Manufacturing Engineer

Actalent; Clarksburg (MD); On-site; USD 137,540,000 - 179,088,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and R

Life Insurance (Voluntary)

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to lead complex quoting efforts, implement advanced work cells, and continuously improve manufacturing standards. You will design tooling, mentor staff, and guide cross‑functional teams to drive process development and manufacturing readiness.

The role requires electronics manufacturing experience, ERP/MES proficiency, and strong communication skills. Onsite initially in Clarksburg, MD with a shift to hybrid work after six months, under a 9/80 pattern.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or related engineering field.
• 2+ years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering.
• Experience working in an electronics manufacturing environment.
• Mechanical ability in electro-mechanical assembly.
• Strong foundation with ERP and MES systems, SAP S/4HANA preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• U.S. Citizenship required due to potential government security investigation.
• 4-8+ years as an engineer, including experience in electronics manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex quoting efforts and validate team estimates.
• Lead cross-functional teams to implement advanced work cells.
• Audit and continuously improve standards and routings.
• Plan, lead, and document full-scale Kaizen events.
• Utilize advanced functions of PLM and CreoView.
• Design complex tooling and mentor others on design best practices.
• Define standards and review documentation from team members.
• Lead large layout initiatives and collaborate with the facilities team.
• Develop and implement ergonomic solutions across multiple cells.
• Guide design teams on DFM implementation and use Valor to assist in the process.
• Review CCA BOM using Silicon Experts for OBS, single source, part availability, and part life span.
• Provide mentoring, guidance, and support to more junior and new engineers.

Skills

Manufacturing Engineering

Electronics manufacturing

ERP and MES systems

SAP S/4HANA

CreoView

PLM

Valor

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or related engineering field

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

MES systems

PLM

CreoView

Valor

Job description

Job Description

Join our team as a Manufacturing Engineer and play a pivotal role in leading complex quoting efforts, implementing advanced work cells, and continuously improving manufacturing standards. You will have the opportunity to design complex tooling, mentor team members, and lead cross‑functional teams to drive process development and manufacturing readiness.

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer

Join our team as a Manufacturing Engineer and play a pivotal role in leading complex quoting efforts, implementing advanced work cells, and continuously improving manufacturing standards. You will have the opportunity to design complex tooling, mentor team members, and lead cross‑functional teams to drive process development and manufacturing readiness.

Job Description

Join our team as a Manufacturing Engineer and play a pivotal role in leading complex quoting efforts, implementing advanced work cells, and continuously improving manufacturing standards. You will have the opportunity to design complex tooling, mentor team members, and lead cross‑functional teams to drive process development and manufacturing readiness.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex quoting efforts and validate team estimates.
• Lead cross‑functional teams to implement advanced work cells.
• Audit and continuously improve standards and routings.
• Plan, lead, and document full-scale Kaizen events.
• Utilize advanced functions of PLM and CreoView.
• Design complex tooling and mentor others on design best practices.
• Define standards and review documentation from team members.
• Lead large layout initiatives and collaborate with the facilities team.
• Develop and implement ergonomic solutions across multiple cells.
• Guide design teams on DFM implementation and use Valor to assist in the process.
• Review CCA BOM using Silicon Experts for OBS, single source, part availability, and part life span.
• Provide mentoring, guidance, and support to more junior and new engineers.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or a related engineering field.
• 2+ years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering.
• Experience working in an electronics manufacturing environment.
• Mechanical ability in electro‑mechanical assembly.
• Strong foundation with ERP and MES systems, SAP S/4 HANA preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required due to potential government security investigation.
• 4-8+ years as an engineer, including experience in electronics manufacturing.
• Previous SMT experience is a plus.
• Continuous improvements based on statistical analysis and LEAN techniques.
• Knowledge of IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, and AS9100 standards.

Work Environment

Work in a heavy engineering design and manufacturing environment where products are designed and manufactured in‑house. For the first six months, you will be required to work onsite five days a week. After this period, there is an opportunity for hybrid work flexibility. The schedule follows a 9/80 work pattern, with Monday and Tuesday being mandatory onsite days.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Clarksburg, MD.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $48.00 - $62.50/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 Clarksburg,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.

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

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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.