Manufacturing Engineer

Title

Manufacturing Engineer

Weirton, WV (100% Onsite)

Contract-to-Hire

$50 - $70/Hr

We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support the launch and ramp-up of a high-volume automated battery cell assembly line. This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge manufacturing technology in a fast-paced production environment.

• Provide hands-on engineering support during production launch and ramp-up.
• Troubleshoot automated assembly equipment, robotics, servo systems, and manufacturing processes.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to improve quality, yield, and equipment performance.
• Support commissioning, production readiness, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Analyze manufacturing data to improve throughput, OEE, and overall production efficiency.
• Develop and maintain engineering documentation, work instructions, and troubleshooting guides.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, operations, and engineering teams to minimize downtime.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Manufacturing engineering experience in automated production environments.
• Experience with manufacturing line launches, equipment commissioning, or production ramp-ups.
• Hands‑on troubleshooting of automated manufacturing equipment and robotics.
• Strong root cause analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with Excel, CAD, and interpreting engineering drawings.

• Experience with automated welding/joining technologies, SPC, OEE, or process capability (Cp/Cpk).
• Knowledge of PLCs, servo systems, automation controls, Minitab, or Python is a plus.

• Monday-Friday (40 hours/week)
• Flexibility required during production launches
• Occasional evenings/weekends during peak production

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, paid time , paid sick and safe time , hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, paid holidays annually - AS Applicable.