Manufacturing Engineer needed for a 6-month contract to hire opportunity with Yoh's client located in Schenectady, New York.Pay Rate: $38 to $45 per hourOur client is on a mission to revitalize American manufacturing by being the fastest, high quality provider of precision parts with a relentless focus on culture, the next generation, and Lean manufacturing. We are a capability driven manufacturing company that helps global OEMs (such as GE, Siemens, and others) design and deliver engineered products that power, protect, and propel our world. The Big Picture - Top Skills You Should Possess:
- Solid interpersonal skills
- Strong analytical skills
- Ability to quickly adapt to change
What You Will Be Doing:
- Works under the mentorship of Senior Engineers and in support of the Production Team to deploy and/or optimize production
- Projects include process deployment in support of new product engineering, optimizing current processes in support of safety, cost, quality or on time delivery, and ensuring the production floor is validated/certified to produce products
- Develop an understanding of customer requirements and industry knowledge to become a subject matter expert in your area of expertise
- Support the Commercial Team with detailed proposal review and approval on behalf of Manufacturing Engineering
- Validate production processes meet customer quality requirements and delivery expectations and document accordingly
- Build detailed Bills of Material and shop routings for larger projects within MRP system and work with production managers on scheduling and tracking progress relative to customer needs
- Distill customer specifications into concise requirements for raw material, manufacturing processes, and quality documentation
- Support or guide problem solving efforts and bring Lessons Learned back to Manufacturing Engineering for prioritization and implementation
- Create, review, and update job routers with a focus on continuous improvement against labor, materials, cost, quality, and On Time Delivery metrics
- Ensure manufacturing processes are compliant with governmental standards
What You Need to Bring to the Table:
- Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical, or similar Engineering; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Proven attention to detail and focus in an active environment with the ability to proactively complete tasks while working independently
- Proven ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
- Proven history applying lean manufacturing principles
- Demonstrated experience with root cause analysis and successful corrective and preventative action implementation
- Demonstrated ability to coach the manufacturing team
- Experience in production operations, safety, quality, and security protocols
- Proven history working within a Quality Management System
- Experience working in an organization in a lean, or other transformation
- Experience working with DoD clients and products is a plus
Bonus Points! Otherwise Known As Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree
- Engineering Degree
- Experience in a Manufacturing Environment
- Blueprint Reading
- Microsoft Excel
What's In It For You?We welcome you to be a part of the largest and legendary global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh's network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh's extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh's vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you.
- Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
- 401K Retirement Saving Plan
- Life & Disability Insurance
- Direct Deposit & weekly e-payroll
- Employee Discount Programs
- Referral Bonus Programs
What are you waiting for? Apply Now!Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.Visit to contact us if you are an individual with a disability and require accommodation in the application process.For California applicants, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All of the material job duties described in this posting are job duties for which a criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment.