We are looking for a Project Manager to oversee in-store interior installation projects for convenience retail locations in Burbank, California. This is a Contract position focused on coordinating materials, supporting installation schedules, and ensuring each site is set up correctly and professionally. The person in this role will work closely with vendors and installers, travel to nearby store locations, and help keep projects moving smoothly from delivery through final walkthrough.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Coordinate interior store improvement projects, including decorative wall elements, signage, and related in-store fixtures.<br>• Manage shipment timing and delivery logistics so materials arrive at each location according to project schedules.<br>• Attend on-site installations and walkthroughs to monitor progress, answer questions, and support successful execution.<br>• Direct installers during setup to confirm each item is placed accurately and secured properly.<br>• Communicate with vendors, installers, and project stakeholders to maintain alignment on timelines and site needs.<br>• Track multiple store projects at different stages and keep work organized across nearby retail locations.<br>• Review completed installations and verify that finished work meets visual and placement expectations.<br>• Travel to assigned store sites using a reliable personal vehicle and manage mileage reporting for business-related travel.
We are looking for a Design Project Engineer to drive product development initiatives from early concept through release in Simi Valley, California. This position partners with engineering, research, and commercial teams to shape new solutions, refine existing products, and support successful handoff into manufacturing. The ideal candidate combines technical design capability with strong project coordination skills and a practical approach to balancing performance, quality, and cost.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead product development efforts by reviewing opportunities, defining technical direction, and moving projects from concept to production readiness.<br>• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to assess new ideas, determine feasibility, and align engineering work with business and market needs.<br>• Investigate competitive products, current technologies, material options, and manufacturing methods to inform design decisions.<br>• Create project roadmaps, engineering specifications, and design proposals, then communicate recommendations clearly to key stakeholders.<br>• Direct prototype builds and validation activities, analyze test results, and implement improvements to address functional or durability concerns.<br>• Guide updates to existing products to enhance usability, performance, manufacturability, or overall cost effectiveness.<br>• Oversee design control documentation and coordinate the transition of finalized designs into production environments.<br>• Manage schedules, priorities, and scope changes across internal contributors and external engineering partners to keep programs on track.<br>• Make sound engineering decisions that support product quality while meeting cost and performance objectives.