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Manufacturing Engineer II/III
Posted: 07/28/2026
Employment Type:
Contract
Job Number: 32178
Job Location: Onsite
Industry: AERO - Aerospace
Job Description
Position Title: Manufacturing Engineer II/III
Position Description: Protingent has an exciting contract opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineer with our client in Huntsville, AL.
Job Responsibilities:
Job Qualifications:
Preferred Job Qualifications:
Job Details:
Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO) and an administered 401k plan.
About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.
Position Description: Protingent has an exciting contract opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineer with our client in Huntsville, AL.
Job Responsibilities:
- Define how to prepare hardware for test, qualification, and flight.
- Translate engineering intent, drawings, and configurations into fully functional hardware.
- Identify, develop, and deploy new manufacturing methods (or refine existing) to improve quality, reduce cost, and optimize build schedule.
- Conduct Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) studies to strengthen the feedback loop between design, build, and test.
- Design proper material handling and packaging to protect hardware throughout the build and test process.
- Develop manufacturing work instructions to clearly define the following manufacturing process: receiving inspection, fabrication, assembly, integration, test, and refurbishment.
- Closely manage cost, quality, build sequence, and schedule of hardware throughout the entire manufacturing process.
- Create in-build redlines and recommend engineering changes to improve design.
- Lead Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) reviews.
- Perform engineering drawing review and provide final approval for manufacturing.
- Develop process control measures and evaluation through statistical analysis.
- Disposition and support non-conformance repair and rework activities.
- Perform root cause analyses when non-conformances and escapes are identified and deploy corrective actions
- Interface with external suppliers and manufacturing partners to ensure that hardware and equipment is manufactured, processed, packaged, and delivered properly, on time, and on budget.
- Design, procure, install, and integrate custom manufacturing equipment.
- Manage hardware configuration and maintain pedigree throughout the entire build and test process.
Job Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related discipline.
- Strong mechanical or electrical engineering fundamentals.
- 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing or production engineering capacity, including internships
- Demonstrated experience defining manufacturing process flows and selecting production equipment for electromechanical hardware.
- Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals including GD&T, tolerance analysis, precision fits, and structural assembly.
- Ability to read and interpret both mechanical drawings (GD&T) and electrical drawings (schematics, wiring diagrams, interconnect drawings).
- Strong written, personal, technical, and software skills (CAD, Issue Tracking, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
Preferred Job Qualifications:
- Hands-on experience in an electric motor or rotating electrical machine manufacturing facility.
- Experience with at least one of the following: avionics, wire harnesses, structures, spacecraft propulsion systems, mechanical systems, thermal protection systems, thermal management systems, and environmental instrumentation for aerospace.
- Experience standing up new production lines or manufacturing cells, including equipment procurement and layout.
- Experience developing spacecraft or other Aerospace, Defense and High Performance (ADHP) hardware.
- Ability to obtain a DBIDS or NASA badge
Job Details:
- Job Type: Contract
- Location: Huntsville, AL.
- Pay rate: $50-$72/hr
- ITAR obligations are associated with this role, U.S. citizenship, U.S. legal permanent resident status, or protected person status under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a) (1), (3) is required.
Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO) and an administered 401k plan.
About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.
Meet Your Recruiter
Magic Demirel
As a Technical Recruiter at Protingent, I am excited to leverage my diverse background in education, leadership, and technology to connect talented professionals with opportunities that align with their skills and aspirations. My experience as an accomplished classroom educator and EdTech specialist has honed my ability to understand complex skill sets and identify the right fit for various roles.
I am passionate about…
…Building meaningful relationships with both candidates and clients to ensure mutual success
…Staying ahead of industry trends and understanding the evolving needs of the tech industry
…Creating efficient, streamlined processes that enhance the recruitment experience for all parties involved
…Supporting diverse, equitable, and inclusive hiring practices to create a more inclusive workforce
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