Manufacturing Process Engineer

Actalent; Manchester (CT); On-site; USD 78,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness Medical, dental, and

401(k) retirement plan with company" ,

Paid time off (PTO)

First-shift, on-site

Job summary

Actalent in Manchester, CT, seeks a Manufacturing Process Engineer to plan and design manufacturing processes for aerospace parts, defining methods, sequences, and tooling strategies. You will collaborate with shop floor, create operation sheets, and drive tooling concepts while supporting rework and repair instructions for nonconforming parts.

The role emphasizes hands-on shop-floor troubleshooting, cross-functional collaboration, and ongoing process improvements in a fast-paced aerospace

Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace manufacturing engineering and general manufacturing engineering.
• Ability to read blueprints and interpret GD&T for military and commercial specs.
• Knowledge of methods, routings, and process sequencing.
• Solid modeling and documentation, especially SolidWorks.
• Ability to create work instructions, operation sheets, and travelers.
• Tooling and fixture concepting with shop-floor feedback.
• Shop-floor troubleshooting and process improvement experience.
• Ability to write rework and repair methods for nonconformances.
• Strong cross-functional communication with manufacturing, quality, suppliers, and customers.
• Project management skills; MS Project experience preferred.
• Process changes reducing scrap, rework, bottlenecks, or cycle time.
• Ownership of shop-floor troubleshooting and fixes.
• Tooling/fixture changes improving consistency or ergonomics.
• Tenure stability valued.

Responsibilities

• Own projects for new and existing aerospace parts and assemblies.
• Determine manufacturing methods and process sequencing to meet specs and goals.
• Create operation sheets and work instructions using SolidWorks or equivalent.
• Initiate tooling and fixture concepts and gather shop floor feedback.
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement method improvements.
• Write rework and repair methods for timelines and planning.
• Participate in customer and supplier discussions when required.
• Support cost estimating as needed.

Skills

Aerospace manufacturing

Manufacturing engineering

Blueprint reading

GD&T interpretation

Manufacturing methods

Routings

Process sequencing

Solid modeling

SolidWorks proficiency

Work instructions

Operation sheets

Travelers

Tooling concepts

Fixture concepting

Shop-floor troubleshooting

Process improvement

Rework methods

Repair methods

Cross-functional communication

Project management

MS Project

Process improvements

Troubleshooting ownership

Tooling improvements

Tenure stability

Tools

SolidWorks

MS Project

Job description

Hiring for a Manufacturing Process Engineer in Manchester, CT

Job Description

This role involves planning and designing manufacturing processes across the plant to maximize efficiency. You will define the method, sequence, and tooling approach for new and existing aerospace parts and assemblies. Collaborate with the shop floor to execute, troubleshoot, and improve processes. Create operation sheets and work instructions, drive tooling and fixture concepts, and support rework and repair instructions for nonconforming parts.

Responsibilities

• Own projects for new and existing aerospace parts and assemblies.
• Determine manufacturing methods and process sequencing to meet specifications and business objectives.
• Build models and create operation sheets and work instructions using SolidWorks or equivalent software.
• Initiate tooling and fixture concepts and gather feedback from machinists and leadership.
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement method and tooling improvements.
• Write rework and repair methods for project timelines and support planning and execution.
• Participate in customer and supplier discussions when required.
• Support cost estimating as needed.

Essential Skills

• Experience in manufacturing engineering and aerospace manufacturing process engineering.
• Proficiency in blueprint reading and GD&T interpretation for both military and commercial specifications.
• Knowledge of manufacturing methods, routings, and process sequencing.
• Solid modeling and documentation skills, particularly with SolidWorks or equivalent.
• Ability to create work instructions, operation sheets, and travelers.
• Experience in tooling and fixture concepting with hands‑on feedback from the shop floor.
• Proven ability in shop‑floor troubleshooting and process improvement.
• Skill in writing rework and repair methods for nonconformances.
• Strong cross‑functional communication skills with manufacturing, quality, suppliers, and customers.
• Project management skills, with a preference for experience with MS Project.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Demonstrated process changes that reduced scrap, rework, cycle time, or bottlenecks.
• Experience in shop‑floor troubleshooting with ownership of the fix.
• Implemented tooling and fixture changes that improved consistency or ergonomics.
• Stability in recent tenure patterns is valued.

Work Environment

This position is on‑site and first‑shift, involving a mix of office work and significant shop‑floor time. The work environment is a fast‑paced manufacturing setting with tight priorities and frequent cross‑functional coordination. Comfort working directly with production teams, tooling, and quality is essential.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $78000.00 - $97500.00/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.

The organization offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee health, financial stability, and long‑term career growth within a stable aerospace manufacturing environment.

• Health & Wellness Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Financial & Retirement 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Company‑paid life insurance
• Short‑term and long‑term disability coverage
• Time Off & Work‑Life Balance Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• First‑shift, on‑site schedule
• Stable, long‑term manufacturing programs (no project‑to‑project churn)
• Career Growth & Development Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
• Company‑paid training where applicable
• Opportunities for advancement within engineering and manufacturing leadership tracks
• Work Environment Safety‑focused manufacturing culture
• Team‑oriented, collaborative environment
• Direct impact on aerospace and defense programs with meaningful work outcomes

Benefits offerings may vary based on role, eligibility, and employment status.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Manchester,CT.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 7, 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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