Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join our team. This role involves managing complex manufacturing processes and documentation, including tooling selection, work-holding, machining and finishing processes, work instructions, control plans, and more. The ideal candidate will create custom tooling and fixtures to support the prototype manufacturing and qualification cycle, understand and apply GD&T, use precision inspection and validation instruments, and manage resources to maximize throughput and meet schedules. The Manufacturing Engineer will also pursue and apply the latest manufacturing processes, coordinate and manage project schedules, participate in product development and design review meetings, and collaborate with a team to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, and provide technical information. Additionally, the role involves applying problem-solving techniques to develop solutions and drive reliability.

Responsibilities

• Select tooling, work-holding, machining and finishing processes, work instructions, and control plans
• Create custom tooling and fixtures to support the prototype manufacturing and qualification cycle
• Understand and apply GD&T
• Use precision inspection and validation instruments such as optical comparators, micrometers, and standard measurement test equipment
• Manage resources to maximize throughput and meet schedule
• Pursue and apply the latest manufacturing and industry-related processes
• Coordinate and manage project schedules
• Participate in periodic product development and design review meetings
• Collaborate with a team to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, and provide technical information
• Apply problem-solving techniques, such as root-cause analysis, to develop solutions and drive reliability

Essential Skills

• 5-axis CNC machining
• Tooling and fixture design
• Programming CNC
• Manufacturing engineering

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering-related field or 10 years of experience as a tooling manufacturing engineer
• Experience working in the medical device or aerospace and defense industry
• 10 years of hands-on manufacturing experience with CNCs

Work Environment

This role requires onsite work at our Cranbury location, where there are 30 people on site. The manufacturing engineer team currently includes three junior engineers and one more starting in May. The work schedule follows a 9/80 format, providing a balanced work-life arrangement.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $52.88 - $64.90/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• 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 Cranbury,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 25, 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 : $53 - $65