Junior Manufacturing Engineer

Actalent; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five weeks PTO

Eight holidays per year

401(k) with employer match

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

HSA & FSA Plans

Company-paid life insurance

Supplemental insurance options

Job summary

Actalent, a global leader in engineering services, seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to advise, improve and integrate manufacturing processes at our Frederick, MD facility. You will collaborate with design, operations and suppliers to optimize tooling, production schedules and quality control, aiming for cost efficiency and on-time delivery.

The role requires a BS in Engineering and 1–3 years of related experience, with hands-on skills in mechanical/electrical assembly drawings, root cause analysis

Qualifications

• BS/ BA in Engineering (Mechanical or Industrial preferred).
• 1-3 years of related experience.
• Root cause analysis & corrective actions.
• Mechanical/ Electrical Assembly technical drawing reviews.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve manufacturing methodologies leveraging product design, materials, fabrication processes, tooling, production equipment, assembly methods and quality standards.
• Coordinate with vendors and customers to determine product specs and procure equipment/materials.
• Estimate production times and assist with staffing and tooling costs in quotations.
• Discuss capabilities and schedules with management to optimize production.
• Analyze workflow for PCB, electro-mechanical assemblies.

Skills

BS in Engineering

1-3 years experience

Root cause analysis

Technical drawing reviews

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

The Junior Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for advising, assisting and improving manufacturing processes to promote efficient and economical utilization of personnel and facilities.

Responsibilities

1. Develop, evaluate and improve current manufacturing methodologies, utilizing knowledge of product design, materials and parts, fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods and quality control standards

2. Confer with vendors and customers to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials or parts

3. Estimate production times and assist with planning staffing requirements and costs related to tooling in the production quotation process

4. Confer with management and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities and production schedules to facilitate production processes

5. Analyze and plan workflow of surface mount, thru-hole printed circuit boards and electro-mechanical assemblies

6. Design, sketch, implement and document the utilization of specialty assembly tools

7. Configure and calibrate production equipment as necessary to support production needs

8. Troubleshoot common equipment failures

9. Repair equipment on the production floor using standard electrical and mechanical measuring equipment

10. Develop procedures per ISO/AS9100D/J-STD-001 standards

11. Manage and perform preventative maintenance on equipment, both electrical and mechanical

12. Assist with the creation or create production software programs for the SMT machines, AOI’s or other production area equipment as required

13. Contact equipment manufacturers and suppliers for equipment troubleshooting, evaluation of equipment for replacement and evaluation of new equipment manufacturers as needed

14. Oversee and provide guidance on tasks associated with bonding adhesives, such as EP30AO and solder paste, and specialized processes, specifically conformal coating

15. Develop and implement operating methods and procedures designed to eliminate operating problems and improve product quality

16. Identify and evaluate new tools that allow each group to perform in the most efficient manner

17. Verify new and existing machines and equipment to ensure fulfillment of contract specifications and requirements

18. Other duties as assigned

Essential Skills

• BS/ BA in Engineering (Mechanical or Industrial preferred)

• 1-3 years of related experience

• Root cause analysis & corrective actions

• Mechanical/ Electrical Assembly technical drawing reviews

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Knowledge of assembly for printed circuit boards

• Mechanical/ machine programming experience for equipment used to assembly surface mount and thru-hold printed wiring boards

Work Environment

The company has roughly 200 employees, and this role reports to the Quality Manager. There is flexibility in start times, with the latest starting time being 8 am. The work environment offers opportunities for upward mobility.

Work Type

This is a on-site and permanet position based out of Frederick, MD.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $65000.00 - $75000.00/yr.

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.

Five (5) weeks PTO per year Eight (8) paid holidays per year 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match Medical/Dental/Vision coverage (first of the month following hire date) HSA & FSA Plans (with HSA employer contribution) Company-paid life insurance Supplemental insurance options

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Frederick, MD.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $65000.00 - $75000.00/yr.

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.

Five (5) weeks PTO per year Eight (8) paid holidays per year 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match Medical/Dental/Vision coverage (first of the month following hire date) HSA & FSA Plans (with HSA employer contribution) Company-paid life insurance Supplemental insurance options

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Frederick,MD.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 21, 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 ClearlyRated 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 [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

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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.