Future Opening: JUNIOR ENGINEER & PLANNING COORDINATOR (Costa Mesa)
Full Time • Costa Mesa
ABOUT TARGETTI USA
Targetti USA is a leading provider of high-quality architectural lighting solutions, offering Italian design and innovation tailored for the North American market. We are passionate about design, committed to service excellence, and driven by collaboration and creativity. As a growing company, we’re looking for talented individuals who want to grow with us and help shape inspiring spaces through light.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Junior Engineer & Planning Coordinator plays a dual role in supporting engineering activities and coordinating production schedules to meet Estimated Ship Dates (ESD). This position combines technical knowledge with operational planning, ensuring accurate product documentation, efficient resource allocation, and timely order fulfillment. The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to interpret engineering specifications while managing scheduling and inventory processes.
This role is fully on-site at our Costa Mesa office. You’ll be joining us in person Monday through Friday, so we’re looking for candidates within a comfortable commuting distance.
Targetti USA is a leading provider of high-quality architectural lighting solutions, offering Italian design and innovation tailored for the North American market. We are passionate about design, committed to service excellence, and driven by collaboration and creativity. As a growing company, we’re looking for talented individuals who want to grow with us and help shape inspiring spaces through light.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Junior Engineer & Planning Coordinator plays a dual role in supporting engineering activities and coordinating production schedules to meet Estimated Ship Dates (ESD). This position combines technical knowledge with operational planning, ensuring accurate product documentation, efficient resource allocation, and timely order fulfillment. The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to interpret engineering specifications while managing scheduling and inventory processes.
This role is fully on-site at our Costa Mesa office. You’ll be joining us in person Monday through Friday, so we’re looking for candidates within a comfortable commuting distance.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
ESD Scheduling
ESD Scheduling
o Calculate processing time required for each order; estimate time needed for production, qc checks, and packing to set realistic ship dates
o Coordinate production activities to ensure products are completed and ready by the ESD
o Verify availability of materials and components to meet the production schedule
o Develop contingency plans for potential delays; including re-scheduling due to unplanned changes in ship dates from Italy
o Maintain the ESD spreadsheet and ensure tentative dates are minimized
o Communicate ESD updates to the internal team
Release of Sales Orders and Work Orders
o Release all production orders depending on the scheduled (weeks).
o Monitor Open and Closed orders and make necessary changes
o Release the samples and monitor them
o Perform any reversal of a Work order that should not have been closed
Monitor and analyze Inventory; turnover, waste
o Collect and analyze inventory data to track turnover and waste.
o Apply basic lean principles to recommend improvements for inventory efficiency.
Service Level and Lead Time Analysis
o Monitor service levels and production lead times to ensure customer requirements are met.
o Use forecasting tools to identify potential delays and support reliability improvements
Performance Metrics and Reporting
o Track KPIs for supply chain performance, including on-time shipments.
o Establish and support data analysis initiatives using tools like Excel or basic Six Sigma concepts.
Process Optimization
o Participate in continuous improvement projects using Lean and Kaizen methodologies.
o Help identify opportunities to reduce waste and improve warehouse and production efficiency
BOM Management & Documentation
o Ensure BOMs reflect up-to-date design specifications, revisions, and part substitutions.
o Enter and manage BOM data in the company’s ERP system (SAP).
o Support product data accuracy by maintaining part numbers, descriptions, and materials lists.
o Assist with cost analysis by ensuring accurate component pricing and quantities are reflected in BOMs.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
o Work with engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, and quality teams to validate and update BOMs.
Technical Interpretation & Problem-Solving
o Interpret engineering drawings, CAD models, and technical specifications for BOM accuracy.
o Identify and resolve BOM-related discrepancies or issues.
Ad Hoc & Cross-Functional Support
QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Experience
Education & Experience
o Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
o 0–2 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing or product development environment (internships accepted).
o Experience with BOM creation, product documentation, or ERP systems is a plus.
Technical Skills
o Basic understanding of BOM structure, part numbering systems, and product lifecycle management.
o Familiarity with CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD); for reference and review purposes.
o Comfortable reading spec sheets and engineering documentation.
o Experience or exposure to ERP systems; SAP preferred.
o Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other documentation tools.
