Sr. Manufacturing Engineer — Redwood City

Company Description:

The Fountain Group was founded in 2001 with the mission of providing quality resources to businesses on a contingent basis and has been providing quality individuals to National Fortune 100 and 500 companies ever since. The Fountain Group steadily increased its presence over the years and is now recognized as a leading resource provider throughout various industries and MSP programs.

Job Description:

Hello,

The Fountain Group, a national staffing firm, is currently seeking a Sr. Manufacturing Engineer for a prominent client of ours in Redwood City, CA.

Details:

6 months plus

▪ Strong Mechanical Design engineering background with a focus on supplier development / supplier quality / lean supply chain.
▪ Product design skills within medical device industry a plus
▪ Strong understanding of process/supplier capability principles.
▪ Experience with injection molding / extrusions / precision machining manufacturing processes.
▪ Will work directly with suppliers and will need to be effective in communicating and understanding supplier’s manufacturing process.  Will be working with improving supplier manufacturing processes to help improve cost
▪ Experience in medical device field is strongly preferred.  Expectation that the individual will be able both to anticipate and identify key issues and make recommendations for resolution where precedent may not exist and creative thinking is required. Resolution may involve the application of new methods and approaches and may require the consideration of impact with other system components.
▪ Will also be required to exercise knowledge of technical skills and understanding of the business objectives, manufacturing operations and dynamics of the company's environment to take an effective and proactive role within the project.

EDUCATION
Bachelor Science or Bachelor Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.
Typically have had a minimum of 6 years experience in an engineering discipline or advanced education to achieve the level of skill.


Regards,