Manufacturing Engineer; Junior Level

Sterling Engineering is partnering with a growing manufacturing organization to hire a Manufacturing Engineer (Junior Level) to support manufacturing operations within a highly engineered industrial environment. This role focuses on improving production methods, supporting quality and cost initiatives, and partnering with operations to ensure efficient, repeatable, and scalable manufacturing processes.

• Evaluate, develop, and improve manufacturing processes to support safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives
• Analyze production flow, labor requirements, and cycle times to support operational planning and decision-making
• Partner with engineering, operations, and leadership teams to align manufacturing capabilities with production needs
• Support Lean manufacturing initiatives, including process mapping, Gemba activities, and waste reduction efforts
• Lead or support PFMEA and DFMEA activities to identify and mitigate process and design risks
• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, including work instructions and process standards
• Support project execution related to equipment, tooling, and process improvements
• Provide hands‑on manufacturing support and assist with training technical and non‑technical team members
• Monitor quality and process performance, identifying trends and driving corrective actions

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, or related discipline)
• 2-4 years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial engineering environment (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, FMEA / PFMEA, and continuous improvement methodologies
• Experience using CAD tools such as AutoCAD, Solid Works, or ProE