Manufacturing Engineer- Medical Device- North San Jose

W2 Employment Opportunity - Unable to Offer Sponsorship

Location:

North San Jose, CA

Duration:
Multiyear Contract

Vacation Time: 13 days of PTO + 9 paid holidays

Role Offers: health, dental, vision benefits & 401K enrollment options

• Lead mechanical DFM activities for complex robotic assemblies and subsystems, identifying and resolving manufacturing constraints with a sense of urgency
• Develop and maintain comprehensive manufacturing readiness frameworks for product releases involving 100+ mechanical components
• Drive cross‑functional NPI reviews with R&D, Quality, and Production teams to ensure seamless and timely product transitions
• Create and execute NPI project timelines, proactively identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies

• Design, validate, and document assembly processes, tooling, gauges, and fixtures for precision robotic mechanisms
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation including design control records, product configurations, manufacturing procedures, lot history records, bills of materials, NPI records, LHRs, and Quality System requirements
• Apply lean manufacturing principles in production processes to reduce/eliminate waste and increase productivity
• Monitor, coach, and mentor junior engineers and technicians on manufacturing best practices

• Provide extensive electromechanical troubleshooting capabilities and instrumental expertise to rapidly resolve build issues
• Lead root cause analysis, diving deep into technical details until problems are fully understood
• Demonstrate proficiency in CAD design, rapid prototyping, tool/fixture qualification, and equipment sourcing
• Collect data and analyze process performance and capabilities for company products, including new products and products already in production

• 7‑10+ years of experience
• Background in complex capital equipment, electromechanical, and/or robotic systems
• Previous experience in DFM/DFA/DFX strategies

Specialist Staffing Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.