We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to assist with setting up manufacturing equipment, as part of a team at our client site in Irvine, CA. The W2 hourly rate range is $35.00 - $40.12 per hour.

Summary:
The main function of a manufacturing engineer is to apply engineering theory and principles to problems of industrial layout or manufacturing production. A typical manufacturing engineer has the ability to make engineering drawings, and read and interpret blueprints.

1. Main points:
2. Junior level role; Currently has a pretty heavy senior/principal level team. They also have 2 drafters on the team that will handle drawings, etc. This role will support the team and handling more of the more basic, regular tasks, change requests, etc. Exposure to electrical engineering would be helpful - electronic sensor based manufacturing. Setting up manufacturing from nothing - transferring a manufacturing site from IL to CA.
3. Engineering degree required; Potential for extension, no conversion opportunities at this time. This is a project based role.

Job Responsibilities:
* Study time, motion, methods, and speed involved in maintenance, production, and other operations to establish standard production rate and improve efficiency.
* Interpret engineering drawings, schematic diagrams, or formulas and confer with management or engineering staff to determine quality and reliability standards.
* Read worker logs, product processing sheets, and specification sheets, to verify that records adhere to quality assurance specifications.
* Aid 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.

Skills:
* Creativity, verbal and written communication skills, analytical and problem solving ability.
* Team player and detail oriented.
* Ability to make sketches, engineering drawings and common computations.
* Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawing, schematics and computer-generated reports.
* Previous experience with computer applications and software related to engineering field, such as Computer Aided Design (CAD).

Education/Experience:
* Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
* 0-2 years experience required.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.