Job Description
Job DescriptionManufacturing Engineer Associate
Location: Oshkosh, WI
Duration: 12-month contract
Pay Range: $28–$33 per hour
Position Summary:
The Manufacturing Engineer Associate is an entry-level position within the operations engineering team, responsible for designing and improving components and tooling that support manufacturing processes. This role involves developing mechanical designs, supporting process improvements, and ensuring that products meet engineering standards for quality, performance, and cost efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with the design of new or improved components, tooling, and fixtures in alignment with engineering standards.
- Perform basic engineering calculations and analyses under supervision.
- Create and revise CAD drawings and layouts, including tolerance stack-up analyses.
- Support prototype builds and follow projects through production implementation.
- Generate bills of material, assembly drawings, and other project documentation.
- Contribute to cost-effective part selection and design improvements.
- Collaborate with senior engineers and cross-functional teams to resolve manufacturing issues.
- Apply knowledge of material science and manufacturing processes to support design efforts.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
- Proficiency with CAD modeling software.
- Understanding of mechanical design principles and tolerance analysis.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to interpret and produce detailed technical drawings.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience creating tools, jigs, or fixtures for manufacturing environments.
- Familiarity with CATIA software.
- Exposure to manufacturing processes and equipment.
- Internship or prior experience in an engineering or production environment.
- Experience with Lean or Six Sigma methodologies.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office tools.
Core Competencies:
- Strong collaboration and communication skills across teams.
- Analytical mindset with attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities within set deadlines.
- Eagerness to learn and contribute within a technical environment.
- Demonstrates initiative and accountability in assigned tasks.
Work Environment:
- Onsite position requiring frequent standing, walking, and computer work.
- Occasional lifting up to 30 lbs. and hands-on interaction with manufacturing components.
- Standard weekday schedule with occasional overtime or weekend work based on project needs.
For immediate review please send a copy of your resume to Ken Markiewicz at kmarkiewicz@xfiregroup.com
#IND1Company DescriptionUsing the best business practices obtained from many years of experience in Business, Law, and Recruiting and Staffing, the Founders at CrossFire Group (“CrossFire”) started in downtown Royal Oak, MI more than a decade ago. With backgrounds in Information Technology (IT) and the Legal Industry, CrossFire began placing by IT and Legal Professionals in contract and direct-hire positions throughout the Midwest.
Since our founding, CrossFire has grown into a full-service Human Capital Solutions Organization. We are proud of now providing full services beyond recruiting and staffing. Our portfolio of services includes HR supply chain management, human resources consulting, and many customized Human Resource related services.
Company Description
Using the best business practices obtained from many years of experience in Business, Law, and Recruiting and Staffing, the Founders at CrossFire Group (“CrossFire”) started in downtown Royal Oak, MI more than a decade ago. With backgrounds in Information Technology (IT) and the Legal Industry, CrossFire began placing by IT and Legal Professionals in contract and direct-hire positions throughout the Midwest.\r\n\r\nSince our founding, CrossFire has grown into a full-service Human Capital Solutions Organization. We are proud of now providing full services beyond recruiting and staffing. Our portfolio of services includes HR supply chain management, human resources consulting, and many customized Human Resource related services.