Manufacturing Engineer
Duration: 6 Months Contract (possible extension) Location: Gilbert, AZ 85233 (Onsite) Schedule: 9/80 1st Shift: Mon – Thurs, 6:00 AM – 3:30 PM & Fri, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM 2nd Shift: Mon – Thurs, 3:00 PM – 12:00 AM & Fri, 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM (10% shift differential)
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain manufacturing processes for fabrication and machining operations.
- Determine manufacturing methods, operation sequences, and production workflows.
- Prepare tooling, gauging, and setup documentation for production.
- Create, prove out, and maintain CNC (N/C) programs.
- Develop detailed operation sheets and manufacturing instructions.
- Estimate setup and run times for manufacturing operations.
- Provide technical support to production by troubleshooting manufacturing issues.
- Resolve process, tooling, machine, gauging, heat treating, and plating challenges.
- Collaborate with Design Engineering, Quality Assurance, Production, Purchasing, Scheduling, and external vendors.
- Prepare and maintain manufacturing documentation using computer-based systems.
- Support continuous process improvements and concurrent engineering initiatives.
- Participate in training and development assignments as needed.
Required Qualifications
- Experience supporting machining and fabrication manufacturing environments.
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes, tooling, fixtures, and CNC machining.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
- Experience developing manufacturing documentation and operation instructions.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with computer-based manufacturing systems and engineering software.
- Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, OR a related engineering discipline.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to work independently while supporting cross-functional teams.