Manufacturing Engineer

Overview Akkodis is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer on a contract basis with a direct client in State College, PA 16803. Pay range: $45.00/hr - $49.00/hr; the rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors. Duration: 12+ months to hire. A Manufacturing Engineer will lead manufacturing-related activities on programs and prototype hardware, learn, own, and run the process, and become the subject matter expert for the equipment in the area supported. Responsibilities Interfacing with design engineers to ensure hardware is highly-producible. Assisting with high-visibility manufacturing efforts, including formal cost/schedule responsibilities and manufacturing readiness reviews, which may include direct customer interface. Planning and requesting manpower/equipment/process resources. Generating assembly documentation and directing support personnel in the day-to-day execution of manufacturing tasks. Supporting process improvement initiatives of a technical and operational nature. Designing and developing manufacturing and engineering tools, strategies, and systems. Planning and supporting the build and modification of electronic systems in procurement, assembly method/work instructions generation, tooling design, process development, facilities/equipment planning, and resolution of manufacturing, quality, and reliability issues. Supporting root cause and corrective action processes. Qualifications Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Process Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related field. Bachelors degree with minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience, or Graduate degree with a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience, or in lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience. Security Clearance required upon hire: Ability to Obtain. Security Clearance required for role: Ability to Obtain. Preferred: Experience implementing lean/six sigma techniques (FMEA, DFMA, DTC, DOE, and root cause/corrective action analysis). Background in manufacturing electronics for high-reliability military and government systems. Knowledge of MIL/IPC workmanship and performance standards related to electronic assemblies (IPC-A-610, IPC/WHMA-A-620, etc.). Good communication skills and ability to deliver effective presentations. Ability to identify root causes of manufacturing process problems, workmanship defects, mechanical test failures, etc. Knowledge of tooling design and implementation. Hands-on experience with microelectronic, circuit card assembly, and electro-mechanical assembly processes. Benefits and Policies Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Paid leave options may include Paid Sick Leave and other leave required by law, plus applicable holiday pay. Disclaimer: Benefits do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client. To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, please visit: Additional 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: California Fair Chance Act; Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance; Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers; San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For more details, see the privacy policy above. Location notes: State College, PA. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Akkodis. Get notified about new Manufacturing Engineer jobs in State College, PA. #J-18808-Ljbffr Akkodis