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Manufacturing Engineer (Contract)
Location: West Chester, PA
Duration: 4-Month Contract
Pay Rate: $45-$65/hour DOE
About the Opportunity
We are seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to support process improvement initiatives within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This contract position will focus on optimizing assembly and machine shop operations, improving manufacturing documentation, and driving efficiency across production processes.
The ideal candidate will have experience evaluating manufacturing workflows, identifying opportunities for improvement, developing standard work documentation, and collaborating with operations teams to enhance productivity, quality, and throughput.
Key Responsibilities
Process Improvement
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives within manufacturing cells and production lines.
- Conduct equipment, tooling, and process qualifications for new and existing manufacturing operations.
- Identify equipment upgrades and capital improvement opportunities.
- Develop and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, quality, and throughput.
- Perform time studies and analyze workflow to establish and improve standard work practices.
- Participate in Kaizen events and variation reduction initiatives.
- Support line balancing activities and production flow optimization.
- Recommend tooling, fixturing, and process improvements to support manufacturing operations.
- Design and document fixtures and tooling utilizing SolidWorks.
Documentation & Process Control
- Create, update, and maintain manufacturing process documentation.
- Develop and revise routers, work instructions, inspection methods, and standard operating procedures.
- Observe current manufacturing processes and document process variations.
- Update operator documentation packages and production records.
- Compile training materials and assist with employee training and coaching initiatives.
- Maintain documentation control and process compliance standards.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Production Supervisors, and Tool & Die teams.
- Assist in identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
- Support efforts to improve process repeatability and reproducibility.
- Participate in continuous improvement projects throughout the facility.
Qualifications
- Experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- No degree required. Equivalent manufacturing experience will be considered.
- Experience creating work instructions, manufacturing documentation, and process flows.
- Strong understanding of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Experience conducting time studies and standard work analysis.
- Familiarity with production tooling and fixture design.
- Ability to work independently within a manufacturing environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience using SolidWorks.
- Knowledge of GD&T and tolerance stack-up analysis.
- Familiarity with quality systems and process improvement tools.
- Experience with manufacturing equipment and automated production processes.
- Working knowledge of inspection and measurement equipment including:
- CMMs
- Calipers
- Micrometers
- Gauges
- Experience supporting assembly and machine shop operations.
Critical Competencies
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational and project management abilities.
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills.
- Ability to collaborate across multiple departments.
- Self-starter capable of identifying and driving improvements.
- Strong problem-solving and process optimization mindset.
Project Timeline (4-Month Contract)
Month 1
- Safety and operations onboarding
- Manufacturing line observations
- Team introductions and process reviews
- Identify quick-win process improvements
- Begin documentation updates
Month 2
- Complete process observations and workflow analysis
- Develop and deliver updated documentation packages
- Implement tooling and fixture recommendations
- Support continuous improvement initiatives
Month 3
- Continue process mapping and documentation development
- Support line balancing and workflow optimization
- Conduct standard work and time study analysis
Month 4
- Finalize process documentation packages
- Deliver improvement recommendations
- Support implementation of approved process changes
- Transition completed documentation and process improvements to operations teams
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• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria
Salary : $45 - $65