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Program Manager - Santa Ana
About the Organization
Applied Aerospace & Defense (Applied) is a premier provider of advanced design, engineering, and vertically integrated manufacturing solutions for leading and next-generation space and defense technology companies. Applied builds complex hardware for extreme operating environments and is focused on three core markets: Space and Launch Systems, Defense Aviation and Airborne Systems, and C5ISR and Precision Strike Systems. With decades of space and defense manufacturing heritage, Applied combines deep material science and IP-enabled process expertise with the ability to enable rapid prototyping, enhance new product development, and responsively scale production. Across its nationwide infrastructure of advanced manufacturing facilities, Applied continuously supports a balanced mix of next-generation technology and platform development, large scale production programs, and aftermarket sustainment for enduring platforms.
EOE Statement
Applied Aerospace and Defense is an equal opportunity employer.
Description
Position Summary
The program manager is responsible for the execution of one or more simultaneous products according to their Product Life Cycle. Responsible for the cost, schedule and technical performance of company programs or subsystems of major programs. Participates in the negotiation of contract and contract changes. Coordinates the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract. Acts as primary customer contact for program activities, leading program review sessions with customer to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance. Expands the product line with the customer. Establishes milestones and monitors adherence to master plans and schedules, identifies program problems and obtains solutions, such as allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications. Directs the work of employees assigned to the program from technical, manufacturing and administrative areas. Responsible for the daily execution of projects in accordance with contract requirements and company policies, procedures and guidelines. Works closely with the business development team to enhance the business portfolio of the organization. Leads monthly program reviews
Additional Duties and Responsibilities
- Support and communicate the mission, values and culture of the Company.
- Travels to customers and potential customers' facilities providing them with information and support as required to secure business
- Ensure that the right product is developed to meet or exceed company's quality standard and is delivered at the right time.
- Lead program teams and facilitate the communication and interaction among the functional representatives.
- Develop and implement recovery plans for off-schedule and unanticipated eventualities.
- Coordinate with customers, through marketing and sales, to provide necessary program status and obtain customer feedback.
- Assist in the preparation of written quotes, RFP's, RFI's and RFQ responses and sales proposals & negotiations
- Handle all customer calls on timely basis
- Ensure new product information is communicated to appropriate personnel as required
Minimum Requirements and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in a technical, business or financial discipline.
- Five + years program management experience.
- Travel is primarily locally during the business day, although some out of the area travel and overnight may be expected.
Additional Desirable Qualifications Skills and Knowledge
- Aerospace Industry experience is a must
- Defense/military industry experience
- Highest degree of integrity and compliance in all activities
- Excellent verbal and writing skills and ability to present sales proposals in person, via phone, via the web to all levels of customers/prospects
- Proven success in prospecting, hunting and farming new customers
- Demonstrated use of fair negotiating tactics & methods to build long term customer partnership
- General knowledge of accounting, manufacturing procedures, supply chain capabilities, data processing, quality control procedures and engineering
- Understanding of pricing concepts as it relates to sales of products
- Proficient in Microsoft suite of Word, Power Point & Excel
- Ability to draft moderate to complex, contractual instruments
- Excellent knowledge of legal principles to enable identification of risk in business agreements, and negotiation of the same. FMS and international contracting experience a strong plus. Knowledge of U.S. export laws (ITAR/EAR) required. Ability to travel overseas if/as required.
Physical Requirements (Lifting, Walking, Bending, Stooping kneeling etc)
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 the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk, talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Integral Aerospace, Inc. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, marital or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.
ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening and applicants must meet INTEGRAL AEROSPACE security standards as imposed by DoD, including the issuance of any necessary security clearance by the U.S. Government within a reasonable time after commencement of employment. The Company will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.
Integral Aerospace, Inc. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, marital or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.
This employer participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: e-verify/employees
Position Requirements
Qualifications:
- Minimum 5 years production planning experience in aerospace or similar manufacturing industry
- A proactive team player with a background in production planning/scheduling and inventory control
- Knowledge and experience of MRP/ERP and SCM in a data-driven environment
- Proficient in MRP (Jobboss preferred but not required)
- Must possess excellent reasoning and communication skills, high level of energy, creating thinking and problem solving abilities
- Proficient in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)
- APICS certification (CPIM or CFPIM) a plus.
