Manufacturing Engineer Jobs

Manufacturing Engineer

12 month contract Tampa, FL

Overview The Manufacturing Engineer designs, develops, and optimizes manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, quality, and cost. This role leads process improvement initiatives and works cross-functionally with production, quality, design engineering, and supply chain teams. The position applies lean manufacturing principles to solve complex production challenges, supports new technology implementation, and mentors technicians and junior engineers.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate and improve existing manufacturing processes across production and supply chain operations
• Develop manufacturing processes based on product requirements and testing methods
• Drive DFMA (Design for Manufacturing and Assembly) to improve manufacturability, cost, and reliability
• Analyze workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout to improve efficiency
• Design and support assembly tooling, fixtures, jigs, and other production aids
• Define testing methods, quality checks, and acceptance test procedures
• Troubleshoot production and integration issues and drive root-cause corrective actions
• Prepare production and process reports by analyzing operational data and trends
• Coordinate equipment maintenance and support production readiness
• Collaborate with supply chain on vendor readiness, material flow, and kitting
• Train and support technicians during product development and production builds

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience leading cross-functional engineering efforts
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Project management experience preferred
• Results-driven with a focus on operational improvement

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field required
• Master's degree preferred
• 9+ years of manufacturing engineering experience
• Defense or regulated manufacturing experience preferred
• Experience with CAD or CAM tools preferred