Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer

About This Opportunity

Amoha Recruitment Services is a US-focused staffing and placement firm building a talent pipeline of Mechanical Engineers specializing in Manufacturing Engineering for upcoming client engagements across various manufacturing industries.

Key Responsibilities

• Support daily manufacturing operations and production activities to improve efficiency and productivity.
• Assist in developing, evaluating, and improving manufacturing processes and workflows.
• Analyze production data to identify bottlenecks, recurring issues, and opportunities for improvement.
• Support the design, development, and implementation of manufacturing methods and procedures.
• Work with production, quality, maintenance, and engineering teams to resolve manufacturing challenges.
• Assist in troubleshooting mechanical equipment, machinery, and production systems.
• Review engineering drawings, technical specifications, and bills of materials (BOMs).
• Support the implementation of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist with root-cause analysis and corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Monitor production performance, cycle times, scrap rates, and process efficiency.
• Support quality inspections, process validation, and product testing activities.
• Help ensure manufacturing processes meet applicable quality standards and safety requirements.
• Assist in evaluating tooling, fixtures, machinery, and equipment used in production.
• Support material selection, production planning, and manufacturing cost-reduction initiatives.
• Use CAD tools to review or modify engineering drawings and manufacturing layouts.
• Help document standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and process changes.
• Participate in process improvement projects to reduce waste, defects, downtime, and production costs.
• Assist with equipment installation, process trials, and new product introduction activities.
• Maintain accurate engineering records, production reports, and process documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve product quality, manufacturability, reliability, and operational performance.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Production Engineering, Mechatronics, or a closely related field.
• 0–3 years of professional, internship, academic, or hands-on experience in manufacturing, production, process engineering, or a related area.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes, including machining, casting, welding, fabrication, assembly, or additive manufacturing.
• Familiarity with mechanical engineering principles, engineering drawings, and technical specifications.
• Understanding of production workflows, manufacturing equipment, and industrial operations.
• Basic knowledge of quality control, inspection methods, and manufacturing standards.
• Familiarity with CAD tools such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, CATIA, Creo, or Siemens NX.
• Basic understanding of root-cause analysis, troubleshooting, and problem-solving techniques.
• Knowledge of manufacturing productivity, process efficiency, and continuous improvement concepts.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, dimensional tolerances, and bills of materials.
• Basic data analysis skills and the ability to evaluate production performance.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and troubleshooting skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering, production, and quality teams.
• Willingness to learn new manufacturing technologies, engineering tools, and industry standards.

Skills That Strengthen Your Application

• Manufacturing Engineering and Production Engineering
• Mechanical Design and Engineering Drawings
• SolidWorks, AutoCAD, CATIA, Creo, or Siemens NX
• Manufacturing Process Development and Optimization
• Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement
• Six Sigma fundamentals
• Root-Cause Analysis and Corrective Action (CAPA)
• Quality Control and Quality Assurance
• Statistical Process Control (SPC)
• Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
• Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFM/DFA)
• Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• CNC Machining and Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM)
• Welding, Casting, Machining, and Fabrication
• Production Planning and Workflow Optimization
• Industrial Equipment and Machinery Troubleshooting
• Preventive and Predictive Maintenance Fundamentals
• Time Studies, Cycle-Time Analysis, and Capacity Planning
• Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) fundamentals
• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) fundamentals
• Bill of Materials (BOM) and Engineering Change Management
• Process Validation and New Product Introduction (NPI)
• Manufacturing Layout and Material Flow Optimization
• Automation, Robotics, PLCs, and Mechatronic Systems
• Engineering Documentation and Standard Operating Procedures
• Workplace Safety and Regulatory Compliance

Work Authorization

We welcome candidates who are:

• US Citizens or Green Card holders
• On F-1 OPT or STEM-OPT
• Eligible for or currently holding H-1B status

Work authorization and sponsorship arrangements are subject to the requirements of each client engagement.

Compensation

• Market-competitive salary: $75,000–$110,000/year, depending on client, location, experience, and qualifications.
• Health and wellness benefits through placement, where offered by the client or employer.
• Paid Time Off (PTO), where applicable.
• Ongoing learning and professional development support.
• Exposure to real-world manufacturing, production, and process improvement projects.
• Opportunities to develop technical skills in manufacturing technologies, automation, quality systems, and process optimization.
• Experience collaborating with engineering, production, quality, and maintenance teams.
• Opportunities to contribute to efficiency improvements, cost reduction, and product quality initiatives.