Process Improvement Engineer

Fremont, California

Russell Tobin
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Job Title: Engineering Process Improvement Specialist

Location: Fremont, CA

Schedule: RGDA - Regular, Monday to Friday, 40 hours/week

Contract: $45/hr. to $51/hr.


Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Process Improvement Specialist to support continuous improvement across our product development lifecycle. This role requires a detail-oriented and collaborative professional with a strong understanding of engineering processes, CAD and PLM systems, and cross-functional coordination. The successful candidate will play a critical role in enhancing productivity, documentation consistency, and automation within engineering teams.


Key Responsibilities

  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives across engineering development and release processes.
  • Evaluate current practices and tools; identify areas for process enhancement and automation.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to align process requirements and ensure successful implementation.
  • Create and maintain clear and comprehensive process documentation and training materials.
  • Deliver engaging training sessions to engineering teams on tools, standards, and best practices.
  • Present plans and progress updates to senior leadership, securing buy-in and support.
  • Lead and manage cross-functional teams (CFTs) to ensure timely and successful project delivery.
  • Support Model-Based Definition (MBD), including on-model annotations and creation of Technical Data Packages (TDPs).
  • Analyze data to drive decisions and develop process improvements; utilize visualization tools to communicate insights.
  • Work with CAD and PLM platforms to enhance system efficiencies and standardization.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience, or Master's degree with 2 years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Hands-on experience with Model-Based Definition (MBD) in engineering design and documentation.
  • Strong knowledge of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) processes and tools.
  • Experience with ERP systems and process alignment.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with VBA, SQL, JMP, Qlik, Access, QuickBase, SAP, Matlab is a plus.
  • Excellent communication skills-both verbal and written-with the ability to interface effectively with all levels of the organization.
  • Strong leadership, organizational, and multi-tasking skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence without direct authority.

Preferred Experience

  • Background in Mechanical Engineering.
  • Experience with NX (version 10 or newer), including 5+ years of modeling experience.
  • Knowledge of product configuration, manufacturing engineering, field service, logistics/spares.
  • Familiarity with engineering practices such as weldments, sheet metal, and machined components.

Date Posted: 04 June 2025
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