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• Driving interoperability with joint, allied and coalition partners
• Building professional excellence through education, training and certification and milestone qualifications
• Optimizing organizational effectiveness through cutting-edge technologies, knowledge management techniques and a culture of innovation
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• Serving as a key part of the Information Dominance Corps in its mission to gain a deep understanding of the inner workings of adversaries
• Overseeing the work of Information Systems Technicians - Enlisted Sailors (no degree required) who serve as specialists in information technology

• Serving as part of Battle Group staffs on ships at sea
• Working in C4I/Space/Surveillance on shore tours
• Serving on major Navy and joint staffs
• Serving in command of key communication and surveillance facilities around the globe

• Pursuing opportunities at institutions such as Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) or Navy War College (NWC)
• Completing Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) at one of the various service colleges

Job description:

Company Overview

Calnetix Technologies, LLC is dedicated to transforming the energy landscape by developing innovative, high-speed motor generator technologies that promote energy efficiency and environmental sustainability. We partner with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) across diverse industries to enhance existing products and pioneer new markets through cutting-edge solutions.

Overview

We are seeking a Manufacturing Product Engineer with background in Manufacturing to oversee the development, manufacturing and lifecycle management of mechanical components for a key client. This role will interface between internal teams, vendors and the client. You will manage product deliveries, scheduling and technical changes as needed.

The ideal candidate has a strong mechanical engineering background, hands-on manufacturing experience and experience managing mechanical products from concept to production.

Duties

• Own and manage assigned mechanical component products throughout their lifecycle, from development through production and delivery
• Coordinate with internal engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure product requirements are met
• Manage external vendors and suppliers, including sourcing, technical alignment, timelines, and performance
• Develop and maintain project schedules, production timelines, and delivery plans
• Act as the primary point of contact for the customer, managing expectations, requirements, and ongoing communication
• Ensure products meet cost, quality, and performance targets
• Identify and mitigate technical, schedule, and supply chain risks
• Support design reviews, manufacturing readiness, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Track progress and report status to internal stakeholders and the client

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in mechanical product management, manufacturing engineering, or a similar role
• Strong background in mechanical systems, with experience in motors, stators, magnetic bearings, or related electromechanical components preferred
• Hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment
• Proven experience working with suppliers and contract manufacturers
• Strong project management skills, including scheduling and timeline management
• Some proficiency in Solidworks is a plus
• Use of MS Office tools for productivity and Project scheduling is necessary

Position Summary:

Who we are: AGSE is a recognized leader in the design and manufacture of aerospace ground support equipment, serving the world’s top aerospace organizations. We are in the midst of a cultural transformation, moving from tribal knowledge and manual reactive processes to a data-driven, standardized, and continuously improving operation. This is your chance to join a team that is committed to real change, not just “checking the box” on Lean.

What You’ll Do: You will be an active partner in driving our transformation—building systems, not just projects. Your focus will be on embedding continuous improvement as a mindset at every level, not just as a set of tools. Your day-to-day will combine process analysis, hands-on problem solving, cross-functional coaching, and project execution, with a direct line to senior leadership.

You won’t just analyze; you’ll implement, teach, and sustain.

Responsibilities: Essential Duties:

· Lead Improvement Projects: Identify, plan, and execute high-impact Lean, Six Sigma, and digital transformation projects focused on operational bottlenecks (quality escapes, long prep times, inefficient assembly, etc.).

· Drive Standardization: Document tribal knowledge into robust SOPs and work instructions; pilot and roll out digital work instruction tools and visual management boards.

· Coach & Train: Deliver hands-on Lean/CI training for operators, leads, and supervisors, focusing on practical skills (problem solving, process mapping, visual management, mistake-proofing, etc.).

· Data-Driven Action: Design meaningful KPIs, collect and analyze shopfloor data (scrap, rework, cycle times, downtime, OTD, etc.), and implement root cause analysis and countermeasures.

· Champion Digital Tools: Work with AI, automation, and analytics tools (Power Automate, ERP integrations, Excel, Power BI) to move the factory toward a paperless, digitally enabled environment.

· Facilitate Change: Run kaizen events, lead daily/weekly Gemba walks, facilitate feedback loops, and support the development of a true continuous improvement culture.

