel, modular storage, a full line of premium accessories, and more.

Across categories, Makita products have leading power and performance but with lower noise, less vibration, reduced weight, and superior ergonomics. This combination of performance and comfort is unique in the category, giving users of all types – from pro contractors to DIYers – a complete solution that helps get work done faster and more efficiently. Join our team and be a part of this exciting innovation story.

Essential Job Duties

• Work with the senior communications manager as well as product management, channel marketing, brand marketing, operations, and senior management on a full range of trade show activities. This will include live trade shows in major convention venues.
• Build the annual Makita U.S.A. trade show calendar and budget.
• Work with our off-site logistics partner to manage and track asset inventory and display tool inventory for use at trade shows. This includes inspection and inventory reconciliation as well as routine maintenance and repairs.
• Collaborate with in-house marketing staff and vendors to build booth assets, including structures and signage.
• Work with the in-house product management team (and occasionally outside vendors) to create demonstrations of key Makita products.
• Create effective lead collection tactics at trade shows.
• Coordinate show orders and shipping for select events.
• Coordinate on-site details for select events, including shipping and receiving, staffing, and set-up.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Skills Required

• Familiarity with trade show and event processes, including budget and planning, arranging shipping, and on-site booth set-up. Ordering and tracking on-site show services is a plus, but not required.
• Experience in building and managing a budget.
• Strong ability to proactively coordinate numerous projects while maintaining follow-up and follow-through skills.
• Ability to learn: Obtain knowledge and understanding of our power tools, competition, target professional users, the product applications, and the types of dealers that support the users.
• Excellent critical thinking, interpersonal, communication, time-management, and problem-solving skills
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, percentages, and area.
• Presentation skills: Organize information and present to both internal and external audiences.
• The ability to work under pressure and with constantly changing priorities
• Computer Skills: Knowledge of Microsoft 365 applications, including core apps (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) as well as cloud services, including OneDrive and SharePoint. AI knowledge is a plus.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

EVENTS: The work environmental characteristics for these events include the following:

• The employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions.
• In rare instances, activity goes into the night and proceeds until completion, rain or shine.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, as well as risk of electrical shock and vibration. Personal protective equipment is provided, and professional labor is on hand to manage advanced electrical applications.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. At select trade shows, noise levels are similar to a construction job site. Hearing protection is provided.

Education and/or Experience Desired

• Education and/or Experience: Four-year college or university program, certificate, bachelor’s degree preferred. Preferred academic focus includes marketing, business, communications, or design
• Up to 3 years of experience in a marketing manager, coordinator, or specialist role, with related trade show and event experience preferred but not required.

Travel The expected travel for this role is up to 15%.

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.

• The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance.
• The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 20 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee must be able to safely operate a moving vehicle per our company policy.
• Occasional extended hours are expected to complete assembly or take-down activities on-site during trade shows and events, as well as in the office.

Our Benefits Include:

Health & Wellness

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance options after 30 days of employment
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) & Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Employee assistance program (EAP) for mental health and well-being
• Paid subscription to Headspace and 5 other members of your choice

Financial Security

• Competitive pay & performance-based incentives
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Basic Term Life insurance is 100% company paid
• Long-term Disability Coverage 100% company paid
• Disability Coverage
• Voluntary Coverage: Critical illness, accidental, hospital indemnity, whole life, and supplemental life plans.

Work-Life Balance

• Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays)
• Employee discounts on Makita tools and accessories - because we know you love quality tools!

Join Makita USA and power up your career with a company that values innovation, teamwork, and excellence!

Explore Opportunities & Apply Today!

Disclaimer:

This description is based on management's assessment of the requirements and functions of the job as of the date this description was prepared. It is a general guideline for managers and employees, but it does not intend to be an exhaustive list of all of the elements of the job. Management reserves the right to modify the description at any time, or to vary the duties and responsibilities of the job on a temporary or indefinite basis to meet production, scheduling, or staffing needs.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on merit. Company policy prohibits discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, gender, national origin, ancestry, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, veteran status, military service, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, genetic information, medical (including genetic characteristics or cancer diagnosis), actual or perceived sexual orientation, or any consideration protected by federal, state or local laws. All such discrimination is prohibited. Additionally, the Company will provide registered domestic partners with all rights and benefits as required by Law. The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA) prohibits employers from requesting or requiring genetic information of an individual or a family member of the individual. The Company is committed to complying with all applicable laws and providing equal employment opportunities.

