Mechanical Engineer Northridge, CA Superior Technical Resources has an exciting 1 year contract opportunity open for a Mechanical Engineer in Northridge, CA. The Sr Manufacturing / New Product Introduction Engineer develops, characterizes, refines, and maintains new and existing manufacturing processes, including the creation of manufacturing processing documentation, equipment operating instructions, and production routers. Specifies, tests, integrates, and maintains assembly fixtures and/or test equipment. Generates, collects and analyzes process test data, prepares process specifications, and writes engineering reports. Qualifies and/or validates manufacturing processes and trains production operators. Identifies, qualifies, and executes quality improvement cost savings initiatives. Job duties include: Plans, develops and leads projects associated with the development of new, current, or acquired manufacturing processes. Self-directed and also capable of working productively within a team without close supervision. Participates in new product project team activity, supporting design for manufacturing elements. Identifies, justifies and implements significant projects to reduce manufacturing costs, improve processes, and enhance process capability. Designs, and evaluates new specifications, layouts and standards supporting a Lean manufacturing environment. Capable of designing and building manufacturing jigs and fixtures. Generates, collects and/or analyzes test data and prepares specifications. Works with tabletop level automation to support process development. Identifies and mediates training needs for operators/employees within value stream scope or areas of responsibility, providing leadership and mentoring. Mechanical design experience with automation integration Test development background Test integration experience with manufacturing PCL and logic control programming experience Ability to maintain strong relationship with R&D, prepare large project schedules, expand project work scopes, and assist in negotiating. Talent and Resources, Aligned. www.superiorjobs.com. EOE M/F/D/V Required Skills / Qualifications: Minimum of a Bachelors of Science Degree Minimum 5 years of professional experience in process, manufacturing, quality, or project engineering role Minimum of 2 years mechanical fixturing design experience Preferred Skills / Qualifications: Basic understanding of product/process co-development steps and challenges. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills