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:

• Bachelor's 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.
• Comforta…