Engineer, Sustaining

FM Industries

Ulmar (CA)

On-site

USD 100,000 - 145,000

Full time

15 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

PTO Program

9 Paid Holidays

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Tuition Assistance

Pet Insurance

401(k) Match

Job summary

FM Industries in Livermore, CA is seeking a Sustaining Engineer to oversee ongoing technical support and lifecycle management of released products and manufacturing processes. You will work with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Suppliers to resolve issues, improve reliability, and ensure regulatory compliance.

The role requires collaboration across teams to implement cost reductions, ECOs, and continuous improvements while maintaining robust documentation and supplier engagement.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical discipline.
Experience with released products in a manufacturing environment.
Knowledge of RCA methodologies (8D, A3, Fishbone, 5 Why).

Responsibilities

Provide technical support for released products throughout manufacturing lifecycle.
Investigate and resolve production, quality, yield, and customer issues using structured problem solving.
Lead RCCA activities with internal teams, suppliers, and customers.
Develop and implement process improvements to enhance quality, capacity, and efficiency.
Manage ECOs and implement product/process changes.
Analyze nonconformances and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
Collaborate with Quality, Manufacturing, and Production teams to improve product quality.
Interface with customers regarding technical issues and continuous improvement opportunities.
Support design reviews and DFMs for product revisions and customer changes.

Skills

Root Cause Corrective Action

Problem Solving

Manufacturing Knowledge

Analytical Skills

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

ERP Systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Professional Livermore, CA, US

Salary Range: $100,000.00 To $145,000.00 Annually

WHAT CAN BE OFFER YOU FOR ALL YOUR HARD WORK? (full-time)

PTO Program
Nine (9) Paid Holidays!!
Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
Short and Long-Term Disability Coverage AT NO COST TO EMPLOYEE!!
Tuition Assistance
Pet Insurance
Flexible Spending Plans
Health Spending Plans
Comprehensive Online Learning Center - houses thousands of training resources available to learn at your own pace!!
401(k) Retirement Savings - with a generous company 30% match! (100% vested after six years)

GET TO KNOW US:

FM Industries can promise you an environment that not only encourages your best, but also rewards it with plenty of room to grow. FM industries is a premier manufacturing solutions provider. We specialize in build to print, precision machined components, anodizing and engineered thermal spray coatings. We provide customers leading edge support from protype to production.

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Responsible for the ongoing technical support, continuous improvement, and lifecycle management of released products and manufacturing processes. This position works closely with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Customers, and Suppliers to resolve production issues, improve product quality and reliability, reduce costs, manage engineering changes, and ensure consistent compliance with customer and regulatory requirements. The Sustaining Engineer serves as the primary technical resource for sustaining released products throughout their lifecycle.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Provide technical support for released products throughout their manufacturing lifecycle.
Investigate and resolve production, quality, yield, and customer-related issues through structured problem-solving methodologies.
Lead root cause and corrective action (RCCA) activities involving internal teams, suppliers, and customers.
Develop and implement process improvements to improve quality, capacity, manufacturability, and operational efficiency.
Identify and execute cost-reduction, cycle-time reduction, and productivity improvement initiatives.
Process Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and lead implementation of product and process changes.
Analyze manufacturing nonconformances and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
Support supplier qualification, supplier process changes, and component obsolescence management.
Track, monitor, and improve manufacturing cycle times and process performance.
Collaborate with Quality Engineering, Manufacturing, and Production teams to improve product quality and manufacturing performance.
Interface directly with customers regarding technical issues, product performance, engineering changes, and continuous improvement opportunities.
Support design reviews and Design for Manufacturability (DFM) assessments for product revisions and customer-driven changes.
Interpret customer specifications and ensure continued compliance with contractual requirements.
Ensure conformance to ISO procedures, quality system requirements, and FM Industries established protocols.
Design, build, and operate safe systems.
Understand basic safety work processes such as JSAs and MOCs.
Comply with applicable environmental, health, and safety laws and regulations, Company policy, and accepted safe work practices.
Perform additional related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
1 to 3 years of experience in precision manufacturing, semiconductor manufacturing, aerospace, medical or automotive or related high-technology industries.
Experience supporting released products in a manufacturing environment.
Strong knowledge of Root Cause Corrective Action methodologies such as 8D, A3, Fishbone, 5 Why, or equivalent.
Strong organizational, analytical, planning, and project management skills.
Ability to create technical reports and present findings to management, customers, and cross-functional teams.
Computer literacy including Microsoft Office applications and ERP systems.
Experience interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, manufacturing documentation, and customer requirements.
Knowledge of machining, assembly, welding, brazing, anodizing, cleaning, and other precision manufacturing processes.
Experience coordinating failure-analysis activities and verification testing.
Knowledge of electromechanical assemblies and cleanroom manufacturing environments.
Knowledge of quality systems, SPC, PFMEA, Control Plans, and corrective action processes.

PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS:

Lean Manufacturing Certification/Training
Six Sigma Green Belt or Equivalent
GD&T Certification/Training
ERP System Certification/Training
Root Cause Analysis / Problem Solving Training
Project Management Certification/Training

PHYSICAL DEMANDS WHILE PERFORMING THE JOB:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, walk, balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch.
The employee frequently is required to use hands to handle objects.
The employee is occasionally required to lift and move objects up to 15 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT OF THE JOB:

The physical environment requires the employee to work in a normal office setting with frequent visits to the manufacturing floor and certified cleanroom.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts.
The noise level in the work environment ranges from quiet to moderate
The employee will be required to use personal protective equipment (PPE) to prevent exposure to hazardous materials commonly used in a manufacturing environment (i.e., safety glasses and shoes, gloves, ear plugs/covers, mask, cleanroom suit) in the shop floor area.

CULTURE:

At FM Industries our success is powered by people and technology. Our culture is what makes FM a fun and rewarding place to work. We champion diversity and we are always seeking new ways to amaze our customers. Success is celebrated and integrity is the core of who we are at FM Industries.