Sr. Engineer

Hydrogen UK Ltd; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Hydrogen UK Ltd in Irvine, CA is seeking a Sr Manufacturing Engineer to apply engineering theory to complex production challenges. You will lead equipment validation projects, manage third-party vendor relationships, and drive process improvements across manufacturing operations.

The ideal candidate has strong IQ/OQ/PQ experience, project management skills, and the ability to produce detailed engineering documentation. 12-month contract with standard office hours and competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• 5–7 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with IQ/OQ/PQ validation.
• Vendor management experience.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics.
• Proficient with CAD and engineering software.

Responsibilities

• Lead IQ, OQ, and PQ validation of equipment with rotational and temperature controls.
• Serve as project manager between third-party vendors for design and implementation.
• Study time, motion, methods, and speed to establish standard production rates and improve efficiency.
• Interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and formulas; ensure quality and reliability standards.
• Review logs and specification sheets to verify QA requirements.
• Assist planning work assignments based on performance, capacity, schedules.
• Prepare charts and diagrams to illustrate workflow, floor layouts, and machine utilisation.
• Observe workers operating equipment to verify QA standards.
• Evaluate data and write reports to validate or identify deviations.

Skills

IQ/OQ/PQ validation

Project management

Engineering problem solving

Communication skills

Teamwork

Blueprints reading

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD

Engineering drawings

Data analysis (technical reports)

Job description

Sr Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Irvine, CA

Pay: $50.00-$59.00/hour

Schedule: Standard Office Hours

Duration: 12-Month Contract

A leading company is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to apply engineering theory and principles to complex industrial and manufacturing production challenges. In this role, you will lead equipment validation projects, manage third-party vendor relationships, and drive process improvements across manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate brings strong IQ/OQ/PQ experience, project management expertise, and the ability to interpret and produce detailed engineering documentation.

Job Responsibilities

In this role, you will manage and support a variety of projects within the Manufacturing Engineering department. Key responsibilities include:

Essential Job Duties and Job Functions

• Lead IQ, OQ, and PQ validation of equipment with rotational and temperature controls
• Serve as project manager between third-party vendors for the design and implementation of complex systems
• Study time, motion, methods, and speed involved in maintenance and production operations to establish standard production rates and improve efficiency
• Interpret engineering drawings, schematic diagrams, and formulas; confer with management and engineering staff to determine quality and reliability standards
• Review worker logs, product processing sheets, and specification sheets to verify adherence to quality assurance requirements
• Assist in planning work assignments in accordance with worker performance, machine capacity, production schedules, and anticipated delays
• Prepare charts, graphs, and diagrams to illustrate workflow, routing, floor layouts, material handling, and machine utilization
• Observe workers operating equipment to verify compliance with quality assurance standards and assess time and fatigue rates
• Evaluate data and write reports to validate or identify deviations from existing standards

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong IQ, OQ, and PQ validation skills
• Proven project management experience with third-party vendors for design and implementation solutions
• Experience designing and validating chemical mixing systems
• Strong creativity, verbal and written communication, analytical thinking, and problem-solving ability
• Team-oriented with a high attention to detail
• Ability to produce sketches, engineering drawings, and perform common engineering computations
• Proficiency reading and interpreting blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports
• Experience with engineering software, including Computer Aided Design (CAD)

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required
• 5–7 years of relevant experience required