Manufacturing Engineer

WaveCrest Staffing Group; Rahway (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-Term Disability

Accident & Critical Care

PTO

Paid holidays

401(k) with match

Job summary

WaveCrest Staffing Group seeks a Manufacturing Engineer for a precision medical components manufacturer in Rahway, NJ. The role focuses on design-to-production, applying Lean and Six Sigma to improve quality and reduce waste.

You will review drawings, work with machinists, validate processes, and lead equipment validations while monitoring key metrics like lead times and scrap rates. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Engineering and hands-on experience with CAD/SolidWorks, mills, lathes,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline preferred.
• Experience in mechanical/industrial manufacturing; medical device/pharma preferred.
• Proficiency with CAD software and SolidWorks.
• Ability to read/readable drawings, blueprints, specs, tolerances.
• Familiarity with mills, lathes, grinders and precision tooling.
• Hands-on mechanical aptitude with hand tools and metrology gear.
• Knowledge of stainless steel and nitinol preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create designs and communicate designs with machinists.
• Apply Lean and Six Sigma, including DOE, to reduce waste and improve quality.
• Review drawings/specs/tolerances to evaluate manufacturability and lead times.
• Maintain project documentation and manage multiple projects.
• Evaluate and improve process capability of equipment.
• Identify opportunities to improve flow, reduce scrap, and cut lead times.
• Support KPIs like scrap, on-time delivery, nonconformances, and schedules.
• Plan and execute equipment validations for new or relocated equipment.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Reading engineering drawings

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

DOE

Problem solving

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD/SolidWorks

Machining equipment familiarity

Job description

A precision manufacturer with 50 years of expertise in life-changing medical components is seeking a skilled Manufacturing Engineer to join their team!

Pay: Dependent on experience

• 2-5 yrs of experience: $85k-$105k plus bonus that is 5% of annual salary
• 5-8 yrs of experience: $105-$125k plus bonus that is 5-10% of annual salary

Location: Rahway, New Jersey

Why join our team?

• Competitive pay!
• Extensive benefits package (Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Short-Term Disability, Accident & Critical Care)
• PTO, paid holidays, and 401(k) with match

Responsibilities:

• Create designs and communicate those designs with the machinists
• Apply Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies, including Design of Experiments (DOE), to reduce waste, improve process capability, and enhance product quality.
• Review customer drawings, specifications, and tolerances to evaluate manufacturability, determine production feasibility, and estimate lead times.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, track results, and manage multiple projects and priorities in a timely manner.
• Determine, evaluate, and improve process capability of manufacturing equipment.
• Identify opportunities to improve production flow, reduce consumable costs, minimize scrap, and decrease manufacturing lead times.
• Support key manufacturing performance metrics, including scrap rates, on-time delivery, nonconformances, and production schedule attainment.
• Plan and execute equipment validations for new, upgraded, and relocated manufacturing equipment.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related discipline is preferred
• Previous experience in a mechanical or industrial manufacturing environment is required with experience in medical device or pharmaceutical manufacturing preferred
• Proficiency with CAD software and/or SolidWorks is required.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, technical specifications, and dimensional tolerances.
• Familiarity with basic machining principles and equipment, including mills, lathes, and grinders.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on experience using hand tools, machine shop equipment, and precision measuring instruments.
• Familiarity with CNC-programmed equipment is preferred.
• Knowledge of metal materials and mechanical properties, particularly stainless steel and nitinol, is preferred.