Manufacturing Engineer

Actalent; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

401k

Holidays/Vacation

Job summary

Actalent in Chandler, AZ is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to translate design documents into manufacturable processes, develop tooling, and optimize production costs while meeting quality standards.

The role requires experience with sheet metal fabrication, CAD tools, ERP systems, and lean methods; you will collaborate with multiple departments and suppliers to drive continuous improvement.

This onsite position offers exposure to AS9100 processes and a disciplined manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or 7 years of related experience.
• Experience in aerospace sheet metal fabrication and AS9100 environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct R&D projects for new products and services.
• Prepare shop operation sketches, BOMs, and tool orders while controlling costs.
• Review customer docs to ensure manufacturing plans meet requirements.
• Design tooling drawings and coordinate fabrication, in-house or outsourced.
• Act as engineering liaison with customers on quality requirements.
• Resolve process issues and support manufacturing teams.
• Monitor lean metrics and drive continuous improvement in cells.
• Collaborate across departments and with customer reps.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

ERP systems

Sheet metal fabrication knowledge

CAD modeling

Lean tools

Technical reading & interpretation

Education

Engineering Degree (BS)

Tools

MasterCAM

SolidWorks

NX CAD

Job description

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a talented Manufacturing Engineer to join our team at our facility in Chandler, AZ. In this role, you will work from engineering design documents, CAD models, specifications, and purchase order requirements to prepare and determine equipment, tooling, materials, methods of manufacture, and facilities required to produce a particular product at the lowest cost consistent with quality specifications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and development projects associated with the design and development of new products and services.
• Contribute to and follow the project plan on new product development orders.
• Prepare shop operation sketches, instruction sheets, BOMs, and tool orders while maintaining production costs.
• Review customer documentation and specifications to ensure manufacturing plans reflect requirements.
• Design and create complete drawings of tooling needed to fabricate parts using CAD software.
• Construct plans and work orders to get tooling fabricated either in-house or outsourced.
• Serve as an engineering liaison with customers, possessing specific knowledge of all customer quality requirements and specifications.
• Resolve implementation and process problems and respond quickly to manufacturing-related liaison requests.
• Provide technical assistance to shop inspection, perform MRB dispositions, and conduct investigative assistance to solve quality and process problems.
• Maintain close working relationships with all departments and individuals involved in assigned projects and coordinate with customer representatives as necessary.
• Monitor cell metrics for gross margin, scrap, re-work, 5S, and continuous improvement of lean manufacturing cells, identifying improvement opportunities and developing plans to address them.
• Conduct special studies to develop and establish standard hour and related cost data or effect cost reductions. Consult with clients, vendors, or other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.

Essential Skills

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint & Project.
• Familiarity with ERP systems.
• An Engineering Degree (BS; Bachelor of Science) is required; or seven years of related experience.
• Experience with sheet metal fabrication methods such as Hydroforming, heat treat, braze, laser cutting, brake forming, welding (TIG and Resistance), and NDT processes.
• Proficient in sheet-metal manufacturing methods utilizing metals such as Aluminum, Nickel alloys, Stainless Steels, and Titanium.
• Proficient experience with CAD modeling and designing appropriate tools and fixturing for fabrication of parts.
• Understanding of lean tools such as Six Sigma and VSM.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Ability to effectively present information to immediate supervisors or upper management.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 3 years of multi-axis programming with a CAM program like MasterCAM.
• 7 years of experience with sheet metal fabrication methods and CAD modeling.
• Experience designing tools and fixturing for fabrication using CAD software such as SolidWorks or NX.
• Command of GD&T through everyday use in recent work experience.
• Understanding project planning well enough to move on to the next steps without direction.

Work Environment

The work environment is within an aerospace sheet metal forming contract manufacturing setting regulated by AS9100 standards. The facility utilizes advanced technologies and equipment, focusing on lean manufacturing practices and continuous improvement. Collaboration with various departments and customer representatives is essential, promoting a dynamic and cohesive work atmosphere.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Chandler, AZ.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $90000.00/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.

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Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Chandler, AZ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 2, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Chandler,AZ.

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.