Contract Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Contract Manufacturing Engineer Job Description

We are seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer with extensive CNC machining expertise to support our operations during a temporary medical leave. This role will focus on machining process documentation, CNC setup optimization, and shop-floor troubleshooting. The ideal candidate is someone who can immediately contribute to the team without requiring extensive ramp-up time.

• Develop and update CNC machining setup sheets for lathes and mills, ensuring accuracy and repeatability.
• Create work instructions and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for machining processes currently reliant on tribal knowledge.
• Troubleshoot machining issues on the shop floor, collaborating directly with machinists to resolve problems efficiently.
• Verify proper machine setup and ensure process adherence, guaranteeing parts are correctly dialed in and not run incorrectly.
• Capture undocumented processes by shadowing shop floor employees and formalizing their knowledge into documentation.

• Strong CNC metal machining background with experience in mills and/or lathes.
• Proven ability to create setup sheets, SOPs, and machining documentation.
• Hands-on troubleshooting experience on the shop floor.
• Capability to operate independently with minimal supervision.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-mix machining environment.

• Experience with CNC machines, CNC mills, CNC lathes, routers, and setup activities.
• Manufacturing or Process Engineering experience.
• background in working with metals.

The work environment is fast-paced and high-mix, requiring a hands-on approach and the ability to quickly adapt to changing circumstances. The candidate will work directly on the shop floor, collaborating with machinists and capturing tribal knowledge for documentation purposes.

This is a Contract position based out of Twinsburg, OH.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a Contract position based out of Twinsburg, OH.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 30, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Twinsburg,OH.

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