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IDR is seeking a UX Designer to join one of our top clients for an opportunity in Los Angeles, California. This role sits within the gaming industry and focuses on creating intuitive, engaging mobile player experiences for a live interactive product. The ideal candidate will help shape features from concept through launch while partnering closely with design, product, engineering, and art teams in a fast-paced development environment.

Position Overview for the UX Designer:

• Design player-focused mobile experiences that support engaging, intuitive, and polished gameplay interactions.
• Create user flows, wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups for in-game features and systems.
• Partner with game design, product, engineering, and art teams to translate creative vision into functional UX solutions.
• Refine and improve features through playtesting, feedback, and iterative design cycles.
• Help deliver production-ready designs that balance player experience, technical constraints, and live game quality standards.

Requirements for the UX Designer:

• 4–6 years of professional experience in UX, game UX, or related interactive design roles.
• Experience designing UX for mobile games.
• Strong skills in user flows, interaction design, information architecture, and usability best practices.
• Proficiency with Figma, including component systems and prototyping.
• Ability to independently own features through implementation in an iterative development environment.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive compensation package
• Full Benefits; Medical, Vision, Dental, and more!
• Opportunity to get in with an industry leading organization.

Why IDR?

• 25+ Years of Proven Industry Experience in 4 major markets
• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• Dedicated Engagement Manager who is committed to you and your success.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing Client and Talent Award winner 12 years in a row.

The ideal Industrial Automation Engineer is experienced in the design, build, implementation and sustaining of automated production equipment. This position will own the design of the supervisory control and communications for our subsurface compression system. Throughout the product development process, the Industrial Automation Engineer will maintain the design and configuration of system controls, while making improvements as needed to address safety, reliability and operational efficiency.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Architect, write, and debug PLC code with an emphasis on generating code that is organized, structured, documented, maintainable, and reusable.
• Work with cross-functional teams to integrate control algorithms into existing systems.
• Collaborate with electrical engineers to ensure compatibility between control algorithms and hardware.

Skills, Experience, Education, and Abilities:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in Industrial Automation.
• Experience with Allen Bradley PLC systems and programming.
• Experience with Beckhoff automation systems and programming preferred.
• Experience with control communication protocols, e.g. CAN, MODBUS, TCP/IP.
• Proficient in one or more modern computer programming languages, e.g. C/C++/Python.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Intangibles Sought:

• Must have the initiative to take ownership and drive results.
• Must have fundamental curiosity as to how things work.
• Drive to constantly learn new things and apply them to development and improvement of analysis methods.
• Determination to investigate and understand root cause of problems.
• Ability to communicate problems, analysis and results clearly to a general engineering audience of various specializations.
• Be open to new ideas and input from others in a collegial, team environment.
• Strong organizational skills.
• High integrity, commitment and honesty.
• Readiness to do whatever task is necessary to move the product/team/company forward.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Physical Demands / Work Environment:

Most time will be spent in an office environment or shop floor. Personal protective equipment is required in designated areas. Minimal travel will be required to support products in the field.

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.

Job Summary:

The Product Manager is responsible for developing and executing product strategy plans that deliver new innovative solutions, achieve sales objectives, and strategically position Makita USA in a leadership role. This position requires a thorough understanding of the market, competition, trades, end user’s needs, applications, business trends, channels of distribution, and product price positioning for their respective category. This individual will be a product leader working cross-functionally to deliver their category vision and strategy for Makita USA.

