Manufacturing & Industrial Engineer

Manufacturing & Industrial Engineer

Location:

Dublin CA (Complete Onsite)

Job Type: Contract

Duration: 6+ months

Pay Range: $65 - $70/hr

Manufacturing & Industrial Engineer to drive manufacturing excellence, productivity improvement, process optimization, and operational efficiency for high-precision optical and microscopy products. The role focuses on Lean transformation, industrial engineering practices, line balancing, process improvement, factory optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations.

• Manufacturing Engineering:
• Develop, optimize, and sustain manufacturing and assembly processes for precision optical and microscopy systems.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI), process validation, pilot builds, and production ramp-up activities.
• Improve productivity, yield, takt time, throughput, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
• Lead tooling, fixture, workstation, and assembly equipment development initiatives.
• Create and maintain SOPs, work instructions, PFMEA, control plans, and manufacturing process documentation.
• Perform root cause analysis (RCA), corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), and process troubleshooting.
• Support automation, digital manufacturing, and Industry 4.0 implementation initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including R&D, Quality, Supply Chain, Operations, and Manufacturing.
• Industrial Engineering:
• Drive Lean Manufacturing initiatives including Kaizen, 5S, Kanban, Poka-Yoke, ECRS, and waste elimination activities.
• Conduct time and motion studies using MODAPTS and MOST methodologies.
• Perform value stream mapping (Current State & Future State VSM) and identify process improvement opportunities.
• Conduct VA/NVA/RNVA analysis to improve operational efficiency and eliminate non-value-added activities.
• Perform line balancing studies using Yamazumi charts for high-volume and high-mix production environments.
• Analyze production data and perform capacity planning, utilization analysis, bottleneck identification, and headcount optimization.
• Improve factory flow, material movement, and internal logistics through Lean principles.
• Develop and maintain factory layouts, workstation designs, and capacity expansion plans using AutoCAD/Factory CAD tools.
• Conduct ergonomics studies to improve workplace safety, operator efficiency, and manufacturing productivity.
• Monitor and improve key production metrics including UPH, UPPH, Cycle Time, Yield, Headcount, and Quality Performance Levels (QPL).
• Continuous Improvement & Operations:
• Lead productivity improvement and cost-reduction projects across manufacturing operations.
• Implement countermeasures to eliminate waste and improve process flow efficiency.
• Support daily operational reviews, cycle-time improvement initiatives, and manufacturing performance tracking.
• Drive continuous improvement projects focused on reducing indirect labor costs and improving operational throughput.
• Support supplier manufacturing and contract manufacturing (CM) operational improvements.
• Train and mentor operators, technicians, CM teams, and junior engineers on industrial engineering tools, Lean methodologies, and standard work practices.

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering or related field in Engineering

7-10+ years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering and Industrial Engineering roles within:

• Precision Manufacturing
• Electronics Manufacturing
• Medical Devices
• Optical Systems
• High-Tech Manufacturing Environment