Lead Manufacturing Engineer

job summary:
Our client, a leader in the electrical and aerospace manufacturing is looking for a lead manufacturing engineer for their Santa Ana location. Key qualifications include, 3-5 years of experience in designing and managing high mix-low volume assembly lines. A Bachelor's degree in engineering is required for this role.

location: Santa Ana, California
job type: Contract
salary: $70 - 71 per hour
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Bachelors

responsibilities:

• Assembly Line Launch & Optimization: Lead the commissioning, scaling, and continuous improvement of Busway assembly operations using flexible cell designs, conveyance automation, and mixed-model shop floor management.

• Lean & Material Flow Design: Apply Lean principles (VSMs, Kaizens, standard work, one-piece flow) and design automated material handling solutions to establish efficient material flows and minimize bottlenecks.

• Structured Problem Solving & Quality Control: Facilitate DMAIC problem-solving and manage APQP deliverables-including PFMEAs, control plans, work instructions, process validations, and Engineering Change Notices (ECNs).

• DFM & Production Readiness: Review product designs for manufacturability, prepare capital equipment requests (CAPEX), train shop floor personnel, and ensure consistent process execution across lines.

• Candidate Profile: Requires a B.S. in Engineering with 3+ years in manufacturing; an M.S., high-mix/low-volume experience, APQP/PFMEA background, and discrete event simulation skills (e.g., ARENA) are preferred.

qualifications:

• Experience level: Experienced
• Minimum 3 years of experience
• Education: Bachelors

 
skills:

• Manufacturing
• Professional Engineer
  
  
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  Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
  
  
  This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
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