Manufacturing Engineer

Actalent, Inc.; Norwood (MA); On-site; USD 137,540,000 - 171,924,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long‑term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO)

Job summary

Actalent, Inc. seeks a Manufacturing Engineer in Norwood, MA to oversee technical and manufacturing aspects of NPI builds, ensuring schedules, costs, and quality. The role drives introduction, improvement, and sustainability of processes for hardware, PCBs, and components.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in manufacturing engineering, with NPI and MRB/MRR experience, DFM focus, and strong knowledge of electro‑mechanical design. Onsite collaboration and Lean Six Sigma methods are key to success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing or related field.
• 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience.
• Experience with NPI and manufacturing readiness reviews.
• Strong knowledge of hardware, PCBs, and electronic components manufacturing.
• Broad understanding of electronic/electro‑mechanical design and operation.
• Ability to lead or participate in FMEA and risk mitigation processes.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with design and production teams to ensure manufacturability of new products.
• Develop and maintain process documentation and SOPs.
• Use data to identify issues and drive corrective actions.
• Lead root cause analysis and lean improvements.
• Evaluate equipment, tools and materials for manufacturing processes.
• Train production staff on new processes and equipment.
• Support MRPs, MRRs and manufacturing readiness processes.
• Apply Lean Six Sigma and continuous improvement methodologies.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

NPI experience

DFM

Process FMEA

Lean Six Sigma

Aerospace exposure

AS9100 / ISO9001 knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering or related

Job description

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled Manufacturing Engineer to oversee the technical and manufacturing engineering aspects of NPI builds, ensuring they are executed according to agreed schedules, costs, and quality standards. The role focuses on the introduction, improvement, and sustainability of manufacturing processes for hardware, electronic PCBs, and electronic components.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Manufacturing Engineer to oversee the technical and manufacturing engineering aspects of NPI builds, ensuring they are executed according to agreed schedules, costs, and quality standards. The role focuses on the introduction, improvement, and sustainability of manufacturing processes for hardware, electronic PCBs, and electronic components.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with design and production teams to ensure manufacturability of new products.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, including work instructions and standard operating procedures.
• Utilize manufacturing data to identify and address issues proactively.
• Drive systemic root cause analysis and corrective actions based on field and production data.
• Identify, expedite, and escape any quality or performance issues.
• Report and maintain manufacturing engineering metrics, tracking performance against team KPIs and individual goals.
• Participate in team activities with integrated program teams, engineering groups, and other cross‑functional teams.
• Participate in Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and manufacturability analyses and reporting.
• Implement lean manufacturing principles to reduce waste and increase efficiency.
• Conduct time studies and workflow analysis to identify areas for improvement.
• Evaluate and select equipment, tools, and materials for manufacturing processes.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and quality standards.
• Train and support production staff on new processes and equipment.
• Lead and participate in process FMEA development, design review, and risk mitigation processes.
• Apply Lean Six Sigma methodologies to drive continuous improvement and optimize processes.
• Prepare for and conduct Manufacturing Readiness Reviews (MRR) to ensure readiness for production.
• Use Manufacturing Readiness Levels (MRLs) to assess and communicate the maturity of manufacturing processes.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of Manufacturing Engineering experience.
• Proven experience in manufacturing engineering with a focus on new product introduction and manufacturing readiness review.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes for hardware, electronic PCBs, and electronic components.
• Wide‑ranging understanding of electronic and electro‑mechanical product design and operation.
• Ability to lead or participate in process FMEA development, design review, and risk mitigation processes.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Understanding of Design for Excellence (DfX) principles.
• Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher).
• Minimum of 2-5 years related experience in aerospace industry.
• Experience in implementation and sustainment of AS9100D or ISO9001:2015 certification.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Norwood, MA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $48.00 - $60.00/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 Norwood,MA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 31, 2025.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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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