Immediate Engineering Specialist Opportunity!
Job Description
Lead or support Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs), Non-Conformance (NCs), and Investigation Reports (PIRs) for issue resolution and risk mitigation to ensure compliance and continuous improvement. Provide technical expertise for production troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and resolution of operational issues, such as equipment failures or process variances, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Responsibilities
- Lead or support Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs), Non-Conformance (NCs), and Investigation Reports (PIRs) for issue resolution and risk mitigation.
- Provide technical expertise for production troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and resolution of operational issues, including equipment failures and process variances.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as mechanics, automation technicians, and operators.
- Evaluate and incorporate new technologies, tools, or methods to streamline operations, including predictive maintenance and quality control standards.
- Supervise testing of new systems and analyze production data to develop reports on performance metrics for strategic decision-making.
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations, industry standards, and environmental guidelines in all engineering activities.
- Conduct health assessments, predictive maintenance, and upgrades on equipment like blow molders, fillers, and conveyors in automated production lines.
- Lead cross-disciplinary projects such as equipment installations while providing technical support to operators and technicians.
Essential Skills
- Manufacturing engineering
- Data analysis
- Process improvement
- Continuous improvement
- Reliability engineering
- Investigation and analysis
- Regulated environment
- Root cause analysis
- CAPA
- FDA compliance
- Failure analysis
- Preventative/corrective maintenance
- Automation
- Lean Six Sigma
- Kaizen
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, or a related multidisciplinary field.
- 7+ years of experience in automation, manufacturing, or systems engineering, with exposure to robotics, controls, and industrial processes.
- Excellent communication, project management, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to handle customized, complex machinery.
- Certifications in automation or project management (e.g., PMP) are advantageous.
- Flexibility to work in dynamic environments, including clean rooms or production facilities.
Work Environment
The role is based in a medical device and pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. You will work both at a desk and on the manufacturing floor, providing a dynamic and engaging work setting. The position offers an opportunity to learn and grow with the organization, with benefits including vacation and holiday pay.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Irvine, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $75.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Irvine,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jan 30, 2026.
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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