Systems Engineer

Job Title: Systems Engineer
Location: Santa Rosa, CA
Contract Duration: 24 Months

Duties:
client is at the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~15,000 employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries.

The Precision Meso-scale Technology Center (PMTC) located on client's campus in Santa Rosa, CA provides high-precision manufacturing solutions that enable the capabilities of client's industry leading electronic measurement equipment.

Responsibilities:
This role is a hands on technical leader who partners closely with Operations, Process Engineering, Equipment Engineering, Planning/Supply Chain, and Business IT/OT to translate business demand into measurable improvements in throughput, cycle time, delivery predictability, metrics development, and cost. Responsibilities will include:

Apply Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to drive continuous improvement across a multi-site precision manufacturing network, identifying waste and improving process capability on the shop floor
Build and maintain capacity models and scheduling logic that inform production planning, partnering with Planning/Supply Chain to identify mismatches in capacity and demand
Develop Power BI dashboards and reporting tools that give Operations and leadership real-time visibility into throughput, cycle time, and delivery performance
Work with Business IT/OT to ensure MES and shop floor data systems feed clean, reliable data into reporting and planning tools
Lead root cause investigations and structured problem solving efforts, turning findings into standard work and measurable process improvements
Develop and maintain SharePoint and Confluence pages to document processes, standard work, and operational procedures
Skills:
client is looking for a highly motivated individual with a strong analytical mindset and a passion for process improvement in a precision manufacturing environment. This position requires an Industrial Engineer with the ability to translate data into insight and insight into action. Must have strong communication skills, the ability to work cross functionally, and comfort working in a fast paced, high mix production environment. Experience with any/all the following is highly desired:

Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma methodologies (DMAIC, Kaizen, 5S, Value Stream Mapping)
Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and shop floor data systems (Opcenter or similar)
Power BI or similar data visualization and reporting tools
Production scheduling and finite capacity planning (Preactor or similar APS tools)
Capacity modeling and machine utilization analysis
SQL or database querying for manufacturing data extraction
ERP systems (Oracle or similar)
Statistical analysis and root cause problem solving
Time studies, work standards, and process documentation
Leverage AI tools and Snowflake to support data analysis and reporting

Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
Six Sigma . Belt or Black Belt certification a plus.

Client is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.