· Collaborate Across Functions: Partner with Quality, Engineering, Production, and Supply Chain to drive cross-functional initiatives and standardize processes.

· Tackle Real Problems: Address recurring issues like final inspection escapes, part marking accuracy, FOD/scratches, material flow, and inefficiencies in manual-heavy processes.

· Measure and Report Savings: Continuous improvement impacts in terms of dollars saved, hours reduced, and risk mitigated; report out to leadership and stakeholders.

Work Location: Santa Fe Springs, CA. 100% Onsite work. No remote nor hybrid availability for this role.

Expertise: Knowledge & Skills:

· 3+ years of hands-on experience in a Lean/Continuous Improvement, manufacturing, or operations engineering role.

· Strong working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing (5S, Value Stream Mapping, SMED, Poka-Yoke, Visual Management), Six Sigma (DMAIC, root cause analysis), and process mapping.

· Track record of driving real improvements, measurable cost savings, cycle time reductions, quality improvements.

· Experience creating and implementing Standard Work, SOPs, and operator-level training.

· Familiarity or experience with digital tools for shop floor (Power BI, Excel, Power Automate, digital checklists, etc.).

· Excellent communication, coaching, and facilitation skills; able to work at all levels from shop floor to leadership.

· Highly self-motivated, able to work with minimal supervision, and thrives in a dynamic, hands-on environment.

· Certification in Lean, Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt), or equivalent experience is highly preferred.

Nice to Have

· Experience supporting or leading ERP transitions (Epicor, Global Shop, etc.).

· Exposure to AI, automation, or advanced manufacturing technologies.

· Background in aerospace, heavy fabrication, or complex assembly environments.

· Experience implementing digital work instruction systems or MES.

· Knowledge of ISO 9001/AS9100 QMS requirements.

Required:

· Bachelor’s degree in: Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering or related technical field.

· Manufacturing engineering experience a must

· Six Sigma Black Belt, Lean, Quality, or other related certification preferred.

· Onsite role. No hybrid nor remote work available for this role

· Ability to work non-standard schedule as needed.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or listen. The employee frequently is required to use hands to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Noise Intensity: Moderate
• Occasionally: Office environment, Production/manufacturing environment, Warehouse environment

Pay Range: $90,000 - $120,000 plus a discretionary bonus.

While a Company bonus is not guaranteed, this position’s maximum bonus percentage range can be up to 10% of base salary.

Company bonuses are not guaranteed and are based on your performance, the department’s performance and/or the Company’s financial results.

AGSE is required by law in certain jurisdictions to include a pay scale in the job posting for this position. "Pay scale" means the salary or hourly range that AGSE reasonably expects to pay for this position; it is neither a promise nor a guarantee of the compensation that the successful candidate will receive. The pay scale for this position considers the wide range of factors that AGSE considers in making compensation decisions, including, without limitation: skill set, experience, and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Please note that it is not typical for AGSE employees to be at or near the top of the pay scale for their role - especially as a new hire - and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

About Castelion

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

Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Mechanisms/Test

Castelion is seeking an expert in the manufacture and design of complex mechanisms for our in-house hypersonic vehicle development. This role will work closely with design engineering and technician teams to build and execute on testing and validation efforts to keep pace with the research and development timetable of our products. You will be apart of a team responsible for serving as a critical node in implementing feedback from testing and validation efforts, streamlining designs and implementing manufacturing changes to quickly mature our products for flight testing and production. Desire for product and process ownership is a must in this role.

Responsibilities

• Work with component design engineering teams to determine the manufacturing and testing feasibility of products
• Operate as a standalone resource responsible for a family of mechanisms
• Architect, mature and develop testing and validation procedures for a wide array of complex mechanisms
• Generate concept proposals in alignment with R&D efforts to help attribute requirements gathering
• Down select solutions generated based on quantifiable vehicle attributes, system cost and weight
• Propose and defend solutions in engineering review meetings
• Develop and refine process documentation including build instructions, test and validation procedures, health and safety standards, and mBOMs
• Create, maintain, and communicate detailed production plans and schedules
• Work closely with supply chain to develop new and existing suppliers as needed
• Design, develop and implement production tooling and equipment
• Participate in design reviews to drive design for manufacturing (DFM)
• Oversee introduction and implementation of new products and manufacturing capabilities
• Analyze and resolve manufacturing issues and non-conformances
• Develop, mentor, and train peers and colleagues

