Component Engineer 4

We are looking for Component Engineer 4 for our client in Sunnyvale CA.

Job Title: Component Engineer 4

Job Location: Sunnyvale CA

Job Type: Contract

Job Overview:

Pay Range: $70.00hr - $93.50hr

Requirement/Must Have:

• 5+ years of experience.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes for mechanical, electrical, or electromechanical components.
• Ability to identify process risks, failure modes, and opportunities for improvement.
• Knowledge of material traceability requirements, including tracing supplier lots through inspection and production.
• Expertise in mechanical, electrical, or electromechanical components, assemblies, and manufacturing processes.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities:

• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) programs by working with suppliers and cross-functional teams to ensure material readiness, quality, and manufacturability.
• Support early-stage material procurement activities, including supplier engagement, technical readiness assessments, and execution of prototype and development builds.
• Communicate technical requirements, specifications, drawings, quality expectations, and inspection requirements to suppliers.
• Review and disposition non-conforming materials through Variance Requests (VRs), utilizing technical judgment and risk-based decision making.
• Review First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs), inspection methods, measurement systems, fixtures, and tooling to ensure compliance with requirements.
• Investigate supplier quality and manufacturing issues, perform root cause analysis, and drive Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs) to effective closure.
• Support supplier qualification, process validation, and production readiness activities.
• Partner with suppliers to improve process capability, quality, manufacturability, and inspection effectiveness.
• Collaborate with Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain to resolve technical issues and support product launches.
• Communicate technical issues, risks, and recommendations effectively to suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Skills:

• New Product Introduction (NPI).
• Supplier Engagement.
• Technical Readiness Assessment.
• Variance Requests (VRs).
• First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs).
• Root Cause Analysis.
• Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs).
• Material Traceability.
• Process Validation.
• Mechanical Engineering.
• Electrical Engineering.
• Electromechanical Components.

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• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities