Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Job Summary

We are seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join our client's team on a temporary, high-impact assignment as the Subject Matter Expert for their Large Form Assembly manufacturing operations. In this role you will architect the technical framework for complex, large‑scale mechanical systems (structural frames, enclosures, piping, and pressure systems). You will bridge the gap between engineering design and factory execution, serving as a technical mentor to junior teams and the primary problem solver on the production floor.

Location: Memphis, Tennessee
Job Type: Contract
Salary: $49–53 per hour
Work Hours: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Education: Bachelor’s degree

• Lead Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) reviews during New Product Introduction (NPI) to ensure complex systems are practical to build.
• Develop and maintain PFMEAs and structural risk assessments, specifically focusing on piping, fastening, and pressure containment systems.
• Define site‑wide assembly methodologies, including torque validation, gasket/seal interfaces, and structural alignment techniques.
• Manage mechanical manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, drawings, BOMs, and ECN discipline from ramp to sustaining phases.
• Serve as the final escalation point for complex floor issues, including component interference, tolerance stack‑ups, vibration concerns, and fluid/air leaks.
• Simplify complex mechanical drawings into highly visual, trainable work instructions to scale operator capabilities.
• Lead lean initiatives (8D, DMAIC) to reduce defects, minimize warranty risks, and optimize labor efficiency (OLE).
• Partner with Electrical, Test, Controls, and Industrial Engineering teams to optimize station balancing and overall line flow.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in mechanical manufacturing or heavy industrial equipment assembly.
• Expert-level mastery of mechanical blueprints, complex assembly drawings, and GD&T application (tolerance stack‑up analysis).
• Deep understanding of heavy structural builds, torque control systems, hose/piping routing, and mechanical failure modes (vibration, fatigue, leak paths).
• Proficient with CAD platforms (Solid Works, AutoCAD, Creo, or equivalent) to create and modify manufacturing documentation.
• Working knowledge of applicable industrial and safety standards (OSHA, ISO, ASME, torque and pressure safety practices).
• Proven experience mentoring junior technicians/engineers and providing technical leadership across fast‑paced programs.

Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage.
• AD&D and life insurance offerings.
• Short‑term disability.
• 401(k) plan (subject to eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.