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, or manufacturing engineering, or other technical degree.
• 5+ years of mechanisms manufacturing, testing and validation experience
• Experience with operations/product line management
• Demonstrated direct or indirect leadership
• Proficiency in CAD/CAM software (NX preferred)
• Experience in selection, procurement, and implementation/validation of manufacturing equipment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in mechanisms design, testing and validation from high volume production environments
• Experience developing comprehensive testing and validation procedures and the required documentation processes
• Experience in qualification and acceptance testing of complex aerospace mechanisms
• Working experience with capacity modeling, process mapping, Lean/Six Sigma and value stream mapping
• Experience in transitioning development processes to rate production

Additional Requirements

• Must be willing to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed
• Must be able to travel up to 10%
• All employees are granted long-term stock incentives as part of their employment as Castelion. All employees receive access to comprehensive medial, vision, and dental insurance, and the company offers three weeks of paid time off per year.

Leadership Qualities

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

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

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

ITAR Requirements:

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

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

Calgon Carbon | A Kuraray Company currently has an opportunity where you can be a part of our growing team as we provide our customers with outstanding products that make the air we breathe and the water we use safe for generations to come.  

Position: Senior Technical Sales Representative
Location: US – Remote West Coast

Excellent Benefits: Medical, dental, prescription & vision, HSA & retirement savings (401k) – Generous Company Match!
Perks: Incentives/bonus plans, competitive pay, paid time off (vacation starting at 3 weeks), tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, fun events, learning & development opportunities.  

Hours of work: Full-time position with hours Monday - Friday, typically 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Travel: 50%; air, automobile, and overnight travel to visit customer sites, and company meetings

Responsible for the sale of activated carbon, equipment and services as well as growing and maintaining current business relationships within the defined geographical and/or market specific territories. This position is responsible for municipal and/or industrial sales for various markets such as environmental, chemical, food, drinking water, wastewater, groundwater, and process applications, and requires selling/influencing decision makers in procurement, operations, management, consulting engineers, general contractors, etc. Typical territory revenue responsibility $12-$20 MM (not confined to this range).  This role has more autonomy for managing his/her territory than the TSR IV role.

Duties and Responsibilities (not limited to)
 

• Prepare and document all sales proposals and customer communications as required by the company and business unit directives. This will include the use of GCRM to record and share meaningful customer and market information, bid results, competitive pricing, and other relevant activities
• Update sales forecast on a regular basis
• Keep the manager informed of all activities, including business threats and opportunities, in the assigned customer and market territory
• Assist with Accounts Receivables as needed
• Expand and strengthen the assigned business portfolio by driving strategic growth initiatives and cultivating high-value relationships across target markets
• Identify and secure new opportunities through proactive engagement, market intelligence, and alignment with organizational objectives
• Deliver exceptional customer service by maintaining a deep understanding of client needs and industry trends
• Build trusted, multi-level relationships with key stakeholders across consulting engineering firms, utilities, and manufacturing companies, ensuring tailored solutions and long-term value through best-in-class business practices
• Conduct all activities with a strong commitment to health, safety, and environmental awareness
• Promote safe business practices through professional behavior and by supporting company policies and standards in interactions with customers, partners, and colleagues
• Attend and be involved with market specific conferences and organizations
• Influence/Drive the creation of marketing collateral through communication of market specific needs
• Coordinate and participate in webinars, seminars and/or Lunch and Learns, as needed, to educate customers, prospects, engineering firms, and other stakeholders
• Responsible for the achievement of geographical territory annual sales, profit, and other plan goals
• Conduct regular outbound sales calls to prospect, qualify, and nurture leads, ensuring a full and healthy sales pipeline
• Initiate follow-up calls with prospective and existing clients to build relationships, address needs and advance opportunities through the sales cycle
• Assigned to special projects or initiatives on an as-needed basis
• Organize and/or present relevant technical-based presentations to customers, engineering firms and other market influencers or stakeholders
• Execute market strategies to strengthen Calgon Carbon’s position versus the competition
• Conduct activities in accordance with the marketing plan and sales strategies for assigned customer and market responsibilities
• Actively participate in training activities
   

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.), or equivalent from four-year college or university is required
• An MBA is preferred
• 7-10 years of Technical Sales Experience is required
• Experience in chemical manufacturing/industrial sales is preferred

More about Calgon Carbon, A Kuraray Company 

We are a company of scientific innovators with over 205 patents. For over 75 years, we’ve been innovating solutions to the world’s emerging challenges. Since creating the first activated carbon products from bituminous coal in the 1940s, Calgon Carbon has been a pioneer in developing advanced products, systems and services for air and water purification. Calgon Carbon’s product portfolio now encompasses more than 700 direct market applications. 

Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Calgon Carbon employs approximately 1,350 people and operates 20 manufacturing, reactivation, innovation and equipment fabrication facilities in the U.S., Asia, and in Europe, where Calgon Carbon is known as Chemviron. 

Calgon Carbon was acquired by Kuraray in March of 2018. With complementary products and services, the combined organization will continue to focus on providing the highest quality and most innovative activated carbon and filtration media products, equipment, and services to meet customer needs anywhere in the world. 

Calgon Carbon is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled/veteran

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About Castelion

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

Manager – Art Direction, Brand Studio

As Manager - Art Direction, Brand Studio, you own the day-to-day design leadership and creative execution that brings Castelion’s brand to life across campaigns, systems, and key touchpoints. You’ll translate brand strategy set by senior leadership into practical, repeatable, high-quality design solutions that work across digital, print, recruiting, events, and built environments.

This is a hands-on role that blends making and leading. You will design, art direct, and build the infrastructure, including templates, libraries, playbooks, and workflows that enable high-quality, on-brand work at scale. You will collaborate closely with Marketing & Communications, Business Development and Capture, HR, and Engineering to turn complex technical and mission stories into clear, compelling visual narratives.

Responsibilities

Brand systems and visual identity

• Evolve and maintain Castelion’s visual identity system (logo usage, color, typography, imagery, layout, motion guidelines) so it works across internal and external channels.
• Translate brand and visual principles into clear standards, toolkits, and documentation that non-designers can actually use.
• Build and maintain centralized component and asset libraries in Figma and Adobe Creative Cloud, with naming conventions, versioning, and usage guidance.

Campaigns, launches, and flagship stories

• Lead art direction for integrated campaigns, product and capability launches, customer and investor narratives, recruiting initiatives, conferences, and major announcements.
• Drive cohesive creative across channels, including web and digital assets, social visuals, print collateral, video storyboards, event graphics and activations so everything feels unmistakably Castelion.
• Turn complex, often technical subject matter into intuitive visual hierarchies, diagrams, and stories that resonate with both technical and non-technical audiences.

Brand asset ecosystem and tools

• Design and maintain modular templates and reusable assets for presentations, one-pagers, briefs, case studies, recruiting collateral, event kits, and internal communications.
• Architect a navigable, well-organized asset library that speeds up delivery for Marketing, BD, and Recruiting.
• Continuously refine tools and templates based on adoption, feedback, and emerging needs.

Cross-functional creative partnership

• Partner with Marketing & Communications on brand campaigns, brand strategy, content, social, and executive communications.
• Partner with Business Development and Capture on pursuit storytelling, proposal design, customer demos, and conference presence.
• Partner with HR on candidate-facing materials, recruiting campaigns, onboarding experiences, and employer brand assets.
• Partner with Facilities and Engineering to ensure physical spaces, hardware displays, and signage reflect Castelion’s visual standards.
• Facilitate working sessions that help teams articulate objectives and translate them into creative briefs, concepts, and visual narratives.

Team leadership and studio operations

• Provide day-to-day direction, feedback, and mentorship for graphic artist to help grow their craft, speed, and judgment.
• Establish clear intake, scoping, prioritization, and review workflows so the Brand Studio stays focused on the highest-impact work while still handling urgent needs.
• Set and uphold quality standards for all visual output, ensuring work is on-brief, on-time, on-brand, and appropriate for our customers and mission.

