Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Ultimate Staffing; Union City (CA); On-site; USD 106,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to enhance manufacturing processes and drive cost reduction initiatives. This role involves collaborating with various departments to ensure production readiness and implementing lean manufacturing principles. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in manufacturing processes and experience with 3D CAD software. Join a dynamic team where you can contribute to meaningful projects in a supportive environment, helping to shape the future of innovative products while enjoying competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or process engineering is essential.
• Strong knowledge of materials and lean principles is required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with R&D and marketing teams to ensure production readiness.
• Optimize processes for lean manufacturing and cost efficiency.

Skills

Manufacturing Processes

Lean Manufacturing Principles

Prototyping

Troubleshooting

Technical Documentation

Education

Relevant education in Manufacturing or Process Engineering

Tools

3D CAD Software (SolidWorks, Solid Edge, AutoCAD)

Job description

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Base pay range

$106,000.00/yr - $145,000.00/yr

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Position Overview:

Ultimate Staffing Services is actively seeking a talented Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their client's dynamic team in California. This role focuses on designing, implementing, and enhancing manufacturing processes to support both new and existing products. The ideal candidate will drive cost reduction initiatives, champion lean manufacturing principles, and facilitate efficient production while collaborating closely with various departments.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with R&D, marketing, quality, and assembly teams to ensure production readiness.
• Lead pilot production phases and support new product introductions.
• Design and implement assembly and test fixtures for production and service.
• Optimize processes for lean manufacturing and cost efficiency.
• Plan projects and coordinate with external vendors as needed.
• Maintain accurate documentation including procedures, BOMs, and testing methods.
• Conduct process capability testing and support failure analysis with corrective actions.
• Develop test plans, time standards, and recommend tooling/process improvements.
• Support sustaining engineering, product enhancements, and training for production staff.
• Participate in continuous improvement, cost reduction, and quality initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with internal quality systems and applicable regulations.
• Occasional travel required for supplier audits and business support.
  
  

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Relevant education and experience in manufacturing or process engineering.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials, and lean principles.
• Proficiency in prototyping, troubleshooting, and technical documentation.
• Experience with 3D CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Solid Edge, AutoCAD).
• Understanding of FDA and ISO quality standards preferred.
  
  

Required Work Hours:

Monday to Friday, 1st shift

Benefits:

The position offers competitive compensation with a salary range between $106,000 and $145,000, dependent on experience and qualifications.

Additional Details:

This opportunity provides the chance to contribute to meaningful projects in a supportive environment, with occasional travel required for supplier audits and business support.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county , to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Medical Equipment Manufacturing

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