Associate Engineer, Manufacturing Engineering

Judge Group, Inc.; Mahwah (NJ); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and Vision insurance

Job summary

Judge Group, Inc. is seeking an Associate Engineer, Manufacturing Engineering for a 12-month contract in Mahwah, NJ.

This hybrid role requires onsite presence four days per week and involves technical execution of capital equipment and manufacturing improvement projects from concept through production release. You will collaborate with Project Managers, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Facilities, and external suppliers, ensuring projects meet safety, quality, and operational goals while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Biomedical or related engineering field.
• 0-2 years of engineering experience; internships/co-ops considered.
• PMP, Lean Six Sigma or other PM certs are plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate capital equipment projects from concept to production release.
• Support project managers with scheduling, action-tracking, and cross-functional communication.
• Assist with FAT/SAT, validation activities, and Equipment installations.
• Learn project lifecycle and progressively own project tasks on the manufacturing floor.

Skills

Strong Communication

Organizational Skills

Technical Aptitude

Willingness to Learn

Cross-functional Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

Job description

Location: Mahwah, NJ Salary: $40.00 USD Hourly – $47.00 USD Hourly Description: Our client is currently seeking a Associate Engineer, Manufacturing Engineering for a 12 month contract.

Medical, dental, and vision insurance are available to qualified candidates who meet eligibility requirements.

HYBRID ROLE – ONSITE 4 DAYS MANDATORY

The Project Engineer is responsible for the technical execution of capital equipment and manufacturing improvement projects from concept through production release. Working closely with Project Managers, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Facilities, Supply Chain, and external equipment suppliers, this role ensures projects are delivered on schedule while meeting safety, quality, and operational objectives.

Support Project Managers in the execution of capital projects by coordinating project activities, tracking action items, and communicating with cross-functional teams. Attend project meetings, assist with equipment installations, FAT/SAT and validation activities, work with engineering teams and suppliers to resolve technical issues, and maintain project documentation. The role will involve spending time both in the office and on the manufacturing floor while learning the project lifecycle and progressively taking ownership of project tasks.

MUST HAVES:

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Biomedical, or related field)

entry level candidates encouraged to apply.

1. Strong Communication & Organizational Skills

Ability to communicate effectively across cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities.

1. Strong Technical Aptitude & Willingness to Learn

Demonstrated initiative, problem-solving skills, and a desire to learn project management, manufacturing processes, and capital equipment implementation.

NICE TO HAVES:

• Internship or co-op experience in manufacturing, engineering, or project-based work.
• Experience working in a team environment through school projects, internships, or extracurricular activities.
• Exposure to manufacturing processes, automation, or robotics.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement principles.
• Experience using Microsoft Project, Excel, or other project management tools.
• Medical Device experience HIGHLY preferred

Education/Certifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.

0-2 years of engineering experience (internships and co-op experience considered). -> 2-4 if senior

PMP, Lean Six Sigma, or other project management certificates are a plus but not required.

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