Shift
-not applicable-
Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time
Location
Applied Aerospace & Defense, Santa Ana
Category
Program Management
Req Number
PRO-23-00013
Position
Program Manager - Boylston
Close Date
Post Internal Days
0
Number of Openings
1
Exempt/Non-Exempt
Exempt
Hiring Manager(s)
Jacqueline Cadena
This position is currently accepting applications.
Apply Now
Production Manager
About the Organization
Applied Aerospace & Defense (Applied) is a premier provider of advanced design, engineering, and vertically integrated manufacturing solutions for leading and next-generation space and defense technology companies. Applied builds complex hardware for extreme operating environments and is focused on three core markets: Space and Launch Systems, Defense Aviation and Airborne Systems, and C5ISR and Precision Strike Systems. With decades of space and defense manufacturing heritage, Applied combines deep material science and IP-enabled process expertise with the ability to enable rapid prototyping, enhance new product development, and responsively scale production. Across its nationwide infrastructure of advanced manufacturing facilities, Applied continuously supports a balanced mix of next-generation technology and platform development, large scale production programs, and aftermarket sustainment for enduring platforms.
EOE Statement
Applied Aerospace and Defense is an equal opportunity employer.
Description
Role Summary/Purpose
The Production Supervisor at PCX Aerosystems Santa Ana, CA will lead daily operations in one of several departments at the plant to ensure reliability and consistency on the production line. Assignments may include time in the machine shop, assembly, test, overhaul and fuel tank departments. This role will lead a team of hourly production employees to meet orProexceed production, safety, quality goals and delivery goals while maintaining positive employee relations.
Essential Responsibilities
- Oversight and management of front-line hourly manufacturing employees
- Develop operational plans for assigned areas/departments of responsibility including, but not limited to: asset utilization, manufacturing loss improvements, delivery, budgets and effective scheduling of manpower / resources
- Act as a focal point and monitor assigned areas to ensure hardware and subassemblies' delivery dates meet production needs
- Coordinate the efforts of cross-functional groups and across shifts to resolve bottlenecks
- Assure timely shipments to all customers
- Drive process/product improvement programs in areas of responsibility
- Enforce company policies
- Lead cell/group to achieving goals and improvement in quality, delivery and cost reduction
- Ensure communication of key business/customer issues to employees
- Provide total cell/group leadership to continuously improve manufacturing, test, assembly and process for all assigned products/processes/areas as assigned
- Advocate six sigma processes to all aspects of cell/group
- Provide ongoing support in the scheduling of resources, technical leadership and facilitating the production process and flow of hardware to meet customer requirements
- Proactively support and participate in plant wide activities and initiatives
Works with business leadership at all levels
Delivers products as part of a team.
Position Requirements
Qualifications/Requirements
* Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma/GED with at least 5 years of experience in Manufacturing)
* Minimum 3 additional years of supervisory experience in operations/industrial environments
* Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
Desired Characteristics
* Bachelor's degree in Engineering preferred
* Ability to work non-traditional hours including weekends as needed
* Strong oral and written communication skills.
* Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
* Ability to influence others and lead small teams.
* Lead and coordinate multiple initiatives of moderate scope and impact simultaneously
* Effective problem solving skills.
* Ability to effectively work across all functions (i.e., HR, finance, sourcing, production, materials, shipping/receiving, sales, contracts, EHS, etc.) within a matrix organization to achieve organizational goals/objectives
* Prior experience leading production teams within a manufacturing environment
* Prior experience in Machining and/or Fabrication/Assembly
* Experience as manufacturing process leader preferred
* Aerospace industry experience preferred
* Six Sigma / Green belt certified preferred
* Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, working with VSM, Visual Management and DMAIC principals
* Ability to complete manpower planning and analysis including productivity, efficiency and overtime management
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to effectively communicate with peers and supervisors and provide technical feedback as
required. Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, company communications, and
memos. Ability to write reports and simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information
in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the
organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to apply concepts of basic math techniques.
