Manufacturing Engineer 3
Employment Type:
Contract to Perm
Job Category: Manufacturing / Process Engineering
Job Number: 56074681
Compensation: $34-40 / hour
Job Description
Title: Manufacturing Engineer
Location: West Columbia, SC
Hire Type: Contract to Hire
Shift: 1st Shift
Pay: $35/hr-$42/hr, depending on experience
Benefits: Insurance (Health, Medical, Dental), PTO, and more!
Hire Type: Contract to Hire
Shift: 1st Shift
Pay: $35/hr-$42/hr, depending on experience
Benefits: Insurance (Health, Medical, Dental), PTO, and more!
We are seeking a motivated Manufacturing Engineer to support production operations in a newly expanded manufacturing environment focused on Power Distribution Units (PDUs), DataBar systems, and cable assemblies. This is a hands-on manufacturing floor role centered on process development, production support, and continuous improvement — not a product design position. Ideal candidates will have strong manufacturing experience, technical problem-solving skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced production environment.
Job Duties:
- Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing processes for new and existing products
- Create and maintain assembly instructions, process documentation, and work procedures
- Analyze workflow, labor utilization, and equipment layout to maximize efficiency
- Support new product introductions by identifying opportunities for process optimization
- Serve as the first point of escalation for manufacturing and assembly-related issues on the production floor
- Troubleshoot assembly problems and implement corrective actions alongside production teams
- Collaborate with Materials, Quality, Test Engineering, and Production teams to resolve manufacturing challenges
- Monitor product quality and manufacturing performance to ensure compliance with specifications and standards
- Estimate production times, staffing requirements, and operational costs for management planning
- Support continuous improvement initiatives, including process optimization and workflow enhancements
- Train and support production personnel on manufacturing processes and best practices
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or related field preferred
- Associate degree with 2+ years of relevant manufacturing experience
- 5+ years of hands-on manufacturing or engineering support experience without a degree
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across departments
- Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Basic familiarity with CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Inventor, etc.) for viewing and interpreting drawings
- Strong understanding of manufacturing and assembly processes
- Demonstrated troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in a production environment
- Experience with process improvements, workflow optimization, and lean manufacturing
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
Meet Your Recruiter
Max Francis
Recruiting Team Lead
Max Francis is a Recruiter at Sterling Engineering, where he has been a valued member of the team for more than seven years. He focuses on supporting a key Flex account, helping connect qualified candidates with opportunities that align with their experience, goals, and long-term career path.
Max understands that making a career move is a major life decision. He enjoys helping candidates navigate the ever-changing job market and hiring process with confidence, clarity, and support. His goal is to help each candidate take the next meaningful step in their career while finding the right long-term professional home.
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