Manufacturing Engineer

Grove Technical Resources; California (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Grove Technical Resources in Irvine, CA seeks an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to lead process optimization and equipment validation across multiple product lines in a regulated medical device setting.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration with Product Development, Quality, and Operations to ensure manufacturability, compliance, and continuous improvement in a high-quality environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• 4+ years of relevant engineering experience (or Master's degree with 2+ years).
• Medical Device Manufacturing experience.
• Strong experience with Equipment & Process Validation/Qualification.
• Proven Project Management experience leading cross-functional projects.
• Experience implementing process improvements in a regulated manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead equipment and process qualification/validation activities.
• Drive manufacturing process improvements focused on cost, quality, safety, and operational efficiency.
• Manage engineering projects including scope, budget, timelines, and resource allocation.
• Design and optimize manufacturing processes, production layouts, tooling, fixtures, and equipment installations.
• Collaborate with Product Development, Quality, and Operations teams to ensure manufacturability and compliance.
• Analyze manufacturing performance and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensure manufacturing processes comply with applicable regulatory and quality requirements.
• Support business continuity, service, and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Equipment Validation

Project Management

Regulatory Compliance

Process Improvement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

Location: Irvine, CA (Onsite - 5 Days/Week)

Contract: 12+ Months

Are you an experienced Manufacturing Engineer with a strong background in the medical device industry? We are seeking a talented professional to lead process optimization, equipment validation, and continuous improvement initiatives supporting multiple product lines at our Irvine, California facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead equipment and process qualification/validation activities
• Drive manufacturing process improvements focused on cost, quality, safety, and operational efficiency
• Manage engineering projects including scope, budget, timelines, and resource allocation
• Design and optimize manufacturing processes, production layouts, tooling, fixtures, and equipment installations
• Collaborate with Product Development, Quality, and Operations teams to ensure manufacturability and compliance
• Analyze manufacturing performance and implement corrective and preventive actions
• Ensure manufacturing processes comply with applicable regulatory and quality requirements
• Support business continuity, service, and quality improvement initiatives

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related discipline
• 4+ years of relevant engineering experience (or Master's degree with 2+ years of experience)
• Medical Device Manufacturing experience
• Strong experience with Equipment & Process Validation/Qualification
• Proven Project Management experience leading cross‑functional projects
• Experience implementing process improvements in a regulated manufacturing environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Lean Manufacturing knowledge
• Six Sigma Certification or experienceil>
• Statistical Process Control (SPC) experience

Top Skills for Success

• Lean Six Sigma in a Medical Device Manufacturing Environment