Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer –
Actalent

We are seeking a skilled Manufacturing Engineer to join our team. The role involves planning, developing, and implementing production methods, and coordinating efforts for acquiring necessary equipment and tooling. The ideal candidate will be instrumental in maintaining production standards and assisting in troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues.

• Plan, develop, and implement production methods and cell set‑up, including layout, routers, and build books for all products, including overhaul and repair.
• Plan and coordinate efforts toward the acquisition of needed equipment and tooling.
• Develop and maintain production standards.
• Assist in troubleshooting mechanical and electrical problems and test failures.
• Review engineering drawings for manufacturability and write engineering change orders as required.
• Witness and evaluate acceptance tests on units to verify product performance and test procedure accuracy.
• Review designs and processes for continuous improvement opportunities and manufacturability.
• Build manufacturing bills of material based on engineering bills of material.
• Perform or witness developmental/qualification/performance testing on new products, including vibration, thermal, environmental, and duty cycle tests.
• Create test plans and write pest reports.
• Perform audits in various areas within the company.

• 2–5 years of experience in a manufacturing engineering role.
• Familiarity with CAD (Creo or equivalent) and GD&T drawing standards.
• Understanding of lean manufacturing techniques.
• Ability to perform in a fast‑paced environment with hands‑on requirements.

• Permanent position based out of Whippany, NJ.
• Full‑time, fully on‑site.

The pay range for this position is $–$ per year.

• Medical/Dental, Life, and Disability Insurance
• 80 hours of PTO (accrued)
• 401(k) plan participation

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 16, 2026.

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and science services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts that 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 actalentaccom for other accommodation options.