**Manufacturing Engineer I** Manufacturing Irvine, CA, US Pay Rate Low: 44.00 | Pay Rate High: 56.00 + Added - 22/04/2025 Apply for Job **Our client is a global leader in eye care, specializing in innovative surgical and vision care products that enhance and restore sight for millions worldwide.** **Job Title:** Manufacturing Engineer **Pay Rate:** $44 - $55 per hour **Location:** Irvine, CA **Contract Duration:** 1 - 2+ years **Preferred Background:** Hands-on experience in equipment installation and maintenance, electrical engineering, and sustaining support for PCBA (Printed Circuit Board Assembly) processes. **Job Overview:** We are seeking a highly motivated **Manufacturing Engineer** to join our team in Irvine. In this role, you will be responsible for developing, optimizing, and sustaining manufacturing processes by analyzing product designs and production methods. This position will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, equipment vendors, and operators to drive process improvements, support equipment maintenance, and uphold manufacturing standards. **Key Responsibilities:** + **Develop and refine manufacturing processes** by researching product requirements and designing, modifying, and testing methods and equipment. + **Enhance production efficiency** through workflow analysis, space optimization, and equipment layout improvements. + **Ensure product and process quality** by developing testing protocols, evaluating finished products, and confirming manufacturing process capabilities. + **Provide data-driven recommendations** by calculating labor, material, and production costs and reviewing production schedules to forecast future needs. + **Compile technical reports** by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing operational data and manufacturing trends. + **Support cross-departmental initiatives** by responding to technical inquiries and offering engineering insights. + **Coordinate maintenance and repair activities** to keep manufacturing equipment fully operational, adhering to manufacturer guidelines and company protocols. + **Manage manufacturing data systems** by developing and maintaining databases and relevant computer programs. + **Lead technician training and mentorship** during the implementation of new processes and equipment installations. + **Stay current with industry trends** by participating in professional workshops, reading technical publications, and maintaining professional networks. + **Contribute to team objectives** by executing additional projects and tasks as assigned. **Qualifications:** + **Education:** Advanced Degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline. + **Preferred Experience:** Equipment installation and maintenance, electrical engineering applications, and sustaining PCBA manufacturing operations.INDBH We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.