Manufacturing Engineer

Actalent; New Jersey; On-site; USD 76,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support our manufacturing and assembly operations in Somerset, NJ. You will troubleshoot issues on the production floor, create and revise assembly and test work instructions, and review CAD drawings to support builds.

You will drive continuous process improvements, own a product platform, and collaborate with design engineering, purchasing, quality, and suppliers to optimize manufacturing configurations.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree with 3–4 years hands-on experience or a Master’s degree with 2–3 years hands-on experience.
• Manufacturing engineering experience is essential.
• Knowledge of building materials is preferred.
• Experience creating work instructions is required.
• Experience on the manufacturing floor solving problems is needed.
• ERP system experience is required.
• Hands-on mechanical aptitude is expected.
• Familiarity with tools like wrenches and crimpers is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing and assembly operations.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues on the production floor.
• Work closely with technicians and production personnel.
• Create and revise assembly and test work instructions.
• Review CAD drawings and models to support manufacturing builds.
• Utilize ERP systems to manage manufacturing processes and product configurations.
• Drive continuous process improvements.
• Own and support a specific product platform.
• Participate in quality and manufacturing improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate with design engineering, purchasing, quality, and suppliers.

Skills

Hands-on manufacturing experience

Production floor problem-solving

CAD review knowledge

Work instructions writing

ERP systems familiarity

Mechanical aptitude

Tool handling (wrenches, crimpers)

Education

Bachelor's Degree + 3–4 years hands-on experience

Master's Degree + 2–3 years hands-on experience

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer - Job Description

We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support our manufacturing and assembly operations. This role involves troubleshooting manufacturing issues on the production floor, creating and revising assembly and test work instructions, and reviewing CAD drawings and models to support manufacturing builds. The successful candidate will drive continuous process improvements and own and support a specific product platform.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing and assembly operations.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues on the production floor.
• Work closely with technicians and production personnel.
• Create and revise assembly and test work instructions.
• Review CAD drawings and models to support manufacturing builds.
• Utilize ERP systems to manage manufacturing processes and product configurations.
• Drive continuous process improvements.
• Own and support a specific product platform.
• Participate in quality and manufacturing improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate with design engineering, purchasing, quality, and suppliers.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's Degree with 3–4 years of hands‑on experience or Master's Degree with 2-3 years of hands‑on experience.
• Manufacturing engineering experience.
• Knowledge of building materials.
• Experience creating work instructions.
• Manufacturing floor problem‑solving experience.
• ERP system experience.
• Hands‑on mechanical aptitude.
• Familiarity with mechanical tools such as wrenches and crimpers.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Somerset, NJ.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $76000.00 - $97000.00/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.

Please reach out for the holiday and benefit package

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Somerset,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 11, 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: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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.