Manufacturing Engineer

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for developing manufacturing processes and maximizing efficiency by analyzing equipment layouts, workflows, and assembly methods. This role involves determining the necessary tooling, fixtures, and equipment to achieve manufacturing goals, designing fixtures and tooling, and collaborating with R&D to ensure product manufacturability. The position requires familiarity with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within an ISO9001/AS9100D facility, and relies on team input, experience, and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

Responsibilities

• Ensure successful transitioning of new products from product development to production.
• Confer with R&D Engineering, Production/Manufacturing, Quality, and Materials staff to discuss project specifications and procedures.
• Assess manufacturability of products with R&D Engineering.
• Participate in design reviews and approval phases.
• Evaluate tooling or equipment requirements to support production/manufacturing.
• Support design changes of products once they enter production.
• Assist in the development of inspection criteria with Quality Control.
• Support Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) activities associated with development and production/manufacturing problems.
• Create, maintain, and improve processes, workflows, and process documentation.
• Develop and/or improve assembly fixtures in support of development and production of products.
• Create and submit Engineering Change Requests to Engineering for review and approval.
• Review and approve Engineering Change Orders.
• Work with the Materials Group to develop and implement technical requirements for suppliers.
• Coordinate and/or participate in supplier assessment and work with suppliers to resolve issues.
• Maintain product Bill of Materials in ERP system.
• Work with cross-functional teams to create and maintain Methods of Manufacturing within the ERP system.
• Collaborate with QA on Production & Manufacturing issues and inspection criteria.
• Coordinate/support non-conforming product disposition by working with the Production/Quality department.
• Provide technical engineering expertise to Production & Manufacturing.
• Support the APQP process including PFMEA, Control Plans, and Process Flow.
• Create and maintain work instructions for production.

Essential Skills

• 5-7 years working in a Manufacturing environment.
• Must be a ITAR eligible
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Self-motivated with excellent communication, interpersonal, and training skills.
• Ability to work with little or no supervision.
• Demonstrated proficiency in SolidWorks.
• General knowledge of welding, machining, and overall manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Experience interfacing with suppliers to support process development and cost reduction for new products.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience working with military specifications and requirements.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Preferred Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience with ERP systems, specifically Epicor 10.
• 5 years of development of work instructions in regulated environments (DoD, Aerospace, Auto).
• Experience in mechanical engineering, product development engineering, mechanical design, and Excel data analysis.
• Experience in writing work instructions, test and fixture design.

Work Environment

The manufacturing and design & test activities are conducted at the same location in Arizona. Engineers are expected to operate SolidWorks proficiently without ramp-up time. The environment values versatility, preferring experience in small companies where engineers wear multiple hats, over highly specialized big company experience.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chandler, AZ.

The pay range for this position is $36.08 - $50.48/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Chandler,AZ.

This position is anticipated to close on May 8, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000 extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

Salary : $36 - $50