Manufacturing Engineer

Actalent; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Job summary

Actalent in Durham, NC is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to define and sustain safe, cost-effective manufacturing equipment and processes on the production floor and in the office. You will collaborate with Operations, Product Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance to drive improvements and meet customer specifications.

The role emphasizes developing tooling, standards, and work instructions, performing time studies, and supporting safety initiatives to improve reliability and performance.

Qualifications

• Background in manufacturing processes including flow, layouts, assembly, machining, and tooling.
• Knowledge of manufacturing/process engineering and process improvement principles.
• Experience with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proficient with AutoCAD and MS Office applications.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a creative approach to new ideas.
• Quality-focused mindset with attention to detail.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong work ethic and teamwork能力.
• Motivated, self-starting attitude and initiative.
• Excellent writing, presentation, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Define, research, develop, justify, implement, and sustain safe, cost-efficient manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Design, modify, and implement new or updated equipment and tooling.
• Provide recommendations on safety, manufacturability, and product quality for decisions.
• Communicate with internal and external customers and meet project deadlines.
• Lead small projects interfacing with Operations, Product Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Warehouse.
• Develop and justify new machinery, equipment, tooling, and automation specifications.
• Analyze requests for changes to improve safety, quality, delivery, and costs.
• Create and modify work instructions to standardize work.

Skills

Manufacturing processes

Process engineering

Lean / CI

AutoCAD

MS Office

Problem solving

Quality mindset

Multitasking

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Communication

Deadline-driven

Education

Bachelors degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

The Manufacturing Engineer defines, develops, implements, and sustains safe and cost-effective manufacturing equipment, processes, methods, fixtures, and tooling using sound engineering and project management principles. This role focuses on aligning manufacturing solutions with customer requirements, product specifications, and quality standards while driving continuous improvement across equipment, machinery, and departmental initiatives. The Manufacturing Engineer collaborates closely with cross-functional teams to enhance safety, manufacturability, product quality, and operational efficiency in an industrial manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Define, research, develop, justify, implement, and sustain safe, cost-effective manufacturing equipment, processes, methods, fixtures, and tooling aligned with customer requirements, product specifications, and quality standards.
• Contribute to the design, modification, and implementation of new or updated equipment, machinery, continuous improvement projects, and departmental initiatives.
• Provide clear recommendations on safety, manufacturability, and product quality to support operational and engineering decisions.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external customers, respond promptly to inquiries, and meet project deadlines as scheduled.
• Lead and support small projects, interfacing with Operations, Product Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Warehouse personnel during development, implementation, and follow-up phases.
• Help develop, document, specify, and justify new machinery, equipment, tooling, and automation equipment specifications.
• Analyze team member requests for changes in methods of manufacture to improve safety, quality, delivery, costs, and utilization of existing equipment.
• Recommend and develop manufacturing and logistics methodologies that reduce waste, shorten cycle times, and increase product quality, thereby improving value to customers.
• Champion the creation and modification of work instructions in assigned areas to ensure others in the organization can perform their work consistently and effectively.
• Perform analyses focused on ergonomics, cost reductions, quality improvements, and efficiency gains in manufacturing processes.
• Gather data and assist in root-cause analysis and troubleshooting of manufacturing issues as required.
• Conduct time studies and create standards to support accurate planning, scheduling, and performance measurement.
• Modify existing routings and create new routings to reflect process changes and improvements.
• Support the Safety Committee as needed by providing technical input and participating in safety-related initiatives.
• Maintain AutoCAD drawings of the facility, processes, and equipment with proper revision control to ensure accurate documentation.
• Maintain and improve general equipment and machinery specifications to support reliability and performance.
• Modify and create new tool drawings and maintain the tooling log to ensure accurate tracking of tooling assets.
• Support Maintenance as a technical resource, providing engineering insight and guidance for equipment and process issues.

Essential Skills

• Technical skills in manufacturing processes and methods, including flow, layouts, assembly, machining, and tooling.
• Knowledge of manufacturing engineering, process engineering, and process improvement principles.
• Experience or familiarity with continuous improvement and lean manufacturing methodologies.
• High level of computer literacy, including proficiency with AutoCAD and MS Office applications.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a creative approach to developing new ideas and solutions.
• Quality-oriented mindset with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Strong work ethic and ability to contribute effectively as a team member.
• High level of motivation and self-starting attitude.
• Excellent writing, presentation, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• 03 years of related work experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Industrial Engineering, Industrial Distribution & Logistics, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
• Experience supporting cross-functional teams such as Operations, Product Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Warehouse.
• Familiarity with Six Sigma concepts and methodologies.
• Understanding of logistics and material flow within manufacturing environments.
• Experience creating and maintaining work instructions, routings, and standards.
• Ability to perform time studies and ergonomic assessments.
• Experience with tooling design and maintaining tooling documentation.
• Interest in and aptitude for continuous improvement and lean initiatives.
• Comfort working with both office-based tools and shop-floor equipment in an industrial setting.

Work Environment

This role is based onsite in an industrial manufacturing facility with an associated office environment. The Manufacturing Engineer works regularly on the production floor around machinery, equipment, and tooling, as well as in an office setting for design work, documentation, and analysis. AutoCAD and MS Office applications are used extensively for drawings, specifications, data analysis, and reporting. The organization emphasizes a people-first culture, with leadership that actively engages with employees and values work-life balance. The environment is collaborative, with less bureaucratic red tape than many manufacturing settings, enabling engineers to move projects forward efficiently and make a visible impact on processes and performance.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Durham, NC.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $85000.00/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.

• 401K plan
• Paid Time Off
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Durham,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 20, 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.

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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.