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Senior Structural Engineer

Location: On-site in Anaheim, CA (relocation assistance available)

Our confidential client is a nationally recognized, multidisciplinary building-design powerhouse that continues to raise the bar on innovation, safety, and community impact. As they expand their California presence, they are adding a Senior Structural Engineer who will shape landmark projects ranging from mixed-use mid-rises to advanced industrial facilities. You will join a highly collaborative group that prizes technical excellence, invests heavily in professional growth, and gives engineers a direct voice with owners and architects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead structural calculations and design for commercial, industrial, and civic projects using steel, concrete, timber, masonry, and cold-formed steel systems, delivering safe, economical solutions that meet seismic Zone 4 requirements.
• Act as Engineer of Record, reviewing and stamping drawings and calculations in accordance with IBC, CBC, AISC 360, ACI 318, and ASCE 7.
• Manage scope, schedule, and budget for multiple concurrent projects, coordinating closely with architecture, MEP, and civil teams to keep milestones on track.
• Mentor junior engineers and drafters, instilling best-practice analysis techniques and fostering a culture of continual learning.
• Perform advanced modeling and dynamic analysis with tools such as RISA 3D, RAM Structural System, and ETABS; drive BIM integration with AutoCAD and Revit models.
• Champion continuous improvement by vetting emerging materials, methods, and digital workflows that elevate safety, sustainability, and cost efficiency.
• Maintain close client relationships, translating technical findings into clear recommendations and presenting design concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Core Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering; Master’s in Structural Engineering highly preferred.
• Active California PE or SE license.
• 8 + years of progressive structural design experience with demonstrated project-lead responsibility.
• Expert user of leading structural analysis software; Revit/BIM familiarity strongly valued.
• Proven track record guiding multidisciplinary teams and communicating complex concepts with clarity.
• U.S. work authorization and ability to work on-site in Anaheim.

What’s In It for You

• Competitive base salary plus discretionary bonus and annual merit reviews.
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life coverage from day one.
• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting.
• Generous PTO, company-paid holidays, and flex Fridays after onboarding.
• Paid professional memberships, license renewals, and continuing-education stipend.
• Clear technical and leadership growth paths within a rapidly scaling organization committed to elevating its engineering talent.

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Job Summary:

This role is a hands-on engineering leadership position responsible for driving manufacturing excellence, leading New Product Introductions, and building a high-performing engineering organization. The Director of Engineering & CI plays a critical role in ensuring operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and long-term scalability of the business.

Position Summary:

The Director of Engineering & CI is responsible for leading all engineering, manufacturing process development, and technical execution functions across the organization. This role owns New Product Introduction (NPI), manufacturing process optimization, and engineering team leadership, while ensuring scalable, repeatable, and high-quality manufacturing operations.

This role serves as the technical authority for CNC manufacturing operations and provides leadership over Manufacturing Engineers, CNC Programmers, and cross-functional technical resources. The position ensures that manufacturing methods, tooling, and processes support business growth, cost targets, quality objectives, and on-time delivery.

The role plays a critical leadership function in advancing Lean Manufacturing, improving throughput, reducing variation, and supporting customer and regulatory requirements in an AS9100 aerospace environment. Reporting to the General Manager, the Director Engineering Director and CI will foster a culture of innovation and collaboration across multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring delivery of high-quality results in line with schedule and financial performance targets

Core Responsibilities

New Product Introduction (NPI) Leadership

• Own and lead all New Product Introduction (NPI) activities from engineering release through full-rate production
• Define manufacturing strategy, routing, tooling, and inspection plans for new programs
• Coordinate cross-functionally with Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, and Sales during program launch
• Ensure first-article success, manufacturability, and cost targets are achieved
• Drive rapid and repeatable production readiness

Manufacturing Engineering & Process Excellence:

• Lead development, implementation, and continuous improvement of:
• Manufacturing processes
• CNC machining strategies
• Work instructions and routings
• Tooling and fixturing
• Inspection and quality controls
• Establish standardized, repeatable manufacturing methods across product lines
• Improve throughput, reduce scrap, and improve yield using Lean and Six Sigma principles
• Drive process optimization using PFMEA, control plans, and root cause analysis
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost, quality, and delivery

CNC Programming & Technical Leadership:

• Provide leadership and technical oversight to CNC Programmers and Manufacturing Engineers
• Ensure best practices in:
• 3-, 4-, and 5-axis machining
• Multi-spindle and multi-turret turning
• Toolpath optimization
• Program validation and prove-out
• Oversee Mastercam programming standards and documentation
• Ensure tooling libraries, setup sheets, and CNC documentation are accurate and maintained

Team Leadership & Development:

