Manufacturing Engineer

ACTalent; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 62,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental/vision

401(k) plan

PTO

Job summary

Actalent in Raleigh, NC is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer to optimize and execute manufacturing processes for complex power-generation products. You will translate designs into safe, repeatable processes and support production from design release through assembly and testing.

You will lead process improvements, document procedures, and collaborate with Design Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain while embracing Lean practices to drive safety, quality, throughput, and cost improvements in a

Qualifications

• Experience in process improvement and process development.
• Experience in creating manufacturing documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop, document, and improve manufacturing and assembly processes.
• Create and maintain work instructions, SOPs, assembly procedures, and manufacturing documentation.
• Partner with Design Engineering to improve manufacturability and resolve production issues.
• Support engineering-to-manufacturing handoff for new or revised products.
• Review drawings, BOMs, specifications, and engineering changes for manufacturing impact.
• Develop efficient assembly sequences and standardized manufacturing methods.
• Support production teams with day-to-day technical troubleshooting.
• Perform root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions for manufacturing issues.
• Identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, throughput, cost, and efficiency.
• Support new-product introduction and production ramp activities.
• Work with Quality to address nonconformances and improve manufacturing processes.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain and Operations regarding materials, tooling, equipment, and production requirements.
• Support implementation of Lean Manufacturing and continuous-improvement initiatives.
• Develop fixtures, tooling, or manufacturing aids as needed.
• Capture lessons learned and standardize successful manufacturing practices across future builds.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

Process improvement

Lean manufacturing

Project management

PFMEA

Job description

Now Hiring! Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support the development, optimization, and execution of manufacturing processes for complex power-generation and infrastructure products. This role involves working cross-functionally with various departments to translate engineering designs into safe, repeatable, high-quality manufacturing processes, supporting production from initial design release through assembly, testing, continuous improvement, and future product builds.

Responsibilities

• Develop, document, and improve manufacturing and assembly processes.
• Create and maintain work instructions, SOPs, assembly procedures, and manufacturing documentation.
• Partner with Design Engineering to improve manufacturability and resolve production issues.
• Support engineering-to-manufacturing handoff for new or revised products.
• Review drawings, BOMs, specifications, and engineering changes for manufacturing impact.
• Develop efficient assembly sequences and standardized manufacturing methods.
• Support production teams with day-to-day technical troubleshooting.
• Perform root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions for manufacturing issues.
• Identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, throughput, cost, and efficiency.
• Support new-product introduction and production ramp activities.
• Work with Quality to address nonconformances and improve manufacturing processes.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain and Operations regarding materials, tooling, equipment, and production requirements.
• Support implementation of Lean Manufacturing and continuous-improvement initiatives.
• Develop fixtures, tooling, or manufacturing aids as needed.
• Capture lessons learned and standardize successful manufacturing practices across future builds.

Essential Skills

• Manufacturing engineering
• Process improvement
• Lean manufacturing
• Project management
• PFMEA

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in process improvement and process development
• Experience in creating manufacturing documentation

Work Environment

This position is primarily based in an onsite manufacturing/engineering environment. The role involves regular interaction with production-floor personnel and cross-functional work with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Operations, and Project Management. The work environment is fast-paced and project-driven, supporting complex engineered products. There is a mix of desk-based engineering work and hands-on production support.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Raleigh, NC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $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 jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Raleigh, NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 15, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Raleigh,NC.

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 withoutregard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protectedby law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification oradjustment 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 thecity and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicantswith arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as acondition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this lawshall 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 applicationsand qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, youacknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.