Mechanical Engineer; Tooling and Equipment Design

Position: Mechanical Engineer (Tooling and Equipment Design)
** Mechanical Engineer (Tooling and Equipment Design)*
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* Location:

100% ONSITE**  - Foster City, California (94404)

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** Note** :
Travel - up to 20% of time to service and testing site

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** Duration:
** 6 month contract - (extension potential)

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** Pay** :
Negotiable depending on DIRECT related experience Up to $55 - $60/hr

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** Type:
** W2 contract ONLY
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** Work Authorization:
** Must be currently located and authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship requirements.

As an Equipment Engineer, you will be responsible for planning, developing, implementing, and sustaining the equipment for our vehicle service centers. You will help the organization transition towards being a more production-ready company by implementing OEM-level tools and processes.

** RESPONSIBILITIES*
* + Develop and implement automotive assembly equipment and tools

+ Identify the tooling and equipment design opportunities by aligning with teams on proposed process changes and improvements

+ Work cross functionally to fully develop tooling and equipment requirements

+ Evaluate part and assembly design, from concept to design for manufacturing introduction, for hand clearance, tooling clearance, ergonomics, and feasibility of maintenance and repair

+ Lead the hands-on design and prototyping equipment (hand tools, jigs, fixtures, automated equipment) using CAD and supporting programs

+ Manage manufacturing partners that support us with equipment development (design, automation, fixtures, workstations, etc.)

+ Work with equipment suppliers (internal and external) to solve ergonomic and assembly issues

+ Continuous update of equipment specifications and documentation

+ Develop equipment PMs and ensure their completion, assisting with maintenance and troubleshoot tooling-related issues

+ Provide comprehensive time/cost modeling that showcases opportunity to drive product and process change to support reduction in cost or complexity of repair

** QUALIFICATIONS*
* + Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent hands-on experience

+ 2 to 4 years of experience in a mechanical engineering or similar role, within a product design and manufacturing environment

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Experience with developing automation specifications, tooling and fixture design, and lift assists/industrial manipulators

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Experience with Catia, Solidworks, Auto CAD, & SAP is a plus

+ Able to work independently with minimal supervision

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Experience with presenting cost-analysis of new process and equipments

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* ** Kelly does not expense relocation/interview costs.
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* ** Important information:*
* ** To be immediately considered, please send an updated version of your resume to *
* As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account.

In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.  ()  for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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