Sr. Operational Process Engineer needed for a contract opportunity with Yoh's client located in Carlsbad CA. **NOTE: This is an ITAR facility - candidate must meet ITAR eligibility. Someone with an active/inactive secret clearance or can obtain a clearance is desirable. The Big Picture – Top Skills Should You Possess:
- Ability to perform engineering work in operations, production, or maintenance environments.
- This person must have the organizational capability to work in multiple production areas and processes and be able to communicate well with operators, peer engineers, suppliers, and leadership. They must be able to lead multiple efforts in various production areas.
- Designs and scales manufacturing processes, instruments and equipment and tests manufactured products to maintain quality.
- Plans, designs and estimates time and cost and oversees manufacturing and process controls of parts, assemblies, facilities, systems, and components.
- Analyzes and develops solutions to engineering problems related to manufacturing equipment and systems or the causes of component failures.
- Develops and applies engineering standards and procedures and provides advice on issues within the engineering field.
- Six Sigma Green or Black belt is desirable
- Hourly $45.00 hourly
What You'll Be Doing:
- Applies engineering principles and techniques to develop engineering solutions using a variety of tools.
- Lead the development, implementation, and optimization of manufacturing processes to ensure efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and validate process improvements, ensuring adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements.
- Utilize lean and root cause methodologies and tools to analyze processes, identify areas for improvement, and drive continuous process enhancements.
- Develop and maintain standardized work procedures, process documentation, and guidelines to ensure consistency and quality in manufacturing operations.
- Assess the feasibility and soundness of proposed engineering tasks, build a resource plan for completion of these tasks, and track progress.
- Monitors and analyzes process parameters to enhance product quality and yield.
- Provide technical expertise and guidance to resolve complex manufacturing issues, troubleshoot problems, and optimize production throughput.
- Identify, coordinate and/or participate in appropriate Management of Change processes.
- Collaborate with suppliers and vendors to qualify alternative materials, optimize processes, drive quality improvements, and ensure compliance with specifications and standards.
- Prepare and maintain process documentation, including process flow diagrams, operating procedures, and specifications.
- Conduct risk assessments and implement process safety measures.
- Collaborate with R&D teams to scale up laboratory processes to full production.
- Work with the Quality team to establish acceptance criteria for materials and products.
- Receives minimal supervision and guidance related to overall objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters.
- Drive initiatives to enhance operational excellence, reduce waste, and increase overall productivity within the manufacturing environment.
- Stay current with industry trends, technological advancements, and regulatory requirements.
What You Need to Bring to the Table:
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical, Chemical, Process, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or a related field from an accredited university or an equivalent experience of 5+ years in an Engineering environment.
- Process and continuous improvement experience are highly desirable (Six Sigma Green or Black belt is desirable)
- Silicone and elastomer material knowledge is desired.
- Experience with the tool/mold qualification process is desired.
- Knowledge of mixing, calendaring, pressing, and extrusion processes is desired.
- Experience working on a manufacturing site with robust quality management systems (ISO 9001 and AS9100 Aerospace Standards preferred).
- Proven track record of successfully implementing process improvement initiatives and driving tangible results in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing principles, standard work methodologies, and quality management systems.
- Must be self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Good written and oral communication skills.
- Interpersonal, people development, and training skills.
- Ability to work as a team member in a respectful manner in a diverse work environment.
Opportunity is Calling, Apply Now! Recruiter: Claudia Holley Yoh makes finding and applying for jobs simple. Partner with Yoh to find the right opportunities across multiple industries in the US and UK. Find out more here! Estimated Min Rate: $31.85 Estimated Max Rate: $45.50Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.Visit to contact us if you are an individual with a disability and require accommodation in the application process.For California applicants, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All of the material job duties described in this posting are job duties for which a criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment.