Manufacturing Engineer

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Manufacturing Engineer to join our team in a robust production manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong skills in process improvement and a keen ability to work collaboratively across various engineering disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement poka-yokes to enhance production efficiency.
• Utilize CAD and Autodesk Suite for design and engineering tasks.
• Effectively communicate with engineers from software, electrical, and mechanical disciplines.
• Improve production layouts for optimized workflow and efficiency.
• Collaborate with assemblers on the production floor to resolve problems.
• Apply PFMEA processes to improve manufacturing systems.
• Utilize shop floor software and ERP systems to streamline operations.
• Conduct quality control and auditing to maintain high standards.

Essential Skills

• Experience in manufacturing engineering with a focus on Six Sigma and lean manufacturing methodologies.
• Proficiency in root cause failure analysis and PFMEA.
• Basic CAD experience and process improvement skills.
• Experience with tooling, process engineering, and assembly.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Confidence in processes and the ability to assertively communicate with the shop floor team.
• Preferred management experience to oversee a quality and audit team of six.
• Previous audit experience is highly desirable.
• Ability to build out metrics for plant performance.

Work Environment

This role involves a blend of working on the production floor (40-50%), participating in meetings with the NJ team (10-15%), addressing installation issues (15%), and engaging in PFMEA meetings, fixture design, and process improvements. The environment values strong family ties and has a notable tenure and retention rate across the company.

If interested in this role please email your resume to *gtapp@actalentservices.com*

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Plano, TX.

The pay range for this position is $38.46 - $48.08/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 Plano,TX.

This position is anticipated to close on May 19, 2026.

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.

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.