Manufacturing Engineer: Lean Leader for Tooling & Quoting

Actalent; Clarksburg (MD); On-site; USD 137,540,000 - 179,088,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and R

Life Insurance (Voluntary)

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to lead complex quoting efforts, implement advanced work cells, and continuously improve manufacturing standards. You will design tooling, mentor staff, and guide cross‑functional teams to drive process development and manufacturing readiness.

The role requires electronics manufacturing experience, ERP/MES proficiency, and strong communication skills. Onsite initially in Clarksburg, MD with a shift to hybrid work after six months, under a 9/80 pattern.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or related engineering field.
• 2+ years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering.
• Experience working in an electronics manufacturing environment.
• Mechanical ability in electro-mechanical assembly.
• Strong foundation with ERP and MES systems, SAP S/4HANA preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• U.S. Citizenship required due to potential government security investigation.
• 4-8+ years as an engineer, including experience in electronics manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex quoting efforts and validate team estimates.
• Lead cross-functional teams to implement advanced work cells.
• Audit and continuously improve standards and routings.
• Plan, lead, and document full-scale Kaizen events.
• Utilize advanced functions of PLM and CreoView.
• Design complex tooling and mentor others on design best practices.
• Define standards and review documentation from team members.
• Lead large layout initiatives and collaborate with the facilities team.
• Develop and implement ergonomic solutions across multiple cells.
• Guide design teams on DFM implementation and use Valor to assist in the process.
• Review CCA BOM using Silicon Experts for OBS, single source, part availability, and part life span.
• Provide mentoring, guidance, and support to more junior and new engineers.

Skills

Manufacturing Engineering

Electronics manufacturing

ERP and MES systems

SAP S/4HANA

CreoView

PLM

Valor

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or related engineering field

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

MES systems

PLM

CreoView

Valor

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to lead complex quoting efforts, implement advanced work cells, and continuously improve manufacturing standards. You will design tooling, mentor staff, and guide cross‑functional teams to drive process development and manufacturing readiness.

The role requires electronics manufacturing experience, ERP/MES proficiency, and strong communication skills. Onsite initially in Clarksburg, MD with a shift to hybrid work after six months, under a 9/80 pattern.