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Component Engineer 3

Protingent

Mountain View, CA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$70–$75 Per Hour
SKILLS
3D Modeling, Auditing, Best Practices, Business Processes, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), Capacity Analysis, Change Requests/Orders, Code of Federal Regulations, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, Cost Control, Customer Support/Service, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), ISO (International Organization for Standardization), Information Technology & Information Systems, Lean Six Sigma, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Medical Equipment, Metrics, Microsoft Access Database, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Windows Operating System, Microsoft Word, Negotiation Skills, Performance Analysis, Performance Management, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Capability, Process Improvement, Product/Service Launch, Project/Program Management, Quality Management, SAP, Scorecarding, Site Evaluation, Strategic Planning, Technical Drawing, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Vendor/Supplier Management, Vendor/Supplier Planning, Vendor/Supplier Selection, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Mountain View, CA
POSTED
30 days ago
Job Title: Component Engineer 3

Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Component Engineer 3with our client located in Sunnyvale, CA.

Job Description:
  • Responsible for ensuring suppliers meet our client's requirements for cost, quality, delivery and service.
  • Drive suppliers to continuously improve business and manufacturing processes.
  • Evaluate and select suppliers.
  • Guide Engineering in choosing suppliers for new products and provide DFM input to new designs.
  • Monitor supplier performance.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Select and evaluate suppliers by leading efforts to find new suppliers in an existing or new commodity.
  • Conduct on-site supplier assessments as well as QMS audits and address the non-conformities.
  • Work with suppliers and our client's engineering for the new product introduction to:
  • Complete part production qualification process ( PPQP), which includes but not limited to delivering on the following deliverables: spFMEA, Special Process Validations, Process capability, MSA, capacity analysis ,and FAIR .
  • Develop supplier ramp readiness based on forecast, supplier capacity, quality performance, and process capability.
  • Perform DFM by engaging suppliers early in development cycle to feedback manufacturability improvements in the designs prior to production
  • Lead and resolve the supply continuity/ quality issues at suppliers through in depth root cause and corrective actions utilizing SCARs, SCRs (Supplier Change requests) processes.
  • Monitor supplier performance and initiate improvement activities.
  • Drive suppliers to continually improve their business and manufacturing process performance to meet the requirements for supplier excellence including ship to stock programs using a collection of best practices in project management, Six Sigma, Lean, SPC and negotiation by leading these efforts without managerial guidance at several suppliers simultaneously.
  • Develop and use metrics for supplier part cost, delivery, quality, capacity and capability by creating metrics to measure real improvement and judge required intervention or change at the supplier or in a commodity.
  • Driving change to our client's specifications as necessary by understanding and changing specifications and drawings including driving the ECO process to implementation.
  • Prepare and deliver supplier communications as required by independently working with suppliers on scorecard creation of QBRs, Supplier Summits, etc.
  • Identify and investigate opportunities for cost reduction and/or quality improvement by judging opportunities and creating strategies to seize those opportunities, completes research and provides data-driven plans to management.

Job Qualifications:
  • BS degree in Engineering or equivalent, Masters degree preferred.
  • Excellent knowledge of 21 CFR part 820 and ISO 13485 (experience in auditing suppliers to these standards): Certified Lead auditor preferred, but not required
  • Practical knowledge of pfmeas and process validations.
  • Ability to read and interpret detailed mechanical drawings and communicate technical information
  • Excellent problem solving and project management skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills including presentations to executive level management
  • A proven history of implementing Lean/6 Sigma/SPC Programs at suppliers
  • Practical knowledge of part production qualification process
  • Significant computer experience using Windows, Word, Excel, Access and ERP Information Systems, preferably SAP
  • CAD experience with 3D modeling tools is a plus
  • Experience in a high-volume medical device company is a plus
  • Ability to travel to suppliers on an as needed basis – domestic and international

Job Details:
  • Job Type: Contract
  • Pay Range: $70-$75 an hour.
  • Location: Sunnyvale, CA.

Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan.

About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.

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