Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer I/II

A manufacturing organization in Memphis, TN is hiring Manufacturing Engineers at the I and II levels to support onsite mechanical manufacturing operations for large, complex assembly builds. This is a contract opportunity focused on mechanical assembly process improvement, production readiness, manufacturing documentation, and hands‑on troubleshooting across NPI, production ramp, and sustaining operations. Level will be determined based on depth of experience, technical scope, and manufacturing engineering background.

• Develop, review, and maintain mechanical manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, SOPs, assembly drawings, exploded views, torque specifications, BOMs, and process flow documentation.
• Translate mechanical drawings and assembly prints into clear, production‑ready instructions for operators and technicians.
• Review mechanical designs and drawings for manufacturability, accessibility, tooling needs, material handling constraints, and production readiness.
• Support mechanical subassembly layout and installation, including frames, enclosures, heat exchangers, piping, hoses, brackets, structural components, pressure interfaces, and related mechanical integration.
• Define and standardize assembly methods for fastening, torque control, gasket and seal interfaces, alignment, hose and piping routing, structural supports, and workmanship standards.
• Troubleshoot mechanical build issues related to fit‑up, tolerance stack‑ups, interference, leakage points, structural stress, vibration, pressure interfaces, rework, and assembly execution.
• Support DFM/DFA reviews, mechanical risk mitigation, process validation, build sequence optimization, and production readiness activities.
• Partner with manufacturing, industrial, electrical, controls, test, operations, technicians, and production teams to improve assembly flow, safety, quality, labor efficiency, cost, and standardization.
• Support NPI launches, production ramps, sustaining production, commissioning, FAT/SAT, and system acceptance readiness.
• Lead or support continuous improvement efforts focused on reliability, defect reduction, process standardization, ergonomics, labor efficiency, and manufacturing readiness.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in mechanical manufacturing, industrial equipment assembly, or a related engineering role.
• 3 to 5 years of experience aligns with Manufacturing Engineer I level consideration.
• 7+ years of progressive mechanical manufacturing engineering experience aligns with Manufacturing Engineer II level consideration.
• Experience reading, reviewing, and interpreting mechanical drawings, GD&T, tolerance stack‑ups, and complex assembly prints.
• Hands‑on experience supporting mechanical assembly processes, including structural builds, piping or hose installation/routing, fastener applications, torque control, gasket/sealing systems, pressure interfaces, or related mechanical integration.
• Experience creating or maintaining manufacturing documentation such as SOPs, standard work, work instructions, visual aids, assembly documentation, or process flow documentation.
• Ability to work onsite in Memphis, TN for the duration of the contract.

• Experience with large‑form mechanical assembly, industrial equipment, fabricated structures, heavy equipment, capital equipment, automation systems, aerospace structures, automotive assemblies, HVAC/mechanical systems, complex electromechanical systems, or regulated manufacturing environments.
• CAD experience with Solid Works, AutoCAD, Creo, or a comparable platform.
• Experience with DFM/DFA, PFMEA, manufacturability reviews, build sequence optimization, mechanical risk assessments, process validation, or production readiness support.
• Familiarity with torque tools, fixturing, lifting devices, mechanical assembly aids, ergonomic improvements, and safe mechanical build practices.
• Experience supporting NPI, production ramp‑up, sustaining production, ECNs, commissioning, FAT/SAT, or mechanical…