Kelly Science Engineering Technology Telecom is seeking a highly skilled Manufacturing Engineer for a contract position at a manufacturing client in Puerto Rico. Job Description: Purpose: This entry-level position involves designing, validating, and maintaining tooling, fixtures, machine programs, profiling, and other NPI-related technical data and hardware. The successful candidate will ensure proper release to production personnel while keeping all evidence in the assigned repository. Responsibilities: - Support SMT process engineers with thermal profiling, engineering units' control, and storage. - Lead and participate in required FAI validations across all manufacturing processes. - Maintain good communication with other functional areas and proactively escalate any issue or risk. - Support/lead Solumina tasks such as alterations, order notes, or others as required. - Identify process improvements opportunities, perform RRCA, and constantly use CORE tools for daily work. - Work closely with NPI QE identifying trending issues and providing corrective/preventive actions based on reworks, test yield, customer escapes, and QNs data. - Work with rework and repair instructions as required (NPI unit passing through NCM shall be reviewed by NPI ME). - Submit FAI redlines and perform Solumina alterations for all units in WIP (future state should be done by NPI Technical Planning). - Perform time studies as needed to ensure standard times are met through continuous improvement initiatives and mistake proofing. - Provide support identifying alternate parts and procedures as required (for units in WIP). - Add instructions to rework orders as required. Requirements: - BS degree in Engineering with experience (Industrial, Mechanical, or Electrical engineering preferred). - Available 1st and 2nd shift. Preferred Qualifications: - Experience in a manufacturing environment. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. - Experience dealing with external customers; strong customer focus skills. - Computer knowledge on Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word). - Excellent oral and written communication in English and Spanish. What happens next: Once you apply, you'll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don't worry – even if this position doesn't work out, you're still in our network. That means our team of expert recruiters will have access to your profile, making your opportunities limitless.