Calibration, Coaching, Communication Skills, Consulting, Corrective Action, Documentation, ISO (International Organization for Standardization), Identify Issues, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Mentoring, Performance Analysis, Performance Management, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Process Validation, Product/Service Launch, Production Schedule, Productivity Management, Quality Engineering, Quality Management, Quality Metrics, Quality Monitoring, Regulatory Compliance, Root Cause Analysis, Safety Compliance, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Technical Support
Title: Engineering Technician
Location: Orangeburg, SC 29115
Hire Type: Contract to Hire
Salary: $23- $27/hr
Benefits: Paid time off, 401K, health/dental/vision options, opportunities for overtime
We are seeking an experienced Assembly Team Lead to join our production team. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will guide a team, optimize assembly processes, and ensure high-quality output. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys mentoring, process improvement, and working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Job Duties:
Develop, maintain, and improve assembly processes to reduce inefficiencies and increase productivity.
Collaborate with Quality Engineers to monitor tools, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
Drive production schedules while resolving process-related challenges.
Support Engineering and Development Labs with new product introductions and process validation.
Ensure compliance with safety regulations, ISO standards, and company controls.
Provide accurate production documentation, including MPIs, equipment setup, and programs.
Troubleshoot minor machine issues, perform adjustments, and assist in maintenance under supervision.
Monitor equipment performance and suggest improvements for setup, calibration, or alignment.
Assist operators by answering questions, demonstrating proper techniques, and ensuring quality standards.
Conduct spot checks to maintain consistent product quality.
Stay up-to-date with manufacturing support, process changes, and equipment upgrades.
Qualifications:
Proven experience in assembly operations with prior leadership responsibilities.
Strong problem-solving abilities and process improvement mindset.
Knowledge of safety standards, ISO requirements, and production documentation.
Hands-on experience with equipment setup, troubleshooting, and minor maintenance.
Excellent communication, coaching, and collaboration skills.
Detail-oriented and committed to maintaining high-quality standards.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
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Sterling Engineering, Inc.
Sterling Engineering has been a trusted partner for engineering, project management, and staffing solutions for over five decades. We provide exceptional engineering/technical recruitment and engineering project services to clients nationwide:
- Engineering & Technical Recruitment - With our focus on engineering, technical, and IT, Sterling has the in-depth knowledge, industry expertise, and robust employee pipeline it takes to rapidly find talent for even the most difficult to fill positions. Sterling’s extensive recruitment methodology allows us to engage the most talented employees in the marketplace. We offer exciting work and career-building opportunities for our candidates, along with expert support at every step of the process.
- Engineering Project Services – Our experienced, multi-disciplined team of project managers, engineers, and designers, led by licensed Professional Engineers (PE), provide project management, engineering, design, and Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) to manufacturing, OEM, and R&D customers. We work on complex, highly technical projects across a number of industry sectors, and our ability to scale and seamlessly integrate at multiple levels of your organization is what differentiates us.
Sterling offers a unique combination of engineering solutions and Best of Staffing level service to help our clients and talent achieve their goals.
500 to 999 employees
Staffing/Employment Agencies
http://www.sterling-engineering.com