Manufacturing Engineer II/III

Protingent

  • Huntsville, AL
  • 6 days ago
  • $50–$72 Per Hour
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Skills

  • Aerospace and Defenseunmatched
  • Avionicsunmatched
  • Budget Managementunmatched
  • Corrective Actionunmatched
  • Cost Controlunmatched
  • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
  • Design for Assembly (DFA)unmatched
  • Electric Motorunmatched
  • Electrical Engineeringunmatched
  • Electrical Wiringunmatched
  • Electricityunmatched
  • Electromechanicsunmatched
  • Engineering Drawingunmatched
  • Equipment Selectionunmatched
  • Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)unmatched
  • Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancingunmatched
  • Hardware Configuration Managementunmatched
  • Hardware Quality Assuranceunmatched
  • Instrumentationunmatched
  • Integration Testingunmatched
  • Legalunmatched
  • Manufacturingunmatched
  • Manufacturing Designunmatched
  • Manufacturing Engineeringunmatched
  • Manufacturing Equipmentunmatched
  • Manufacturing Methodsunmatched
  • Manufacturing/Industrial Processesunmatched
  • Mechanical Engineeringunmatched
  • Process Control Engineeringunmatched
  • Process Developmentunmatched
  • Process Flowunmatched
  • Propulsionunmatched
  • Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
  • Quality Assurance Methodologyunmatched
  • Quality Managementunmatched
  • Receiving Inspectionunmatched
  • Root Cause Analysisunmatched
  • Schematicsunmatched
  • Statisticsunmatched
  • Systems Administration/Managementunmatched
  • Testingunmatched
  • Thermal Managementunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Tolerance Analysisunmatched
  • United States Citizenunmatched
  • Vendor/Supplier Relationsunmatched
  • Wire Harnessunmatched

Description

Position Title: Manufacturing Engineer II/III

Position Description: Protingent has an exciting contract opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineer with our client in Huntsville, AL.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Define how to prepare hardware for test, qualification, and flight.
  • Translate engineering intent, drawings, and configurations into fully functional hardware.
  • Identify, develop, and deploy new manufacturing methods (or refine existing) to improve quality, reduce cost, and optimize build schedule.
  • Conduct Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) studies to strengthen the feedback loop between design, build, and test.
  • Design proper material handling and packaging to protect hardware throughout the build and test process.
  • Develop manufacturing work instructions to clearly define the following manufacturing process: receiving inspection, fabrication, assembly, integration, test, and refurbishment.
  • Closely manage cost, quality, build sequence, and schedule of hardware throughout the entire manufacturing process.
  • Create in-build redlines and recommend engineering changes to improve design.
  • Lead Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) reviews.
  • Perform engineering drawing review and provide final approval for manufacturing.
  • Develop process control measures and evaluation through statistical analysis.
  • Disposition and support non-conformance repair and rework activities.
  • Perform root cause analyses when non-conformances and escapes are identified and deploy corrective actions
  • Interface with external suppliers and manufacturing partners to ensure that hardware and equipment is manufactured, processed, packaged, and delivered properly, on time, and on budget.
  • Design, procure, install, and integrate custom manufacturing equipment.
  • Manage hardware configuration and maintain pedigree throughout the entire build and test process.

Job Qualifications:
  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related discipline.
  • Strong mechanical or electrical engineering fundamentals.
  • 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing or production engineering capacity, including internships
  • Demonstrated experience defining manufacturing process flows and selecting production equipment for electromechanical hardware.
  • Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals including GD&T, tolerance analysis, precision fits, and structural assembly.
  • Ability to read and interpret both mechanical drawings (GD&T) and electrical drawings (schematics, wiring diagrams, interconnect drawings).
  • Strong written, personal, technical, and software skills (CAD, Issue Tracking, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)

Preferred Job Qualifications:
  • Hands-on experience in an electric motor or rotating electrical machine manufacturing facility.
  • Experience with at least one of the following: avionics, wire harnesses, structures, spacecraft propulsion systems, mechanical systems, thermal protection systems, thermal management systems, and environmental instrumentation for aerospace.
  • Experience standing up new production lines or manufacturing cells, including equipment procurement and layout.
  • Experience developing spacecraft or other Aerospace, Defense and High Performance (ADHP) hardware.
  • Ability to obtain a DBIDS or NASA badge

Job Details:
  • Job Type: Contract
  • Location: Huntsville, AL.
  • Pay rate: $50-$72/hr
  • ITAR obligations are associated with this role, U.S. citizenship, U.S. legal permanent resident status, or protected person status under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a) (1), (3) is required.

Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO) and an administered 401k plan.

About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.
 

Numbers & Facts

LocationHuntsville, AL
Salary$50–$72 Per Hour

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