COMPUTER SKILLS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be proficient in basic computer skills.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to define and solve practical problems. Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions in
mathematical, diagram, written or verbal format. Ability to deal with problems involving several
abstract and concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to apply common sense
understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
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 the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to stand at least 6 to 8 hours a day. Must be able to work with their hands, arms and be extremely accurate. Must be able to walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl on a regular basis. Must be able to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds on a frequent basis. Must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds on a regular basis. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close & color vision
WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving high speed machinery and mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. outside weather conditions, machine oils, metal fillings, acetone, paints, solvents, grease, cutting fluids, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock or vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
Integral Aerospace, Inc dba PCX Aerosystems - Santa Ana is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, marital or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.
Shift
Various Shifts
Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time
Location
Applied Aerospace & Defense, Santa Ana
Category
Manufacturing
Req Number
MAN-25-00008
Position
Production Supervisor
Close Date
Post Internal Days
0
Number of Openings
1
Exempt/Non-Exempt
Exempt
Hiring Manager(s)
Jacqueline Cadena
This position is currently accepting applications.
Apply Now
The Administrator is responsible for the overall daily management and operation of the clinic. The Administrator reports directly to first line regional operational management which may be an Area Director, Regional Director, or Vice President of Operations, depending on the region/demographics.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties and tasks may be assigned.
GROWTH · Develop and implement processes for program growth in accordance with Company goals. · Plan/coordinate patient scheduling to assure timely acceptance of patients and effective staffing levels. · Implement clinical and operational processes to improve patient health and minimize hospitalizations and missed treatments. · Achieve financial targets to include budget, labor costs, supply costs and expenditures.
OUTCOMES · Review all incident reports; make recommendations and take action relative to incidents as appropriate; report at monthly QAPI meeting. · Promote quality management program through education and involvement of staff and patients in outcomes as well as overall responsibility to achieve corporate goals for quality. Leads QAPI meetings and quality improvement committees. · Coordinate the functions of all departments and develop standards and methods of measuring patient care services, including a chronological record of services provided to patients as required by the ESRD Network Coordinating Council and Medicare. · Work with staff to maintain chronological, thorough, and appropriate documentation in the patient record of all treatments, activities, and communication with the patient, physician and other healthcare professionals. · Achieve program‘s target goals for patient outcomes in accordance with quality patient care and Company goals.
OPERATIONAL READINESS
· Knowledge of and remain current with federal, state, local laws and regulations, including health care professionals practice act requirements. · Assure that the clinic is in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations and receives continuing certification from all statutory and regulatory agencies. · Develop, implement and follow up necessary Corrective Action Plans for internal and external surveys. · May assume Charge Nurse‘s responsibilities as needed. · Responsible for duties listed in Registered Supervising Nurse job description and nursing services policy # C-AD-0110 or must designate Registered Nurse meeting these qualifications. · May fulfill responsibility of facility CEO as delegated by Governing Body. · Conduct and/or participate in both formal and informal meetings with the governing body, Regional Director, Medical Director and the staff. Assure that appropriate staff meetings, in-service education meetings, and team patient care planning meetings are held monthly. Assure that Quality Assessment & Performance Improvement Program is current at all times. · Establish, maintain, and submit all required records and reports concerning staff, patients, and the operational affairs of the center. · Plan, coordinate, and approve effective and efficient staffing to meet patient needs and regulations. · Oversee the maintenance of equipment and supplies to meet current laws and regulations.
OPERATIONAL READINESS (cont.) · Continuously monitor to ensure that a safe and sanitary physical environment is maintained throughout the facility; that all equipment is maintained and functions properly; and that adequate and appropriate inventory levels of all supplies are available and used correctly. · Supervise the maintenance of equipment, building areas occupied by the center and other property belonging to the center. · Know and understand the water treatment and mechanisms of the equipment of the facility. · Assist, when necessary, with disinfection of equipment and supplies including bicarbonate delivery systems and dialysis machines.
PARTNERSHIPS · Monitor all contractual agreements; update as needed with corporate oversight. · Maintain collaborative working relationship with Medical Director and physicians. · Establish and maintain a positive relationship with area hospitals, agencies, vendors and the community. · Actively promote GUEST customer service standards; develop effective relationships at all levels of the organization. · Respond effectively to inquiries or complaints.
