Manufacturing Engineering

Title: Manufacturing Engineer
Pay Rate: $36.00/hour
Location: Plattsburgh, NY 12901 (100% Onsite)
Employment Type: Contract
Duration: 6-Month Contract
Schedule: Monday Friday
Tekberry is seeking a highly motivated and technically skilled Manufacturing Engineer to support industrial operations within a complex manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for coordinating and controlling Special Processes (SP) across the full industrial lifecycle-from design and industrialization through manufacturing, quality, and continuous improvement.
The ideal candidate will serve as a technical expert for special processes, supporting cross-functional teams to ensure robust industrial performance, quality, safety, and compliance while driving process improvements and supporting technology transfers.
Purpose of the Role

Responsible for defining and validating detailed manufacturing processes for new products.
Ensures the creation of industrial documentation, defines industrial master data, and establishes accurate manufacturing method times.
During the serial phase, the position drives continuous improvement initiatives and supports the industrialization of product and process changes to meet Quality, Cost, and Delivery (QCD) objectives.
Key Responsibilities

Specification & Preliminary Design Phase
Propose ideas and solutions to the Process Engineer or PIM to improve product manufacturability and achieve QCD targets
Contribute to product design reviews when required
Perform initial estimation of Method Time

Detailed Design Phase (Before Serial Go)
Participate in Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (P-FMEA)
Support prototype validation activities, when applicable
Define tooling needs and prepare tooling specifications
Develop industrial deliverables depending on the domain:
ERP routings
Work Instructions
Inspection Instructions
CNC machine programs

Ensure compliance with EHS and ergonomic standards
Define and optimize workstation task sequencing
Validate product design and industrial readiness through FAR (First Article Review) and FAI (First Article Inspection)
Calculate and validate detailed Method Time
Serial Production Phase (After Serial Go)
Industrialize engineering changes and retrofits (routings, work instructions, tooling updates)
Support production teams to achieve QCD targets
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., SWIP workshops
Contribute to industrial Return of Experience (REX) on manufacturing processes
Ensure responsiveness in resolving technical issues in production
Requirements

Technical education (Engineering degree or Technician diploma in a relevant field)
Proficiency in English (reading, writing, and speaking)
Desired Knowledge & Experience

Experience in manufacturing, preferably in the railway industry
Strong technical knowledge of Manufacturing Engineering, including:
Writing manufacturing work instructions
Line balancing
Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP)
Bill of Materials (BOM)
Routings
Configuration follow-up
Knowledge of Quality standards, EHS requirements, and ergonomics
Familiarity with industrial standards and tools (IS common tools)
Experience with:
Process FMEA
QRQC (Quick Response Quality Control)
Time analysis methods (MTM, MEK, UAS)
Behavioural Competencies

Conscientious & Reliable: Demonstrates commitment and consistently delivers results
Team Player: Embraces collaboration and promotes a "Team Trust Action" mindset
Decisive: Gathers relevant information to make informed decisions and escalates when necessary
Self-Motivated: Takes initiative and works autonomously when required
Logical & Organized: Approaches tasks in a structured and efficient manner
Effective Communicator: Communicates clearly and collaborates well with cross-functional teams
Tekberry Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.
Tekberry, Inc. is a Certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE).
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