Engineering Village Jobs in La Mesa, CA

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Lead Automotive Account Manager - West Coast, the SOCAL Automotive Sales Engineer is responsible for maintaining current customer relationships and identifying areas for potential growth with established and new customers in the electric vehicle market. The primary role will be serving as the key account manager for a major electric vehicle company with responsibility for several smaller accounts. The role is responsible for being the main point of contact for communication regarding product selections and opportunity generation. This position is based primarily in the SOCAL area, with travel to the West Coast region as required. This individual will work with a cross-functional team, including sales, project management, product management, and engineering, to achieve success. This will be achieved while maintaining HellermannTyton's Quality and EHS certifications by supporting all corporate policies, procedures, work instructions, and required documentation.

Essential Functions:

• Serve as the key account manager for SOCAL automotive vehicle customers.
• Coordinate and align domestically and globally for relevant opportunities as required.
• Expand HellermannTyton's position in low-voltage, high-voltage vehicle electrification systems as well as fluid routing opportunities.
• Uncover opportunities in standard, platform-based, and custom products
• Attend and lead selected customer-facing meetings to drive opportunities to specify HellermannTyton's products.
• Support overall business direction as set by automotive sales and marketing leadership with vetted information and strategic clarity to ensure key activities are moving forward.
• Work with customer engineering teams to assess standard plastic fasteners/clips for wiring harnesses and fluid routings, offer substitutions, and deliver new, improved offerings.
• Use understanding of technical drawings, documents, and automotive testing requirements to convert information into recommendations and next steps to achieve the specification.
• Understand and have full knowledge of OEM specifications for standard parts and leverage that to gain market share.
• Follow and improve process flows to enable efficient multi-stakeholder direction and understanding of key actions and commitments.
• Manage customers current and upcoming platforms and develop sales plans in line with customers goals
• Maintain familiarity with competitors' products and identify opportunities
• Effectively communicate status, actions, milestones, and activities to key stakeholders.

Other Functions:

• Ability to discern opportunities and roadblocks to the goals of a project and drive results for increased sales.

Qualifications (skills, knowledge, experience)

• BS from an accredited four-year college or university, engineering discipline preferred, or equivalent experience in lieu of degree
• Excellent knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite.
• 5+ years of professional experience demonstrating mechanical and engineering aptitude, along with successful key customer responsibility
• Automotive Industry Experience required
• Knowledge of plastic fasteners is preferred
• Must have a valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, and adequate insurance
• Minimal travel involved

By applying for a position with HellermannTyton, you understand that should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check through the use of our 3rd party supplier. Background checks may include some or all of the following based on the nature of the position: SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, criminal check, driving history, and drug test. You will be notified during the hiring process of which checks are required by the position.
HellermannTyton Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

OUR CORE PILLARS: Safety | Operational Excellence | Shareholder Value

Propulsion Controls Engineering has an open position for a Welder Lead, with a minimum of six years marine and/or shipyard experience. PCE is a full service electro-mechanical repair and diesel repair contractor. PCE has garnered a wealth of extensive experience in successfully executing major system overhauls across numerous ports throughout the world on virtually every class of ship currently in operation.

Welder Lead Job Summary:

Responsibilities include but are not limited to setting up work sites for hot work, hot work chits, gas free certifications and fire watch coordination. Determines material requirements for repairs. Reads and works from basic work specifications and drawings. Manages welders and fitters to accomplish the scope of work provided, meet schedule deadlines, and comply with safety requirements. Inspects welder fit up prior to welding, documents fit up on the inspection log, coordinates NDT inspections with QA, accomplish 009-06 inspections, submits Inspection deficiency reports and conditions found reports. Obtain welding qualifications to include GTAW, FCAW, GMAW, SMAW, BRAZE, and LOKRING.

Job Requirements and Qualifications:

Education:

• High School or equivalent level preferred.

Experience and Knowledge:

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• Minimum of 6-10 years of experience as a welder/fitter within the marine and/or shipyard industry.
  
• Demonstrate knowledge of industrial processes and safety standards and requirements for hot work including: Marine Chemist Certifications, Shipyard Competent Person updates, Gas Free Work Scopes and Hot Work Permits.
  
• Must be proficient in blueprint reading.
  
• Must be proficient in 4E specifications.
  
• Possess knowledge of MIL-STD-22D, MIL-STD-1689, Tech pub-278,
  
• Posses various welding qualifications.
  
• Demonstrated positions of management and/or leadership.
  