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in visual design, brand systems, art direction, or closely related roles, with a portfolio that shows strong visual storytelling, systems thinking, and multi-format execution.
• Demonstrated experience owning or evolving a visual identity system and building reusable design infrastructure (templates, libraries, guidelines) that others rely on.
• Proficiency in Figma and Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop) with excellent layout, typography, and information design skills.
• Experience collaborating directly with cross-functional partners such as marketing, communications, business development, engineering, and HR/People.
• Strong communication and presentation skills; comfortable explaining design rationale, giving and receiving feedback, and influencing decisions with non-design stakeholders.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience in defense, aerospace, autonomy, robotics, or other deep-tech sectors.
• Experience supporting capture/proposal efforts, or government/DoW customers from a creative and visual storytelling perspective.
• Experience with large-format or environmental graphics, signage, and event or experiential branding and activations.
• Familiarity with mid-century modern design and Space Age futurism, and interest in applying these influences to a contemporary defense brand.
• Comfort with basic video editing, motion design, or storyboarding for short-form explainers or sizzle content.
• Active or eligible for a U.S. security clearance.

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

Leadership Qualities

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

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

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

ITAR Requirements:

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

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

Who We Are

We are Skybound.

We love creators. We love fans. We love thrilling games, indelible images and moving stories. Our roots are in comics, but our brands extend to video games, television, movies, merchandise, and live experiences. We take special pride in original tales, fresh characters, and diverse voices.

From well-known franchises to freshly-minted originals, we offer the chance to join brilliant creators shaping a new generation of entertainment in a concentrated, agile environment where every perspective matters, and any idea can create a breakthrough.

Opportunity

Skybound is looking for an experienced and passionate Senior Systems Designer to help build a thrilling new game franchise. The Senior Systems Designers create rewarding loops that help players set goals, progress, and stay engaged over multiple play sessions. They craft and tune player advancement and rewards across the entire game.

You will collaborate closely with the Game Director, department leads, and cross-disciplinary teams to define and drive the strategic vision for player progression and meta systems. You’ll mentor other designers, establish best practices, and ensure the systems design team delivers high-quality, scalable solutions that support both gameplay and business goals.

If you're passionate about building compelling systems, love mentoring others, and thrive in a creative, combat-focused environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Reports: This position will report to Game Director.

Responsibilities: Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Lead the vision and execution of player progression, meta systems, and engagement loops across single and multiplayer experiences.
• Define and drive KPIs for progression systems that align with player satisfaction and business goals.
• Mentor and guide systems designers, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and innovation.
• Own major feature areas from concept through implementation, ensuring quality and consistency across the game.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, art, UX, and production to ensure systems are well-integrated and technically feasible.
• Establish and evangelize best practices for systems design, documentation, and tool usage.
• Anticipate and resolve design challenges, proactively improving workflows and pipelines.
• Playtest and iterate on systems regularly, using data and player feedback to refine and optimize.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in the games industry, with a focus on systems design and progression.
• Proven leadership experience, including mentoring designers and leading cross-functional initiatives.
• Shipped at least one AAA title with significant ownership of progression or meta systems.
• Deep understanding of player psychology, engagement strategies, and content pacing.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to translate complex systems into clear, actionable designs.
• Experience collaborating with engineering on tool development and pipeline optimization.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills, with fluency in PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Visio, etc.
• Strategic mindset, balancing creative vision with technical and business constraints.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Unreal Engine, including scripting and integration into production pipelines.
• Strong technical scripting skills and a willingness to learn new tools and technologies.
• Passion for combat-oriented games, player progression, and Skybound’s unique properties.

Job Type: Regular, Full-Time

Salary Range: $125,000 - $165,000

• Actual base salary is dependent on several factors including but not limited to: market dynamics, location and region, experience, specialized skills/training (education), level of responsibility, budgetary considerations, tenure at the company (for current employees), etc.
• The salary range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees
• Compensation decisions are dependent on circumstances of each role

Skybound offers a wide array of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, as well as free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP). We also offer a 401K plan with 4% match, 12 weeks of paid parental leave, generous time off, wellness benefits, and tuition reimbursement.

Company Overview

Skybound is a multiplatform content company working closely with creators and their intellectual properties, extending stories and universes to new platforms, including comics, television, film, tabletop and video games, books, digital content, events, and beyond. We are home to critically-acclaimed global franchises, including The Walking Dead and Invincible.

