Sustaining Engineer

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• 6-12 M Contract
• Onsite – Santa Clara, CA
• Sustaining Engineer team

Brooksource is a trusted IT and Engineering services partner to Fortune 500 organizations across the U.S. We’re currently supporting our client in the engineering and manufacturing space – offering a chance to contribute to a high-impact product support and continuous improvement initiatives.

The Sustaining Engineer is responsible for supporting manufacturing operations through documentation updates, data analysis, reporting, and general engineering support for on-market products. This role will focus heavily on gathering and updating statistical data, supporting technical teams with process documentation, and assisting with ongoing engineering initiatives across production and R&D. The Sustaining Engineer will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that engineering records and technical reports align with current standards and project needs.

• Job Functions :
• Work collaboratively with Engineering, Quality, R&D, and Production departments to gather, review, update, and maintain documentation, reports, and process records.
• Support ongoing engineering efforts related to labeling & packaging projects, product changes, and production improvement initiatives.
• Gather and analyze statistical process data and report findings to engineering and operations teams to assist with continuous improvement.
• Create and deliver clear and organized presentations, technical reports, and summary slide decks for engineers, technicians, and management.
• Assist in the maintenance and revision of production documentation (including but not limited to : templates, work instructions, process flows, and component specifications).
• Actively support document control efforts during updates to templates and formatting across the engineering team.
• Participate in engineering and manufacturing meetings to capture and relay data, reporting requirements, and cross-department needs.
• Assist in root cause analysis and troubleshooting of product or process issues as needed.
• Interface with R&D and manufacturing to support general sustaining engineering tasks.
• Provide data tracking and reporting tools using Excel or equivalent applications.
• Operate in a fast-paced environment and adapt quickly to shifting priorities or urgent deliverables.
• Other duties as assigned. These job requirements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel.
• Requirements :
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering, or related discipline / equivalent experience.
• 2–5 years of experience in a regulated manufacturing environment (medical device preferred, but industrial, pharma, or automotive also considered).
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint for data analysis and presentation building.
• Generalist mindset with the ability to shift across documentation, data analysis, and production support.
• Experience updating technical documentation, engineering records, or quality-related forms preferred.
• Familiarity with FDA, ISO, or other applicable regulatory guidelines a plus.
• Comfortable working onsite in a manufacturing environment and collaborating across departments.
• Self-starter with strong organizational skills and a proactive, "workhorse" mentality.
• Experience with statistics, reporting tools, or document management systems a plus.
• About Brooksource :
• At Brooksource, our business is people. Relationships are at the center of what we do. A successful partnership is only as strong as the relationship built. We’re your trusted partner for IT hiring, recruiting and staffing needs.
• For over 16 years, Brooksource has established and maintained relationships that are designed to meet your IT staffing needs. Whether it’s contract, contract-to-hire, or permanent placement work, we customize our search based upon your company's unique initiatives, culture and technologies. With our national team of recruiters placed at 21 major hubs around the nation, Brooksource finds the people best-suited for your business. When you work with us, we work with you. That’s the Brooksource promise.
• Brooksource provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, citizenship, disability, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Job Types : Full-time, Contract

Pay : $60.00 - $65.00 per hour

Expected hours : 40 per week

Benefits :

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule :

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience :

• Manufacturing engineering : 3 years (Required)
• Mechanical engineering : 3 years (Required)
• Statistical analysis : 3 years (Required)

Ability to Commute :

• Santa Clara, CA 95054 (Required)

Ability to Relocate :

• Santa Clara, CA 95054 : Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location : In person