Mechanical Engineer (Tooling and Equipment Design)

General Information

Name


Mechanical Engineer (Tooling and Equipment Design)


Employment Type


Temporary


Position level


Full-time


Virtual/Remote?


No


Labor Category


Engineering


Date


14-May-2026


City


Hayward


State


California


Country


United States


Ref #


9247857921


Description & Requirements

Description

Mechanical Engineer (Tooling and Equipment Design)

• Location: 100% ONSITE - Foster City, California (94404)
• Note : Travel - up to 20% of time to service and testing site
• Duration: 6 month contract - (extension potential)
• Pay : Negotiable depending on DIRECT related experience Up to $55 - $60/hr
• Type: W2 contract ONLY - (C2C OR THIRD-PARTY arrangements will NOT be considered)
• 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
• Experience with developing automation specifications, tooling and fixture design, and lift assists/industrial manipulators
• Experience with Catia, Solidworks, Auto CAD, & SAP is a plus
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Experience with presenting cost-analysis of new process and equipments

*** Kelly does not expense relocation/interview costs. ***

Important information: To be immediately considered, please send an updated version of your resume to View email address on click.appcast.io.

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Why Kelly® Engineering?
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