Title: Manufacturing Engineer
Location: West Columbia, SC
Hire Type: Contract to Hire
Shift: 1st Shift
Pay: $35/hr-$42/hr, depending on experience
Benefits: Insurance (Health, Medical, Dental), PTO, and more!
We are seeking a motivated Manufacturing Engineer to support production operations in a newly expanded manufacturing environment focused on Power Distribution Units (PDUs), DataBar systems, and cable assemblies. This is a hands-on manufacturing floor role centered on process development, production support, and continuous improvement — not a product design position. Ideal candidates will have strong manufacturing experience, technical problem-solving skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced production environment.
Job Duties:
Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing processes for new and existing products
Create and maintain assembly instructions, process documentation, and work procedures
Analyze workflow, labor utilization, and equipment layout to maximize efficiency
Support new product introductions by identifying opportunities for process optimization
Serve as the first point of escalation for manufacturing and assembly-related issues on the production floor
Troubleshoot assembly problems and implement corrective actions alongside production teams
Collaborate with Materials, Quality, Test Engineering, and Production teams to resolve manufacturing challenges
Monitor product quality and manufacturing performance to ensure compliance with specifications and standards
Estimate production times, staffing requirements, and operational costs for management planning
Support continuous improvement initiatives, including process optimization and workflow enhancements
Train and support production personnel on manufacturing processes and best practices
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or related field preferred
Associate degree with 2+ years of relevant manufacturing experience
5+ years of hands-on manufacturing or engineering support experience without a degree
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across departments
Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
Basic familiarity with CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Inventor, etc.) for viewing and interpreting drawings
Strong understanding of manufacturing and assembly processes
Demonstrated troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in a production environment
Experience with process improvements, workflow optimization, and lean manufacturing
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
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Sterling Engineering, Inc.
Sterling Engineering has been a trusted partner for engineering, project management, and staffing solutions for over five decades. We provide exceptional engineering/technical recruitment and engineering project services to clients nationwide:
- Engineering & Technical Recruitment - With our focus on engineering, technical, and IT, Sterling has the in-depth knowledge, industry expertise, and robust employee pipeline it takes to rapidly find talent for even the most difficult to fill positions. Sterling’s extensive recruitment methodology allows us to engage the most talented employees in the marketplace. We offer exciting work and career-building opportunities for our candidates, along with expert support at every step of the process.
- Engineering Project Services – Our experienced, multi-disciplined team of project managers, engineers, and designers, led by licensed Professional Engineers (PE), provide project management, engineering, design, and Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) to manufacturing, OEM, and R&D customers. We work on complex, highly technical projects across a number of industry sectors, and our ability to scale and seamlessly integrate at multiple levels of your organization is what differentiates us.
Sterling offers a unique combination of engineering solutions and Best of Staffing level service to help our clients and talent achieve their goals.
500 to 999 employees
Staffing/Employment Agencies
http://www.sterling-engineering.com