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Manufacturing Process Quality Engineer
- Hayward, CA (ONSITE)
- Contract 6-12 months (renewable)
- $100/hr benefits
Continuum is helping an autonomous ride-hailing company hire a Manufacturing Process Quality Engineer to ensure all assembly, bring-up, and End-of-Line (EOL) testing processes meet the company's high-quality standards.
In this role, you'll develop and implement in-line and end-of-line quality checks, perform root-cause analysis for production issues, and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing operations. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams in quality, engineering, supply chain, and software to maintain high standards throughout the production process.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on problem-solver with deep experience in manufacturing quality systems, a strong understanding of automotive standards, and the ability to work independently to improve processes and resolve complex issues.
As a Manufacturing Process Quality Engineer, you will:
- Develop and integrate quality and functional checks into manufacturing and testing processes.
- Lead root-cause analysis for assembly-related and EOL issues and implement corrective actions.
- Develop and optimize PFMEAs, control plans, and EOL processes.
- Analyze quality data to identify trends and improve manufacturing performance.
- Collaborate across teams to resolve supplier- or design-related quality concerns.
- Support quality policy development and ensure compliance with standards such as IATF 16949 and ISO 9000.
- Create and maintain documentation to align with quality system requirements.
Must Have's:
- Engineering Bachelor's Degree in the respective field (Manufacturing, Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial)
- 8-10 years of experience in quality/manufacturing engineering
- Experience with creating FMEA process / Control Plan / APQP
- Able to work fully independent with minimal supervision
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $100.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Application Question(s):
- Do you have experience creating and maintaining FMEAs for an Automotive OEM or Tier 1 supplier?
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
- Lean manufacturing: 3 years (Required)
- Process engineering: 6 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Lean Six Sigma Certification (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Hayward, CA Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $120,000 - $180,000