Salary: $95,000 – $120,000 per year

Essential Job Duties:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Manage product development portfolio strategies to include new product development roadmaps and existing product portfolios to align with the company’s vision and objectives.
• Understand product life cycles to create planning processes and timelines to develop new products.
• Manage the overall product development process from ideation to processing the necessary steps and approvals to the implementation and product launch.
• Thoroughly understands primary applications for all related products and accessories while understanding the current competitor’s product strengths, weaknesses, assortments, and marketing strategies.
• Have complete knowledge and assessment of the market, both targeting users and dealer requirements, including current trends, size of the user segments, building code requirements, market opportunities, and geographical strengths to develop strategies to position and develop products that lead the market.
• Establish and employ product innovation positioning with attribute planning that articulates the value proposition to our targeted users.
• Lead/support cross-functional (research) development teams that may include engineering, sales, marketing, logistics, purchasing, outside research firms, and others to develop further new/refreshing products and promotional tactics.
• Responsible for increasing category revenue and profit by developing new products, enhancing products/solutions, implementing promotional activity, and developing/creating sales aids to further build user awareness and brand energy.
• Develop promotional strategies along with the marketing team for new and sustaining products that reinforce the Brand and value to both targeted users and dealers.
• Monitor workflow, milestones, and processes to ensure timelines and deadlines are achieved.
• Deliver product presentations to key customers, trade press, and attend required trade shows.
• Determine annual forecasts and sales budgets for related product categories.
• Strong time management, project management, and strategic planning skills while having a clear vision of the “big picture”.
• Support the quality improvement process by working closely with the QC team by assisting at the field, service, and user levels.

Skills Required:

• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
• Teamwork - Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethics; Upholds organizational values.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Develops realistic action plans.
• Adaptability - Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Marketing experience, including advertising, copy development, working with graphic designers, etc.
• Product management experience, including launching products, ideally in a related industry, such as construction or building products.
• Strong familiarity with power tools, perhaps as a contractor or trades professional, or at a manufacturer or retailer of power tools.

Supervisory Responsibility:

This position does have supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment:

This position will sometimes work in an open office setting that is quiet and fast-paced and fosters continuous learning while operating under high demand/volume. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

Travel:

40% travel may be required for this position, which includes overnight stays in some cities where events are being held.

Education and/or Experience Desired:

• Bachelor’s Degree from a college or university, or equivalent professional institution.
• Master’s degree in marketing, Business, or related discipline preferred.
• We will also consider non-degreed candidates with significant and highly relevant experience.
• 5+ years in product management or similar industry experience.
• Previous experience with both retail and distribution channels is preferred.

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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Required to regularly use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• Required to regularly stand; walk; and stoop, bend, or reach above head.
• Required to frequently sit.
• May be required to occasionally lift, push, or pull up to 75 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Able to ascend and descend stairs.
• Continuously reach out to sort miscellaneous items.
• Physically & mentally able to work in an environment that may be subjected to strict deadlines and multiple projects.
• May be subjected to working extended and/or irregular hours.

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
• Company branded vehicle provided
• 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.

***We are managing this recruitment process internally and are not engaging external recruiters or staffing agencies for this position. We kindly ask that agencies refrain from contacting us regarding this role.***

Leads day-to-day operations of projects for a general contracting business. Multi-family and senior housing.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Planning and coordination of subcontractors’ work and activities for a project.

· Attend and participate in Safety Training programs and ensures implementation of safety procedures that create a safe and healthy work environment through the job site. Adheres to OSHA safety and record keeping requirements.

· Enforce compliance with project site safety, health, and environmental quality standards.

· Verify subcontractor certificates of insurance.

· Monitor subcontractor personnel to ensure adherence with project plans and promotes quality control of all installations.

· Leads on productivity issues and monitors work performance and productivity of company employees and subcontractors to ensure project plans and schedule are followed and project is executed effectively and within budget.

· Advise senior level management of potential problems, work interference's or schedule difficulties, while assisting in circumventing or mitigating such conflicts. Provides assistance to involved contractors in resolving problems.

· Contributor to development of a thoughtful project pre-plan which includes a CPM schedule, work sequences, manpower utilization, material handling and storage requirements and equipment use.

· Communicate with project team regarding Work Directives, RFI’s, and Material Submittals.

· When requested, interfaces with owner, architect and design professionals to ensure compliance to design intent and owner satisfaction. Facilitates discovery and correction of contract document “errors and omissions” and problem solving to reduce the costs incurred.