STAFF DEVELOPMENT/ RETENTION · Ensure all staff meet required qualifications for position held and perform duties within limitations established by and in accordance with company policy/procedures, health care professionals practice acts, applicable state and federal laws and regulations. · Recruit, train, develop, and supervise all personnel. · Maintain effective personnel management and employee relations, including evaluating the performance of all personnel; approving and submitting all hours worked and counseling and disciplining employees. · Uphold management goals of corporation by leading staff in team concepts and promoting a team effort. · Effectively communicates expectations; accepts accountability and holds others accountable for performance.
Qualifications/Requirements:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Requirements include:
- Demonstrated ability to function in a leadership position and to perform in new and emergent situations with sound judgment.
- Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills are required.
- Strong time management and organizational skills required.
- 1 year previous dialysis management experience preferred.
- Demonstrated working knowledge of the English language and ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
- Must have basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); proficiency in all USRC clinical applications required within 90 days of hire.
- Must meet applicable, specific state requirements. (See addendum for Administrator.
Additionally, if the nursing requirements listed below are not met, an individual may be placed in the Administrator role without them; however, in the absence of these qualifications, there must be a designated Registered Supervising Nurse at the clinic who does possess these qualifications:
- Must be full-time employee of the Company and available to clinic staff during time clinic is open.
- Current RN license in applicable state. License must be maintained as current and in good standing.
- 18 months as an RN with 6 months experience in nursing care of a patient with kidney failure.
- CPR certification required within 90 days of hire.
- Confirmation of ability to distinguish all primary colors.
- Must meet any practice requirement(s) for the applicable state. (See addendum for Registered Supervising Nurse)
All Full Time employees are eligible for the following benefits: * Medical / Pharmacy * Dental * Vision * Voluntary benefits * 401k with employer match * Virtual Care * Life Insurance * Voluntary Benefits * PTO All Part Time employees are eligible for the following benefits: * 401k with employer match * PTO
Our luxury high jewelry client is looking for a Store Manager! This will be at their brand new store opening in South Coast Plaza this summer.
ROLE OVERVIEW:
The Store Manager plays a key hands-on role in the day-to-day running of the client’s South Coast Plaza store. This is a highly service-driven boutique with a close-knit team and a strong focus on delivering an exceptional luxury client
The Store Manager is the strategic lead and brand ambassador for the new store opening in South Coast Plaza. Beyond daily operations, this role is responsible for driving the commercial success of the boutique, cultivating a high-performance culture, and executing long-term business development strategies to grow the brand’s footprint in the luxury market.
Strategic Responsibilities
1. Business Development & Commercial Strategy
- Strategic Growth: Develop and execute local business plans to exceed annual turnover targets and KPIs.
- Market Positioning: Analyze local competitor activity within Orange County and South Coast Plaza and implement strategies to capture market share.
- P&L Ownership: Full accountability for the store budget, controlling overheads, and optimizing ROI on in-store events.
2. Elite Clienteling & Relationship Management
- Top-Tier Engagement: Personally manage a portfolio of VICs (Very Important Clients) and oversee the store’s CRM strategy to ensure long-term retention.
- Strategic Networking: Act as the face of the brand at high-profile industry events and build partnerships with luxury concierges and personal shoppers.
3. Performance Leadership & Talent Cultivation
- Visionary Leadership: Foster a high-performance culture, setting the tone for the company's service standard.
- Succession Planning: Identify and develop high-potential talent within the team of five, managing formal performance reviews and career pathing.
- Recruitment: Lead the hiring process to ensure the team reflects the brand’s values of modern, relaxed luxury.
4. Operational Excellence & Risk Management
- Security & Compliance: Oversee rigorous Loss Prevention protocols and insurance compliance specific to high jewelry.
- Inventory Strategy: Partner with the Merchandising team to optimize stock levels and ensure the product mix reflects local client demand.
Elevated Qualifications
- Proven Leadership: 5+ years of management experience in high-end luxury, with a documented history of hitting multi-million dollar targets.
- Strategic Mindset: Ability to translate corporate goals into actionable store-level initiatives.
- Gravitas: Exceptional presence and communication skills, capable of engaging with ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) individuals and senior stakeholders.