• Demonstrate conflict resolution capabilities.
  
• Possess general computer skills.
  
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
  

Benefits:

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• Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision, company paid life insurance, voluntary plans such as supplemental life insurance, critical illness, and hospital indemnity)
  
• Paid Time Off
  
• Company paid holidays
  
• Retirement savings plan (401(k) plan with company matching and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan
  
• Career development opportunities
  

This position may require access to U.S. government or military sites. As such, candidates must be eligible to obtain base access clearance, which includes passing a background check and presenting valid government-issued identification. Per federal requirements, acceptable ID must be REAL ID-compliant or an approved form of federal identification, such as a valid U.S. passport.

WELDER LEAD

EEO/AA/Vet/Disabled

OUR CORE PILLARS: Safety | Operational Excellence | Shareholder Value

Propulsion Controls Engineering has multiple positions open for Welder Journeyman, with a minimum of five years marine and/or shipyard experience; supporting our San Diego, California location. PCE is a full service electro-mechanical repair and diesel repair contractor. PCE has garnered a wealth of extensive experience in successfully executing major system overhauls across numerous ports throughout the world on virtually every class of ship currently in operation

Job Summary / Welder Journeyman:

Welder with advanced knowledge of FCAW, SMAW, GTAW, GMAW and BRAZE and the ability to determine proper weld joint design without Supervision. Basic knowledge of fittings preferred. Performs other related tasks as assigned.

Job Requirements and Experience:

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• Must be 18 years of age or older to apply.
  
• Minimum 5 years of marine and/or shipyard experience preferred.
  

Benefits:

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• Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision, company paid life insurance, voluntary plans such as supplemental life insurance, critical illness, and hospital indemnity)
  
• Paid Time Off
  
• Company paid holidays
  
• Retirement savings plan (401(k) plan with company matching and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
  
• Career development opportunities
  

This position may require access to U.S. government or military sites. As such, candidates must be eligible to obtain base access clearance, which includes passing a background check and presenting valid government-issued identification. Per federal requirements, acceptable ID must be REAL ID-compliant or an approved form of federal identification, such as a valid U.S. passport.

Welder Journeyman

EEO/AA/Vet/Disabled

Senior Java/Kotlin engineer
Remote
6+ Month Contract: $70-$80 per hour
Our client is in search of a Senior Java Engineer for a 6+ month contract. You will lead the development and testing of our systems and services Participate in shaping the technical architecture of the product Help translate product requirements into user stories and technical solutions Deliver highly available and scalable services in a production environment Mentor other engineers, support the technical culture, and help grow the team Generate ideas for new initiatives and technologies Communicate with project leads, product managers and other software developers

• Systems Development: Lead and participate in the development and testing of our systems and services.
• Requirement Translation: Help translate product requirements into user stories and actionable technical solutions.
• Production Delivery: Deliver highly available and scalable services in a production environment.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Communicate effectively with project leads, product managers, and other software developers.

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Experience: 4+ years of programming experience, ideally using a modern stack.
• Backend Expertise: 2+ years of experience with Java or Kotlin.
• Core Stack Knowledge: Familiarity with our environment ( Java/Kotlin, Spring, PostgreSQL, React) running on Kubernetes within a service-oriented architecture (100+ services).
• Database Proficiency: A solid understanding of relational databases and ORMs.
• Architecture: Experience working on SOA or microservice-based applications.
• Quality Standards: View Unit and Integration tests as first-class citizens in the software development lifecycle.
• Collaborative Workflow: Experience refining designs, performing code reviews, and managing pull requests in a team environment.
• Ownership & Mindset: * A solid sense of responsibility and the ability to drive projects from inception to completion

• Full-Stack Experience: Additional expertise in any of the following areas:
  • Systems: Kafka, Temporal, Docker, POSIX.
  • Databases: Deep PostgreSQL knowledge.
  • Front-End: JavaScript/TypeScript, React.

We champion equality and inclusivity, proudly supporting an Equal Opportunity Employer policy. We welcome applicants regardless of Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other status protected by law.

• Leading the Naval network warfare missions in developing tactics and procedures to realize tactical, strategic and business advantages afloat and ashore
• 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
• Helping to develop and deploy information systems, command and control and space systems
• 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

• 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

Seeking a Quality Technician 2 - Metrology Inspector.  Responsible for metrology solutions in an aerospace manufacturing environment. Provide metrology solutions including but not limited to: laser tracker/ PCMM inspections, machine alignments, reverse engineering, tool building and assembly, software and hardware training. Generate inspection reports to customer specifications. This includes Drawing Based inspection reports, First Article Inspection Reports, Model Based Definition inspection reports, and Dimensional inspection reports.

