Manufacturing Engineer
Listed on 2026-10-26
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Engineering, Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma -
Engineering
Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Engineering, Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma
We are seeking a skilled Manufacturing Engineer to join a premier innovator in the aviation and aerospace sector.
This role offers you the chance to participate in the assembly and production of vital mechanical hardware for thermal control and life support systems within the Orion and Artemis programs
. If you possess a drive for hands‑on engineering, process optimization, and contributing to pioneering aerospace initiatives, we invite you to apply.
We are seeking a skilled Manufacturing Engineer to join a premier innovator in the aviation and aerospace sector.
This role offers you the chance to participate in the assembly and production of vital mechanical hardware for thermal control and life support systems within the Orion and Artemis programs
. If you possess a drive for hands‑on engineering, process optimization, and contributing to pioneering aerospace initiatives, we invite you to apply.
- Role: Manufacturing Engineer
- Employment Type: Full-Time Contract (6 Months)
- Site: Windsor Locks, CT
- Shift: 2nd Shift, 5x40
- Compensation: $40.00 - 45.00 per hour
- US Citizenship is mandatory per Government regulations
Serving as a 2nd Shift Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer
, you will act as a primary technical resource for shop floor and laboratory operations. You will play a vital role in ensuring that essential aerospace hardware is constructed safely, efficiently, and to rigorous quality standards. Your technical input will directly support the development of hardware for some of the most significant space exploration missions in history.
Manufacturing & Process Support
- Design, refine, and maintain mechanical production methods within the manufacturing environment.
- Draft and revise comprehensive assembly documentation for production staff and technicians.
- Provide direct engineering assistance to lab teams and production operators during hardware assembly.
- Help maintain a safe and compliant working environment by ensuring all processes meet quality, health, and safety standards.
- Analyze and resolve manufacturing and assembly complications as they arise.
- Assist in troubleshooting hardware issues identified during the production and testing phases.
- Improve overall manufacturing efficiency by identifying opportunities to reduce rework and enhance build quality.
- Collaborate with technicians to review production hurdles and suggest improvements for tooling, fixtures, or processes.
- Work alongside operations, engineering, quality, and production teams to achieve daily manufacturing goals.
- Ensure hardware builds satisfy customer and engineering specifications by addressing producibility concerns.
- Manage production status and work order tracking through the use of ERP/MRP platforms.
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline plus relevant engineering experience.
- Strong problem‑solving and troubleshooting skills within shop‑floor, laboratory, or manufacturing settings.
- Practical experience in supporting mechanical assembly, production, or manufacturing operations.
- Strong verbal and written communication capabilities.
- Ability to foster collaborative relationships with engineers, technicians, leadership, and quality departments.
- Proficiency in ERP/MRP software such as Solumina, SAP, or comparable systems.
- Strong time‑management and organizational skills to handle multiple competing priorities.
- Ability to take initiative and work autonomously during off‑shift hours.
- Experience working in highly regulated environments such…
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