Manufacturing Engineer

Contract to hire

San Fernando, California

04 Aug 2025

    Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer

    Location: San Fernando, CA

    Employment Type: 12-Month Contract (with potential for direct hire)

    We are seeking a driven Manufacturing Engineer to support a client in San Fernando, CA. In this role, you will plan, direct, and optimize manufacturing processes to ensure operational efficiency, product quality, and cost-effectiveness. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong background in Lean Manufacturing and process improvement looking to make a measurable impact in a collaborative, fast-paced industrial setting.

    Rate Range : $35/hour - $38/hour; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Develop, evaluate, and enhance manufacturing methods and production processes.

    • Design efficient layouts of equipment and workspace, optimizing for safety, space utilization, and workflow.

    • Collaborate with planning and design teams to ensure manufacturability of product designs and tooling.

    • Interface with vendors for material, equipment, and part specifications; evaluate products for compliance and quality.

    • Estimate production time, staffing requirements, and operational costs for project planning and budgeting.

    • Apply statistical methods to analyze production data and forecast future manufacturing needs.

    • Partner across teams on Lean and Kaizen initiatives to drive process improvement and cost savings.

    Required Qualifications:

    • Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Process, or Industrial Engineering (or related field).

    • 1–2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

    • Proficient in Lean Manufacturing principles.

    • AutoCAD experience required.

    • Strong understanding of assembly processes and efficiency optimization.

    Skills and Competencies:

    • Analytical & Problem Solving: Strong data analysis, critical thinking, and troubleshooting capabilities.

    • Project Management: Ability to lead projects from concept through completion on time and within budget.

    • Technical Acumen: Keen to learn, continuously improve skills, and share technical knowledge with team members.

    • Leadership & Vision: Inspires and motivates others, accepts feedback, and fosters a collaborative environment.

    • Collaboration & Communication: Actively engages team members, solicits input from production staff, and communicates effectively.

    • Strategic Thinking: Understands organizational goals, anticipates challenges, and proposes forward-thinking solutions.

    • Adaptability & Innovation: Thrives in dynamic environments and brings creative, resourceful approaches to complex problems.

    Physical Demands:

    • Occasionally lift/move up to 10 lbs.

    • Regular use of hands/arms; occasional standing, walking, sitting, kneeling, crouching.

    • Requires close and distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

    Work Environment:

    • Frequently exposed to non-weather-related heat and cold.

    • Occasionally exposed to humidity, mechanical parts, and moderate noise.

    If you are interested in this position, please click Apply Now.

    We are open to working with professionals who are authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.

    No C2C

    Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

    Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.

    To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit https://www.akkodis.com/en/privacy-policy.

    The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

    · The California Fair Chance Act

    · Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

    · Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

    · San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance



    Pay Details: $35.00 to $38.00 per hour

    Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

    Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

    To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.akkodis.com/en/us/candidate-privacy-policy

    The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
    • The California Fair Chance Act
    • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
    • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
    • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance