Mechanical Engineer (Tooling and Equipment Design)

Location: 100% ONSITE - Foster City, California (94404)
Note: Travel - up to 20% of time to service and testing site
Duration: 6 month contract - (extension potential)
Pay: Negotiable depending on DIRECT related experience Up to $55 - $60/hr
Type: W2 contract ONLY - (C2C OR THIRD-PARTY arrangements will NOT be considered)
Work Authorization: Must be currently located and authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship requirements.


As an Equipment Engineer, you will be responsible for planning, developing, implementing, and sustaining the equipment for our vehicle service centers. You will help the organization transition towards being a more production-ready company by implementing OEM-level tools and processes.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop and implement automotive assembly equipment and tools
Identify the tooling and equipment design opportunities by aligning with teams on proposed process changes and improvements
Work cross functionally to fully develop tooling and equipment requirements
Evaluate part and assembly design, from concept to design for manufacturing introduction, for hand clearance, tooling clearance, ergonomics, and feasibility of maintenance and repair
Lead the hands-on design and prototyping equipment (hand tools, jigs, fixtures, automated equipment) using CAD and supporting programs
Manage manufacturing partners that support us with equipment development (design, automation, fixtures, workstations, etc.)
Work with equipment suppliers (internal and external) to solve ergonomic and assembly issues
Continuous update of equipment specifications and documentation
Develop equipment PMs and ensure their completion, assisting with maintenance and troubleshoot tooling-related issues
Provide comprehensive time/cost modeling that showcases opportunity to drive product and process change to support reduction in cost or complexity of repair

QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent hands-on experience
2 to 4 years of experience in a mechanical engineering or similar role, within a product design and manufacturing environment
Experience with developing automation specifications, tooling and fixture design, and lift assists/industrial manipulators
Experience with Catia, Solidworks, Auto CAD, & SAP is a plus
Able to work independently with minimal supervision
Experience with presenting cost-analysis of new process and equipments


*** Kelly does not expense relocation/interview costs. ***


Important information: To be immediately considered, please send an updated version of your resume to Deas172@kellyservices.com.
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