Engineer, Manufacturing Engineering [Mahwah. NJ]

Matlen Silver; Mahwah, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Matlen Silver in Mahwah, NJ is seeking a Project Engineer to drive capital equipment and manufacturing improvement projects from concept through production release. You will work with Project Managers, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Facilities, and suppliers to ensure on-schedule delivery while meeting safety, quality, and operational goals.

This is an individual contributor role requiring sound judgment and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of engineering experience (internships/co-ops included).
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Biomedical, or related field.
• PMP/Lean Six Sigma certification is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project activities and track action items.
• Attend meetings, assist with equipment installations, FAT/SAT and validation.
• Learn project lifecycle and progressively take ownership of tasks.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Technical aptitude

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

Job description

Job Title:Manufacturing Engineering

Duration:12 months to start with potential for extension

Location:Mahwah, NJ, 07430

Schedule: Hybdrid

Required Pay Scale: $40/hr on W2

***Due to client requirements this role is only open to USC or GC and local candidates ***

Job Summary: 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. This position serves as the technical validation lead for project execution, working with equipment SME on design reviews, vendor management, installation, commissioning, qualification, and issue resolution across multiple manufacturing projects. This is an individual contributor role that requires the use of judgement in applying professional expertise and is expected to work independently with minimal supervision. This position requires a good knowledge and comprehensive understanding of the range of processes, procedures and systems to be used in carrying out assigned tasks and a basic understanding of the underlying concepts & principles upon which the job is based.

Roles & Responsibilities

• 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.
• This 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.

Education/Certification requirements

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

Preferred Skills

• 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.

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Biomedical, or related field)
• Strong Communication & Organizational Skills
• Ability to communicate effectively across cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities.
  Strong Technical Aptitude & Willingness to Learn.
• Demonstrated initiative, problem-solving skills, and a desire to learn project management, manufacturing processes, and capital equipment implementation.