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Manufacturing Engineer

Job in Fairfield, Essex County, New Jersey, 07004, USA
Listing for: Actalent
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-05-27
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Manufacturing Engineer
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Manufacturing Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 48 USD Hourly USD 48.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Description

Summary:

The main function of a manufacturing engineer is to apply engineering theory and principles to problems of industrial layout or manufacturing production. A typical manufacturing engineer has the ability to make engineering drawings and read and interpret blueprints.

Job Responsibilities
  • Study time motion methods and speed involved in maintenance production and other operations to establish standard production rate and improve efficiency.
  • Interpret engineering drawings, schematic diagrams or formulas and confer with management or engineering staff to determine quality and reliability standards.
  • Read worker logs, product processing sheets and specification sheets to verify that records adhere to quality assurance specifications.
  • Aid in planning work assignments in accordance with worker performance, machine capacity, production schedules and anticipated delays.
  • Prepare charts, graphs and diagrams to illustrate workflow routing, floor layouts, material handling and machine utilization.
Key Skills
  • Process improvement
  • Assembly
  • Bill of materials
  • Work instruction
Additional

Skills & Qualifications
  • Creativity, verbal and written communication skills, analytical and problem solving ability.
  • Team player and detail oriented.
  • Ability to make sketches, engineering drawings and common computations.
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawing schematics and computer-generated reports.
  • Previous experience with computer applications and software related to engineering field such as CAD.
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
  • 2-4 years experience required.
Job Type & Location

This is a contract position based out of Fairfield, NJ.

Pay & Benefits

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

Benefits
  • 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 Fairfield, NJ.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 5, 2026.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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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