Manufacturing Engineer

Hire Type: 18-month contract w/potential direct hire conversionShift: 1st, Mon-Fri, 7/8am - 3:30/4:30pmHourly Rate: $35.00-45.00Benefits: As a contract employee of Sterling, you are eligible to receive a Full Employee Benefits Package that includes paid time off, paid holidays, 3 medical plans to choose from, dental & vision plans, 401(k), and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan.Summary: Develop and improve assembly manufacturing processes to increase safety, quality, efficiency, and productivity. This role works closely with production and other teams to implement process improvements, support engineering changes, and eliminate waste.Job Duties: Develop and improve assembly manufacturing processes, work instructions, routings, and BOMsManage engineering changes and support tooling, fixtures, and processing requirements for productionDevelop and maintain PFMEAs, Control Plans, SFMEAs, and other manufacturing documentationSupport PPAP/SPAP activities and quality gate auditsUse time studies, line balancing, value stream mapping, and other industrial engineering tools to improve efficiency and eliminate wasteDrive root cause analysis, continuous improvement, Lean Manufacturing, and 5S initiativesSupport safety investigations and workforce training related to manufacturing processesUtilize manufacturing systems such as LN and Teamcenter Manufacturing/NXQualifications: 4-year technical degree or equivalent manufacturing experience3+ years of manufacturing experienceExperience with assembly manufacturing and process improvementKnowledge of PFMEA, Control Plans, PPAP, and Lean ManufacturingStrong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and ExcelAbility to communicate effectively with production teams and leadershipStrong organizational, prioritization, and problem-solving skills