Skybound Games produces, publishes and distributes video and tabletop games across all genres, including the multi-million-unit selling The Walking Dead video game series. In addition to our wholly-owned franchises, we work with independent developers to foster and create original games with compelling characters and worlds, strong creator and artistic focus, and innovative approaches to engaging genres.

Invincible is one of Skybound's tentpole franchises (celebrating 20 years!) and spans the world of comic books, merchandise, video games, and the critically acclaimed adult animated television series on Prime Video. Now in its second season, the television show has consistently ranked as one of Prime Videos top-streamed series with a 99% score on Rotten Tomatoes. Based on the groundbreaking comic book by Robert Kirkman, Cory Walker, and Ryan Ottley, Invincible revolves around 18-year-old Mark Grayson, who’s just like every other guy his age—except his father is (or was) the most powerful superhero on the planet. Still reeling from Nolan’s betrayal in Season One, Mark struggles to rebuild his life as he faces a host of new threats, all while battling his greatest fear - that he might become his father without even knowing it.

The show stars Steven Yeun, with Sandra Oh, Zazie Beetz, Grey Griffin, Chris Diamantopoulos, Walton Goggins, Gillian Jacobs, Jason Mantzoukas, Ross Marquand, Khary Payton, Zachary Quinto, Andrew Rannells, Kevin Michael Richardson, Seth Rogen, and J.K. Simmons. Executive producers include Skybound's own Kirkman, David Alpert, and Margaret M. Dean.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Skybound we value diversity and are looking for extraordinary employees of all backgrounds! Skybound is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship, age, genetic information, disability, hair texture or veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, Skybound complies with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination.

Skybound will consider applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the CA Fair Chance Act and Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

For more information on our Privacy Policy, visit: working/work at home options are available for this role.

ERP Manager (Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central)

Location: Torrance, CA (Hybrid work environment)

Employment Type: Full-time

Salary Range: $90,000 – $110,000 annually (commensurate with experience)

Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced ERP Manager to lead ERP implementation initiatives while also supporting presales activities and business development efforts. This role combines project management, functional leadership, client-facing presales support, and strategic system planning. The ERP Manager will work closely with executive leadership, sales teams, offshore engineering teams, and clients to design ERP solutions that align with operational and financial objectives. This role also requires occasional travel to client sites to support implementation activities, user testing, and training.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Leadership & Delivery

· Lead full-cycle ERP implementation projects from discovery to go-live and post-launch support

· Develop and manage project plans, budgets, and resource allocations

· Manage risks, scope, and client expectations

· Ensure on-time and on-budget project delivery

· Coordinate with offshore engineering teams to optimize task allocation and maintain development quality

2. Presales & Solution Consulting

· Participate in client discovery meetings and requirements workshops

· Provide solution design support during proposal development

· Prepare high-level solution architecture and implementation approaches

· Estimate project scope, timelines, and resource requirements

· Support RFP/RFI responses and client presentations

· Partner with Sales to help close ERP-related opportunities

3. Business & Functional Leadership

· Translate business requirements into functional ERP configurations

· Advise clients on best practices in Finance, Sales, Purchasing, and Inventory processes

· Identify opportunities for automation and operational efficiency

· Align ERP capabilities with financial reporting and management needs

4. Team & Executive review Management

· Supervise internal ERP consultants and coordinate with external vendors

· Work with global/HQ teams on cross-border ERP initiatives

· Collaborate with offshore engineers to ensure efficient delivery and consistent implementation quality

· Mentor junior consultants and build internal ERP capabilities

· Communicate effectively with executive leadership and department heads

5. Governance & Continuous Improvement

· Support user acceptance testing (UAT) and implementation readiness

· Provide client training and guidance to ensure successful system adoption

· Travel to client sites when needed to assist with testing, training, and implementation support

· Establish ERP governance and documentation standards

· Monitor system performance and recommend enhancements

· Drive adoption of Microsoft ecosystem tools (Power Platform, reporting tools, etc.)

