Manufacturing Engineer

Actalent; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for a permanent onsite role in Allentown, PA. You will design, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes to produce high-quality products efficiently, including process improvement, automation, and quality control.

Responsibilities include supporting production, leading lean projects, developing capacity models, and coordinating engineering changes, with collaboration across EH&S and supply chain teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or Equivalent.
• 5+ years engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with costing, leading teams, Lean Six Sigma, facility layout, Kanban, capital justification, new product/process development.
• Experience in a machining environment is highly desired but not required.
• AutoCAD, SolidWorks or Inventor, MS Office Suite, ERP familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Support production and provide technical expertise to solve quality, delivery, and productivity issues for value streams.
• Design work holding and tooling solutions for new or existing manufacturing components.
• Lead continuous improvement / lean projects such as SMED, standard work kaizens, and value stream mapping.
• Design, plan, and coordinate facility layout improvements.
• Lead production teams using heuristic problem solving techniques such as FAST problem solving to quickly resolve problems that occur during production.
• Drive root cause analysis for complex issues using formal problem-solving tools such as A3, 8D, Fishbone, and 5Why.
• Identify new technology to improve manufacturing processes.
• Coordinate and implement engineering change orders in manufacturing including process and equipment modifications.
• Create, edit, and maintain critical process documentation.
• Facilitate CAPEX projects including working with vendors.
• Develop capacity planning models to identify issues and implement actions to resolve.
• Partner with EH&S team to solve identified or observed safety concerns.
• Maintain Bills of Material and Labor Routings.
• Conduct Time Studies to establish Production Standards.

Skills

CAD/CAM software

Lean Six Sigma

Manufacturing processes

Quality control

Process design

Education

Bachelors Degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or Equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Inventor

MS Office

ERP familiarity

Job description

Actalent Engineering is seeking qualified candidates for a Manufacturing Engineering opening with a product manufacturer that is located in Allentown, PA. This person will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing manufacturing processes and systems to produce high-quality products efficiently and cost-effectively, including areas like process improvement, automation, and quality control.This position reports to the Industrial Engineering Manager.

Below is a summary of responsibilities for this position:

• Support production and provide technical expertise to solve quality, delivery, and productivity issues for value streams

• Design work holding and tooling solutions for new or existing manufacturing components

• Lead continuous improvement / lean projects such as SMED, standard work kaizens, and value stream mapping

• Design, plan, and coordinate facility layout improvements

• Lead production teams using heuristic problem solving techniques such as FAST problem solving to quickly resolve problems that occur during production.

• Drive root cause analysis for complex issues using formal problem-solving tools such as A3, 8D, Fishbone, and 5Why

• Identify new technology to improve manufacturing processes

• Coordinate and implement engineering change orders in manufacturing including process and equipment modifications

• Create, edit, and maintain critical process documentation

• Facilitate CAPEX projects including working with vendors

• Develop capacity planning models to identify issues and implement actions to resolve

• Partner with EH&S team to solve identified or observed safety concerns

• Maintain Bills of Material and Labor Routings

• Conduct Time Studies to establish Production Standards

Below is a summary of requirements for qualified candidates:

• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or Equivalent

• 5+ years engineering experience in a manufacturing environment

• Experience with costing, leading teams, Lean Six Sigma, facility layout, Kanban, capital justification, new product/process development

• Experience in a machining environment is highly desired but not required

• AutoCAD, Solidworks or Inventor, MS Office Suite, ERP familiarity

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES

• Proficiency in Software:Experience with CAD/CAM software (like AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and Inventor), and other relevant software for process design and simulation.

• Knowledge of Manufacturing Processes:Understanding of various manufacturing processes, including traditional machining, non-traditional machining, and additive manufacturing.

• Design for Manufacturing (DFM):Ability to design products with manufacturability in mind, ensuring efficient and cost-effective production.

• Quality Control and Assurance:Knowledge of quality control methods, statistical process control (SPC), and quality assurance standards.

• Process Design and Implementation:Ability to design, optimize, and implement manufacturing processes, including selecting appropriate equipment and methods.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Allentown, PA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $105000.00/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.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Allentown, PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 27, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Allentown,PA.

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.

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.