Manufacturing Engineer in Rahway

Energy Jobline ZR; Rahway (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR in Rahway, NJ seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to develop and optimize precision medical components. You will design processes, communicate with machinists, and apply Lean and Six Sigma to improve quality and reduce waste.

The role requires CAD/SolidWorks proficiency, reading engineering drawings, and hands-on work with mills, lathes, and precision tools. Medical-device experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in mechanical or industrial manufacturing; medical device/pharma preferred.
• Proficiency with CAD software and SolidWorks.
• Ability to read drawings, blueprints, specs and tolerances.
• Familiarity with mills, lathes and grinders.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with hands-on tool use and measuring devices.
• Familiarity with CNC-programmed equipment.
• Knowledge of metals, especially stainless steel and nitinol.

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.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Design of Experiments

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD/SolidWorks

CNC machines

Hand tools & precision instruments

Job description

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 , 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
• Previous experience in a mechanical or industrial manufacturing environment is required with experience in medical device or pharmaceutical manufacturing
• 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 .
• Knowledge of metal materials and mechanical properties, particularly stainless steel and nitinol, is .