Manufacturing Engineering Technician III

Insight Global • Petaluma, CA • 5h ago

Job Description

An employer sitting in Petaluma, CA is looking to hire a full time Manufacturing Engineering Technician III that will be onsite full time. This person will have a blend of responsibilities across manufacturing engineering, engineering development, new product introduction (NPI), and tooling design. The successful candidate will be hands-on in the early stages of building new engineering product proto@types, as well as Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP) and Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) builds. This individual support Design for Excellence (DFX), and design and implement tooling and fixtures with the aid of drafting resources. They will ensure that learnings from early product builds are integrated into a production-ready package. This role supports the key step in transitioning new product introductions into mature full-rate production stages. This role will be a 6 month contract with potential to extend further, paying between $45-65/hour).

Additionally, the candidate must possess excellent collaboration skills to ensure continuous feedback with various engineering teams and production staff.

Position Responsibilities

Hands-on building and assembly of early units of new products with engineering support.

Conduct mechanical, electrical, and composite fabrication, troubleshooting, repair, and testing of integrated systems.

Ensure a smooth transition from product development to manufacturing, focusing on quality, reliability and cost

Work effectively with engineering teams and production staff to provide and receive continuous, regular feedback.

Provide rapid prototyping fabrication and assembly services to build proto@type product hardware.

Design, develop, and implement tooling, including assembly fixtures, fabrication fixtures, and molds.

Support DFX, cost, and reliability analysis initiatives in collaboration with design engineering teams.

Develop and maintain manufacturing processes, including creating and updating work instructions, assembly procedures, and supporting documentation.

Lead efforts in lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodology to achieve continuous improvement in productivity, quality, and lead times.

Incorporate lessons learned from NPI and early product builds into efficient production processes.

Implement ergonomic design considerations to ensure safe, effective, and productive tool usage.

Maintain shop equipment and tools in a safe, clean, and organized environment for development and production activities.

Track and report Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), including build linearity and transition rates from NPI to full production.

Work on problems of diverse scope requiring analysis of identifiable factors.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Skills and Requirements

High School diploma or GED equivalent and/or equivalent certificate from a technical school

4-6 years of experience in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, or Test Engineering, with experience in Aerospace, Automotive, or Commercial industries.

Experience in Lean Manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodology.

Proficiency with electro-mechanical manufacturing and procedures

Exposure to engineering drawings and Bill of Materials.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and CAD software (SolidWorks preferred).

Occasional travel required (up to 10%). - Experience in sheet metal fabrication, plastics, composite layups, PCB assembly, mechanical assembly, calibration, and testing processes

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