Manufacturing Engineer

GForce Life Sciences; Mahwah (NJ); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

GForce Life Sciences seeks an Engineer, Manufacturing Engineering - Individual Contributor in Mahwah, NJ for a 12-month contract. This role supports capital equipment and manufacturing improvements from concept through production release, collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet safety, quality, and operational standards.

The position is hybrid in Mahwah and requires a W2 employee. Responsibilities include coordinating activities, FAT/SAT and validation, documenting progress, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/ Manufacturing/ Industrial/Biomedical Engineering or related field.
• 0–2 years of engineering experience, including internships or co-op.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated technical aptitude and willingness to learn project management, manufacturing processes, and capital equipment implementation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities and track action items across teams.
• Assist with equipment installation, FAT, SAT, and validation activities.
• Collaborate with engineering teams and vendors to resolve technical issues.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and ensure quality standards.
• Spend time in office and on the manufacturing floor to support project and process understanding.
• Work independently with minimal supervision, applying technical judgment and problem-solving skills.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Technical aptitude

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Manufacturing Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Biomedical Engineering

Job description

Summary

Our client, a medical device manufacturer, has engaged GForce Life Sciences to provide an Engineer, Manufacturing Engineering - Individual Contributor. This position will support capital equipment and manufacturing improvement projects from concept through production release. The role involves working closely with cross-functional teams, external suppliers, and project managers to ensure projects are delivered on schedule while meeting safety, quality, and operational standards.

12-month Contract

Hybrid in Mahwah, NJ

Must be able to work on a W2

Responsibilities

• Support project execution by coordinating activities, tracking action items, and communicating across teams
• Assist with equipment installation, factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), and validation activities
• Collaborate with engineering teams and vendors to resolve technical issues during project lifecycle
• Maintain accurate project documentation and ensure compliance with quality standards
• Spend time both in the office and on the manufacturing floor to support project and process understanding
• Work independently with minimal supervision, applying technical judgment and problem-solving skills

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field
• 0–2 years of engineering experience, including internships or co-op work
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Demonstrated technical aptitude and willingness to learn project management, manufacturing processes, and capital equipment implementation

NICE TO HAVE

• Internship or co-op experience in manufacturing, engineering, or project-based roles
• 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 principlesFamiliarity with project management tools such as Microsoft Project or Excel