· Ensure compliance with all internal and external record keeping requirements, with emphasis on accurate, properly coded employee automated timecards and accurately codes, fully priced material delivery tickets

· Prepare reports, document and complete all punch lists in a timely manner, review all drawings, specifications and subcontractor submittals

· Follow completion schedules and maintain a daily, written log of activities on the jobsite. Logs and reports might include photos and videos

· Use Procore construction management system to perform record-keeping tasks including, composing daily diaries, maintaining project logs and retrieving RFIs, submittal logs and agreements.

· Contribute to building good communications between project management, field engineering, estimating and specialty contractors to ensure construction complies with plans, specifications and company quality standards and that projects are completed on time and within budget.

· Chair or attend pre-job conference, regular subcontractor meetings

· Train, motivate and support subordinate employees in developing their capabilities to further company, project and personal development goals.

· Responsible for continuously expanding and updating professional knowledge and honing training skills to enhance individual and team innovation and productivity.

· Perform additional assignments as directed by supervisors or as required for successful project completion

· Attend and/or lead job meetings and provide thorough reports

· Report to General Superintendent

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Ability to analyze and develop solutions to complex problems and to communicate effectively with diverse groups required.

2. Advanced knowledge of various construction disciplines, scheduling, cost control, quality control and engineering drawings.

3. Working knowledge of company computer systems, be proficient in MS Office and software necessary.

4. Must have comprehensive understanding of safety regulations and the application of loss control measures.

5. Must be able to read plans and have experience with punch lists.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Performance of the required duties will require physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, passenger use of construction personnel hoists, ability to climb ladders and negotiate work areas under construction. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Performing this job requires use of hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, sit, talk and hear, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works on-site at the construction work site where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts; high precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. The noise in these work environments is usually moderate to very loud.

This is a full time, salary position. Including health insurance, dental, vision, 401K, paid holiday and vacation time.

Job Type: Full-time / Monday - Friday; some Saturday's required.

Salary: Depends on Experience ($125,000-$160,000); 5 years minimum experience required.

Job Type: Full-time

Piper Maddox has partnered with a leading national electrical contractor and renewable energy EPC to identify multiple Project Managers to support utility-scale solar projects within their rapidly expanding Energy division.

This organization is a long-established engineering and construction firm delivering turnkey energy infrastructure projects across the U.S., including utility-scale solar, battery energy storage systems (BESS), substations, microgrids, EV infrastructure, and complex electrical systems. Backed by a major publicly traded parent company, they offer strong financial stability, national reach, and a significant forward project pipeline.

With more than 6 GW of solar installed or under contract and 2026 projected to be their largest year to date, this is an opportunity to join a high-performing team delivering complex, large-scale renewable projects.

The Role

The Project Manager will oversee the full lifecycle execution of utility-scale solar construction projects, ensuring delivery on schedule, within budget, and aligned with company safety and operational standards.

This is a traveling position. Candidates must be comfortable with long-term assignments and mobility across multiple states depending on project needs.

This role offers strong visibility, leadership responsibility, and direct impact on financial performance and client satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead full lifecycle construction management of utility-scale solar projects.
• Oversee planning, execution, financial performance, and closeout.
• Manage budgets, cost forecasting, scheduling, procurement, and productivity tracking.
• Drive project profitability while maintaining strong client relationships.
• Lead high-performing field teams, including union labor where applicable.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, contractual, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, vendors, engineers, and internal stakeholders.
• Provide accurate reporting on financial performance, risks, and schedule status.
• Uphold a strong safety-first culture across all job sites.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in solar construction.
• Proven track record managing utility-scale solar projects through full construction.
• Experience with an EPC or solar contractor strongly preferred.
• Candidates from an IPP or developer background will be considered if open to a construction-focused, traveling role.
• Strong understanding of:
• Project cost accounting & forecasting
• Scheduling & procurement
• Productivity tracking & reporting
• Labor management (union experience preferred)
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field preferred.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel 100%

Locations : Atlanta | Austin | Boston | Brooklyn | Chicago | Dallas | Denver | Detroit | Durham | Houston | Los Angeles | Miami | Minneapolis | Nashville | New York | Philadelphia | Pittsburgh | San Diego | San Francisco | Seattle | Summit | Washington

Who We Are

Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact.

