Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer - 2nd Shift
Location: Windsor Locks, CT
Job ID: #73421
Duration: 6-12 months contract
Pay Range: $42-46 - W2 hourly
Position Overview
- Support production and assembly of mechanical hardware used in life support and thermal control systems on Orion/Artemis missions.
- Provide hands on engineering support directly in the lab and on the shop floor to resolve build issues and maintain execution readiness.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, refine, and maintain mechanical manufacturing methods used on the shop floor.
- Create or update clear manufacturing assembly instructions for technicians.
- Provide day to day technical support to production operators and lab personnel, ensuring builds meet engineering and quality requirements.
- Support troubleshooting hardware issues occurring in the lab during assembly.
- Identify and implement improvements to build quality, reduce rework, and streamline hands on manufacturing activities.
- Ensure shopfloor processes follow all EH&S and quality standards.
- Review build challenges with technicians, address producibility concerns, and recommend better tooling, fixturing, or process changes.
- Support cross functional collaboration with production and quality during daily manufacturing activities.
Qualifications
- Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively with technicians, engineers, and leadership.
- STEM bachelor’s degree with relevant experience.
- Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to work hands on in a lab or shop environment.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills for documenting processes and coordinating cross?functional work.
- Experience with MRP/ERP systems (SAP/Solumina) for tracking work orders and build status.
- Strong organization and time management skills to support multiple hardware builds and priorities on 2nd shift.
- Adaptability, initiative, and the ability to work independently during off shift operations.
- US Citizen
Benefits provided: 401K, medical, dental, and vision, sick time as applicable to state law.
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