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Associate Manufacturing Engineer (Contract)

Mountain View, CA

Willow is a platform for products that help improve the lives and health of women. We are a mission-driven team of experienced inventors, mothers, and fathers dedicated to making a difference in women’s lives. The Willow™ Wearable Breast Pump, selected as one of TIME's 25 Best Inventions in 2017 and 2018 CES Innovation Award for Wearable Technologies, is the first solution in our platform.

Role Summary

Willow Innovations is seeking an Associate Manufacturing Engineer to help support the commercialization and global launch of new products in retail and through insurance channels. This opportunity is an 8-week contract to help build, structure, and launch complex Bills of Materials (BOMs) and specifications including packaging and labeling. 

Key Responsibilities

  • Specification & BOM Management: Build, input, and manage technical product specifications, custom packaging and labeling documentation, and complex BOMs for new product lines.
  • System Release Execution: Facilitate and expedite product documentation releases to meet active manufacturing schedules.
  • Process Optimization: Analyze release workflows to eliminate bottlenecks and standardize processes for large-volume releases.
  • Cross-Functional Coordination: Partner with Manufacturing, Product, and Quality teams to refine parameters and resolve documentation discrepancies.
  • Product & Quality Testing: Collaborate with test engineers to support product testing and competitor tear-downs.

Qualifications & Key Skills

  • Software & Documentation: Proficient in spreadsheet and document processing software (Microsoft Word, Google Docs). QMS experience is a plus.
  • Process Improvement: Proven ability to analyze technical workflows and implement structured improvements.
  • Attention to Detail: Precision in managing technical data, part numbers, revision levels, and change histories.
  • Communication & Execution: Strong communication skills with a track record of immediate impact in fast-paced environments.
  • AI & Automation Integration: Experience or interest in leveraging AI tools to streamline spec creation and document workflows.

Opportunity Details

  • Target Duration: ~8 weeks
  • Location: Willow Innovations HQ / Remote
  • Core Objective: Accelerate product launch readiness while establishing scalable manufacturing processes.
  • Compensation: $25/hr full time

Willow is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, disability, or Veteran status. 

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