Job Description

Job Description

Our Client is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer for an extendable 6-12 month Contract in San Leandro, CA. This position pays $50-60/hr. W2.

Job Description:

• Process Optimization
• Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement:
• Quality Management
• Factory Layout & Efficiency
• Automation Integration
• Workstation Design & Specification:
• Sustainability Initiatives:
• Project Management:
• Mentorship and Team Leadership:

Process Optimization:

• Assess and refine current manufacturing processes to increase efficiency, lower costs, and enhance sustainability.
• Drive initiatives for better production scheduling and worker performance evaluation systems.

Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement:

• Advocate for Lean initiatives, focusing on minimizing waste and fostering continuous improvement.
• Apply 6S guidelines to ensure high standards of order and cleanliness in production areas.

Quality Assurance:

• Lead efforts towards ISO9001 certification, developing robust quality management systems.
• Conduct root cause analyses on production issues to inform process improvements.

Factory Layout & Efficiency:

• Optimize factory layout for improved workflow, space utilization, and integration with automation.
• Use time and motion studies to refine operations for maximum efficiency.
• Integrate additive manufacturing platforms into the layout for enhanced efficiency.

Automation Collaboration:

• Work in tandem with Automation Engineers to identify, implement, and optimize automation within manufacturing processes.
• Ensure automation projects complement process optimization goals.

Workstation Design & Specification:

• Design workstations that are ergonomic, efficient, and ready for automation integration.
• Consider sustainability in workstation design, focusing on materials and energy use.

Sustainability Initiatives:

• Incorporate sustainable practices into manufacturing, leveraging materials and processes that align with company’s circular economy goals.

Project Management:

• Oversee projects related to process improvement, automation integration, and quality initiatives using modern project management tools.

Required Skills:

• Minimum of 7-10 years in manufacturing, with a strong emphasis on process optimization and sustainability leadership.
• Proven knowledge of Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and ISO9001 standards.
• Experience with sustainable materials, additive manufacturing, and automation integration.
• Proficiency in PLM tools for managing product lifecycle stages.
• Familiarity with automation systems and how they interact with manufacturing processes.
• Excellent project management and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication skills for interdepartmental collaboration, especially with automation and design teams.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with automation technologies, including robotics, to enhance manufacturing processes.
• Awareness of supply chain impacts from manufacturing changes.
• Creative approach to process innovation with a track record of implementation.
• Knowledge of sustainability practices within manufacturing.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering, or a related field. Master’s degree highly preferred.

Pay for this position is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. As a contractor you may also be eligible for health benefits such as health, dental, and vision as well as access to a 401K plan.

Applicants should apply via The Mice Groups Inc. website ( or through this careers site posting.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at The Mice Groups Inc. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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