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Manufacturing Engineer
Posted: 09/30/2026
Employment Type:
Contract To Hire
Industry: Engineering
Job Number: 45275
Pay Rate: 35.00
Job Description
The Panther Group is seeking Manufacturing Engineers to support electronics manufacturing operations for a leading aerospace and defense organization in Clearwater, FL.
This role focuses on process improvement and manufacturing optimization for circuit card assembly (CCA) and electronic module builds, with particular emphasis on through-hole technology. The Manufacturing Engineer will analyze production processes, implement improvements, develop manufacturing documentation, support new processes and equipment, and work closely with production, quality, maintenance, and engineering teams.
We are seeking candidates with varying levels of manufacturing engineering experience. Compensation will be based on experience and qualifications.
What You'll Do
- Analyze and optimize CCA and electronic module manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance product quality and reliability.
- Focus on manufacturing processes involving through-hole technology and electronic assembly.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement across multiple CCA programs.
- Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies to manufacturing processes.
- Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, including:
- Work instructions
- Standard operating procedures
- Process documentation
- Fixture and stencil specifications
- Collaborate with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Engineering teams to implement process improvements.
- Work closely with senior engineers and cross-functional teams to learn and improve manufacturing processes.
- Conduct experiments, trials, and process validations to evaluate proposed improvements and ensure compatibility with existing equipment and systems.
- Provide technical support to production personnel and assist with troubleshooting manufacturing issues.
- Train and mentor production employees on manufacturing processes and process changes.
- Support equipment maintenance, repair, and manufacturing process development as needed.
- Help ensure manufacturing processes meet established quality, efficiency, and reliability requirements.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Manufacturing engineering experience, preferably within electronics, aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
- Experience analyzing and improving manufacturing processes.
- Ability to work effectively with cross-functional engineering, production, quality, and maintenance teams.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to develop and maintain clear technical documentation and manufacturing procedures.
- Experience supporting process development, implementation, and continuous improvement.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to work onsite in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience with circuit card assembly (CCA) manufacturing.
- Experience with through-hole technology.
- Familiarity with IPC-A-610 and/or IPC J-STD standards.
- Experience with soldering and electronic assembly processes.
- Lean or Six Sigma experience.
- Experience developing or improving fixtures and stencils.
- Experience supporting manufacturing equipment and process troubleshooting.
- Aerospace or defense manufacturing experience.
Meet Your Recruiter
Amanda Krafcik
Amanda is a Client Success Manager and has 10+ years of experience in the staffing industry. She focuses on finding the best talent for our clients and is a passionate team player. Fun fact: Amanda loves movies and is always watching them or talking about them on podcasts.
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