Engineering Structures Jobs in Los Nietos, CA

Job Description

Company: Counter

Job Title: Packaging Engineer

Location: Santa Monica, CA – hybrid role 2-3x a week in office

Reports To: Director of Sourcing and Director of New Product Launches

About Us

We are a startup revolutionizing beauty with a purpose; create the industry standard of “clean”. Our premium skincare, makeup, and body care formulations combine uncompromising safety, efficacy and environmental responsibility. And our vision transcends products. We are committed to inspiring confident women and others to recognize their collective power to create meaningful change. Our innovative community-commerce ecosystem connects customers, beauty enthusiasts, and loyalists, allowing each person to align with our brand in ways that authentically reflect their values and aspirations. From our formulas to our advocacy efforts to our community connection, we lead clean.

The Role

The Packaging Engineer will be responsible for developing, sourcing, and executing high-quality, cost-effective packaging solutions that meet brand, quality, and sustainability standards. This role partners closely with cross-functional teams, including Product Development, Operations, and Sourcing, to support new product launches and ongoing production needs.

The Packaging Engineer will oversee component development, supplier management, and production readiness while driving process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.

Key Responsibilities

Packaging Development & Engineering

• Translate creative design concepts into functional, manufacturable, and cost-effective packaging solutions

• Collaborate with Design, Product Development, and Sourcing to ensure packaging aligns with brand standards, functionality, and cost objectives

• Interpret and approve engineering documents, including die lines, material specifications, and technical drawings

• Provide subject-matter expertise to ensure packaging feasibility and production readiness

• Lead design reviews and recommend improvements to enhance sustainability, quality, and efficiency

• Oversee tooling development, including status tracking, vendor coordination, and cost management

Supplier Management & Sourcing

• Lead supplier evaluations, RFQs, and cost of goods (COGs) analyses to ensure quality, value, and timely delivery

• Build and maintain strong relationships with packaging vendors and contract manufacturers

• Identify cost drivers and apply a total cost of ownership approach to decision-making

• Manage packaging component orders and monitor supplier performance for cost, quality, and delivery

• Conduct on-site visits for supplier assessments, color matching, and first production runs as needed

Production Planning & Quality Assurance

• Coordinate with suppliers and internal teams to ensure on-time delivery of packaging components for production and new product launches

• Oversee packaging inventory levels to support production planning and business continuity

• Support first production runs through on-site quality assurance and troubleshooting

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Planning, and Logistics to ensure readiness for on-time launches

• Drive initiatives to reduce waste, streamline processes, and improve overall packaging sustainability

Process Improvement & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Develop and implement best-in-class packaging development processes, documentation, and tools

• Partner with Product Development, Regulatory, Planning, Finance, and Logistics to ensure seamless cross-functional alignment

• Champion continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to operational excellence

• Support packaging technology transfers and process standardization across product lines

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Science, Industrial Design, Engineering, or a related field

• 5-6+ years of experience in packaging development, preferably within the beauty, skincare, or consumer goods industry

• Strong knowledge of packaging materials, manufacturing processes, and structural engineering principles

• Proven experience conducting RFQs, COGs analyses, and managing supplier relationships

• Excellent communication, organization, and project management skills

• Advanced Excel proficiency and familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle)

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, high-growth environment

Preferred

• Experience with sustainability initiatives and waste-reduction strategies

• Knowledge of clean beauty standards and eco-conscious materials

• Familiarity with PLM systems and technical documentation best practices

• Willingness to travel for supplier meetings, production evaluations, and quality reviews

Counter is a people-powered movement that starts with those behind it! We're building a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, where every individual is respected, supported, and empowered to thrive.

We know that different backgrounds, identities, and perspectives make us stronger, more creative, and better equipped to drive change. That’s why we’re committed to fostering an inclusive culture where everyone belongs.

Counter is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender/gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We encourage all individuals to apply and join us in shaping a cleaner, more inclusive future for all.

A leading Space and Defense manufacturer in Los Angeles is seeking a Director of Operations to lead a technically complex production environment specializing in large, lightweight metallic structures and assemblies serving aerospace, missile, and hypersonic markets.

This facility focuses on metallic forming, precision forming, advanced spin forming, CNC machining, fabrication, and assembly integration. The Director of Operations will own full site-level operational performance and P&L accountability, driving production discipline across multi-step manufacturing routings involving machining, forming, welding coordination, heat treat, finishing, and final assembly.

This is a hands-on manufacturing leadership role for an operator who understands large-part CNC machining, tight-tolerance metallic components (aluminum highly desired), and the execution rigor required to scale throughput while improving margin performance.

