Manufacturing Engineer

Job Title:

Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Manufacturing Engineer with hands-on experience in CNC machining, specifically with 3-axis mills. The ideal candidate should have the ability to program CNC machines and be proficient in Edgecam and CATIA software. Familiarity with preferred machines such as Fadals, Haas, and Seiki is essential, along with skills in fixture modeling for metal components using CATIA or NX.

Responsibilities

* Create CNC programs to support manufacturing operations.

* Program CNC machines using Edgecam and CATIA software.

* Model fixtures for metal components using CATIA or NX.

* Collaborate across engineering, hourly manufacturing staff, and office personnel.

* Support non-engineering tasks such as quality and safety.

Essential Skills

* CNC machining experience required (3-axis mills).

* Experience with machines such as Fadals, Haas, and Seiki.

* Proficiency in CNC programming.

* Software proficiency:
Edgecam, CATIA.

* Fixture modeling for metal components using CATIA/NX.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

* 3-5 years of relevant industry experience required.

* Bachelor's degree in Engineering preferred (Mechanical ideal), though related fields are acceptable.

* Solid working knowledge of CNCs; candidates should be ready to contribute without extensive training.

* Experience with model-based definition for manufacturing highly preferred.

* Understanding of master/parent models and automated fixture updates.

* Background in Lean, Six Sigma, or automation methods considered a plus.

* Aerospace experience not required, but transferable skills from other industries are welcome.

Work Environment

This role is based in a small facility with a team size of 11-12 members with mixed skillsets. The environment is collaborative and engaging, requiring flexibility to support tasks across engineering and non-engineering domains such as quality and safety. The role offers career growth and development opportunities, competitive compensation with a potential for a 10% annual bonus, comprehensive benefits, and work-life balance with 15 days of PTO and 13 paid holidays each year.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of San Diego, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $83250.00 - $138550.00/yr.

Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost. 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay. Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay.

Career development and tuition reimbursement. Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a  membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you. Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates. Paid Time Off and Company-Paid Holidays.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in San Diego,CA.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 11, 2026.

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.

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