Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer

For immediate consideration, please apply directly to this job posting AND email biacosta@actalentservices.com with the following: 

1) Word copy of resume

2) 2-3 professional references

3) 4-5 brief bullet points highlighting technical qualifications

Job Description

Lead projects to improve machining, fabrication, and assembly operations by reducing costs, reducing lead times, and improving product quality. Work closely with project and engineering releases, production planning, and production personnel in developing work order routers and manufacturing documentation to process parts and materials. Select resources to manufacture parts effectively, provide instructions to maximize repeatability, and implement strategies to improve productivity. Provide estimates on material costs, special processing, and labor requirements for new products.

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement manufacturing process solutions that will assist the department in achieving high quality, cost savings, and shortened lead times.
• Influence process standardization, the development of work center capabilities, and improving capacities.
• Review drawings for manufacturability, verify accuracy, and completeness.
• Develop manufacturing routers: the set of detailed work instructions defining the sequence of operations, resources, labor standards, and special instructions required to manufacture a part.
• Ensure router standards, operation structure, and BOM are accurate.
• Problem-solve technical issues by interfacing with product engineering, SMEs, and production personnel.
• Develop and implement work instructions, procedures, and other manufacturing documentation to enhance customer satisfaction and manufacturing performance.

Essential Skills

• Formal technical/engineering Degree - BSME or other.
• At least 5 years of experience.
• Proficiency with Lean manufacturing principles, Six Sigma training, and Continuous Improvement for manufacturing.
• Experience with metallic, mechanical, or electro-mechanical components or products, and manufacturing processes like CNC machining, welding, soldering, or complex work instructions for assembly.
• Ability to handle efficiency projects, plant layout of equipment and manufacturing lines, process layout projects, job travelers, cost reduction projects, and time reduction projects.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace mechanical, aerospace defense, defense aerospace, mil spec, mil standards, AS9100.
• Project management and process engineering.
• Proficiency in Solidworks.
• Experience with lean six sigma and lean principles.

Work Environment

Leading provider of cutting-edge aerospace and military technologies. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, we specialize in designing, manufacturing, and delivering high-performance solutions for our clients worldwide. The culture is very collaborative with no politics, and the environment is fast-paced, providing opportunities for taking on more exciting projects or pursuing promotions. The business is growing rapidly, and there will be exposure to facilities, plant layout, equipment layout, and transfer projects into new spaces within the next 8 months.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $48.00 - $65.00/hr.

• 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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Tustin,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 3, 2025.

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.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are 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

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 process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $48 - $65