Manufacturing Engineer Project-Based
About The Position
Veridiam is hiring emerging engineering talent for a six-month, entry-level project-based temporary assignment. The role offers hands-on experience addressing manufacturing challenges and working with experienced engineering and manufacturing professionals. The assignment may transition to regular employment based on business needs, available opportunities, and demonstrated performance; regular employment is not guaranteed. Projects may involve mechanical design, manufacturing automation, production systems, or quality improvement. Assignments are matched to demonstrated abilities, interests, and business needs, and may focus on one technical area or span several. As project objectives are completed and capabilities demonstrated, engineers may take on new challenges, broaden their technical experience, and assume increasing responsibility. The position applies engineering fundamentals and problem-solving to improve manufacturing processes, equipment, quality, and operational performance. Work includes analyzing drawings, specifications, manufacturing records, and production data; developing practical designs, analytical tools, automation scripts, documentation, and process improvements; and owning defined project deliverables. The role includes three possible technical tracks: mechanical engineering and manufacturing automation; manufacturing systems and work-in-process (WIP) control; and quality engineering and nonconformance resolution. The assignment requires a completed or expected bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or technical discipline by the assignment start date. Little or no professional experience is accepted. Access to the facility and employment is restricted under ITAR and/or EAR to U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents of the United States, and properly licensed foreign persons.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, or a related technical discipline, completed or expected by the assignment start date.
- Little or no professional experience is accepted.
- Analytical ability, technical curiosity, and resourcefulness in solving unfamiliar problems.
- Familiarity with engineering drawings, manufacturing processes, technical data, or mechanical systems through coursework, projects, or practical experience.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel or comparable analytical tools, and willingness to learn new software and technologies.
- Strong communication and organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations available where needed.
- Facility access and employment are restricted under ITAR and/or EAR to U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents of the United States, and properly licensed foreign persons.
Nice To Haves
- Hands-on experience through internships, senior design projects, Formula SAE, robotics, research, personal projects, or similar technical activities.
- Experience with SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or other mechanical design tools.
- Exposure to prototyping, fabrication, machining, or manufacturing equipment.
- Experience with Python, SQL, Power Query, advanced Excel, or other scripting and automation tools.
- Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems, production processes, quality systems, inspection data, or engineering configuration management.
- Examples of independently developed tools, designs, or process improvements demonstrating initiative, creativity, and practical problem-solving.
Responsibilities
- Apply engineering fundamentals and creative problem-solving to improve manufacturing processes, equipment, quality, and operational performance.
- Analyze engineering drawings, technical specifications, manufacturing records, and production data to identify improvement opportunities.
- Develop practical solutions, including designs, analytical tools, automation scripts, technical documentation, and process improvements.
- Own defined project deliverables, collaborate with experienced engineering and manufacturing professionals, and transition to successive assignments as project objectives are completed.
- Develop and modify CAD models, mechanical drawings, tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing equipment designs.
- Support prototyping, fabrication, testing, and implementation of manufacturing equipment and automation improvements.
- Research mechanical components, develop bills of materials, and support equipment and tooling development.
- Assist with equipment qualification, process documentation, ergonomic improvements, and production readiness.
- Analyze and reconcile manufacturing data across ERP/MRP systems, engineering records, and shop-floor operations.
- Investigate inconsistencies involving work orders, production routings, WIP inventory, and manufacturing documentation.
- Develop reports, dashboards, databases, and analytical tools to improve production visibility, material flow, and operational control.
- Identify opportunities to automate repetitive analysis, strengthen data accuracy, and improve production planning and execution.
- Analyze inspection results, engineering specifications, and nonconformance records to identify and quantify technical discrepancies.
- Research historical engineering dispositions, rework instructions, and technical records to support qualified engineers resolving manufacturing issues.
- Develop analytical tools, reports, and workflow improvements to increase traceability, accountability, and timely resolution of nonconforming material.
- Explore approved automation and AI-assisted tools to improve technical research, documentation, and preparation of proposed solutions for authorized engineering review.
- Follow supervisor directions, work rules, procedures, company policies, goals, and objectives; interact well with coworkers and accept constructive feedback.
- Perform special assignments and other duties as assigned, requested, or needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