To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures - and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive.

Practice Area

The Corporate Finance & Strategy Practice (CFS) combines rich expertise in corporate strategy concepts with a management methodology designed to create sustainable value-add for BCG clients. Our team provides extensive experience in planning and implementing corporate transactions including merger & acquisition deals and divestitures. We deliver analytic approaches that allow senior management to effectively deal with challenges such as generating growth, managing a portfolio of assets, forming a world-class finance organization, understanding risk, and responding to the way capital markets assess companies today. Taking swift action in turning around and restructuring a business for long-term survival is also part of our offering.

What Youll Do

BCG is looking for an Expert Consultant to join our CFO Excellence team. Our CFOx team partners with CFOs to tackle their most pressing challenges - reimagining finance operating models for peak efficiency, unlocking the power of advanced analytics and AI, and driving transformative value across the organization. With unmatched experience across industries, our team helps finance leaders modernize systems, enhance transparency, and position their finance functions as catalysts for strategic success. Join us to shape the future of finance and make a lasting impact.

As an Expert Consultant, you will be integrated into a BCG team to leverage your deep expertise on projects that reshape finance functions. You will be given end-to-end responsibility for a workstream within a BCG project. You will work closely with clients to understand their issues, create strategies for change, and win buy-in for your recommendations, while also collaborating with colleagues on complex client issues. You will provide deep expertise and insight to clients and help build your expertise area within BCG. A majority of your time will be focused on supporting and executing case work.

The Expert Consulting Track (ECT) is vital to BCG’s ability to successfully meet our clients’ demand for deep expertise and advanced technical capabilities. Experts deliver next-level impact for BCGs most complex and cutting-edge client challenges. Experts focus on developing BCGs thought leadership, commercial capabilities, and intellectual property assets; and their work is essential to our delivery model. Working alongside our traditional and specialty consultants to bring the ‘best of BCG’ to our clients, Experts come from diverse backgrounds, with expertise often gained outside of BCG in industry, academia, or specialized consulting. Consulting work is varied and rigorous, much of it performed at our client sites. Projects can vary in length, size, and location, depending on the client’s challenge. Because our clients operate all over the world, you may travel internationally.

What Youll Bring

• 5+ years of experience in finance across topics such as finance function effectiveness, CFO advisory, FP&A, process and policy, technology, operations, organizational structure and strategy, and/or transformation .
• Previous consulting experience is required.
• Proven experience working on finance transformation programs including: operating model redesign, process re-engineering, technology enablement, shared services, finance technology, budgeting, management reporting and Business Intelligence, core accounting, tax, treasury, internal audit, AI and machine learning.
• Experience in finance technology stacks, process optimization, and data architecture to deliver scalable and efficient solutions.
• Strong consulting skill set with a demonstrated willingness to learn and grow.
• Entrepreneurial, driven, and proactive mindset with a strong work ethic.
• Collaborative working style with a proven ability to team effectively across BCG and with clients.
• Ability to build trust and rapport with clients by deeply understanding their business and challenges.
• Advanced degree in a related field (preferred).

Additional info

What We Offer:

At BCG, we care about our people, and offer best in class benefits to support you personally and professionally including:

• An opportunity to work organically across disciplines and across BCG, we offer a unified and unrivaled opportunity that combines strategic thinking with hands-on applications.
• A unique experience to work alongside a team of passionate and driven problem-solvers with a mission to deliver innovative and valuable digital solutions in a supportive environment.

For U.S. Applicants:

The base compensation for this role is $190,000 in USD.

In addition to your base salary, you will also be eligible for an annual discretionary performance bonus and BCGs Profit Sharing and Retirement Fund (PSRF) contribution. BCG also provides a market leading benefits package described below.