- Market Expansion & Networking (Added Responsibilities)Market Launch Lead: Spearhead the brand’s entry into the West Coast market, leveraging a pre-existing "black book" of high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) in Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, and Irvine.
- Stylist & Personal Shopper Liaison: Deepen existing relationships with the South Coast Plaza Personal Stylist Program—a team of nearly 50 elite stylists—and independent OC personal shoppers to drive private appointment traffic.
- Community Integration: Develop strategic partnerships with local philanthropic organizations and arts institutions, such as the Segerstrom Center for the Arts or Orange County Museum of Art, to host exclusive off-site brand activations.
- The "Access VIP" Strategy: Manage and optimize the store's presence within South Coast Plaza’s Access VIP Suite, ensuring the brand is top-of-mind for the center's most prolific spenders.
Enhanced Qualifications
- OC Market Maven: Minimum 5+ years of leadership experience within South Coast Plaza or the immediate Orange County luxury corridor.
- Proven Network: A verified track record of managing a local client book that generates multi-million dollar annual revenues.
- Ecosystem Expertise: Deep knowledge of the South Coast Plaza operational landscape, including its 20-person in-house marketing agency and specific concierge services.
- Cultural Fluency: Ability to translate Jessica McCormack’s "London Townhouse" intimacy into the high-scale, high-service expectations of the Southern California luxury consumer.
Strategic Insight for the Candidate
South Coast Plaza is a $2.5 billion+ annual revenue powerhouse where top boutiques often exceed $100 million in individual sales. A successful Store Manager here acts less like a retail lead and more like a Brand Director/Ambassador, navigating the complex social and commercial web of the Segerstrom-owned property.
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The Levy Group is seeking an innovative Senior Technical Designer to work in our swim department for the Action Sports division.
Company Background
With over 75 years of industry expertise, The Levy Group remains one of the largest apparel manufacturers in the United States. Our commitment to outstanding quality, value, and customer service has enabled us to continually grow and innovate in a highly challenging marketplace. Our network has grown to over 300 retail partners, five international offices, a portfolio of iconic brand partners, and four proprietary brands.
The Levy Group designs, manufactures, imports, markets, and distributes outerwear, swimwear, dresses, activewear, men’s tailored clothing, and sportswear. Headquartered in New York City, The Levy Group manages, elevates, and builds the long-term value of consumer brands by partnering with best-in-class manufacturers and retailers.
Job Summary
We’re looking for a detail-driven, knowledgeable Senior Swimwear Technical Designer. This role is responsible for overseeing all aspects of garment fit and construction to ensure alignment with brand standards, fit intent, and product specifications from development through production.
Responsibilities:
- Manage and lead model fittings from proto through final production, providing expert technical guidance to achieve brand fit standards
- Develop, maintain, and manage technical specifications, construction details, and callouts for all garments
- Communicate clearly with factories to support fit adjustments, pattern development, and modifications
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Design, Merchandising, Sales, and Production to align on fit intent and technical execution
- Maintain accurate and organized documentation of all relevant development and production data
- Manage Pre-Production (PP) and Top of Production (TOP) sample communication with factories
- Track development and production timelines to ensure all technical milestones and deadlines are met
- Identify quality issues and production challenges, providing clear solutions and recommendations
- Own grading strategy and execution, ensuring consistent sizing and fit across all styles
- Establish, document, and evolve best practices for technical design processes, pattern blocks, and fit standards
- Lead technical design development across all tiers of distribution timelines, ensuring samples and production milestones are achieved
- Collaborate closely with Design and Product Development teams to problem-solve creative and technical challenges
Qualifications:
- 7+ years of experience in swimwear technical design and pattern making
- Proven live fit experience with strong knowledge of standard model measurements
- Extensive knowledge of swimwear fit, pattern making, and garment construction
- Proficiency in grading, proto-to-TOP development processes, and PLM systems
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong time management and project management abilities
- Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and business needs
- Confident decision-maker, capable of working autonomously and collaboratively
- Strong communication skills.
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
- Passionate about swimwear and product innovation.
The Opportunity
Do you want to be a part of one of America’s first beach brands? Founded in 1961 by female founder Carrie Birdwell Mann, Birdwell Beach Britches maintains its rich tradition of handmade, exceptionally crafted, and highly functional apparel. Our signature board shorts, made of nearly indestructible SurfNyl™, provide an unprecedented level of comfort and durability.
