Manufacturing Engineer

Actalent; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

401K match

Quarterly bonuses

Job summary

Actalent is hiring a Manufacturing Process Engineer to support production operations on the shop floor in Dallas. The role focuses on designing tools, fixtures, and processes to optimize manufacturing flow, reduce waste, and improve product quality.

The engineer will work closely with production and maintenance teams, apply 3D CAD (AutoCAD, Inventor, SolidWorks, NX), and contribute to NPI and documentation efforts. Onsite in Dallas with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience as a manufacturing or mechanical engineer.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD design and drafting using AutoCAD, Inventor, SolidWorks, NX, or similar software.
• Experience in manufacturing engineering and shop floor activities.
• Understanding of machining, assembly, sheet metal, and composite manufacturing.
• Ability to design and optimize fixtures and jigs for manufacturing applications.
• Knowledge of CNC machines and CNC programming in a production setting.
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement tools.
• Understanding of GD&T, DFM, and DFA.
• Ability to create and maintain detailed process documentation, work instructions, and SOPs.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities; good communication.
• Team-oriented and able to work with production, maintenance, and engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize production flow, tools, jigs, and fixtures using 3D CAD software.
• Develop and maintain engineering drawings, BOMs, and assembly instructions.
• Collaborate with production and maintenance to prototype, test, and implement tooling and process solutions.
• Identify, plan, and execute process improvement projects to increase throughput and reduce waste.
• Provide hands-on technical support to production teams by troubleshooting issues.

Skills

3D CAD design

Shop floor

Problem solving

Lean manufacturing

Cross-functional teamwork

CNC programming

GD&T

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

SolidWorks

NX

Job description

Manufacturing Process Engineer

We are looking to hire a Manufacturing Process Engineer immediately to work for a leading manufacturer of custom build control and power industrial equipment. The candidate will support production operations by designing tools and fixtures, optimizing manufacturing processes, and ensuring a smooth and efficient production flow. This position suits an engineer who enjoys hands-on problem-solving, 3D CAD design, and driving continuous improvement initiatives directly on the shop floor while collaborating closely with production and maintenance teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize production flow, tools, jigs, and fixtures using 3D CAD software such as AutoCAD, Inventor, SolidWorks, NX, or equivalent applications.
• Develop and maintain accurate engineering documentation, including detailed drawings, bills of materials (BOMs), and clear assembly instructions.
• Collaborate with production and maintenance teams to prototype, test, and implement tooling and process solutions that support efficient manufacturing.
• Identify, plan, and execute process improvement projects to increase throughput, reduce waste, and enhance product quality.
• Provide hands-on technical support to production teams by troubleshooting manufacturing issues and implementing effective solutions.
• Participate in root cause analysis activities and implement corrective and preventive actions to address recurring problems.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) by developing tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing processes for new parts and assemblies.
• Assist in maintaining and improving process documentation, work instructions, and standard operating procedures to ensure consistency and clarity.
• Apply knowledge of manufacturing processes such as machining, assembly, sheet metal, and composites when designing and improving production methods.
• Incorporate design for manufacturability (DFM), design for assembly (DFA), and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) principles into engineering solutions.

Essential Skills

• At least 2 years of experience working as a manufacturing or mechanical engineer.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD design and drafting using tools such as AutoCAD, Inventor, SolidWorks, NX, or similar software.
• Experience in manufacturing engineering, including exposure to production environments and shop floor activities.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes such as machining, assembly, sheet metal fabrication, and composite manufacturing.
• Ability to design and optimize fixtures and jigs for manufacturing applications.
• Knowledge of CNC machines and CNC programming in a production setting.
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing principles, process optimization, and continuous improvement tools.
• Understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), design for manufacturability (DFM), and design for assembly (DFA).
• Ability to create and maintain detailed process documentation, work instructions, and standard operating procedures.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities in a manufacturing context.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Team-oriented mindset with the ability to work effectively with production, maintenance, and engineering colleagues.

Work Environment

This is an onsite position in a manufacturing setting where you work in an office environment closely integrated with the shop floor. You collaborate daily with the manufacturing team, production personnel, and maintenance staff to develop and implement tooling and process improvements. The role involves frequent interaction with production equipment, CNC machines, metal fabrication processes, and other manufacturing technologies, requiring a hands-on approach and regular presence on the shop floor.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $100000.00/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. Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401K, 401K match, company performance based quarterly bonuses.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Dallas,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 24, 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):

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