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Manufacturing Engineer

Actalent
Santa Ana, CA Other
POSTED ON 9/27/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/27/2025

Hiring a Manufacturing Engineer for an Immediate need!

** For Immediate consideration please email your resume to habels@actalentservices.com**

Job Description

This is a highly specialized role focused on composites and manufacturing engineering. The successful candidate will support the new product development team by promoting cost-effective design for manufacturing and assembly. Additionally, they will aid in transitioning new products from development into production.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure accurate preparation of process router sheets and standard labor hours.
  • Develop detailed work instructions and Bill of Materials.
  • Create work cells and set up production lines.
  • Ensure adequate line capacity and development of operator training.
  • Create standard work and detailed work instructions.

Essential Skills

  • Manufacturing engineering expertise.
  • Experience with tooling and composites manufacturing, including layup, autoclaves, and oven curing.
  • Proficiency in Design for Manufacturing and new product development.
  • SolidWorks proficiency for tooling design.
  • Experience in process improvement, prototyping, and Six Sigma.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • 3-5 years of relevant manufacturing engineering experience in job shop and lower volume production environments (preferred 7-10 years).
  • Hands-on knowledge of methods, processes, tools, and equipment in a manufacturing facility for composites.
  • Mechanical aptitude and experience in building prototypes and assembly processes.
  • Experience supporting Design for Manufacturing for New Product Development.

Work Environment

The environment specializes in the design and manufacturing of advanced composite and metal structures for the defense and space industries. It is recognized for prototyping through to high-volume production of mission-critical defense platforms and satellite components. The facility serves as a comprehensive hub for design, machining, fabrication, assembly, and validation testing.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $57.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Santa Ana,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 19, 2025.

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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $45 - $57

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