Manufacturing Engineer

Advantage Technical; Princeton (IN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Pet insurance

401(k)

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Advantage Technical seeks a Manufacturing Engineer focused on body weld tooling, robotics, and equipment projects at a leading automotive manufacturing facility in Princeton, IN. This contract role supports manufacturing processes, equipment installation, production trials, and new equipment launches.

You will develop process plans, coordinate procurement, and assist with equipment trials and launches while traveling ~10% and potentially working occasional weekends or shutdowns.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 1+ year of automotive or manufacturing engineering experience.
• Exposure to welding, tooling, jigs, fixtures, robotics, or automated manufacturing equipment.
• CAD modeling experience; CATIA is preferred.
• Experience supporting equipment installation, procurement, or new product launches is a plus.
• Ability to travel ~10% domestically and support weekend/shutdown activities.

Responsibilities

• Develop manufacturing process plans and equipment specifications.
• Coordinate tooling and equipment procurement, installation, and commissioning.
• Support equipment trials, production launches, and process improvements.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing and quality issues and propose corrective actions.
• Track project schedules, costs, and equipment readiness.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and equipment suppliers to support operations.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CATIA

Robotics tooling

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer - Body Weld

Location: Princeton, IN

Pay Rate: $42+/HR DOE

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM

Duration: 12-month contract with potential for extension

About the Opportunity

We're seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support body weld tooling, robotics, and equipment projects at a leading automotive manufacturing facility. This is an opportunity to gain hands‑on experience supporting manufacturing processes, equipment installation, production trials, and new equipment launches.

What You’ll Do

• Develop manufacturing process plans and equipment specifications.
• Coordinate tooling and equipment procurement, installation, and commissioning.
• Support equipment trials, production launches, and process improvements.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing and quality issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Track project schedules, costs, and equipment readiness.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and equipment suppliers to support manufacturing operations.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent relevant experience.
• 1+ year of automotive or manufacturing engineering experience.
• Exposure to welding, tooling, jigs, fixtures, robotics, or automated manufacturing equipment.
• CAD modeling experience; CATIA is preferred.
• Experience supporting equipment installation, procurement, or new product launches is a plus.
• Ability to travel approximately 10% domestically and support occasional weekend or shutdown activities.

Ideal candidates: Early-career manufacturing engineers with automotive OEM, body shop, robotic welding, tooling, or automation experience.

Benefits

Eligible contractors may have access to medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance, a 401(k), an Employee Assistance Program, and additional employee benefits.

About Us

Advantage Technical connects top- talent in technology, engineering, and technical fields with forward-looking companies.

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