Manufacturing Engineer I/II

About the Opportunity:
A manufacturing organization in Memphis, TN is hiring Manufacturing Engineers at the I and II levels to support onsite mechanical manufacturing operations for large, complex assembly builds. This is a contract opportunity focused on mechanical assembly process improvement, production readiness, manufacturing documentation, and hands-on troubleshooting across NPI, production ramp, and sustaining operations. Level will be determined based on depth of experience, technical scope, and manufacturing engineering background.

What You Will Do:

• Develop, review, and maintain mechanical manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, SOPs, assembly drawings, exploded views, torque specifications, BOMs, and process flow documentation.
• Translate mechanical drawings and assembly prints into clear, production-ready instructions for operators and technicians.
• Review mechanical designs and drawings for manufacturability, accessibility, tooling needs, material handling constraints, and production readiness.
• Support mechanical subassembly layout and installation, including frames, enclosures, heat exchangers, piping, hoses, brackets, structural components, pressure interfaces, and related mechanical integration.
• Define and standardize assembly methods for fastening, torque control, gasket and seal interfaces, alignment, hose and piping routing, structural supports, and workmanship standards.
• Troubleshoot mechanical build issues related to fit-up, tolerance stack-ups, interference, leakage points, structural stress, vibration, pressure interfaces, rework, and assembly execution.
• Support DFM/DFA reviews, mechanical risk mitigation, process validation, build sequence optimization, and production readiness activities.
• Partner with manufacturing, industrial, electrical, controls, test, operations, technicians, and production teams to improve assembly flow, safety, quality, labor efficiency, cost, and standardization.
• Support NPI launches, production ramps, sustaining production, commissioning, FAT/SAT, and system acceptance readiness.
• Lead or support continuous improvement efforts focused on reliability, defect reduction, process standardization, ergonomics, labor efficiency, and manufacturing readiness.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in mechanical manufacturing, industrial equipment assembly, or a related engineering role.
• 3 to 5 years of experience aligns with Manufacturing Engineer I level consideration.
• 7+ years of progressive mechanical manufacturing engineering experience aligns with Manufacturing Engineer II level consideration.
• Experience reading, reviewing, and interpreting mechanical drawings, GD&T, tolerance stack-ups, and complex assembly prints.
• Hands-on experience supporting mechanical assembly processes, including structural builds, piping or hose installation/routing, fastener applications, torque control, gasket/sealing systems, pressure interfaces, or related mechanical integration.
• Experience creating or maintaining manufacturing documentation such as SOPs, standard work, work instructions, visual aids, assembly documentation, or process flow documentation.
• Ability to work onsite in Memphis, TN for the duration of the contract.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with large-form mechanical assembly, industrial equipment, fabricated structures, heavy equipment, capital equipment, automation systems, aerospace structures, automotive assemblies, HVAC/mechanical systems, complex electromechanical systems, or regulated manufacturing environments.
• CAD experience with SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Creo, or a comparable platform.
• Experience with DFM/DFA, PFMEA, manufacturability reviews, build sequence optimization, mechanical risk assessments, process validation, or production readiness support.
• Familiarity with torque tools, fixturing, lifting devices, mechanical assembly aids, ergonomic improvements, and safe mechanical build practices.
• Experience supporting NPI, production ramp-up, sustaining production, ECNs, commissioning, FAT/SAT, or mechanical system acceptance activities.
• Knowledge of fastener selection, torque strategies, gasket and seal interfaces, hose and piping routing, leak paths, pressure interfaces, and mechanical failure modes.
• Experience supporting kitting strategies, material readiness, BOM accuracy, mechanical kitting, fixturing, line-side readiness, or assembly readiness.
• Experience with lean manufacturing, root cause analysis, 8D, DMAIC, A3, takt time, station balance, or labor efficiency improvements.
• Working knowledge of OSHA, ISO, ASME, torque safety, pressure safety, or related mechanical and safety standards.
• Strong cross-functional communication skills in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Compensation and Work Model:

• Pay range: $27 to $52/hr, depending on experience and level.
• Work model: Onsite in Memphis, TN.
• Employment type: Contract.
• Contract duration: Slated through January 7, 2027.
• Target start date: July 13, 2026.
• Schedule: Exact schedule not confirmed; likely standard business hours.
• Multiple openings available.

How to Apply:
If you have mechanical manufacturing engineering experience and are comfortable supporting onsite large-form assembly operations, production documentation, process improvement, and hands-on troubleshooting in Memphis, please apply with your updated resume for consideration.

Ascendo is a certified minority owned staffing firm, and we welcome and celebrate diversity. Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Contact information

Christian Kincer