Manufacturing Engineer

POSITION: Manufacturing Engineer

LOCATION: Mesa, AZ 85212 (Onsite, 5-Days per week)

PAY RANGE: $50.00 - $58.00 per hour

DURATION: 6-Month Contract-To-Hire (Conversion Salary Range ~$100k - $120k + Bonus/Stock)

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years of Manufacturing Engineering experience supporting active production environments.
• Experience supporting electronics, electromechanical, or system‑level assemblies.
• Proven experience creating and maintaining Work Instructions (WIs) and manufacturing documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to define, improve, and standardize manufacturing processes.
• Hands‑on experience with PLM systems (Arena PLM or Windchill PLM are preferred; others acceptable).
• Experience managing BOMs, drawings, ECOs, and part lifecycle changes.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Arena PLM experience.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement practices.
• Experience working in regulated or high‑reliability product environments.
• Prior exposure to sustaining engineering or legacy product support roles.

SUMMARY

A leading high growth technology and manufacturing organization is seeking a hands‑on Manufacturing Engineer to support the sustainment and execution of in‑market Dedrone products at our Mesa, Arizona manufacturing site. This role is critical to maintaining build stability, protecting near‑term revenue, and enabling scalable manufacturing operations while other engineering teams focus on new product development. The Manufacturing Engineer will own production documentation, manufacturing process definition and improvement, and Arena PLM accuracy to ensure builds are complete, repeatable, and production‑ready.

This is an execution‑focused role supporting active, high‑mix production with a large volume of concurrent engineering tasks. Success in this position requires strong attention to detail, comfort working directly on the manufacturing floor, and the ability to proactively close gaps before they impact quality, delivery, or cost.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create, update, and maintain Work Instructions (WIs) and manufacturing documentation for legacy Dedrone products.
• Provide day‑to‑day manufacturing floor support for products actively in production and shipping.
• Own Arena PLM accuracy, including: BOM creation, updates, and corrections;
  New part creation and lifecycle management;
  Drawing updates, releases, and ECO/ECR coordination.
• Define, standardize, and continuously improve manufacturing processes to support repeatable, scalable production.
• Identify and close documentation and process gaps that create risk to quality, throughput, delivery, or scale.
• Partner closely with Manufacturing, Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain to resolve production issues efficiently.
• Proactively identify and escalate risks related to documentation quality, process maturity, or PLM integrity.
• Protect current revenue and operational stability by ensuring legacy products remain well‑supported and production‑ready.

KEY DELIVERABLES / OUTCOMES

• Legacy Dedrone products build consistently and predictably with minimal disruption.
• Work Instructions, BOMs, and drawings are complete, accurate, and production‑ready.
• Manufacturing issues are addressed proactively rather than reactively.
• Operations can scale volume or demand without increased quality, cost, or delivery risk.

Compensation:

$50.00 - $58.00 per hour

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Employees in this role will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package starting on day one of employment, including options for medical, dental, and vision insurance. Eligibility to enroll in the 401(k) retirement plan begins after 90 days of employment. Additionally, employees in this role will have access to paid sick leave and other paid time off benefits as required under the applicable law of the worksite location.