Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer

The Manufacturing Engineer will play a pivotal role in the assembly and testing of prototypes, facilitating design optimization before their release to manufacturing. This position involves documenting manufacturing processes with procedures and work instructions, providing daily support to manufacturing lines, and conducting data analysis and troubleshooting. The engineer will develop and validate test fixtures, train technicians on new product releases and process changes, and interface with customers to support OEM business development and sales.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and test prototypes and ramp-up volumes for design optimization before release to manufacturing.
• Document manufacturing processes with detailed procedures and work instructions.
• Provide daily support to manufacturing lines, including data analysis, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis of failures on instruments in manufacturing and customer returns.
• Develop and assemble test fixtures, optimizing and validating their performance.
• Train manufacturing technicians on new product releases and changes to existing processes.
• Write reports for customers, engineering, and management.
• Interface with customers to support OEM business development and provide technical support to the sales team in pre-sale situations.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in manufacturing engineering.
• Strong statistical analysis capabilities.
• Experience with electromechanical products.
• Knowledge of bill of materials.
• Ability to conduct time studies.

Job Type & Location

This is a contract to hire position based out of Piscataway, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $48.00 - $52.88/hr individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.

If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Piscataway, NJ.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 28, 2026.