Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer

The Manufacturing Engineer will play a pivotal role in the assembly and testing of prototypes, facilitating design optimization before their release to manufacturing. This position involves documenting manufacturing processes with procedures and work instructions, providing daily support to manufacturing lines, and conducting data analysis and troubleshooting. The engineer will develop and validate test fixtures, train technicians on new product releases and process changes, and interface with customers to support OEM business development and sales.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and test prototypes and ramp-up volumes for design optimization before release to manufacturing.
• Document manufacturing processes with detailed procedures and work instructions.
• Provide daily support to manufacturing lines, including data analysis, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis of failures on instruments in manufacturing and customer returns.
• Develop and assemble test fixtures, optimizing and validating their performance.
• Train manufacturing technicians on new product releases and changes to existing processes.
• Write reports for customers, engineering, and management.
• Interface with customers to support OEM business development and provide technical support to the sales team in pre-sale situations.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in manufacturing engineering.
• Strong statistical analysis capabilities.
• Experience with electromechanical products.
• Knowledge of bill of materials.
• Ability to conduct time studies.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Piscataway, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $48.00 - $52.88/hr individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 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 Piscataway, NJ.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a Clearly Rated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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 actalentaccom for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.