• Lead, mentor, and develop Manufacturing Engineers and CNC Programmers
• Establish training plans, skill development paths, and succession planning
• Conduct performance reviews and KPI-based evaluations
• Foster a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement
• Serve as a technical mentor and escalation point for complex manufacturing challenges

Manufacturing Strategy & Capacity Planning:

• Define manufacturing strategies to support growth, margin improvement, and scalability
• Optimize labor utilization, machine capacity, and workflow layouts
• Support capital equipment planning and justification
• Collaborate with Operations to balance capacity, scheduling, and throughput
• Support make/buy decisions and vendor technical evaluations

Quality & Compliance Integration:

• Ensure compliance with AS9100 and customer-specific requirements
• Support audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Partner with Quality to reduce NCRs, rework, and escapes
• Promote a data-driven, root-cause-focused culture

Cross-Functional & Business Support:

• Support quoting and RFQ efforts with accurate cost and process estimates
• Collaborate with Sales, Supply Chain, Quality, and Operations leadership
• Drive technical execution of strategic initiatives
• Represent Engineering in leadership meetings and program reviews

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading engineering teams within fast-paced environments; strong management skills with the ability to motivate diverse groups.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Aerospace Engineering
• 8–12+ years of experience in aerospace or precision CNC manufacturing
• 5+ years leading Manufacturing Engineers and/or CNC Programming teams
• Strong experience with:
• CNC machining (3-, 4-, 5-axis)
• Mastercam or equivalent CAM software
• GD&T and blueprint interpretation
• Lean Manufacturing / Continuous Improvement
• ERP systems and manufacturing routings
• Demonstrated experience leading New Product Introductions (NPI)
• Strong knowledge of AS9100 quality systems
• Experience implementing Agile methodologies
• Excellent communication skills to articulate complex technical concepts clearly
• Ability to develop strategic plans for business continuity strategies aligned with organizational goals.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with:
• Multi-spindle / multi-turret machining
• High-mix, low-volume aerospace manufacturing
• PFMEA, SPC, and RCCA methodologies
• PMP or Lean Six Sigma certification (preferred)
• Strong background in tooling design and fixture development
• Experience managing engineering teams in regulated environments
• Leadership & team development
• Technical problem-solving
• Manufacturing process optimization
• Data-driven decision-making
• Cross-functional communication
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Strong organizational and project management skills

Join us as at ACRA Aerospace where your expertise will shape innovative solutions that propel our organization forward! We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values leadership excellence and technical mastery—empowering you to make a lasting impact through your vision and dedication.

Job Title : Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) Category / Component : Officer • Active Overview Design, regulate, and oversee the Navy's nuclear propulsion program, including reactor design, fleet operations, and eventual defueling and decommissioning of nuclear powered ships and submarines from Naval Reactors Headquarters and associated Department of Energy laboratories and shipyards.

Key Responsibilities Provide technical direction in areas such as reactor and fluid systems design, reactor physics, materials development, component design for steam generators, pumps, and valves, instrumentation and control for reactor and propulsion plants, testing and quality control, radiation shielding, and chemistry and radiological controls; review designs and analyses from laboratories, shipyards, and industry partners; coordinate with fleet units to ensure safe and reliable nuclear plant operation.

What to Expect Assume significant technical responsibility early in your career as part of a lean headquarters staff; work primarily in an analytical and oversight role rather than operating plants at sea; balance long term engineering projects with time sensitive fleet and shipyard issues; frequent coordination with senior civilian engineers, naval officers, and technical teams; high expectations for attention to detail, judgment, and written and oral communication.

Work Environment Work mainly at Naval Reactors Headquarters in the Washington, District of Columbia area with regular engagement with Department of Energy laboratories, nuclear training sites, shipyards, and nuclear powered ships and submarines; office based work that includes document reviews, technical meetings, inspections, and site visits rather than day to day shipboard watchstanding.

Pathways, Training & Advancement Officer commissioning through programs such as Officer Candidate School or the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program followed by a structured technical qualification program at Naval Reactors; rotational exposure to laboratories, prototypes, shipyards, and fleet support issues; progressive responsibility leading projects and becoming a subject matter expert, with opportunities for professional military education and advanced graduate study in technical fields.

Entry through the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program for qualified college students and recent graduates, or selection via Officer Candidate School for those who already hold qualifying degrees; all applicants must meet Nuclear Propulsion Program academic and technical screening standards in addition to general officer commissioning requirements.

Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.

Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.

Additional qualifications for this job may include: Completion of a rigorous technical degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or a closely related field that includes strong backgrounds in calculus and physics; outstanding academic record, particularly in technical coursework; United States citizenship and eligibility for a high level security clearance; strong technical aptitude and comfort with detailed analytical work.

Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.

Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.

Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.

Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.

Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.

Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.

Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.

It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.

Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.

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.