Component Engineer 4

Protingent; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 110,208 - 118,473; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance plan options

Education/certification reimbursement

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Protingent is seeking a Component Engineer 4 in Sunnyvale, CA. This contract role involves ensuring quality and delivery of purchased components, leading product teams, and managing supplier relationships.

The ideal candidate should have a BS degree in Engineering and over 10 years of related experience, including knowledge of pFMEA and various manufacturing processes. The position offers a pay range of $80 - $86 an hour, with benefits including competitive salaries and PTO.

Qualifications

• 10+ years related experience in Manufacturing or Supplier Process Engineering.
• Demonstrable knowledge in evaluating supplier capabilities.
• Significant computer experience using ERP Information Systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead Core Product Teams in defining Part Qualification requirements.
• Complete Production Part Qualification Process deliverables.
• Drive corrective actions using Root Cause tools.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proven ability to motivate suppliers

Knowledge of pFMEA and process validation

Familiarity with 21 CFR part 820

Experience in auditing suppliers

Education

BS degree in Engineering field

Tools

SAP

Windows

Excel

Job description

Component Engineer 4

Location: Sunnyvale, CA. Contract role with Protingent Staffing as a supplier engineering specialist.

Position Description

The mission of Supplier Engineering is to ensure high quality and stable delivery of purchased production components from suppliers operating under robust quality systems. Each supplier engineer is responsible for ensuring suppliers meet our client's requirements for product quality, cost, and service.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead Core Product Teams in defining appropriate Part Qualification requirements
• This includes defining testing and inspection requirements prior to system integration to maximize the factory efficiency
• Support transfer of parts between suppliers
• Complete Production Part Qualification Process deliverables: Supplier pFMEA, Special Process Validations, FAI, and Process Capability Analysis
• Perform product/process risk analysis and ensure mitigations are implemented and effective prior to product introduction
• Establish sustainable process capability at supplier and critical sub-tier suppliers
• Support Manufacturing Line Escalations from manufacturing teams
• Drive corrective actions through use of various Root Cause tools (8D, 5 Why, etc), determining true root cause, implementing effective and lasting corrective and preventive actions
• Identify the correct process for manufacturing the part, considering process quality, long term capacity and total lifecycle cost
• Identify where DFM is appropriate to achieve higher quality, lower costs or better supply chain capacity
• Educate internal customers and suppliers regarding supplier quality, process and operational capabilities, best value manufacturing methods and tooling for key supplier processes Manage change
• Drive improvements to the requirements as necessary by proposing and managing changes to specifications and drawings through the ECO process
• Manage the planning and implementation of supplier change management projects using the Supplier Change Request process (SCR) post Design V&V
• Provide status of the readiness (quality, capacity, delivery) of the supply chain for major production process changes
• Work cross-functionally to improve supplier engineering processes
• Work with Product Design, Commodity Managers and other stakeholders to identify high capability suppliers necessary for New Products based on assessment of business need and supplier capability
• Evaluate new supplies through informal assessments and formal assessment by supporting lead auditors in QMS evaluations
• Foster Supplier Relationships
• Support audit team in addressing findings to develop suppliers’ quality and business systems in order to meet our client's requirements
• Manage supplier relationships to effectively partner with the suppliers

Job Qualifications

• BS degree in Engineering field
• 10+ years related experience in Manufacturing, Supplier Process Engineering, Design, or related field
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience creating and aggregating DFM feedback
• Demonstrable knowledge in evaluating and challenging supplier technical, quality, and business capabilities
• Experience with a wide range of manufacturing processes including understanding of key input variables for quality, cost and capacity
• Desired product experience in the following categories
• Machining, including 4 & 5-axis holdings, FMS and bar‑fed lathes
• Metal Fabrication, Welding and/or other bonding processes
• Plastic Injection Molding or other plastic forming processes
• Die casting or Thixomolding
• Mechanical Motion Products (Bearings, Gears and Screws)
• Mechanical Motion Control Products (Motors, Brakes)
• Motion Control Sensors (Encoders, Inertial Sensors, Resolvers)
• Medical Gas Line Processing
• Proven ability to motivate suppliers and lead teams to solve difficult technical and process problems
• Knowledge of pFMEA, process validation, inspection and test techniques
• Familiarity with 21 CFR part 820 and ISO 13485
• Experience in auditing suppliers to these standards is preferred
• At a minimum, candidate should understand GDP and QMS methods
• Significant computer experience using Windows, Word, Excel, Access and ERP Information Systems, preferably SAP
• Ability to read and interpret detailed specifications and schematics and communicate technical information
• Experience in a medical device company is preferred
• Experience with low‑volume high‑mix production environments is preferred
• Ability to travel to suppliers on an as‑needed basis – domestic and international

Job Details

• Job Type: Contract
• Pay Range: $80 - $86 an hour
• Location: Sunnyvale, CA (Onsite)

Benefits Package

Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre‑tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan.

About Protingent

Protingent is an Award‑Winning provider of top‑tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.