Manufacturing Engineer

Actalent; La Cañada Flintridge (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support production on the Pasadena, CA floor. You will develop robust manufacturing processes, write detailed work instructions, and design tooling to improve manufacturability and reduce costs.

You will work closely with design engineering and operators to ensure high-quality mechanical assemblies. The role emphasizes hands-on shop floor activity, CAD drawing creation in SolidWorks, and collaboration across product lines in a stable,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in aerospace manufacturing.
• Hands-on manufacturing engineering experience in cable assembly and harnessing.
• Proficiency in writing detailed manufacturing work instructions for mechanical assemblies.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes for mechanical assemblies.
• SolidWorks CAD drawings for tooling and assemblies.
• Ability to collaborate with design engineering teams and production floor operators.
• Experience identifying cost reduction opportunities in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Work on cable assembly and harnessing product areas to support production.
• Create detailed manufacturing work instructions for assemblies.
• Develop process improvements and best practices for assembly.
• Collaborate with design engineering for tooling needs and cost reductions.
• Work on the production floor with operators to troubleshoot and refine processes.
• Create CAD drawings in SolidWorks for tooling and fixtures.

Skills

Aerospace manufacturing

Cable assembly & harnessing

Manufacturing work instructions

Process improvement

Collaboration with design engineers

Production floor troubleshooting

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

1 year aerospace manufacturing experience

Tools

SolidWorks

CAD drawings for tooling

Job description

Job Description

The Manufacturing Engineer supports product areas by developing robust manufacturing processes, detailed work instructions, and tooling designs. This role works closely with design engineering and production floor teams to improve manufacturability, optimize costs, and ensure high-quality mechanical assemblies.

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer

Responsibilities

• Work in cable assembly and harnessing product areas to support production and continuous improvement efforts.
• Create detailed manufacturing work instructions for the build of mechanical assemblies to ensure consistency, quality, and ease of use for production operators.
• Develop process improvements and best practices for the utilization and assembly of mechanical components and products.
• Collaborate with the design engineering team to provide input on manufacturing processes, tooling needs, and potential cost reduction opportunities.
• Work directly on the production floor with operators to troubleshoot issues, refine processes, and support day-to-day manufacturing activities.
• Create CAD drawings in SolidWorks for tooling, fixtures, and various mechanical products to support efficient and safe manufacturing operations.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in aerospace manufacturing.
• Hands-on manufacturing engineering experience in cable assembly and harnessing product areas.
• Proficiency in developing and writing detailed manufacturing work instructions for mechanical assemblies.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and best practices for mechanical assemblies.
• SolidWorks design experience, including creating CAD drawings for tooling and mechanical products.
• Ability to work collaboratively with design engineering teams and production floor operators.
• Experience identifying and implementing cost reduction opportunities in manufacturing environments.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace manufacturing environments with exposure to complex mechanical assemblies.
• Experience supporting production floor activities and working closely with operators to improve processes.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to translate engineering concepts into practical manufacturing solutions.
• Attention to detail when creating work instructions and CAD documentation.
• Comfort working in a highly visible role that interacts with multiple product lines and stakeholders.

Work Environment

This role is primarily based on the production floor in a manufacturing environment focused on cable assemblies, harnesses, and mechanical products. The Manufacturing Engineer works closely with operators, equipment, and tooling to support daily production activities and process improvements. SolidWorks and other engineering tools are used to design and document tooling and assemblies. The division is highly involved with almost every product, offering broad exposure and visibility within the organization. The environment is stable and growth-oriented, with a history of no layoffs and profit sharing that rewards team contributions.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Pasadena, CA.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $45.00/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 Pasadena,CA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 17, 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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