Manufacturing Engineer

ACTalent; Orangeburg (NY); On-site; USD 82,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Disability

Life insurance

paid holidays and vacation

401K matching

pension benefits

employee discount program

oppportunities for educational and/pro

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Orangeburg, NY to analyze, design, and optimize manufacturing processes for higher efficiency, quality, and cost control. You will refine workflows, tooling, and fixtures in line with lean principles while supporting CNC and metal fabrication equipment and collaborating with production, quality, maintenance, and R&D teams.

The role emphasizes data-driven continuous improvement, safety, and regulatory compliance, with responsibilities spanning

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing engineering role, preferably in a metalworking environment.
• Hands-on experience in process improvement and lean manufacturing.
• Experience with lean manufacturing principles to design and optimize production workflows, tooling, and fixtures.
• Experience with machining processes, tooling design, and support of CNC and metal fabrication equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for resolving manufacturing and equipment issues in a production environment.
• Ability to analyze and interpret manufacturing data to recommend process changes and improve productivity.
• Understanding of material properties, behavior, and selection to choose appropriate materials for specific stress, temperature, and environmental conditions.
• Strong project management abilities, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, and coordinating resources to bring projects from concept to completion.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including production, quality, maintenance, and R&D.
• Strong technical communication skills and the ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Analyze existing manufacturing processes to identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and cost.
• Design, implement, and refine production workflows, tooling, and fixtures that support lean manufacturing principles.
• Collaborate with production, quality, maintenance, and R&D teams to troubleshoot and resolve process and equipment issues.
• Lead and participate in troubleshooting activities to quickly identify root causes and implement effective corrective actions.
• Develop, maintain, and update documentation for manufacturing procedures, work instructions, and equipment specifications.
• Support the integration, setup, and programming of CNC machines and metal fabrication equipment.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies, tooling, and equipment to enhance manufacturing capabilities and capacity.
• Recommend process and operational changes to overcome process issues, avoid deviations, and improve productivity using data-driven analysis.
• Work in tandem with Quality and R&D on experiments, trials, and validation activities to improve products and processes.
• Apply lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies to reduce waste and optimize workflow.
• Ensure all engineering activities follow applicable safety standards and regulatory requirements.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate manufacturing engineering projects from concept through implementation, including resource coordination and budgeting.
• Interpret and use manufacturing data and metrics to monitor process performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support assembly, machining, and automation processes to ensure robust, repeatable, and scalable manufacturing operations.
• Collaborate across all levels of the organization to communicate project status, process changes, and improvement results.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Troubleshooting

Data analysis

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

C/C++ for embedded systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CNC programming

Metal fabrication equipment

Job description

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

The Manufacturing Engineer analyzes, designs, and improves manufacturing processes to increase efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness. This role develops and refines production workflows, tooling, and fixtures in line with lean manufacturing principles, while collaborating closely with production, quality, maintenance, and R&D teams. The engineer supports CNC and metal fabrication equipment, drives continuous process improvement through data analysis, and ensures all activities comply with safety and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Analyze existing manufacturing processes to identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and cost.
• Design, implement, and refine production workflows, tooling, and fixtures that support lean manufacturing principles.
• Collaborate with production, quality, maintenance, and R&D teams to troubleshoot and resolve process and equipment issues.
• Lead and participate in troubleshooting activities to quickly identify root causes and implement effective corrective actions.
• Develop, maintain, and update documentation for manufacturing procedures, work instructions, and equipment specifications.
• Support the integration, setup, and programming of CNC machines and metal fabrication equipment.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies, tooling, and equipment to enhance manufacturing capabilities and capacity.
• Recommend process and operational changes to overcome process issues, avoid deviations, and improve productivity using data-driven analysis.
• Work in tandem with Quality and R&D on experiments, trials, and validation activities to improve products and processes.
• Apply lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies to reduce waste and optimize workflow.
• Ensure all engineering activities follow applicable safety standards and regulatory requirements.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate manufacturing engineering projects from concept through implementation, including resource coordination and budgeting.
• Interpret and use manufacturing data and metrics to monitor process performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support assembly, machining, and automation processes to ensure robust, repeatable, and scalable manufacturing operations.
• Collaborate across all levels of the organization to communicate project status, process changes, and improvement results.

Essential Skills

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing engineering role, preferably in a metalworking environment.
• Hands-on experience in manufacturing engineering with a strong focus on process improvement and continuous improvement.
• Proficiency in applying lean manufacturing principles to design and optimize production workflows, tooling, and fixtures.
• Experience with machining processes, tooling design, and support of CNC and metal fabrication equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for resolving manufacturing and equipment issues in a production environment.
• Ability to analyze and interpret manufacturing data to recommend process changes and improve productivity.
• Understanding of material properties, behavior, and selection to choose appropriate materials for specific stress, temperature, and environmental conditions.
• Strong project management abilities, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, and coordinating resources to bring projects from concept to completion.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including production, quality, maintenance, and R&D.
• Strong technical communication skills and the ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with C/C++ for embedded systems development and real-time control of mechanical hardware is preferred but not required.
• Experience in a metalworking or metal fabrication environment is highly advantageous.
• Experience in design and data modeling to support manufacturing process development and optimization.
• Exposure to medical device, assembly, mechanical, or automation environments is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to support experiments and procedures in collaboration with Quality and R&D teams.
• Familiarity with continuous improvement frameworks and methodologies beyond basic lean tools is beneficial.
• Interest in technologies and solutions that support sustainability, decarbonization, and productivity improvements in manufacturing.

Work Environment

This is a full-time, on-site role working Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The Manufacturing Engineer spends approximately 70% of the time in an office setting focused on analysis, design, documentation, and project coordination, and about 30% of the time on the production floor engaging directly with equipment, processes, and production teams. The environment includes CNC machines, metal fabrication equipment, and assembly and automation processes. The organization operates as a leading global industrial gases and engineering company, focused on delivering high-quality solutions and technologies that increase customer productivity and support sustainability, decarbonization, and environmental protection. The culture emphasizes safety, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and continuous improvement in all aspects of manufacturing.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Orangeburg, NY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $82000.00 - $112000.00/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.

Linde offers:

• Health
• Dental
• disability
• life insurance
• paid holidays and vacation
• 401K matching
• pension benefits
• employee discount program
• oppportunities for educational and professional growth

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Orangeburg,NY.

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.