LA Product Dev & QC Specialist | Profit Sharing

Design Observer; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly Profit Sharing Program

Medical, dental, vision, and life insu

Paid time off and winter holiday break

Retirement plan contributions

Employee Lunch Program

Discount on Ravenhill Studio products

Studio shop access

Job summary

Ravenhill Studio in Los Angeles is seeking a Product Development Specialist to join a small, highly collaborative team. This hands-on role focuses on improving our lighting products, manufacturing processes, and supply network by resolving production issues and strengthening vendor relationships.

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and a proactive problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced design studio environment.

Qualifications

• Background in manufacturing, design, product development or related field.
• Experience with fabrication processes such as woodworking, metalworking, material finishing etc.
• Experience with quality assurance.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks or equivalent CAD software.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace and/or Microsoft Office.
• Valid CA driver’s license and experienced/comfortable driving a Sprinter van.
• Verification of identity and eligibility to work in the United States upon hire.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
• A willingness to learn, ask questions and take on new challenges.

Responsibilities

• Resolve critical manufacturing issues quickly to keep orders on schedule.
• Research and recommend part improvements.
• Standardize manufacturing methods for new products.
• Build relationships with vendors to strengthen our supply network.
• Maintain an up-to-date catalog of product build drawings.
• Lead inspection of all incoming inventory to ensure it meets quality standards.
• Receive inventory accurately into our digital database.
• Prepare and ship parts to outside vendors for processing.
• Identify and implement QC process improvements to reduce rework and inventory losses.
• Support periodic cycle counts.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Strong communication

Self-starter

Tools

SolidWorks

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

QuickBooks

Adobe Illustrator

Trello

Job description

Ravenhill Studio in Los Angeles is seeking a Product Development Specialist to join a small, highly collaborative team. This hands-on role focuses on improving our lighting products, manufacturing processes, and supply network by resolving production issues and strengthening vendor relationships.

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and a proactive problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced design studio environment.