US Tech Solutions · 1 day ago
Component Engineer 4-CNC
Mountain View, CA
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expUS Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. In this role, the Component Engineer 4-CNC will be responsible for owning the CNC machining commodity, developing supplier capabilities, and driving improvements in cost, capacity, quality, and risk management. The position involves collaboration with design engineering, sourcing, and manufacturing to ensure high-quality product outcomes.
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Hiring Manager
Reenee Dey
Responsibilities
Own the CNC machining commodity with accountability for supplier capability, performance, and continuous improvement
Develop and execute supplier development roadmaps aligned with cost, capacity, quality, and business objectives
Lead supplier capability assessments and drive improvements in machining processes, controls, and technical maturity
Partner with sourcing on supplier selection, onboarding, dual sourcing, and long-term commodity strategy
Drive supplier performance through scorecards, development plans, and regular technical reviews
Lead early supplier involvement and DFM engagement with CNC machining suppliers during NPI and product launches
Work closely with design engineers to influence part design, tolerances, materials, and machining strategies to ensure manufacturability and cost targets
Facilitate supplier feedback into design iterations and document DFM decisions and trade-offs
Support prototype, pilot, and production ramp phases to ensure robust, scalable machining processes
Ensure supplier readiness for launch through process capability, capacity, and risk assessments
Drive supplier cost improvement initiatives including should-cost analysis, value engineering, and productivity enhancements
Evaluate supplier manufacturing capacity, scalability, and constraints; develop capacity expansion and mitigation plans
Identify and manage supplier-related risks (design, process, capacity, regulatory, and continuity of supply)
Lead mitigation actions for high-risk suppliers or components in partnership with cross-functional teams
Lead and manage/support supplier-related projects such as supplier transfers, process changes, and capacity expansions
Own project plans, milestones, timelines, and deliverables to ensure on-time execution
Communicate status, risks, and recovery plans to stakeholders with data-driven recommendations
Apply manufacturing core tools to support supplier development and process maturity
Support supplier audits, process validations (IQ/OQ/PQ), and first article inspections (FAI) as part of supplier readiness
Lead structured problem-solving efforts to address supplier process gaps and performance issues
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, or related field) or equivalent experience
Minimum: 5 years of relevant industry experience in machining, supplier development engineering, manufacturing engineering, or process engineering
Strong CNC machining and manufacturing experience in a production environment
Proficient in basic blueprint reading and knowledgeable in GD&T
Demonstrated experience owning a supplier commodity or managing a supplier portfolio
Experience supporting DFM with suppliers and design engineers
Strong working knowledge of manufacturing core and qualification process tools
Demonstrated project management, risk management, and structured problem-solving skills
Ability to work cross-functionally with design engineering, sourcing, quality, program management and operations
Understanding of ISO-based quality systems (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 13485) and their practical application at suppliers
Ability to apply risk-based judgment and make sound technical decisions in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
Ability to travel to suppliers (domestic and international) as needed: minimum 20%
Preferred
Medical device manufacturing experience is preferred
Experience with supplier audits and regulatory preferred
Company
US Tech Solutions
US Tech Solutions counted among the largest yet the fastest growing staffing firm; all achieved organically.
1001-5000 employees
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