Responsibilities:

• Lead all production operations across CNC machining, metallic forming, spin forming, fabrication, finishing, and assembly.
• Establish structured daily production management cadence to improve schedule adherence, throughput, and flow.
• Drive performance across large gantry milling, 3-axis and 5-axis machining environments.
• Optimize complex manufacturing routings spanning machining, deburring, forming, welding coordination, heat treat, and integration.
• Own site-level P&L performance, improving labor efficiency, equipment utilization, and cost control.
• Implement and sustain Lean manufacturing systems including 5S, SMED, TPM, and OEE-based performance management.
• Improve spindle utilization, setup reduction, preventative maintenance discipline, and machining efficiency.
• Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, and Program Management to ensure production readiness and operational scalability.
• Build and lead high-performance manufacturing teams with strong shop-floor engagement.

Qualifications:

Required

• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in aerospace or advanced CNC manufacturing environments.
• 5+ years leading a machining-intensive manufacturing operation with full production accountability.
• Experience producing large, tight-tolerance metallic components (aluminum strongly preferred).
• Demonstrated oversight of 3-axis, 5-axis, and large gantry milling environments.
• Proven P&L ownership within a manufacturing facility.
• Experience managing complex multi-step production flows and downstream processes.
• Strong working knowledge of Lean manufacturing systems and operational metrics (OEE, labor efficiency, cycle time, TPM).
• ERP/MRP production planning proficiency.

Preferred

• Experience in metallic forming, spin forming, or structural fabrication environments.
• Background supporting aerospace, missile, or space-related programs.
• Lean Six Sigma certification or formal continuous improvement leadership experience.

Salary: $180,000 - $220,000

We are seeking a Business Analyst / Product Manager to help translate business needs into well-designed, scalable products—primarily within the healthcare domain. This is a hybrid role ideal for someone who is analytically strong, curious, and eager to grow into broader product ownership and leadership responsibilities over time.

The ideal candidate is smart, adaptable, and motivated to learn, with enough healthcare exposure to understand industry context (e.g., payers, providers, data, compliance), but not necessarily a long tenure in product management. This role offers significant opportunity for growth.

• Gather, analyze, and document business requirements from stakeholders
• Translate business needs into clear functional requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria
• Analyze workflows, data models, and system interactions to identify gaps and improvements
• Support solution design by working closely with engineering, data, and architecture teams

• Assist in defining product vision, roadmap, and priorities
• Collaborate with stakeholders to balance business value, technical feasibility, and timelines
• Own and refine product backlogs; participate in sprint planning and reviews
• Support go-to-market planning, release coordination, and post-launch evaluation
• Continuously identify opportunities to improve user experience and product outcomes

• Act as a bridge between business, technical teams, and leadership
• Communicate clearly across technical and non-technical audiences
• Support decision-making with data, analysis, and structured thinking

• 2–5 years of experience in business analysis, product management, or a related role
• Some experience or exposure to healthcare (payer, provider, health IT, analytics, compliance, or adjacent domains)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt in a fast-moving environment
• Comfortable working remotely and collaborating with distributed teams

• Experience with healthcare data models, workflows, or standards (e.g., claims, eligibility, clinical data, FHIR, HL7)
• Experience working with Agile/Scrum teams
• Familiarity with product tools (Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, Productboard, etc.)
• Technical curiosity (APIs, data platforms, analytics, or cloud systems)

• Someone intellectually curious who wants to grow into a senior product role
• A self-starter who takes ownership and asks thoughtful questions
• A team player who values clarity, structure, and impact
• Someone who can evolve with the role as the product and organization scale

We are currently looking for a Project Manager who is ready to manage a segment of a large alternative delivery (CMGC) project in Los Angeles County. This project is a multi-year project that will add bus lanes from North Hollywood to Pasadena. This widening will increase BRT lanes and capacity. It will be the largest, most impactful BRT CMGC project in Southern California. The project is currently in Pre-Construction, performing early work packages and when the final construction GMP, the project size will be over $250 Million Dollars. This is a great opportunity to join the team as we are doing early work packages and prior to the project breaking ground, influencing project design, staging and contribute to the success of this critical project to improve mobility ahead of the 2028 Olympics.

We are looking for a person that is capable of thinking outside the box, understands multi-staged construction projects, is detailed oriented with experience in heavy civil construction. The position is directly accountable for the safety, financial performance, and team development on site.

This position will integrate with the project’s civil team that focuses on MOT, Roadway, Concrete Pavement, Drainage, Electrical and Overhead Signs. In addition to self-performing various scopes on the project the team will also cultivate and maintain strong relationships with the subcontractors, and suppliers as well LA Metro, Cities of Glendale, Los Angeles & Pasadena as well as third party Construction Management and Design Staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work On Site to help solve problems that occur during construction
• Partner with Project Superintendent in development of a project site logistics plan
• Maintain thorough understanding of the Myers contract with LA Metro
• Monitor project costs and Job Cost Report
• Analyze and forecast monthly Total Cost Projection reports
• Monitor project labor
• Lead the project’s quality process
• Develop, schedule and lead project teams on submittals, RFI's and Change Orders
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with the Designer, vendors, subcontractors and owners
• Implement all applicable Safety Programs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or Engineering preferred
• 5+ Years of Experience in highly complex and related highway or structures construction projects in California.
• Experienced dealing with subcontracts, subcontractors and self-perform work
• Experience leading a successful project team, including development of employees and maintaining relationships with external entities
• Excellent organizational, team management, problem solving, motivational skills.

Benefits:

· Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision)-our company covers 80% of the healthcare cost for our employees and their dependents. Employees are responsible for the remaining 20%, which is pre-taxable.

· Company provided vehicle or car allowance and fuel card.

· Flexible Spending Account (FSA)/Dependent Care FSA

· 401K with 8% Match

· Life insurance

· Voluntary insurance plans available-Accident/Critical Illness/Cancer/Hospital Indemnity/Life and AD&D

· Paid time off

· Professional development assistance

· Work in a collaborative environment that fosters creativity, support and mutual respect.

Apply Here: and Sons Construction is a Heavy Civil Construction Company. We specialize in Bridge Construction, Bridge Restoration, Roadway Rehabilitation, Water/Wastewater Treatment Plants, Concrete Bridge Overlays, Concrete Paving and Alternative Delivery Projects, including Design Build, CMGC, CMAR and Progressive Design Build throughout California and Colorado. For more information on our company please visit & Sons Construction is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer regardless of race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious beliefs, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status

PROJECT SCHEDULER

Location: Santa Fe Springs, CA

Type: Fulltime, Salaried (Exempt)

Reports to: Program Manager

About Us

Woojin IS America, Inc. (WISA), situated in Santa Fe Springs, CA, has become a fast-growing company specializing in manufacturing electric equipment for rolling stock and light rail vehicles. We are currently serving North America customers with endless technological innovations for safe and reliable transportation equipment that supports the life of the vehicle.

Job Objective

The Project Scheduler is responsible for developing, maintaining, and communicating project schedules to ensure projects are completed on time and within scope. This role sets project milestones and deadlines, estimates labor requirements, monitors material deliveries, and coordinates timelines across departments. The Project Scheduler proactively identifies schedule risks and works with project stakeholders to implement corrective actions.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, including milestones, dependencies, and critical paths.
• Establish short-term and long-term project goals in alignment with overall project plans.
• Estimate labor requirements based on project timelines and resource availability.
• Coordinate project schedules with internal departments and external stakeholders.
• Monitor project progress to ensure the teams are meeting established timelines.
• Track shipment arrivals and delivery schedules to ensure alignment with project plans.
• Identify potential schedule delays and facilitate timely corrective actions.
• Revise and update project schedules as needed, including preparation for monthly customer progress reports.
• Collaborate with the Program Manager and technical experts to define tasks, subtasks, and sequencing.
• Develop, implement, and maintain an effective scheduling management system
• Prepare, analyze, and maintain project critical path schedules.
• Evaluate schedule performance and prepare project status and progress reports.
• Recommend actions to keep projects within budget and completed on time.
• Communicate project timelines, changes, and risks clearly to all stakeholders.
• Document scheduling processes and maintain accurate project records.

Qualifications & Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Operations, Supply Chain, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 3+ years of experience in project scheduling, project coordination, or production planning
• Proficiency with project scheduling software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera P6, or equivalent)
• Strong working knowledge of Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for schedule tracking and analysis
• Experience coordinating schedules across multiple departments
• Ability to analyze schedule risks and recommend mitigation strategies
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, industrial, logistics, construction, or engineering environments
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems
• Experience supporting customer-facing projects and reporting requirements
• Professional certification such as PMP, PMI-SP, or APICS

Core Competencies

• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Analytical and problem-solving mindset
• Ability to manage multiple projects and shifting priorities
• Proactive, collaborative, and results-oriented

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

• 100% On site and primarily office-based with occasional visits to project sites or production areas.
• Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods.

Annual Compensation

• $80,000 ~ 130,000