Manufacturing Engineer

Actalent; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Onsite workplace

Job summary

Actalent in Edison, NJ, is seeking a Project Engineer for New International Programs, focusing on product development and new process introduction. You will create and maintain industrialization schedules aligned with the One Develop process, customer rate readiness, and safety requirements.

You will lead FMEA improvements and facilitate workshops to ensure compliance with internal policies, communicating with design engineering, program managers, and production to ensure manufacturability and

Qualifications

• Expertise in industrial engineering.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or CATIA.
• Project management skills.
• PMP certification.
• Experience in new product introduction and development.

Responsibilities

• Provide project engineering support for new international programs.
• Create and maintain industrialization schedules.
• Lead FMEA process improvements and facilitate FMEA workshops.
• Communicate with design engineering, program managers, and production departments to ensure manufacturability and standardization.
• Ensure Design for Manufacture methodologies are applied before production release.

Skills

Industrial engineering expertise

CAD (AutoCAD/SolidWorks/CATIA)

Project management

PMP certification

NPI development experience

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

CATIA

Job description

Job Description

As a Project Engineer, you will provide vital support for New International Programs, focusing on product development and new process introduction. You will be responsible for creating and maintaining industrialization schedules that align with the 'One Develop' process, customer rate readiness, and safety requirements. Additionally, you will lead FMEA process improvements and facilitate workshops to ensure compliance with internal policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide project engineering support for new international programs.

• Create and maintain industrialization schedules.

• Lead FMEA process improvements and facilitate FMEA workshops.

• Communicate with design engineering, program managers, and production departments to ensure manufacturability and standardization.

• Ensure Design for Manufacture methodologies are applied before production release.

• Assist with compliance to manufacturing capacity review policies.

• Support tooling and process design to meet quality standards.

Essential Skills

• Expertise in industrial engineering.

• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Solidworks, or Catia.

• Project management skills.

• PMP certification.

• Experience in new product introduction and development

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Edison, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.46 - $45.67/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 Edison,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 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): 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.