Powertrain Manufacturing Engineer - 12-Month Contract

WillHire, Inc; Buffalo (WV); On-site; USD 62,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Magnit Direct Sourcing is seeking an Engineer for a 12-month temporary assignment in Buffalo, West Virginia, supporting Toyota. The role emphasizes developing and improving manufacturing process plans within the Powertrain department, with exposure to cross-functional teams and hands-on floor activity.

Candidates should have 3–5 years post‑college experience, a bachelor’s in engineering, AutoCAD skills, and willingness to travel up to 20% plus overtime requirements.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience after college.
• Experience in process engineering, including schedule and budget management.
• AutoCAD experience reading, interpreting and modifying.
• Willingness to work overtime and travel as needed both domestic and international
• Flexibility for business travel, up to 20%
• Ability to work weekends and shutdowns as needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop operating process plans to machine or assemble parts for Powertrain department.
• Lead, plan, procure, install, trial, and launch engine/transmission machining or assembly lines.
• Create and maintain schedule and budget for assigned areas.
• Develop / improve standard tools and benchmarks.
• Lead cross-functional teams across local facility and corporate departments to achieve project goals.
• Visualize activity plans and schedules to secure project priorities.
• Analyze manufacturing issues and clearly communicate root cause and countermeasure plans to stakeholders.
• Spend 20% of time on floor.

Skills

Process engineering

Scheduling

Budget management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Magnit Direct Sourcing is seeking an Engineer for a 12-month temporary assignment in Buffalo, West Virginia, supporting Toyota. The role emphasizes developing and improving manufacturing process plans within the Powertrain department, with exposure to cross-functional teams and hands-on floor activity.

Candidates should have 3–5 years post‑college experience, a bachelor’s in engineering, AutoCAD skills, and willingness to travel up to 20% plus overtime requirements.