Manufacturing Process Engineer

Actalent; Cheshire (CT); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer to develop, implement, and optimize processes for aerospace machined components at our Cheshire, CT site. You will partner with Engineering, Operations, Quality, CNC Programming, and Production to establish methods, routings, travelers, and work instructions for repeatable, high-quality production.

The role emphasizes manufacturing readiness, NPI involvement, and driving improvements in quality, throughput, delivery, and cost while supporting

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing engineering, process engineering, or production engineering within a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, models, and technical requirements.
• Knowledge of process development, routing creation, and production workflow planning.
• Experience with troubleshooting and process optimization.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and improve manufacturing processes for aerospace components and assemblies.
• Establish methods, process flows, routings, travelers, operation sheets, and work instructions.
• Review drawings and customer requirements to determine manufacturing approaches.
• Support manufacturing readiness activities for new and existing products.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing challenges and implement corrective actions to improve process performance.
• Collaborate across Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Production to resolve issues.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities and product launches.
• Drive continuous improvement focusing on quality, throughput, delivery, cost, and performance.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation and process control records.
• Assist with tooling implementation, process validation, and capacity improvement.
• Support floor activities and act as a technical resource for production teams.
• Participate in Lean Manufacturing and operational excellence initiatives.

Skills

Manufacturing Engineering

Process Engineering

Aerospace Manufacturing

NX

Continuous Improvement

Lean Manufacturing

Process Optimization

GD&T

Production Support

New Product Introduction

Manufacturing Readiness

Root Cause Analysis

ERP/MRP Systems

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline

Tools

NX

SolidWorks

Creo

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Manufacturing Process EngineerJob Description

We are seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer to support aerospace manufacturing operations through the development, implementation, and optimization of manufacturing processes for complex machined components.

This role partners closely with Engineering, Operations, Quality, CNC Programming, and Production teams to establish manufacturing methods, process flows, routings, travelers, operation sheets, and work instructions that support efficient, repeatable, and high-quality production.

The Manufacturing Process Engineer serves as a key technical resource responsible for improving production readiness, supporting new product introductions, resolving manufacturing challenges, and driving continuous improvement initiatives that enhance quality, delivery performance, and operational efficiency.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and improve manufacturing processes for aerospace components and assemblies.
• Establish manufacturing methods, process flows, routings, travelers, operation sheets, and work instructions.
• Review engineering drawings, models, specifications, and customer requirements to determine manufacturing approaches.
• Support manufacturing readiness activities for new and existing products.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing challenges and implement corrective actions to improve process performance.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Quality, CNC Programming, and Production teams to resolve technical issues.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities and product launches.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, throughput, delivery, cost, and operational performance.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation and process control records.
• Assist with tooling implementation, process validation, and capacity improvement initiatives.
• Support manufacturing floor activities and serve as a technical resource for production teams.
• Participate in Lean Manufacturing and operational excellence initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Experience supporting manufacturing engineering, process engineering, or production engineering activities within a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, models, and technical requirements.
• Knowledge of manufacturing process development, routing creation, and production workflow planning.
• Experience supporting manufacturing troubleshooting and process optimization efforts.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across Engineering, Quality, Operations, Production, and Programming teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to support manufacturing operations in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to spend significant time on the manufacturing floor supporting production and process improvements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Equivalent combinations of education, military experience, technical training, and manufacturing experience may also be considered.
• Experience supporting aerospace, precision machining, rotating hardware, or other regulated manufacturing environments.
• Experience utilizing CAD systems such as NX, SolidWorks, Creo, or comparable platforms.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar manufacturing systems.
• Knowledge of GD&T and aerospace quality standards.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Root Cause Analysis, FMEA, PFMEA, APQP, or PPAP methodologies.
• Experience supporting new product introductions, process validation activities, tooling implementation, or automation initiatives.
• Experience driving measurable improvements in safety, quality, throughput, delivery, or cost.
• Experience supporting continuous improvement and operational excellence projects.

Key Skills

• Manufacturing Engineering
• Process Engineering
• Aerospace Manufacturing
• NX
• Continuous Improvement
• Lean Manufacturing
• Process Optimization
• GD&T
• Production Support
• New Product Introduction (NPI)
• Manufacturing Readiness
• Root Cause Analysis
• ERP/MRP Systems
• Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work Environment

This position operates within a collaborative aerospace manufacturing environment and requires close interaction with Engineering, Quality, Operations, CNC Programming, and Production teams.

The role includes both office-based engineering activities and direct manufacturing floor support. Success requires strong technical problem-solving skills, process ownership, and the ability to support both day-to-day production needs and long-term manufacturing improvements.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Cheshire, CT.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $95000.00 - $115000.00/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.

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, life and disability insurance, paid holidays, PTO, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance programs, and professional development opportunities. Many salaried employees participate in a 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday off. Employees also benefit from long-term career growth opportunities within a global aerospace and defense organization.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Cheshire,CT.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 23, 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.

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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.