Manufacturing Engineer

GL Staffing Inc.; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

GL Staffing Inc. is seeking a highly skilled Manufacturing Engineer (Medical Device) for a 6-month contract in West Palm Beach, FL. The role focuses on supporting manufacturing operations, process improvement, and new product introductions (NPI).

You will leverage Six Sigma, cnc and design engineering, and hands-on SolidWorks/AutoCAD to enhance manufacturability, validation, and efficiency in a medical device environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in a manufacturing or process engineering role, preferably within the medical device industry.
• Proficient in Six Sigma methodologies (certification preferred).
• Experience with CNC machining operations (programming, setup, troubleshooting).
• Hands-on experience with SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
• Strong understanding of NPI processes and design for manufacturability (DFM).

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes in compliance with FDA and ISO 13485 standards.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) by collaborating with R&D and design teams.
• Implement Six Sigma and Lean manufacturing principles to improve quality and efficiency.
• Create and maintain manufacturing documentation including process flow diagrams, work instructions, and validation protocols.
• Design and improve fixtures, tools, and equipment using SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
• Lead process validation activities (IQ, OQ, PQ).
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues and drive root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Provide technical support for CNC machining operations, including programming, setup, and optimization.
• Collaborate with machinists and technicians to ensure high-precision manufacturing of components.
• Ensure manufacturability of designs through close coordination with CNC and fabrication teams.

Skills

Six Sigma

CNC machining

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

NPI processes

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled Manufacturing Engineer for a 6-month contract to support manufacturing operations, process improvement, and new product introductions (NPI). The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Six Sigma, process and design engineering, CNC manufacturing, and experience in medical device production environments.

Job Title:

Manufacturing Engineer (Medical Device)

Employment Type:

3-6-Month Contract

Pay Rate:

$90,000 – $110,000 per year (pro-rated for contract duration)

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes in compliance with FDA and ISO 13485 standards
• Support new product introduction (NPI) by collaborating with R&D and design teams
• Implement Six Sigma and Lean manufacturing principles to improve quality and efficiency
• Create and maintain manufacturing documentation including process flow diagrams, work instructions, and validation protocols
• Design and improve fixtures, tools, and equipment using SolidWorks and AutoCAD
• Lead process validation activities (IQ, OQ, PQ)
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues and drive root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Provide technical support for CNC machining operations, including programming, setup, and optimization
• Collaborate with machinists and technicians to ensure high-precision manufacturing of components
• Ensure manufacturability of designs through close coordination with CNC and fabrication teams

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing or process engineering role, preferably within the medical device industry
• Proficient in Six Sigma methodologies (certification preferred)
• Experience with CNC machining operations (programming, setup, troubleshooting)
• Hands-on experience with SolidWorks and AutoCAD
• Strong understanding of NPI processes and design for manufacturability (DFM)