Job Accountabilities:

• Provide metrology solutions including but not limited to: laser tracker/ PCMM inspections, machine alignments, reverse engineering, tool building and assembly, software and hardware training.
• Generate inspection reports to customer specifications. This includes Drawing Based inspection reports, First Article Inspection Reports, Model Based Definition inspection reports, and Dimensional inspection reports.
• Maintain equipment by performing field calibrations and verifying manufacturers maximum performance errors.
• Maintain equipment's cleanliness using manufacturers specifications.
• Function as a subject-matter expert and assist in recommending solutions for customers applications.
• Provide technical & non-technical guidance to team members to foster career & personal development.
• Preparing detailed technical specifications for quotations
• Any other duties assigned, and further responsibilities as directed.

 Job Specifications:
 
 Education:  A Secondary Certificate/High School Diploma or equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience that will allow successful performance of job expectations
Years’ Experience:  3-5 years or more of relevant experience
 Skills:

• Accountability
• Excellent in laser tracker
• Excellent 3D analytical skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent communications skills, both written and oral
• Attention to detail
• Ability to make effective decisions and presentations on complex manufacturing topics to technicians, engineers, managers and executives

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact .

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.

By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (“we,” “our,” or “Vaco by Highspring”) respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.

• California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here.
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• Residents of all other states may access our policies here.
• Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here.
• Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

• the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
• licensure and certification requirements;
• office location and other geographic considerations;
• other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.

About the Role

We are seeking a hands-on eyewear Product Developer to help design, develop, and refine new eyewear products from concept through launch. This role is execution focused but highly collaborative. The ideal candidate combines strong technical product development skills with commercial awareness and an understanding of market trends and customer needs. You will work cross-functionally with executive leadership, sales, marketing, and suppliers to bring high-quality, margin-conscious products to life.

Responsibilities

• Product Design and Development: Develop new products and improve existing ones based on customer insights, data, and company strategy. Translate design intent into manufacturable, scalable products.
• Research and Innovation: Identify emerging materials, technologies, and trends that can differentiate our products in the market.
• Prototyping and Testing: Create, source, and evaluate prototypes. Ensure functionality, fit, durability, and cost targets are met. Iterate quickly and thoughtfully.
• Supplier and Vendor Coordination: Partner with domestic and international suppliers. Evaluate samples, negotiate revisions, manage timelines, and maintain quality standards.
• Cross Functional Collaboration: Work closely with executive leadership, marketing, and sales to ensure product development aligns with go to market strategy.
• Project Management: Manage timelines, milestones, and development calendars to ensure successful launches.
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain clear documentation of specifications, revisions, costing, and development status.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Product Design, Industrial Design, Engineering, or related field.
• 3 to 6 years of experience in product development or consumer product design.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and materials.
• Experience working with overseas suppliers.
• Proficiency in relevant design tools such as SolidWorks, Rhino, AutoCAD, or Adobe Creative Suite.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Optical experience is helpful but not required.

Work Environment

We are a mature but still growing company with strong margins and a collaborative culture. This is not an environment where internal politics, finger pointing, or corporate games are tolerated.

Our values are not posters on a wall. They are lived daily and guide how we interact with our customers, partners, and each other. We expect integrity in decision making, positivity in approach, innovation in thinking, and a spirit of service that extends to everyone we work with, including our own teammates.

We strive to create an environment that is both professional and human. That includes strong benefits and real quality of life. We offer comprehensive health coverage, retirement support, and a workplace that people genuinely enjoy being part of.

Our offices are dog friendly and designed to encourage connection and collaboration. You will find shared meals, great coffee, team events, friendly competition, and yes, the occasional ping pong match or Mario Kart showdown.

We believe people do their best work when they feel respected, supported, valued, and part of something meaningful.

Employees also have access to a fully equipped private onsite gym with showers.

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program

Job Type: Full-time, Hybrid

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity.

5 month contract

Onsite in San Diego, CA (30-40 hours a week)

Client in semiconductor manufacturing industry

Job description:

In this critical role, you will be a key business partner to R&D leadership, combining financial acumen, project management rigor, and data-driven insights to optimize resource allocation and accelerate the development of next-generation products. You will play a central role in managing R&D budgets, tracking project performance, and supporting the transition toward a more structured, outcome-based investment framework.

