Manufacturing Engineer

Title: Manufacturing Engineer

Employment Type: Contract 4 Months
Pay Rate: $43.00 $50.00/hr. DOE
Schedule: Full-time Monday Friday (Standard Day Shift; 40 hours/week)
Location: Gilbert AZ 85233 (100% Onsite)
Job Code: 1913

Tekberry is seeking detail-oriented Manufacturing Engineers to support our client a worldwide designer manufacturer and integrator of precision control components within a high-performance fabrication environment. These roles will support both developing and mature production programs working as part of a collaborative Manufacturing Engineering Group.

The Manufacturing Engineer will focus on establishing and optimizing manufacturing methods for complex machined parts and sub-assemblies supporting production shops with technical problem-solving and driving process improvements to ensure quality efficiency and compliance.

As a Tekberry W2 employee you will have access to medical dental and vision benefits.

Job Overview:

The Manufacturing Engineer performs routine to moderately complex manufacturing engineering work requiring the application of standard engineering techniques and procedures. Working within a structured engineering team this role supports pre-production and active production programs by determining manufacturing processes developing operation sequences preparing tooling and gauging requirements and proving out N/C programs.

The ideal candidate has a strong machining and fabrication background solid technical judgment and the initiative to collaborate cross-functionally to resolve production challenges efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:

Manufacturing Process Development

• Determine manufacturing procedures for complex machined parts and sub-assemblies based on engineering drawings.
• Establish operation sequencing and develop detailed operation sheets.
• Prepare tooling and gauging lists to support production.
• Develop engineered or estimated time standards for setup and run hours.
• Prepare and prove out N/C (Numerical Control) programs.

Production Support & Troubleshooting

• Provide technical support to fabrication and production shops.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to tooling machine tools gauging heat treating plating and related processes.
• Evaluate and improve manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency and quality.
• Independently determine solutions or coordinate with cross-functional teams as needed.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Product and Design Engineers.
• Work with Quality Assurance personnel.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing & Process (M&P) Engineers.
• Support Inspectors and Production Supervision.
• Coordinate with Purchasing and Production Scheduling teams.
• Interface with external vendors.
• Apply concurrent engineering principles to support ongoing program improvements.

Documentation & Systems

• Utilize computer systems to prepare:
  • Operation sheets
  • N/C programs
  • Time standards and related documentation
• Maintain accurate process documentation aligned with engineering and production standards.

Must-Have Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Manufacturing Industrial Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience in a manufacturing engineering role within a machining or fabrication environment.
• Ability to interpret and apply engineering drawings and specifications.
• Experience developing operation sequences and manufacturing procedures.
• Experience preparing or proving out N/C programs.
• Strong understanding of machining processes tooling and gauging.
• Ability to prepare time standards for setup and run operations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across multiple departments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting both pre-production and mature production programs.
• Experience in high-precision or regulated manufacturing environments (aerospace/defense preferred).
• Experience with heat treating plating and finishing processes.
• Familiarity with concurrent engineering principles.

Ideal Candidate Traits

• Technically strong with solid manufacturing fundamentals.
• Proactive and resourceful in solving production challenges.
• Comfortable working directly on the production floor.
• Collaborative and effective at coordinating with multiple stakeholders.
• Organized and capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously.

Tekberry offers a $100 referral bonus for referrals resulting in successful placements.

Tekberry Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status disability or any other protected categories under applicable laws.

Tekberry Inc. is a Certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE).

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