Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support our manufacturing and assembly operations. This role involves troubleshooting manufacturing issues on the production floor, creating and revising assembly and test work instructions, and reviewing CAD drawings and models to support manufacturing builds. The successful candidate will drive continuous process improvements and own and support a specific product platform.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing and assembly operations.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues on the production floor.
• Work closely with technicians and production personnel.
• Create and revise assembly and test work instructions.
• Review CAD drawings and models to support manufacturing builds.
• Utilize ERP systems to manage manufacturing processes and product configurations.
• Drive continuous process improvements.
• Own and support a specific product platform.
• Participate in quality and manufacturing improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate with design engineering, purchasing, quality, and suppliers.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's Degree with 3–4 years of hands-on experience or Master's Degree with 2-3 years of hands-on experience.
• Manufacturing engineering experience.
• Knowledge of building materials.
• Experience creating work instructions.
• Manufacturing floor problem-solving experience.
• ERP system experience.
• Hands-on mechanical aptitude.
• Familiarity with mechanical tools such as wrenches and crimpers.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with GD&T and SolidWorks.
• Experience working in capital equipment, semiconductor, or large-scale high-complexity low-volume manufacturing.
• Exposure to SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills on the manufacturing floor.

This is a Permanent position based out of Somerset, NJ.

The pay range for this position is $76000.00 - $97000.00/yr.

Please reach out for the holiday and benefit package

This is a fully onsite position in Somerset,NJ.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 7, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.