Sr Manufacturing Engineer (2nd Shift)

W-2 Contract

Sr Manufacturing Engineer

Schedule - 2nd Shift, Monday to Thursday 3:30pm to 2am

Duration - 12 Months

Location - Draper, UT 84020

Pay - $50.75 to $57.75/hour

Position Overview

Applies advanced engineering knowledge, technical leadership, and manufacturing expertise to improve and sustain manufacturing processes within a highly regulated medical device environment. This role serves as a technical leader supporting critical implantable component manufacturing operations and is responsible for driving yield improvement, capacity expansion, process robustness, and compliance excellence through structured problem solving, statistical analysis, and cross-functional collaboration.

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will lead complex manufacturing initiatives, provide technical direction to engineers and technicians, and support both existing commercial product lines as well as integration of next-generation products, equipment, and manufacturing technologies. Success in this role requires demonstrated experience delivering measurable manufacturing improvements, resolving complex technical challenges, and influencing change without direct authority.

This position supports second-shift manufacturing operations and requires a high degree of independence, technical ownership, and decision-making capability in an environment with limited on-shift engineering support.

Key Responsibilities

Manufacturing Performance & Process Improvement

• Lead complex manufacturing improvement initiatives focused on yield stabilization, process capability improvement, capacity expansion, cost reduction, and operational risk mitigation.
• Identify, prioritize, and implement opportunities to optimize manufacturing processes using structured problem-solving methodologies, statistical analysis, Lean Manufacturing, and continuous improvement principles.
• Serve as a technical leader and subject matter expert for manufacturing processes, equipment, and associated technologies.
• Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and other cross-functional teams to improve manufacturing performance and achieve business objectives.

Technical Problem Solving & Compliance

• Lead investigations and resolution of complex manufacturing, quality, and compliance issues, including CAPAs, nonconformances, audit observations, process deviations, and customer-impacting events.
• Apply data-driven decision making and statistical techniques to evaluate process performance, identify root causes, and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Support regulatory inspections, internal audits, and compliance initiatives as a technical expert within the manufacturing organization.

Validation, Equipment & Technology Implementation

• Design and execute rigorous engineering studies, experiments, process validations, and equipment qualifications.
• Develop and execute protocols, analyze results, prepare technical reports, and recommend implementation strategies based on data and risk assessment.
• Support introduction and integration of new products, equipment, manufacturing technologies, and process improvements while ensuring compliance, manufacturability, and operational readiness.
• Ensure manufacturing equipment, tooling, fixtures, and processes meet safety, quality, performance, and regulatory requirements.

Technical Leadership & Project Execution

• Lead cross-functional projects from concept through implementation using project management tools, risk assessments, and structured execution plans.
• Influence engineers, technicians, operations personnel, and business partners to achieve project objectives without direct authority.
• Mentor engineers and technicians in engineering best practices, manufacturing process control, data analysis, and structured problem solving.
• Provide technical direction and training to technicians supporting manufacturing operations and engineering studies.

• 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.