Lifecycle Sustaining Engineer: Quality & Process Improvement

FM Industries; Ulmar (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

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

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.