AI summary
Project-based Process/Project Engineer (1099 contractor) supporting launch and production readiness in a machining environment, focused on crankshaft machining for automotive engines. Shively Diversified Management Services is hiring for hands-on rotating equipment and machining launch support, leading run-offs, validations, and pre-production builds. Standout perk: $50/hour hourly contractor rate.
Key skills
Process launch engineeringCrankshaft machining/manufacturingCNC machiningGrinders and spindle systems (rotating equipment)Run-offs and machine capability studiesRun Rate and validation executionPre-production buildsCarbide machining insertsProduction readiness/launch supportAbility to travel US/Canada
Pays $50/hour (1099 independent contractor, project-based).
You'll thrive here if you have 3–5+ years in manufacturing/machining and can lead machining run-offs and validations on crankshaft rotating equipment while partnering with production, maintenance, tooling and suppliers.
Why apply
- $50/hour contractor rate
- Crankshaft machining launch focus
- Travel across US and Canada
Project-Based Launch Process Engineer
1099 independent contractor; project-based with defined scope, timeline, and hours; hourly pay rate: $50.00
Assist with process launch in machining environments focusing on crankshaft machining for automotive engines
Focus: rotating equipment (CNC, grinders, spindle systems)
Manage run-offs, validations, and production readiness
Lead machine runs off (cycle time, capability, quality)
Execute Run Rate, validation, and pre-production builds
Experience with carbide machining inserts and able to propose alternatives to improve quality and/or throughput
Partner with production, maintenance, tooling, suppliers
Ensure safe operation of rotating equipment
Experience with crankshaft manufacturing, machining, and rotating equipment
Engineering degree or equivalent, and Crankshaft experience preferred
3-5+ yrs manufacturing and machining experience
Ability to travel between the United States and Canada
1099 independent contractor; project-based with defined scope, timeline, and hours; hourly pay rate: $50.00
Assist with process launch in machining environments focusing on crankshaft machining for automotive engines
Focus: rotating equipment (CNC, grinders, spindle systems)
Manage run-offs, validations, and production readiness
Lead machine runs off (cycle time, capability, quality)
Execute Run Rate, validation, and pre-production builds
Experience with carbide machining inserts and able to propose alternatives to improve quality and/or throughput
Partner with production, maintenance, tooling, suppliers
Ensure safe operation of rotating equipment
Experience with crankshaft manufacturing, machining, and rotating equipment
Engineering degree or equivalent, and Crankshaft experience preferred
3-5+ yrs manufacturing and machining experience
Ability to travel between the United States and Canada