Required Qualifications

· 5+ years of ERP implementation experience

· 2+ years of project leadership or PM experience

· Experience participating in presales or solution consulting activities

· Strong experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central preferred

· Solid understanding of Finance, Accounting, Sales, Purchasing, and Inventory processes

· Experience preparing project estimates and implementation plans

· Experience collaborating with offshore or distributed engineering teams

· Willingness to travel to client sites for testing support and user training when needed

· Excellent client-facing communication skills

· Business-level Japanese proficiency (日常会話レベル以上)

· Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

· Must be available for hybrid work

Preferred Qualifications

· Experience in IT services or ERP consulting firms

· Experience supporting Japanese subsidiaries in the U.S.

· Familiarity with Microsoft Power Platform

· PMP certification or equivalent

· Experience in manufacturing or distribution environments

Number of Openings

• Determines most practical inspection method and technique; plans sequence of operation; selects precision measuring instruments and equipment to dimensionally inspect units. Performs surface table inspections using standard positioning, measuring and layout instruments and equipment. Uses shop mathematics, decimals and fractions in the performance of the work noted herein.
• Conducts first article, receiving inspection, in-process inspection and final inspection assignments; visually and dimensionally inspects a wide variety of airframes parts and aerospace assemblies/components.
• Witness's first piece part production and certifies acceptability; observes and performs in-process inspection during component build-up and sub-assembly stages; performs final assembly inspection and observes testing operations to assure quality, workmanship and strict compliance with Arrowhead, military space and commercial specifications and standards.
• Inspects incoming metallic and fiber materials, plastic and rubber compounds for correct formulation call- out, serialization, identification, cure date and shelf life; verifies vendor and material certifications; checks heat codes, batch and lot numbers to assure product tractability; certifies the proper mixing and blending of bonding agents and adhesives. Inspects reinforced plastic and rubber products for delaminating, blisters, porosity, bond, elasticity, gauge surface smoothness and similar defects or characteristics. Checks configuration and part dimensions with or without the aid of assembly check gauges, fixtures and tooling. Prepares shipping data package for non-metal (soft goods) components/assemblies in accordance with contractual requirements.
• Monitors oven and cure processes and records temperature readings and dwell time; performs or observes pressurization and leak test using plant air, nitrogen and helium.
• Prepare rework tags, inspection reports and documentation. Coordinates rejection with MRB, engineering and customer representatives for depositions and process refinement. Assembles end item documentation for the review and acceptance of finished products. Prepares and maintains history files, records and reports.
• This job description is not all inclusive of all duties. Other duties may be assigned.

• Requires High School degree or GED. Related AA or trade school degree preferred.
• Requires 2+ years of related Quality Assurance inspection experience. Experience must include interface with customer source representatives, government sources, internal departments and senior management.
• US Citizenship or permanent residency.

• ASQ Certified Quality Inspector preferred
• Experience working in AS9100 production environment preferred
• Must be able to read and analyze engineering drawings and blueprints to determine requirements.
• Must be proficient in the use of basic inspection tools, calipers, scales, height gauges, optical aids, micrometers and GD&T.
• Must have experience with production processes such as assembly, forming, tooling, welding (fusion & resistance), heat treat, cleaning
• Must have experience with production machinery and equipment such as press forming, tube bending and other fabrication.
• Must have knowledge of metallic materials such as stainless, nickel, titanium, aluminum.
• Must have experience with composites materials and production processes such as elastomers, resins, and composite reinforcement material.
• Must be familiar with AS9102 standards and software, and military specifications.
• Experience using Net-Inspect standards and software preferred.
• Must interface effective across organizational levels.
• Must have good organizational skills and maintain accurate, complete documentation.
• Must have excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Must be proficient with the use of the Internet, MS Word/Outlook.

• N/A

• Lift up to 50 lbs.
• Push and pull 50 lbs.
• Bend Occasionally
• Sit, Stand, and Walk Frequently

• Working knowledge of NetInspect, Inspection Expert, AS9100, AS9101, Boeing, Northrop, Lockheed Martin, UTAS, Honeywell, and DCMA specifications.
• ASQ Certified Quality Inspector (CQI) certification is expected to be achieved within 12 months from the first day of employment.

• Pursuing opportunities at institutions such as Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) or Navy War College (NWC)
• Completing Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) at one of the various service colleges