Overall Purpose: The Design Engineer will independently evaluate, select and apply standard engineering techniques and procedures to design mechanical/fluid components and assemblies that meet the requested objectives and requirements.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide design and engineering support for a wide variety of new and existing products with a focus on aerospace hoses, couplings and quick disconnects
• Develop, evaluate, and implement new processes, techniques, materials, finishes etc.
• Support manufacturing with new and innovative methods of producing parts and assemblies, lower costs and increase manufacturability and functionality
• Be an integral part of the engineering team and will receive instructions, training, and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job in a timely manner
• Adhere to 5S Standards
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures, including, but not limited to, policies for attendance and punctuality and standards for safety

Other Duties:

• Other duties based on the needs of the Engineering Department

The preceding functions have been provided as examples of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments and to make reasonable accommodations as needed.

Qualification Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited college or university
• 5+ years of experience in the engineering field, preferably focused on aerospace components
• Knowledge of CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD or Catia, FEA a plus)
• Background in Aerospace Components preferred
• Ability to find creative and cost-effective design solutions to complex mechanical engineering problems
• Good mechanical aptitude and knowledge
• Self-motivated and highly organized
• Possess knowledge of commonly used engineering concepts, practices and procedures
• Strong computer skills – especially Microsoft Word and Excel
• Able to work with a fast paced, multi-disciplinary team
• Able to follow instructions with little supervision
• Fluent in English (able to read, speak, write and understand)
• Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident)

Physical Demands:

• While performing duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to:
• Sit
• Use hands and fingers to handle, type or feel
• Reach with hands and arms
• Speak or hear
• While performing duties of the job, the employee is occasionally required to:
• Stand
• Walk

Work Environment: Mainly office environment with occasional time spent in a warehouse setting

• Must be a U.S. Person based on ITAR definition (U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident). This position is expected to be exposed to information which is subject to U.S. export control regulations, i.e. the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All Applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of U.S. regulations.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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

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

Location: Walnut, CA

Annual Salary: $75,000+ (DOE)

About The Gund Company

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

Position Overview - Manufacturing Process Engineer

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

Requirements

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

Preferred Skills:

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

Some travel may be required

Why Join Us?

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

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

We are a U.S.-based, privately held, mid-sized company operating in the aftermarket industrial sector. With a global footprint, we provide engineering services and repair solutions for high efficiency pumping equipment across key industries including oil and gas, steel, nuclear, and pulp and paper. With our corporate headquarters in Chicago, IL, our company prides itself on technical expertise, customer service, and strategic growth across international markets.

We are offering a home-based sales opportunity for an Account Manager position, remotely based in Southern California or Southern Nevada.

This person will be responsible for the identification, development and implementation of sales strategies and customer solutions in a defined territory and specific customer base in the Refinery, Power Plants, Municipalities and Oil and Gas markets located in and along the territory within:

Territory – Southern California and Southern Nevada.

Sales responsibilities will be for aftermarket pump repairs plus parts, reliability services, sensors and field service within your assigned region. You will be conducting business development activities, cultivating customer relationships, identifying opportunities for growth, closing new business and ensuring business objectives/strategies are met within a company with a supportive culture, including our technical and sales resources to help you be successful in your role. You will have many resources available to you including a 5,000 HSP test lab, strong engineering support, high quality marketing tools, including media, brochures, case studies and training resources. You will also have access to experienced shop personnel who believe in providing our customers with a high-quality value solution.

Essential Job Accountabilities:

• Maintain current relationships with key accounts and prospect new customers continuously.
• Execute sales calls and identify new opportunities with both existing customers and new accounts in assigned geographical area.
• Grow sales within geographic territory in alignment with assigned revenue and new account development targets.
• Report sales activities in Salesforce CRM Software.
• Provides continuous improvement in sales coverage and effectiveness developing key areas and markets to include market share information and action plans.
• Provide technical support to customers and interfaces with engineering to assure best hydraulic fit and optimal equipment efficiency.
• Develop sales forecasts for the region.
• Define and assist management in developing solution-based proposals that will demonstrate product value to new and existing customers while optimizing revenue and profit of sale.
• Participate in weekly production /sales meeting to inform management of current and future activity.
• Work collaboratively with operations to identify and maximize margins and business profitability.
• Attend trade shows and industry events that impact business and build customer rapport.
• Effectively promote all of Hydro's value-added products and services, utilizing a "Total Solutions" sales strategy.
• Continuously build the Hydro brand, both in person and in social media presence.
• Manage travel and entertainment expenses in accordance with budgets and corporate policies.
• Travel up to 75% for in-person meetings at customer facilities within assigned geographic territory.

