Title:
Manufacturing Engineer
Job Type:
Contract
Contract Length:
6 month to contract to hire
Target Start Date:
11/24/25
Work Location/Structure:
Reno, NV
About the Opportunity:
Our client, a leader in Automotive Manufacturing, is looking for a skilled Manufacturing Engineer
to join their team for a Not specified engagement. This project involves developing and deploying manufacturing equipment within their cutting-edge battery factories, focusing on battery architecture innovation, battery reliability, and battery cost. This is a high-impact role that requires a self-motivated professional who can hit the ground running and deliver results quickly.
Key Responsibilities & Deliverables:
This role is focused on the successful completion of specific tasks and deliverables. Your responsibilities will include:
- Establishing equipment requirements and developing design concepts.
- Developing new manufacturing equipment for a high-volume production environment.
- Developing specifications and managing RFQ process for new manufacturing equipment.
- Leading and managing project scope from concept through production launch.
- Overseeing detailed design of new manufacturing equipment.
- Developing equipment validation plans.
- Coordinating factory readiness and equipment installation.
- Functioning as lead manufacturing engineer or project manager on new automated manufacturing equipment.
- Transitioning products from low-volume prototypes to large-scale production.
- Ability and willingness to travel abroad up to 50%.
We are looking for someone with a proven track record of successful contract engagements. The ideal candidate will have:
- 3+ years of manufacturing engineering experience.
- Deep expertise in mechanical design and layout development experience in CAD, understanding of tolerancing and GD&T, and understanding of manufacturing equipment safety systems. This isn't a learning role—you need to be a subject matter expert.
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and manage your own time effectively to meet project goals.
- Experience with multiple new equipment installations and product launches, and large manufacturing line implementations.
- Strong communication skills to provide clear and concise status updates to the project team.
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, similar degree, or equivalent experience.
