Manufacturing Engineering, Generalists

Overview

Title: Manufacturing Engineer

Job Type: Contract

Contract Length: 6 month to contract to hire

Target

Start Date:

11/24/25

Work Location/Structure: Reno, NV

About the Opportunity: Our client, a leader in Automotive Manufacturing, is looking for a skilled Manufacturing Engineer to join their team for a Not specified engagement. This project involves developing and deploying manufacturing equipment within their cutting-edge battery factories, focusing on battery architecture innovation, battery reliability, and battery cost. This is a high-impact role that requires a self-motivated professional who can hit the ground running and deliver results quickly.

• Establishing equipment requirements and developing design concepts.
• Developing new manufacturing equipment for a high-volume production environment.
• Developing specifications and managing RFQ process for new manufacturing equipment.
• Leading and managing project scope from concept through production launch.
• Overseeing detailed design of new manufacturing equipment.
• Developing equipment validation plans.
• Coordinating factory readiness and equipment installation.
• Functioning as lead manufacturing engineer or project manager on new automated manufacturing equipment.
• Transitioning products from low-volume prototypes to large-scale production.
• Ability and willingness to travel abroad up to 50%.

• 3+ years of manufacturing engineering experience.
• Deep expertise in mechanical design and layout development experience in CAD, understanding of tolerancing and GD&T, and understanding of manufacturing equipment safety systems. This isn't a learning role—you need to be a subject matter expert.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and manage your own time effectively to meet project goals.
• Experience with multiple new equipment installations and product launches, and large manufacturing line implementations.
• Strong communication skills to provide clear and concise status updates to the project team.
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, similar degree, or equivalent experience.