Manufacturing Engineering, Assembly

Manufacturing Engineer

Tampa, FL 12 month contract Overview The Manufacturing Engineer designs, develops, and optimizes manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, quality, and cost. This role leads process improvement initiatives and works cross-functionally with production, quality, design engineering, and supply chain teams. The position applies lean manufacturing principles to solve complex production challenges, supports new technology implementation, and mentors technicians and junior engineers.

Key Responsibilities

Evaluate and improve existing manufacturing processes across production and supply chain operations

Develop manufacturing processes based on product requirements and testing methods

Drive DFMA (Design for Manufacturing and Assembly) to improve manufacturability, cost, and reliability

Analyze workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout to improve efficiency

Design and support assembly tooling, fixtures, jigs, and other production aids

Define testing methods, quality checks, and acceptance test procedures

Troubleshoot production and integration issues and drive root-cause corrective actions

Prepare production and process reports by analyzing operational data and trends

Coordinate equipment maintenance and support production readiness

Collaborate with supply chain on vendor readiness, material flow, and kitting

Train and support technicians during product development and production builds

Qualifications

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Experience leading cross-functional engineering efforts

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Project management experience preferred

Results-driven with a focus on operational improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field required

Master's degree preferred

Experience

• 9+ years of manufacturing engineering experience
• Defense or regulated manufacturing experience preferred
• Experience with CAD or CAM tools preferred