By bringing high-quality, functional products to the market, we empower consumers to buy better and reduce waste, improving our environmental footprint. Birdwell is committed to sustainability, innovative sourcing, and maximizing the use of materials throughout the product lifecycle.
Your Role: Product Developer
As Product Developer, you will play a critical role in translating design vision into premium, production-ready garments. You’ll work cross-functionally with Design, Production, and Sourcing, managing the development process from concept through final sample. This role demands exceptional efficiency, the ability to thrive under pressure, and a strong problem-solving mindset. You’ll ensure cost control and uncompromising quality while navigating challenges with resilience and creativity.
Attention to fit, trim, fabric, and finishing is essential, as is maintaining clear communication with suppliers and vendors. You’ll own calendar tracking, sample management, and cost negotiations—bringing a disciplined, efficient, and solutions-oriented approach to each product cycle.
Key Responsibilities
Product Development Process
- Manage all aspects of development from initial handoff through final SMS and pre-production approvals, ensuring timelines are met even in high-pressure situations.
- Ensure all styles meet Birdwell’s premium standards for fit, fabric, trim, and construction, balancing speed and quality.
- Maintain product integrity while solving for cost, feasibility, and production efficiency—proactively identifying and resolving obstacles.
- Collaborate with Design to interpret seasonal concepts into tech-ready garments, adapting quickly to shifting priorities and challenges.
- Ensure all products meet regulatory & brand compliance requirements.
Technical & Quality Oversight
- Own tech pack accuracy, spec creation, and fit comments; coordinate and attend fittings with a focus on rapid, effective problem resolution.
- Manage sample tracking, review proto/SMS/TOP samples, and provide feedback on fit, quality, and make, demonstrating resilience and adaptability.
- Ensure quality standards are clearly communicated to suppliers and reinforced through development, even under tight deadlines.
Vendor Communication & Sourcing Support
- Act as daily point of contact for development vendors and raw material suppliers, maintaining composure and clarity under stress.
- Track fabric and trim sourcing; request submits and approvals based on calendar deadlines, prioritizing efficiency and accuracy.
- Negotiate pricing and minimums with vendors to balance margin and quality expectations, using creative problem-solving to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Build strong relationships with domestic manufacturing partners to support brand standards and resolve issues swiftly.
Calendar & Budget Management
- Own and maintain the development calendar; ensure timely approvals and handoffs to Production, even when facing competing demands.
- Partner with the VP of Operations on margin planning, target pricing, and vendor capacity, using data-driven problem-solving to optimize results.
- Maintain organized records of development status, sample flow, and cost changes for maximum efficiency.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of product development experience in premium men’s apparel, with a focus on woven shorts, woven pants, woven tops, sweaters, knits, and UV shirts.
- Proven expertise in developing high-quality, heritage men’s apparel.
- Experience with domestic apparel development, including sourcing and production with U.S.-based vendors and factories required. Experience working in the greater-Los Angeles area strongly preferred.
- Strong technical knowledge of garment construction, fit, and grading for the above categories.
- Familiarity with trims, finishing techniques, and materials used in high-quality, long-lasting men’s apparel.
- Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Excel, and PLM systems (or highly organized in manual tracking if no PLM is used).
- Excellent supplier communication and negotiation skills, with a proven ability to resolve issues under pressure.
- Strong sense of urgency, accountability, and time management, with demonstrated stress resistance.
- Passion for product excellence, heritage craftsmanship, and creative problem-solving.
- Must be available to travel to factories and vendors, both domestic and global. Must also be available to work on-site in San Clemente, CA. The day-to-day needs of the business will dictate the work location.
Why Birdwell
At Birdwell, quality isn’t a tagline—it’s our tradition. As Product Developer, you’ll help turn vision into reality, ensuring that every stitch, seam, and silhouette lives up to our promise of performance and longevity. Join us in creating products that are truly built for life, where your efficiency, resilience, and problem-solving skills will make a lasting impact.
