Manufacturing Engineer

Actalent; Old Bridge (NJ); On-site; USD 66,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for an Old Bridge, NJ assignment. You will assemble/test prototypes, support ramp-up, and document the manufacturing process with procedures and work instructions.

Daily duties include data analysis, troubleshooting, root-cause analysis of instrument failures, developing test fixtures, training technicians on new releases, and writing reports to customers, engineering and management.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years in a manufacturing engineering role.
• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering-related field.
• Demonstrated experience utilizing Statistical Process Control (SPC) methodologies.
• Experience in the electronics or electrical industry.

Responsibilities

• Assembly/testing of prototypes and ramp-up volumes for design optimization, prior to release to manufacturing.
• Documenting the manufacturing process with procedures and work instructions.
• Daily support of Manufacturing lines, including analyzing data, troubleshooting, root cause analysis of failures on instruments in the manufacturing floor and/or customer returns.
• Development and assembly of test fixtures, optimization and validation.
• Training manufacturing technicians on new product releases and on changes to existing processes.
• Writing reports to customers, engineering and management.
• Customer interfacing to support OEM business development, technical support of sales team in pre-sale situations.

Skills

SPC methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Job Description

• Assembly/testing of prototypes and ramp-up volumes for design optimization, prior to release to manufacturing
• Documenting the manufacturing process with procedures and work instructions
• Daily support of Manufacturing lines, including analyzing data, troubleshooting, root cause analysis of failures on instruments in the manufacturing floor and/or customer returns
• Development and assembly of test fixtures, optimization and validation
• Training manufacturing technicians on new product releases and on changes to existing processes
• Writing reports to customers, engineering and management
• Customer interfacing to support OEM business development, technical support of sales team in pre-sale situations

Requirements

• At least 3 years in a manufacturing engineering role.
• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering-related field.
• Demonstrated experience utilizing Statistical Process Control (SPC) methodologies
• Experience in the electronics or electrical industry.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $48.00 - $52.88/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 Old Bridge,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 8, 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.