At BCG, we are committed to offering a comprehensive benefit program that includes everything our employees and their families need to be well and live life to the fullest. We pay the full cost of medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees - and their eligible family members.* That’s zero dollars in premiums taken from employee paychecks. All our plans provide best in class coverage:

• Zero dollar ($0) health insurance premiums for BCG employees, spouses, and children.
• $10 (USD) copays for trips to the doctor, urgent care visits and prescriptions for generic drugs.
• Dental coverage, including up to $5,000 (USD) in orthodontia benefits.
• Vision insurance with coverage for both glasses and contact lenses annually.
• Reimbursement for gym memberships and other fitness activities.
• Fully vested retirement contributions made annually, whether you contribute or not.
• Generous paid time off including vacation, holidays, and annual office closure between Christmas and New Years.
• Paid Parental Leave and other family benefits such as elective egg freezing, surrogacy, and adoption reimbursement.

*Employees, spouses, and children are covered at no cost. Employees share in the cost of domestic partner coverage.

To learn more about our employee benefit please check our Benefits page.

Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.

Job Title : Oceanography Category / Component: Officer • Both Overview Oceanography (OCEANO) Officers, also called METOC, are the Navy's geophysical experts who understand and apply all facets of meteorology, oceanography, hydrography, bathymetry, geophysics, and precise time and astrometry.

Their mission is to define and apply the physical environment, from the bottom of the ocean to the stars, to ensure the U.S.

Navy has the freedom of action to deter aggression, maintain freedom of the seas, and win wars.

Key Responsibilities Provide timely and relevant support to fleet and joint operations by leading the collection, processing, prediction, exploitation, and dissemination of environmental data.

Ensure safety of navigation, access to denied waters, freedom to maneuver at will, and increase the lethality of Navy forces.

Lead teams ranging from small 3-4 person deployable units to large commands of over 400 personnel.

Serve as the one-of-one geophysical expert at an operational command.

What to Expect Serve in a variety of challenging operational billets with increasing scope and responsibility, both at sea and ashore.

The career path interweaves sea, shore, and educational tours.

Sea duty may include leading small team detachments on U.S.

and foreign vessels, serving as the embarked OCEANO Officer on an aircraft carrier or amphibious ship, or serving on a Strike Group or Joint Task Force staff.

Shore tours include assignments at major production commands, forecast centers, headquarters, Joint commands, the Navy Data Center, and Naval Research Labs.

Work Environment Assignments are worldwide, including Europe, Hawaii, Asia, and the Middle East.

Work environments range from being at sea on surface combatants, survey vessels, aircraft carriers, and amphibious ships to being ashore at major production commands, forecast centers, headquarters, and research facilities.

Pathways, Training & Advancement Initial training includes the 3-week Information Warfare Basic Course (IWBC) and the 7-week Basic Oceanography Accession Training (BOAT).

Officers may also attend Division Officer Leadership Course (DIVOLC).

Postgraduate education at the Naval Postgraduate School is required for officers at the LCDR level and senior, typically as mid-grade Lieutenants.

Promotions to LTJG and LT occur at 2 and 4 years of service, with competitive promotion opportunities to LCDR, CDR, CAPT, and Flag Officer ranks.

Requires a Baccalaureate degree, preferably in a technical field, with a cumulative GPA of 2.8 or greater.

Must have completed a full college calculus series (I and II) with a minimum 'C' average, and a college-level calculus-based physics series (I and II) with a minimum 'B' average.

A desired degree is in physics, physics-based oceanography, meteorology, hydrography, earth science, engineering, or mathematics.

Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy as an Officer, including United States citizenship A bachelor's or qualifying professional degree 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 on the Officer Aptitude Rating exam 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: Must be qualified for sea duty, world-wide assignable, and eligible for a Top-Secret security clearance.

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.

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• 3-5 yrs experience - Bachelor's Degree in Business, Management, Engineering or related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
  
• Typically possesses one to three years of experience coordinating or managing small to medium projects or product workstreams.
  
• Working knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and techniques.
  
• Demonstrated ability to gather requirements, support development of project plans, manage schedules, track progress, and contribute to the execution of defined deliverables.
  
• Proven ability to problem-solve, anticipate issues, maintain documentation, and operate effectively under moderate time constraints.
  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to interact with cross-functional teams and communicate status updates to various audiences.
  