Customer Operations Associate (Temp-to-Perm)
Location: Orange County, CA (Hybrid: Tues–Thurs in-office, Mon & Fri remote)
Pay: up to $28/hr (DOE) | Temp-to-Perm opportunity
Industry: Wholesale / Apparel / Footwear
About the Company
We are a global company specializing in sports, lifestyle, and footwear products. Our brands are sold in multiple countries through both direct and wholesale channels. We value innovation, collaboration, and creativity, and offer employees opportunities for growth, learning, and development in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Role Overview
The Customer Operations Associate is responsible for managing and nurturing customer relationships, supporting a portfolio of key accounts, and ensuring timely order fulfillment. This role focuses on delivering a high-quality customer experience while collaborating with internal teams such as Sales, Distribution, Credit, and Operations.
Primary Responsibilities
Order Management & EDI Coordination
- Process EDI, manual, and B2B orders; provide confirmations/recaps and communicate any order impacts.
- Manage day-to-day order execution for assigned accounts to ensure on-time, in-full delivery.
- Handle cancellations, returns, credits, debits, and value-added service requests.
- Work cross-functionally to ensure smooth order flow in line with business and customer requirements.
- Validate EDI transactions and resolve discrepancies.
- Generate and analyze daily order reports and proactively address issues.
Customer Service & Relationship Management
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers and internal teams.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned key accounts, supporting escalations as needed.
- Create and maintain account SOPs for assigned customers.
- Assist with special projects or initiatives as assigned by management.
Process Optimization & Automation
- Identify process inefficiencies and recommend improvements.
- Assist in implementing tools, technologies, and best practices to improve operational efficiency and reduce manual work.
Qualifications & Experience
- 2+ years in Key Account management, Wholesale Customer Service, or Customer Operations.
- 2+ years of experience with end-to-end EDI order processing and troubleshooting.
- Salesforce and SAP experience a plus.
- Experience in Wholesale Customer Service or Operations in Apparel, Footwear, or similar industries preferred.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment with multiple priorities.
Mechanical Engineer – Aerospace Thermal Management Systems (Integration & Packaging)
Location: Onsite – Irvine CA
Industry: Aerospace & Defense
Duration: 6 months and extendable
Role Overview
We are seeking two highly skilled Mechanical Engineers with experience in the Aerospace & Defense sector to support the development and integration of advanced thermal management subsystems used across military and commercial platforms globally.
This role focuses on mechanical subsystem development from a packaging and integration perspective, including enclosure design and integration of electronic and fluid control components such as pumps, compressors, fans, and valves. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience developing aerospace-grade subsystems within defined volume and interface constraints, ensuring high reliability, environmental robustness, and compliance with industry standards.
These roles will support programs progressing from Preliminary Design Review (PDR) toward Critical Design Review (CDR) and will involve reuse and adaptation of existing product architectures.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop mechanical enclosures for aerospace electronic and control subsystems such as thermal management systems and related subsystems
- Package and integrate COTS and custom components into customer-defined volume constraints by integrating components including pumps, compressors, fans, valves, and control electronics
- Develop detailed CAD models, assemblies, and manufacturing drawings (SolidWorks preferred)
- Conduct tolerance analysis, GD&T, stack-up analysis, and design for manufacturability (DFM)
- Support prototype builds, integration activities, testing, and validation
- Implement design considerations to satisfy and qualify the environmental requirements (shock, vibration, temperature, humidity, EMI/EMC interface considerations) per MIL standards.
- Collaborate with electrical, controls, thermal, structural, and systems engineering teams
- Participate in root cause analysis and design refinement
- Ensure compliance with aerospace and defense standards and documentation practices
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
- 5+ years of experience in Aerospace & Defense mechanical subsystem development
- U.S. Citizen (No Dual Citizenship)
- Strong mechanical packaging and integration experience
- Experience designing enclosures housing electronics and fluid/mechanical components
- Exposure to thermal management systems (ECS, vapor cycle, or liquid cooling preferred but not mandatory)
- Working knowledge of rotating machinery components (fans, compressors, pumps)
- Proficiency in CAD tools (SolidWorks preferred; strong experience in other platforms acceptable)
- Experience with GD&T and tolerance analysis
- Familiarity with aerospace environmental standards (MIL-STD preferred)
- Experience supporting qualification and validation testing
- Strong understanding of materials selection for aerospace applications
- Ability to work in cross-functional engineering teams
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience packaging turbomachinery components within constrained aerospace envelopes
- Exposure to controls systems integration
- Knowledge of vibration isolation and shock mitigation techniques
- Experience supporting PDR/CDR processes
- Familiarity with configuration management and aerospace documentation rigor
- Exposure to FMEA, reliability analysis, and lifecycle support
Who We Are
o5 group is an industry leader in global fashion & apparel design with 40+ years of success across wholesale, e-comm, and marketplace. We are privately held, HQ in NYC with brand offices in CA - a dynamic portfolio of global brands committed to operational excellence in design, product development, production, sourcing, distribution & logistics. With category expertise in full-collection menswear, womenswear, childrenswear, infant toddler; we specialize in denim, outerwear, activewear, loungewear/sleepwear, trusted by top retailers.