This position is based in San Diego, CA, with the expectation of in-office collaboration. Given the strong partnership with the Japan R&D and finance teams, the role requires flexibility to work evening hours to align with Japan time zones when and as needed.

What You'll Do:

Optimize R&D Investments

· Develop robust business and financial models to evaluate the viability and ROI of R&D projects.

· Support prioritization of initiatives based on strategic and financial impact.

Drive Operational Efficiency

· Analyze R&D spending, headcount utilization, and CapEx/Opex mix to identify optimization opportunities.

· Build scalable, repeatable processes to improve visibility and governance across project portfolios.

Lead Budget Planning & Forecasting

· Partner with engineering, product, and finance teams to manage annual and quarterly planning cycles.

· Own consolidation, variance tracking, and reporting through Oracle EPM and related systems.

· Support alignment between global and Japan R&D organizations on resource allocation and spend control.

Deliver Actionable Insights

· Build executive-ready presentations in PowerPoint, highlighting key metrics, trends, and recommendations.

· Develop and maintain Excel-based dashboards, templates, and cost models for ongoing financial performance tracking.

Strengthen Cross-Functional Alignment

· Serve as a liaison between Japan-based leadership and global R&D finance teams.

· Communicate clearly and proactively to ensure decisions are backed by data and aligned with global objectives.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

· 3+ years of experience in Accounting or FP&A, business operations, or project management, ideally supporting R&D or technology organizations.

· Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills, with the ability to design and deliver clear, executive-level presentations.

· Strong system orientation, including hands-on experience with Oracle EPM, ERP, or related financial planning systems.

· Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail and the ability to translate data into clear business narratives.

· Process-oriented and highly organized, with demonstrated ability to manage multiple stakeholders and deadlines.

· Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal; able to synthesize complexity into clarity.

· Willingness to work evening hours to collaborate effectively with Japan counterparts.

· San Diego-based — in-office presence required for collaboration and alignment with local leadership.

Bonus Points:

· Experience in the semiconductor or embedded software industry.

· Exposure to software project planning, capitalization, or R&D portfolio management.

· Familiarity with tools like Power BI, SmartView, or other data visualization platforms.

· Native or fluent Japanese language skills highly preferred

Job Title: VP of Data Center Construction

Industry: Data Centers / Digital Infrastructure

Location: San Diego, CA

Compensation: $250,000-$350,000 + Bonus + Equity

Join a global leader in industrial real estate and digital infrastructure development, known for delivering high-quality logistics and data center assets across major markets worldwide. With a strong development pipeline and a reputation for building mission-critical facilities for hyperscale and enterprise customers, this organization is expanding its presence in North America's fastest-growing data center markets.

This is a rare opportunity to lead the construction delivery of large-scale, hyperscale-ready data center developments for a platform recognized for its long-term ownership strategy, world-class design standards, and global investment backing.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Vice President of Construction to lead the planning and execution of hyperscale and colocation data center developments across multiple sites.

This role will oversee the full construction lifecycle - from early site strategy and preconstruction through general contractor management, commissioning, and final delivery. You will play a critical role ensuring projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and aligned with the technical and operational requirements of mission-critical infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end construction delivery across multiple active and planned data center developments

• Manage hyperscale construction programs from preconstruction through commissioning and turnover

• Oversee general contractors, subcontractors, and owner-representative teams across multiple projects

• Drive schedule, cost control, and risk management for complex, mission-critical builds

• Partner with development, design, and operations teams to align scope, schedule, and budgets

• Lead procurement strategy and coordinate supply chain for critical equipment and long-lead materials

• Establish consistent construction processes, reporting standards, and forecasting across projects

• Ensure safety, quality, and compliance standards are upheld across all sites

• Mentor and develop a high-performing project management and construction team

• Represent the organization in executive-level meetings with hyperscale customers, investors, and internal stakeholders

Qualifications

• 12–15+ years of experience in large-scale construction management

• 5+ years of data center or mission-critical construction experience

• Proven experience working for or managing General Contractors on complex infrastructure builds

• Strong technical understanding of MEP, civil, structural, and architectural systems for data centers

• Experience delivering hyperscale or large colocation facilities

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

• Expertise in project controls, budgeting, scheduling (Primavera P6), and contract management

• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Preferred

• OSHA 30 certification

• PMP certification

• Experience managing multi-site construction programs