Jr. Manufacturing Engineer - Kelly Services : Job Details

Job details Jr. Manufacturing EngineerJacksonville, FL - OnsiteDirect Hire $65,000 - $75,000 Kelly Engineering is recruiting for a Junior Manufacturing Engineer for our client in Jacksonville, FL. In this role, you will be a key part of the manufacturing team and actively contribute to the production of high-quality, life-saving products. You'll support Lean manufacturing initiatives to enhance efficiency, flexibility, and quality across our operations. This is an entry-level position suitable for a problem solver with a passion for process improvement and collaboration. Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assist in the launch of military and professional life-saving products.
• Support Lean manufacturing and 5S initiatives; participate in Six Sigma projects for process improvements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects to enhance production capacity and quality.
• Assist in conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions for recurring issues.
• Help in developing and maintaining BOMs, tooling requirements, and work instructions.
• Support testing and validation of new products, processes, and systems for production readiness.
• Participate in regulatory compliance testing and validation.
• Receive mentorship from senior engineers to support your development and technical growth.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Mechatronics, Electrical), or equivalent experience.
• 0-2 years of manufacturing experience, preferably with exposure to New Product Introduction (NPI).
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing principles (5S, Root Cause Analysis, Value Stream Mapping).
• Basic proficiency in SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
• Exposure to technical writing (PFMEA, Process Flows, Control Plans) is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Lean Green Belt certification or interest in pursuing it is a plus. Spanish language skills are desirable not mandatory.