About the Role
We’re looking for a motivated Associate Designer with a passion for menswear and workwear to support the design team across the full product lifecycle—from tech packs and sample tracking to concept development and visual storytelling.
This role is ideal for an early-career designer who is excited to grow their technical skills while also contributing to impactful presentation decks, mood boards, and concept narratives that help bring product ideas to life. You’ll gain hands-on experience working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment while developing your design, communication, and product development skills.
We’re also excited about designers who are curious about new creative technologies—including AI tools—to help elevate visual storytelling, streamline workflows, and build compelling presentations.
How You’ll Contribute
- Support the design manager with data entry, reporting, and issue tracking.
- Prepare meeting recaps, updates, and presentation boards.
- Track development samples from concept through adoption; share updates with cross-functional partners.
- Assist with the pipeline calendar (due dates, milestone meetings, deliverables).
- Gain hands-on experience in:
- Tech packs
- Sketching (Adobe Illustrator / Photoshop)
- Lab dips & trim approvals
- Cutting color swatches
- Sample management & package coordination
- Mood/swatch/style boards & presentation decks
- Factory communication for samples & submits
- Ensure information shared with partners is timely, accurate, and aligned with design intent.
- Flag potential sample-tracking or timeline risks to keep projects on schedule.
What You Bring to the Team
- Associate Designer: 0–4 year of design/product development experience (internships count!).
- Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Merchandising, or Product Development.
- Knowledge of fabrics, garment construction, and design aesthetics.
- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, plus Word, Excel, Outlook.
- Clear, concise written and verbal communication.
- Detail-oriented, organized, and curious—eager to learn line building, brand curation, and problem solving.
Why Join o5 group
- Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
- 401(k) + company-paid life insurance.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) + company holidays.
- Commuter benefits.
- Hybrid/flexible schedule.
- Family-oriented culture.
- Responsibility & Sustainability — at o5 group this spans economic, social, and environmental impact.
Product Development Manager - hardgoods
This role supports the planning, development, and release of consumer-focused products within assigned categories. The Product Manager partners with cross-functional stakeholders to translate customer needs into clear product requirements, coordinate execution across teams, and help drive successful launches and ongoing product performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Contribute to category plans by helping define product direction, timelines, and release milestones.
- Research customers, competitors, and market dynamics to uncover trends, unmet needs, and product opportunities.
- Work with internal teams (e.g., sales, marketing/brand, design/creative, operations, and engineering/development) to support product creation and launch readiness.
- Help document product requirements, user needs, and feature details; maintain organized records as products progress through development.
- Coordinate launch deliverables such as imagery, product content, sales enablement materials, and channel-ready assets in partnership with creative and digital teams.
- Support SKU setup, pricing/cost inputs, assortment updates, and other lifecycle activities from introduction through end-of-life.
- Track product results post-launch, summarize insights, and recommend improvements for future iterations and releases.
- Manage multiple workstreams at once, ensuring alignment on priorities, dependencies, and deadlines.
Qualifications
- 2–3 years of experience supporting product management, product development, or category management for consumer products
- Experience collaborating with technical or development teams to define and maintain product requirements and specifications.
- Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, economics, or a related discipline
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize qualitative feedback and quantitative data into actionable insights.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills, including comfort presenting updates to stakeholders.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive, with strong follow-through.
- Collaborative working style and ability to build productive partnerships across functions.
