Job Title: Manufacturing Process Engineer

Job Description

You will work alongside scientists, production, and quality assurance staff to increase the manufacturing readiness of new optical fiber products and fiber-based components. This role offers the opportunity to improve fabrication and measurement processes for the manufacture of new products by analyzing existing methods, implementing improvements, and creating documentation. Key aspects of the position include improving manufacturing yield, identifying equipment and process difficulties, and reducing cost.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with scientists, production, and quality assurance staff to enhance manufacturing readiness of optical fiber products and fiber-based components.
• Analyze existing methods to improve fabrication and measurement processes for new products.
• Implement improvements and create documentation for processes.
• Improve manufacturing yield and reduce costs.
• Identify and address equipment and process difficulties.

Essential Skills

• Experience in manufacturing process engineering.
• Mechanical engineering experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Design for manufacturing knowledge.
• Experience in a company utilizing advanced technology.
• Proficiency in manufacturing engineering, process engineering, mechanical design, and SolidWorks.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• A bachelor’s or advanced degree in Engineering.
• Three or more years’ experience in a Manufacturing Engineering role.
• Three or more years’ experience in data analysis for manufacturing.
• Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma practices is a plus.
• Familiarity with LabView, Python, and other computer languages for automation is a plus.

Work Environment

The site is their R&D Facility where scientists and engineers develop new technology, specifically in the telecommunications, medical, and aerospace/defense industries. The engineering team is small, allowing you to lead and execute on ideas. This role is onsite five days a week. The company is known for its innovation, driven by engineers and scientists. They offer a robust benefits package, 401K match, tuition reimbursement, and training opportunities.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70000.00 - $110000.00/yr.

• Robust package that offers medical, dental, and vision coverage (as part of medical), including an annual $300 benefits per employee for vision hardware
• 401k match is 100% up to the first 6% of contributions pre-tax. There is no cap and no vesting period.
• Paid time off package (will vary depending on the level of candidate we hire)
• 7% target pay-out annually (based on company’s target OI)
• Potential annual merit increases
• Tuition reimbursement program
• HSA & FSA options
• Prescription drug benefits
• Wellness program – a fantastic benefit that offers discounts off of the employee’s following year’s benefits premiums if they obtain a certain number of “points” in the program by completing wellness activities
• A wealth of other supplementary benefits (Teledoc, 24-hr nurse line, EAP that offers free sessions with licensed therapists as well as other assistance, etc.)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Somerset,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 21, 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 : $70,000 - $110,000