Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer - 2nd Shift (6mo Contract)

Accelera Staffing; Windsor Locks (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401K plan

EAP program

Commuter benefits

Paid leave

Job summary

Accelera Staffing is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer for 2nd shift in Windsor Locks, CT, to support aerospace hardware builds for high-profile programs. The contract role focuses on designing production methods, drafting assembly documentation, and guiding shop-floor teams to meet stringent quality and safety standards.

You will collaborate with engineering, quality, and production to troubleshoot issues, optimize processes, and ensure producibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline plus relevant engineering experience.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills within shop-floor, lab, or manufacturing settings.
• Practical experience in supporting mechanical assembly, production, or manufacturing operations.
• Strong verbal and written communication capabilities.
• Ability to foster collaborative relationships with engineers, technicians, leadership, and quality departments.
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP software such as Solumina, SAP, or comparable systems.
• Strong time-management and organizational skills to handle multiple competing priorities.
• Ability to take initiative and work autonomously during off-shift hours.

Responsibilities

• Design, refine, and maintain mechanical production methods within the manufacturing environment.
• Draft and revise comprehensive assembly documentation for production staff and technicians.
• Provide direct engineering assistance to lab teams and production operators during hardware assembly.
• Help maintain a safe and compliant working environment by ensuring all processes meet quality, health, and safety standards.
• Analyze and resolve manufacturing and assembly complications as they arise.
• Assist in troubleshooting hardware issues identified during the production and testing phases.
• Improve overall manufacturing efficiency by identifying opportunities to reduce rework and enhance build quality.
• Collaborate with technicians to review production hurdles and suggest improvements for tooling, fixtures, or processes.
• Work alongside operations, engineering, quality, and production teams to achieve daily manufacturing goals.
• Ensure hardware builds satisfy customer and engineering specifications by addressing producibility concerns.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Time management

Autonomy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Tools

Solumina

SAP

Job description

Accelera Staffing is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer for 2nd shift in Windsor Locks, CT, to support aerospace hardware builds for high-profile programs. The contract role focuses on designing production methods, drafting assembly documentation, and guiding shop-floor teams to meet stringent quality and safety standards.

You will collaborate with engineering, quality, and production to troubleshoot issues, optimize processes, and ensure producibility.