Manufacturing Engineer

Actalent; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent, a global engineering services firm, seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to develop, maintain, and audit manufacturing and assembly processes in Reading, PA. The role emphasizes safer, more reliable, and cost-effective fabrication and finishing operations.

You will design tooling, fixtures, and gauges; collaborate across departments; and train technicians and operations staff. Proficiency in SolidWorks or similar 3D modeling, MS Office, and lean manufacturing are preferred.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in sheet metal fabrication preferred.
• Experience with production tooling, gauges, jigs, fixtures.
• Experience with sheet metal technologies: fabrication, finishing, welding, material handling.
• Experience with DFM and DFMEA/PFMEA.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and audit manufacturing and assembly processes.
• Advance operations by evaluating fabrication, assembly, and finishing processes.
• Implement safer, more repeatable, and cost-effective processes.
• Design and develop production tooling, gauges, jigs, and fixtures.
• Collaborate with multiple departments in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Oversee and train technicians and operations personnel.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Team collaboration

Process improvement

Attention to detail

Tools

SolidWorks

3D modeling

MS Office

Job description

Job Title: Manufacturing EngineerJob Description

The Manufacturing Engineer plays a critical role in developing, maintaining, and auditing manufacturing and assembly processes. This position focuses on advancing manufacturing operations by implementing safer, more reliable, and cost-effective processes and equipment in fabrication, assembly, and finishing.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and audit manufacturing and assembly processes.

• Advance manufacturing operations by specifying and evaluating fabrication, assembly, and finishing processes.

• Implement safer, more repeatable, and cost-effective manufacturing processes.

• Design, specify, and develop production tooling, gauges, jigs, and fixtures.

• Collaborate with multiple departments and work in a multi-disciplinary team.

• Oversee, guide, and train engineering technicians, maintenance personnel, and operations personnel.

Essential Skills

• Excellent working knowledge of fabrication, assembly, manufacturing, and coating processes.

• Proficiency in SolidWorks or other 3D modeling software.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs.

• Strong project management and organizational skills.

• Effective oral and written communication; excellent interpersonal skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Five years of experience in the sheet metal fabrication industry is preferred.

• Experience with designing and developing production tooling, gauges, jigs, and fixtures.

• Experience with sheet metal manufacturing technologies, including fabrication, finishing, welding, and material handling.

• Experience with DFM, DFMEA/PFMEA applications.

• Experience with Lean Manufacturing.

Work Environment

This position offers a professional work environment, requiring frequent work both in the office and on the production floor. It involves sedentary work with extended periods of computer use. Travel by car or plane is required, as well as periodic work on second and third shifts.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Reading, PA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $110000.00/yr.

Company Benefits- I have the full benefits package I can email to you if needed. Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid disability and life insurance, PTO and holidays, parental leave, tuition reimbursement ($10K/year), HSA/FSA options, wellness incentives, employee referral bonuses, tool reimbursement, and additional employee recognition programs

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Reading,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 25, 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.