Analytical & Organizational Abilities
o Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and documentation.
o Solid problem-solving and troubleshooting skills related to BOM and product data.
o Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Communication & Teamwork
o Effective written and verbal communication skills.
o Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams (engineering, purchasing, production, etc.).
o Willingness to learn and adapt in a dynamic engineering environment.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
o Compensation will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience and education, as this role is open to a range of skill levels.
o Health Insurance: Employee HMO: 100% paid by Targetti with option to upgrade to PPO at additional cost
o Vision Insurance: 100% paid by Targetti
o Compensation will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience and education, as this role is open to a range of skill levels.
o Health Insurance: Employee HMO: 100% paid by Targetti with option to upgrade to PPO at additional cost
o Vision Insurance: 100% paid by Targetti
o Life Insurance (paid by Targetti) with option to purchase additional coverage
o Additional Health Resources through United Healthcare (fees may apply)
o Flexible Spending Account (FSA) option for healthcare and dependent care expenses
o 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan with match
o Time Off Benefits
o Professional Development
EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS
Candidates are required to undergo a background check. Targetti USA, Inc. reserves the right to verify all information provided by applicants and to conduct screenings in accordance with applicable laws. Additionally, candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States.
Candidates are required to undergo a background check. Targetti USA, Inc. reserves the right to verify all information provided by applicants and to conduct screenings in accordance with applicable laws. Additionally, candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States.
ADDITIONAL NOTE
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. The role may evolve and include additional tasks as business needs change.
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. The role may evolve and include additional tasks as business needs change.
Compensation: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour
As an international company doing business for over 90 years, we are committed to high ethical standards and continue to embrace the transformation of our of human resources and our employee experience in order to support our changing, growing business. At Targetti USA we strive to provide our employees with the tools, motivation, and inspiration they need to complete their jobs with passion and purpose. Whether it’s the tools that enable a more productive remote work environment with a workplace culture that recognizes and embraces our differences, the foundation of our parent company embraces diversity and inclusivity from all walks of life and cultures.
Targetti USA is a division of the 3F Filippi | Targetti Group worldwide. We offer the opportunity to grow within a small company dynamic.
Creating an environment where the best people come to do their best work. The core of our company is the people. The people aren’t just employees – they are “Famiglia”. We encourage our employees to bring their fresh ideas, perspectives, and experiences to deliver the best solutions for our customers.
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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Our objective is to ensure that talented and skilled resources have successful and diversified development opportunities along their career path, both nationally and internationally in a context of tough competition. Targetti aims to recruit the best potential worldwide, ranging from professionals to young graduates. Professionals bring knowledge and experience, whilst graduates develop their skills on the job with an eye to the future success of the company.
Positions available are operational, each with specific responsibilities and set objectives to be reached. Targetti places importance on performance management, aiming to develop all levels of competencies within the organization. We are committed to providing an environment where professional competencies are continuously developed; where trade skills are the finest in the industry and where professional development is considered a priority. We offer a generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, life insurance, FSA, dependent care, 401K retirement with employer match, and incentive plans. We recognize employees for their contributions through appreciation programs and team building events.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Targetti is a compelling place to work. Ours is a high-performance culture that emphasizes high-integrity business practices as well as work/life balance. We manage by objectives and successes are rewarded accordingly; we regularly review performances and offer supportive training; we facilitate diversity in career paths; we empower our people to take initiatives.
In return, we expect our people to actively contribute to the company’s success and show commitment and loyalty to the company. We also aim to maintain an environment, which encourages people to actively contribute towards developing products and services, keeping us ahead of the competition.
OUR PEOPLE
As our Company grows and evolves, we remain dedicated to maintaining a dynamic and inclusive work environment. We value the individual talent that comprises this company and are committed to equal opportunities for each employee’s advancement. We believe that people hold the key to achieving our business objectives and our overall success. People constitute our most important asset. We offer flexibility to encourage a healthy work home balance. We offer many exciting career opportunities and are always searching for the most talented people to join our team.
We conduct our business in accordance with values and principles that place value in our people’s successes, namely: trust and loyalty, mutual respect, learning culture, exciting and challenging environment. The Human Resources mission is to make sure these corporate values are reflected and promoted in HR practices across the Targetti, and that priority is given to providing leadership, expertise, and guidance in instilling them. We rely on each individual to preserve the enduring quality, integrity and excellence for which the Company is renowned.
OUR POLICIES
At Targetti we have never lost sight of the fact that our success is due to hard work, dedication, talent and passion. From our Company’s earliest days to today where we have over 300 associates worldwide, recognition of the value and significance of our associate’s contributions has been the foundation of our philosophy as a Company. We consider our culture to be among our innovations providing a positive and safe working environment with a zero-tolerance policy for any kind of workplace harassment. Over decades our management has built Targetti’s culture into what it is today, a place for the exchange of ideas, collaboration and where client represents the main focus.
Today, that culture is the unifying force for our many business units around the world. Human Resources division works in partnership with executive management as a valued strategic partner towards the development of Targetti company. Our policies are set up to ensure that the talented and skilled people that join us have successful and diversified development opportunities along their career path, both nationally and internationally, where they can build both their skills and the know-how of our company.