Production Engineering Generalist (Temporary)
Location: Near Albany, NY
Pay Rate: $29 – $35 per hour
Employment Type: Temporary | Full-Time
Position Overview
Our well established manufacturing client is seeking a detail-oriented Production Engineering Generalist to support engineering and production teams with documentation, process coordination, and shop-floor readiness. This temporary role plays a key part in ensuring accurate and efficient production by preparing and validating critical manufacturing documentation.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with manufacturing or shop floor experience who enjoys working with technical data, drawings, and cross-functional teams.
Key Responsibilities
Production Documentation & Engineering Support
- Prepare and release production documentation including travelers, routings, bills of materials, and inspection records
- Apply standard manufacturing processes and task lists to new and existing parts
- Ensure all documentation is accurate, complete, and aligned with production requirements
Process Coordination
- Collaborate with engineering, quality, planning, and production teams to support timely job release
- Identify and escalate discrepancies, missing information, or inconsistencies in documentation
- Support efficient workflow between departments to meet production timelines
Material & Production Readiness
- Assist with selecting appropriate raw materials based on engineering drawings and specifications
- Help ensure materials and documentation are ready for shop floor execution
Quality & Continuous Improvement
- Maintain high standards for accuracy and attention to detail
- Support process improvements to enhance production efficiency and documentation accuracy
Additional Support
- Perform other related tasks to support production engineering and manufacturing operations
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Experience in manufacturing, production support, or machine shop environments preferred
- Ability to read and interpret basic engineering drawings and work instructions
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow standardized processes
- Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office
- Experience with ERP or SAP systems is a plus
Key Skills
- Strong organizational and documentation skills
- Analytical thinking with attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Effective communication across multiple departments
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