Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

Title: Manufacturing Engineer
Location: Hybrid - Fulltime - Manufacturing Facility
Hire Type: Contract
Shift/Hours: Monday-Friday, standard business hours
Base Salary: $40-55/hour (DOE)
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision; PTO; 401(k); Tuition Reimbursement

About the Opportunity

A growing manufacturing organization is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop, optimize, and implement production processes that drive quality, safety, and cost efficiency. This role focuses on process improvement, fixture design, automation, and cross-functional collaboration to support operational excellence and scalable growth.

Job Duties
• Develop and improve manufacturing processes, work instructions, and process routers.
• Design fixtures, tooling, and recommend automation and capital equipment improvements.
• Create test plans, inspection protocols, and mistake-proofing (poka-yoke) solutions.
• Perform tolerance stack-up analysis, GD&T application, and manufacturability assessments.
• Support ERP-driven production planning and project management initiatives.
• Collaborate with quality, production, and supply chain to resolve process gaps and reduce defects.
• Evaluate and qualify vendors/subcontractors to ensure compliance with product specifications.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost reduction, throughput, and quality.
• Support production floor operations and ensure safety-first process design.

Qualifications
• BS in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or related Engineering discipline required.
• 5-10 years of manufacturing engineering experience in a production environment.
• Strong knowledge of GD&T, tolerance analysis, and machining/fixture limitations.
• 3D CAD modeling experience required (SolidWorks preferred).
• Experience with ERP systems, project management, and process documentation.
• Background in lean manufacturing, process optimization, and quality systems.
• Strong problem-solving, time management, and technical communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability

Meet Your Recruiter

Joe Guzzardo
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Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

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