Job Requirements:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Minimum education requirements include technical degree (mechanical engineering preferred) or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• 5 years prior experience as a Sales Engineer, Field Service Engineer or mechanical engineer or similar.
• Experience and knowledge of aftermarket service and solutions related to rotating equipment primarily with pumps.
• Superior technical skills with an in-depth knowledge of various types of pumps and pumping systems and a demonstrated knowledge of historical pump information along with a solid understanding of theoretical pump technologies.
• Strong business acumen and understanding of profitability in a service business environment
• Possess the ability to define problems, collect data and establish facts and valid conclusions.
• Have outstanding Customer Service skills and abilities in conjunction with a positive attitude and demeanor in sales settings and at site facilities.
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft suite applications, with above average Excel and CRM experience.
• Must possess a high attention to detail, have exceptional time management skills.
• Have strong analytical and problem solving skills with an understanding of the root cause failure analysis process.
• Ability to facilitate solutions in a fast paced, complex technology, and business environment.
• Ability to work independently and be self-motivated while also being able to work effectively in a team environment.

Work Environment:

• Work is generally performed in a office environment and there will be instances that require activities in an industrial setting.
• Individual is required to comply with safety standards and regulations and use proper PPE.

We offer a full benefits package with a matching 401k and an entrepreneurial opportunity in a privately held organization.

About Yami:

Founded in 2013, Yami’s mission is to bring the world closer for everyone to experience and enjoy. We make it easy to discover exciting flavors and trending products from Asia. Named Inc. Magazine’s fastest growing start-up on the ”Inc. 500 List,”, we’re committed to connecting people with authentic food, beauty, home, and wellness experiences through our e-commerce platform, iOS, and Android apps.

Benefits & Compensation:

• 401(k) Matching
• Health Insurance: Medical, Vision, and Dental
• Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick, and Holidays
• On-site Amenities: Gym, Pool, Game Rooms, etc.
• Team Building
• Employee Discount
• Employee Referral
• Coffee and Snacks
• Please see range below, and DOE

Summary:

The Growth Marketing Specialist is responsible for driving organic traffic growth through SEO and AI-driven discovery channels. This role leads strategy across technical SEO, content optimization, site architecture, and schema implementation to improve visibility and “Share of Model” on generative search platforms. The specialist analyzes performance data, conducts keyword and competitive research, and partners closely with Product, Engineering, and Content teams to turn insights into growth initiatives. The ideal candidate has at least three years of SEO or growth marketing experience (preferably in North American e-commerce), is comfortable working in startup environments, understands technical and content-led SEO, and is passionate about AI, emerging search trends, and Asian products. Bilingual English/Chinese is required.

Responsibilities

• Own the organic growth strategy across SEO and AI discovery platforms
• Implement strategies to increase "Share of Model" by optimizing site architecture and Schema markup for Generative Engine Optimization
• Develop and execute a comprehensive SEO strategy, including technical SEO, onsite and offsite optimization, and content-led growth initiatives
• Conduct keyword research, competitive analysis, and site audits to identify growth opportunities
• Collaborate with Product, Engineering, and Content teams to implement the organic traffic growth strategy
• Monitor and analyze search rankings, website performance, and user behavior， translating insights into clear action items
• Evaluate organic traffic quality and performance, providing data-driven insights and recommendations for continuous improvement
• Stay current with search ecosystem changes, algorithm updates, and emerging AI-driven discovery trends

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in SEO, organic growth, growth marketing, or AI-driven traffic, preferably within the North American e-commerce industry
• Startup experience with hands-on SEO and GEO is a strong plus
• Strong ability to analyze data, generate insights, and translate findings into actionable recommendations
• Hands-on experience with Google Analytics, Google Search Console, and other SEO tools (e.g., SEMrush, Ahrefs)
• Solid understanding of content marketing, link-building strategies, and technical SEO fundamentals
• Strong interest in AI, search innovation, and content creation
• Strong interest in Asian products and culture, with the ability to quickly identify emerging trends among our target customers
• Bilingual in English and Chinese