Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer

• Contract Duration: 12 months – Estimated to end: 12/2026 (Contract Extension possibilities and internal hire potential)
• Location:
  
  100% ONSITE - Irvine, CA (94538)
• Type: W2 contract (NO C2C OR THIRD PARTY)
• Work Authorization:
  Must be currently in the United States with active employment authorization documents without CURRENT or FUTURE sponsorship transfer requirements. Sponsorship is NOT available NOW or in the FUTURE for this role.
• Pay:
  Negotiable depending on direct-related experience up to $45 - $55 an hour

Job Summary:

Develops, implements, and improves manufacturing processes in accordance with product specifications and quality standards. Recommend and implement improvements to production processes, methods, and controls. Coordinates manufacturing launch of new or revised products. Provides mentorship to others on team. Expected to be a Project Leader.

• Tooling design and process development.
• Ensure product and process quality by designing test methods, testing finished products and performing process capabilities studies.
• Create and approve product drawings and documents.
• Establish and perform verification and validation activities including design verification testing, process and packaging validation and shelf‑life studies.
• Prepare product and process reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing test data.
• Evaluate and solve production problems.
• Represent manufacturing in cross‑functional meetings.
• Ensure new equipment and tooling meet process validation requirements per established guiding procedures.
• Target and implement cost reductions initiatives.
• Train employees on current and new manufacturing processes.

• Reading and preparing technical documentation.
• Working knowledge of standard machine shop equipment and processes.
• Expertise with medical device manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Understanding of medical and technical development.
• Experience working with ISO requirements, FDA regulations, medical device design control, and manufacturing scale‑up processes.
• Computer skills including Word, Excel and Solidworks.
• Must have a demonstrated ability to effectively and clearly communicate concepts, ideas and knowledge to other individuals and teams both verbally and in writing.

Important information: To be immediately considered, please send an updated version of your resume to

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws.

A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce.

Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.