Sr Manufacturing Engineer

Title: Sr Manufacturing Engineer Location: Irvine, CA Pay: $50.00-$59.00/hour Schedule: Standard Office Hours Duration: 12-Month Contract A leading company is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to apply engineering theory and principles to complex industrial and manufacturing production challenges. In this role, you will lead equipment validation projects, manage third‑party vendor relationships, and drive process improvements across manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate brings strong IQ/OQ/PQ experience, project management expertise, and the ability to interpret and produce detailed engineering documentation. Job Responsibilities Lead IQ, OQ, and PQ validation of equipment with rotational and temperature controls Serve as project manager between third‑party vendors for the design and implementation of complex systems Study time, motion, methods, and speed involved in maintenance and production operations to establish standard production rates and improve efficiency Interpret engineering drawings, schematic diagrams, and formulas; confer with management and engineering staff to determine quality and reliability standards Review worker logs, product processing sheets, and specification sheets to verify adherence to quality assurance requirements Assist in planning work assignments in accordance with worker performance, machine capacity, production schedules, and anticipated delays Prepare charts, graphs, and diagrams to illustrate workflow, routing, floor layouts, material handling, and machine utilization Observe workers operating equipment to verify compliance with quality assurance standards and assess time and fatigue rates Evaluate data and write reports to validate or identify deviations from existing standards Knowledge and Skills Strong IQ, OQ, and PQ validation skills Proven project management experience with third‑party vendors for design and implementation solutions Experience designing and validating chemical mixing systems Strong creativity, verbal and written communication, analytical thinking, and problem‑solving ability Team‑oriented with a high attention to detail Ability to produce sketches, engineering drawings, and perform common engineering computations Proficiency reading and interpreting blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer‑generated reports Experience with engineering software, including Computer Aided Design (CAD) Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in Engineering required 5–7 years of relevant experience required #J-18808-Ljbffr