Senior Manufacturing Engineer- Med Device

ATR International; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

ATR International is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer for a medical device-focused contract role in Irvine, CA. The engineer will lead cost, safety, service continuity, and quality projects, managing budgets and timelines while supporting process development and optimization.

The role involves equipment installation, process validation, and close collaboration with design teams to ensure cost-effective manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) with 4+ years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with 2+ years.
• Experience in the medical device industry.
• Proven project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost, safety, service (business continuity), and/or quality projects by managing budgets, timelines, and resources.
• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes and layouts; install equipment.
• Collaborate with product design and development teams to ensure process and design compatibility.

Skills

Project Management

Experience in medical device industry

Equipment and Process Qualification

Lean Six Sigma knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent with relevant experience)

Advanced degree

Job description

Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Med Device

Job Details

• Title: Senior Manufacturing Engineer
• Type: Contract - 12 Months
• Location: Irvine, CA
• Pay: Flexible

Job Description

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer leads cost, safety, service (business continuity), and/or quality projects by managing budgets, timelines, and resources to ensure successful implementation. Supports compliance projects related to these areas and leads the innovation, development, and optimization of manufacturing processes. Responsibilities include scouting and feasibility work, material and process selection, equipment installation, and process optimization to enhance manufacturing operations.

Designs sequences of operations, specifies procedures for fabrication, and develops manufacturing processes, procedures, and layouts for assemblies, equipment installation, processing, machining, and material handling. Provides technical support in manufacturing areas, recommends equipment and process modifications to meet quality standards, and reviews product development requirements for compatibility and cost-effectiveness. Collaborates with product design and development teams to ensure process and design compatibility.

Must Have

• Equipment and Process Qualification
• Experience in the medical device industry
• Project Management skills

Nice to Have

• Lean and Six Sigma knowledge

Key Technical Skills

1. Equipment and Process Validation
2. Project Management (leading projects)
3. Lean Six Sigma in medical device production

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent with relevant experience) and at least 4 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with at least 2 years of relevant experience. Practical knowledge of project management is a plus.

Benefits

• MEC/ACP Medical
• Voluntary Dental, Vision, Life, and Supplemental Income
• Sick leave as per state/county regulations

Note: ATR International Inc does not sponsor H1B or STEM OPT I-983 visas.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Contract

Inferred benefits include medical insurance, 401(k), and vision insurance.