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• For safety work plan projects, the Project Manager is responsible for budgeting, planning, measuring, monitoring, executing, and reporting on these initiatives to ensure they are managed consistently and effectively.
  
• The role involves collaborating with other organizational units to drive efficient project execution, fostering strong relationships with stakeholders, and maintaining rigorous project management practices.
  
• Additionally, the Project Manager oversees financial tracking, benefit realization calculations, and performance reporting, while providing timely updates and presentations to executive and senior leadership to ensure safety objectives and strategic goals are met.
  

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• A successful project manager brings over seven years of experience leading cross-functional teams and overseeing complex projects.
  
• This role demands exceptional verbal and written communication skills, as well as proficiency in budgeting, cost analysis, and sound decision-making.
  
• Project managers must possess a thorough understanding of company policies and distribution procedures, using data-driven strategies to plan, monitor progress, and implement corrective actions when needed.
  
• Familiarity with formal project management methodologies, including scheduling, risk assessment, and resource allocation, is essential.
  
• In addition, strong interpersonal abilities, a dedication to teamwork, and a commitment to confidentiality are vital.
  
• Effective project managers are skilled in change management and demonstrate integrity, self-awareness, and adaptability at every stage.
  
• Beyond these core competencies, knowledge of distribution operations and related business practices is highly valued.
  
• A creative approach to problem-solving and engaging team members can make a significant difference, as does the ability to foster a positive work environment.
  
• In summary, the ideal project manager blends leadership experience and technical expertise with robust people skills.
  
• Their success hinges on project management mastery, clear communication, flexibility, and integrity, complemented by strengths in distribution operations and motivating teams to achieve shared goals.
  

TCI PRECISION METALS | E-Z LOK

Divisions of Tool Components, Inc.

 |  MANAGER

Full-Time | On-Site | Gardena & Los Alamitos, CA | $100,000 – $130,000 DOE

TCI Precision Metals and E-Z LOK are sister divisions of Tool Components, Inc., a third-generation, family-owned manufacturing company founded in 1956.

TCI Precision Metals, headquartered in Gardena, CA, is a leading manufacturer and supplier of Machine-Ready Blanks—precision-ground and milled aluminum, stainless steel, carbon steel, and copper products that eliminate material prep for machine shops and OEMs nationwide.

E-Z LOK, based in Los Alamitos, CA, is a well-known brand of threaded inserts for metal, wood, and plastic—including the E-Z LOK™ solid wall, E-Z Coil™, E-Z Knife™, E-Z Hex™, E-Z Sonic™, and E-Z Press™ product lines—sold through a nationwide distributor network and direct e-commerce.

Both divisions hold ISO 9001 certification, and TCI additionally holds AS9100 certification. Together, they serve industries including aerospace, defense, medical, semiconductor, automotive, and general manufacturing.

We are looking for a hands-on Purchasing Manager to take full ownership of procurement across both TCI Precision Metals and E-Z LOK. This is an individual contributor role reporting directly to the Owner/President. You will split your time between both facilities—primarily based at TCI in Gardena with approximately one day per week at the E-Z LOK facility in Los Alamitos. You will be responsible for strategic sourcing, day-to-day purchasing, inventory optimization, supplier management, and cost reduction for both operations. The right person combines sharp negotiation skills with deep knowledge of metals and manufactured components supply chains, and is comfortable working across two distinct product lines and ERP environments. This is a high-impact role with real visibility—your decisions will directly affect margins, on-time delivery, and operational efficiency across the entire organization.

