Manufacturing Engineer

6 month contract, full benefits, 401 (k),and weekly pay.

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Salary: $43 - $45 per hour

A bit about us:

Our client is the U.S. subsidiary of a globally recognized medical device manufacturer with over four decades of precision engineering heritage. Headquartered in Orange County, California, with offices in Irvine and an R&D center in Tustin, this company designs and produces disposable vascular medical devices including guidewires, guiding catheters, microcatheters, and balloon catheters. Their product portfolio supports interventional procedures across cardiology, peripheral vascular, cerebrovascular, and gastrointestinal applications.

As part of a parent organization that operates in over 100 countries and employs more than 6,000 people worldwide, this company brings a distinct culture of craftsmanship and precision to everything it manufactures. Their U.S. operation also provides OEM and ODM manufacturing services, producing specialized medical components including tubing, wire, cable, coil, and braided assemblies for partners across the industry. The company maintains strict compliance with FDA and international quality standards, and is committed to producing devices that improve patient outcomes.

Why join us?

This 6-month contract offers the opportunity to work directly on life-saving medical products while building experience in a regulated manufacturing environment. You will have a visible impact on daily production performance, process robustness, and product quality by driving improvements on the shop floor. The role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys being close to operations, collaborating with operators and technicians, and translating data into practical solutions.

You will gain exposure to validation, documentation, and quality systems that are critical in the medical device industry, positioning you well for future roles in manufacturing, quality, or process development. Our client offers a professional yet approachable culture, where engineering input is valued and where ideas to reduce scrap, streamline workflow, and improve yield are actively encouraged. High performers in this contract role may be considered for future opportunities as the business continues to grow.

Job Details

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Biomedical, Industrial, or related discipline).
3+ years of experience in a manufacturing engineering or process engineering role; medical device, pharmaceutical, or other regulated industry experience strongly preferred.
Hands-on experience supporting day-to-day production, including troubleshooting equipment, addressing nonconformances, and supporting operators on the line.
Solid understanding of process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), change control, and documentation practices in a regulated environment.
Experience developing and updating work instructions, process flow diagrams, PFMEAs, control plans, and other manufacturing documentation.
Proficiency with basic quality and process improvement tools, such as root cause analysis, 5 Whys, fishbone diagrams, and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
Ability to analyze production data (yield, scrap, cycle time, downtime) to identify trends and drive data-based improvement projects.
Comfortable performing time studies, line balancing, and layout improvements to optimize throughput and reduce bottlenecks.
Familiarity with lean manufacturing concepts (5S, standard work, visual management, waste reduction) and basic statistical tools (SPC, capability, sampling).
Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with operators, technicians, quality, and R&D in a cross-functional environment.
Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced production setting.
Availability to work onsite at the manufacturing facility for the duration of the 6-month contract.

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