Manufacturing Engineer (Electrical)

We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer responsible for designing, optimizing, and overseeing manufacturing processes for electrical and electronic components, wiring harnesses, and integrated systems.

Responsibilities

• Create and update work instructions that meet assembly drawings, process specifications, and required certifications.
• Support the installation, testing, and commissioning of electrical/electronic systems to ensure they meet design specifications and safety standards.
• Review plans, inspect fabrications, conduct investigations, and provide recommendations to assure compliance with aerospace established requirements, regulations, guidelines, and procedures.
• Generate manufacturing bill of materials upon release of engineering drawings.
• Work closely with the Production Planning team to ensure production cycle milestones are met from product design through assembly and installation.
• Act as the primary interface between Design Engineering and Production to ensure Design for Excellence (DfX) principles are integrated, reducing Cost of Non-Conformance (CONC).
• Drive continuous improvement by developing and implementing optimized manufacturing processes, supporting the incorporation of Engineering Changes (ECs), and executing performance and functional testing.
• Handle hazardous materials and work with pressurized gas and purified water systems.
• Collaborate with customers, technicians, engineers, logistics teams, and bond room personnel to support day-to-day operations.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience as a Manufacturing Engineer
• Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing, Electrical, or Electronic Engineering
• Experience with GD&T
• Strong technical writing skills and experience authoring work instructions
• Proficiency in SOLIDWORKS 3D/PDM modeling software or similar CAD tools
• Experience in driving producibility (DfX), conducting design reviews, and managing configuration control processes
• Lean manufacturing experience

Skills

• Project management experience
• Process improvement and engineering skills
• Experience in validation and work instruction

Pay

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $55.00/hr.

Benefits

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)

Schedule

This is a Contract, fully onsite position based in Webster, TX.

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