•       Build and maintain strong relationships with mills, metal distributors, and component suppliers across both TCI and E-Z LOK product lines

•       Monitor supplier performance for quality, delivery, responsiveness, and cost competitiveness

•       Research, identify, evaluate, and onboard new vendors for raw materials, threaded insert components, packaging, and other supplies

•       Negotiate pricing, terms, lead times, freight terms, and consignment or exclusivity arrangements

•       Develop backup sourcing and disaster recovery strategies to ensure supply continuity for both divisions

•       Oversee daily purchasing of raw materials, MRO items, packaging, and other supplies for both TCI and E-Z LOK

•       Review and approve purchase orders within established dollar limits

•       Manage freight purchasing and freight claims

•       Ensure accurate order quantities, pricing, due dates, and vendor confirmations

•       Expedite late orders and manage material shortages across both facilities

•       Resolve PO discrepancies, invoice mismatches, and receiving issues

•       Help set and maintain min/max levels, reorder points, safety stock, and order policies for both divisions

•       Balance inventory availability against excess and obsolete stock

•       Coordinate buys based on demand forecasts, customer orders, production schedules, and seasonality

•       Support cycle count and inventory accuracy efforts where purchasing impacts inventory health

•       Work closely with production, planning, warehouse, sales, and customer service teams at both TCI and E-Z LOK

•       Ensure material availability to support manufacturing schedules without interruption at either facility

•       Prioritize purchases for urgent jobs, stockouts, and customer commitments

•       Communicate supply risks, delays, and allocation issues early and proactively

•       Coordinate with quality on supplier corrective actions and vendor quality issues

•       Ensure purchased materials meet specifications, certifications, and regulatory requirements (including AS9100 for TCI’s aerospace work)

•       Maintain vendor documentation including W-9s, insurance certificates, conflict minerals declarations, country-of-origin documentation, and RoHS/REACH compliance records as applicable

•       Drive cost reduction initiatives through negotiation, alternate sourcing, consolidation, and value analysis across both divisions

•       Track purchase price variance (PPV) and document savings

•       Review and respond to vendor price increases and market changes

•       Identify freight, packaging, and minimum order quantity improvements

•       Maintain accurate item and vendor purchasing data in the ERP systems (NetSuite & Epicor) for both TCI and E-Z LOK

•       Review and update lead times, costs, supplier records, and purchasing parameters

•       Leverage ERP/MRP outputs to plan and manage purchasing activity

•       Report on open POs, late deliveries, supplier scorecards, inventory position, and savings across both divisions

•       Serve as a backup for credit issues and order releases

•       Review POs for accuracy, detail, and lead time alignment

•       Manage bid buyouts and bid inventory processes

•       Purchase goods and services across the organization as needed

•       Lead the weekly SAT (Supply Action Team) meeting

•       Prepare and distribute material usage reports

•       Reduce spend significantly, YOY, for both companies in the first year on comparable volume

•       Improve supplier on-time delivery (OTD) metrics across both divisions

•       Increase inventory turns while maintaining service levels

•       Reduce stockout frequency across key materials and finished goods components

•       Decrease past-due purchase order backlog

•       Improve supplier quality performance and reduce vendor-related nonconformances

•       Reduce excess and obsolete inventory exposure

•       7–10+ years of purchasing experience in metals, manufacturing, or industrial distribution

•       Deep knowledge of metal raw materials (aluminum plate and sheet, stainless steel, carbon steel, copper) and/or manufactured component supply chains including mills, service centers, and distributors

•       Proven track record of negotiating pricing, terms, and contracts with suppliers

•       Strong ERP proficiency—experience with NetSuite, Epicor, or similar manufacturing ERP systems

•       Solid understanding of MRP logic, inventory management principles, and demand planning

•       Experience managing supplier scorecards, corrective actions, and vendor qualification processes

•       High attention to detail with strong analytical skills and comfort working with data

•       Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

•       Self-directed and able to manage competing priorities across multiple facilities in a fast-paced environment

•       Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field

•       Experience in aerospace or defense supply chains with familiarity with AS9100 or similar quality standards

•       APICS CPIM, CSCP, or similar professional certification

•       Experience with e-commerce and distribution-based purchasing models

•       Familiarity with freight management, incoterms, and logistics optimization

•       Experience managing procurement across multiple sites or product lines

•       Competitive salary of $100,000 – $130,000 depending on experience

•       Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision

•       401(k) with company match

•       Paid time off and holidays

•       A stable, family-owned company with nearly 70 years of history and strong values

•       Direct access to ownership and the ability to make a real impact across two thriving businesses

•       A collaborative, no-nonsense team environment where your work matters