Manufacturing Work Instruction Engineer

Apollo Professional Solutions

Aiken, SC

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
3D Modeling, Analysis Skills, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), CNC (Computerized Numerical Control) Systems, Cross-Functional, Documentation, Industrial Engineering, Interpersonal Skills, Machine Tool, Machining, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Process Engineering, Manufacturing Requirements, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Mechanical Engineering, Process Analysis, Process Improvement, Production Systems, Proofreading, Quality Control, Quality Metrics, Software Design, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Team Player, Technical Writing, Technical/Engineering Design, Transportation Routing, Welding, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Aiken, SC
POSTED
1 day ago
Manufacturing Work Instruction Engineer
Aiken SC
Contract to Hire - 1st Shift, 9/80
Pay Rate:  $38.67/Hr.
Benefits: overtime, medical, dental, vision, 401k

REQUIREMENTS:  Manufacturing Work Instruction Engineer
  • Degree/Certification: An associate or bachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a related technical field.
  • Alternative Qualification: Equivalent professional experience in a senior machining or welding lead role with a documented history of process improvement and technical writing.
  • Manufacturing Environment: Proven experience working within a CNC machining and/or welding production environment.
  • Process Documentation: Demonstrated track record of authoring formal work instructions, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), or process routings.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Experience working in an integrated team environment, bridging the gap between engineering theory and practical shop-floor application.
  • Quality Standards: Familiarity with quality control checkpoints and the integration of inspection steps within a manufacturing process.
  • Technical Writing: Ability to translate complex engineering specifications into clear, concise, and actionable step-by-step instructions for a diverse operator population.
  • CAD Proficiency: Experience with 3D modeling software to create visual aids, callouts, and detailed diagrams for work instructions.
  • Tooling & Fixturing Knowledge: Strong understanding of the design and application of machining and welding fixtures to ensure part stability and repeatability.
  • Interpersonal Communication: Exceptional ability to build rapport and collaborate with shop-floor personnel, actively listening to operator feedback to refine processes.
  • Process Analysis: Ability to identify potential failure points in a manufacturing sequence and implement "poka-yoke" (error-proofing) methodologies.,
  • Manufacturing Environment: Proven experience working within a CNC machining and/or welding production environment.
JOB DESCRIPTION: Manufacturing Work Instruction Engineer The Manufacturing Process Work Instruction Author is responsible for developing comprehensive, high-quality technical documentation that guides operators through the daily execution of CNC machining and welding tasks. This role serves as the critical link between engineering design and shop-floor execution. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team of Manufacturing Engineers, the Author will spend significant time on the production floor, collaborating directly with operators and engineers to observe processes, validate workflows, and design rigid, repeatable, and error-proof process steps. The primary goal is to eliminate ambiguity in production, reduce scrap, and ensure the consistent delivery of quality parts through standardized work instructions. 77129  

About the Company

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Apollo Professional Solutions

Apollo Professional Solutions was founded by Gayle A. Williams in 1983 as a technical staffing firm supporting New England aerospace companies. Today, Apollo has grown into a $40 million year company, with 5 regional offices nationwide that offers diversified support to industries that include: defense, military, aeronautical, civil, food & beverage, healthcare, marine, pharmaceutical and scientific industries, as well as local government. We are an equal opportunity employers, that is also certified as a Women’s Business Enterprise by WBENC as well as the State of Massachusetts (SOWMBA Office.)
COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Other/Not Classified
FOUNDED
1983
WEBSITE
http://apollopros.com/