Manufacturing Engineer

Job Title:

Manufacturing Engineer

Join our dynamic team as a Manufacturing Engineer where you will develop, optimize, and document machining processes to support our production needs. You will play a critical role in defining tooling, work-holding, cutting parameters, and process methods for CNC manufacturing. Your expertise will support production teams by troubleshooting machining, quality, and equipment issues, while collaborating with programmers to refine toolpaths, G-code, and machining strategies.

• Develop, optimize, and document machining processes to support production needs.
• Define tooling, work-holding, cutting parameters, and process methods for CNC manufacturing.
• Create and maintain routings, setup sheets, and standard work documentation.
• Support production teams by troubleshooting machining, quality, and equipment issues.
• Collaborate with programmers to refine toolpaths, G-code, and machining strategies.
• Support new product introduction through process planning and DFM input.
• Ensure manufacturing processes meet aerospace and quality standards.
• Lead or support continuous improvement efforts focused on efficiency, quality, and repeatability.
• Evaluate and implement new tooling, automation, and process improvements.
  
  Work cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, and Operations to support production success.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• 2–5+ years of Applications Engineering experience in CNC machining (aerospace preferred).
• Strong understanding of CNC mills/lathes, GD&T, and machining principles.
• Demonstrated experience with tooling selection, process documentation, and machining optimization.
• Familiarity with AS9100 and aerospace quality standards.

• Familiar with Epicor.
• Experience with a variety of CNC Machining - Swiss, Multi Axis, Lathe, and Milling.
• Proficiency in CAD/CAM software (Mastercam, NX, CATIA, or similar).
• Lean Six Sigma certification.
• Knowledge of automation, probing systems, and advanced metrology.

The work environment involves collaborating with cross-functional teams such as Engineering, Quality, and Operations. You will be utilizing advanced technologies and equipment, including CNC mills, lathes, and CAD/CAM software. The role requires adherence to aerospace and quality standards, ensuring a meticulous and detail-oriented approach.

This is a Permanent position based out of Bloomington, MN.

The pay range for this position is $80,000.00 - $90,000.00/yr.

• Climate Controlled and super clean - G401k - PTO, Sick Leave - Average tenure is 10+ years - Life Insurance - Health, dental, vision, etc - Sometimes will have a bonus at the end of the year depending on company performance/profits

This is a fully onsite position in Bloomington,MN.

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 27, 2026.

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 actalentaccom for other accommodation options.