Mechanical Design & Process Engineer

Actalent; East Brunswick Township (NJ); On-site; USD 69,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

HSA

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an engineer for an on-site, contract-to-hire role in East Brunswick, NJ. You will design and evaluate equipment, create BOMs, and manage project milestones while coordinating with external vendors.

The position emphasizes FAT, IQ/OQ, and process improvement in a manufacturing environment. The role requires a mechanical engineering degree and strong knowledge of equipment design, with responsibilities spanning documentation, manuals, and standardization initiatives.

Qualifications

• Degree in mechanical engineering required.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing equipment design and operation.
• Experience with equipment design, testing, IQ/OQ/FAT, and process improvement.
• Ability to manage multiple engineering projects and meet deadlines.
• Strong project management, analytical, and communication skills.
• Experience working with external vendors and equipment suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Maintain engineering knowledge bases including processes, documentation, ECOs, BOMs, product tables, and system logs.
• Create and evaluate setup documentation used in production operations.
• Design equipment utilization plans to balance time, cost, and constraints.
• Develop equipment and process designs including drawings and BOMs.
• Create design schedules, establish project milestones, and manage design efforts for timely completion.
• Inspect incoming equipment and perform FAT prior to shipment.
• Create and maintain manuals for equipment and custom job orders.
• Establish systems to maximize standardization while allowing customization when necessary.
• Build and maintain systems supporting continuous improvement in batch processing equipment design.

Job description

Actalent is seeking an engineer for an on-site, contract-to-hire role in East Brunswick, NJ. You will design and evaluate equipment, create BOMs, and manage project milestones while coordinating with external vendors.

The position emphasizes FAT, IQ/OQ, and process improvement in a manufacturing environment. The role requires a mechanical engineering degree and strong knowledge of equipment design, with responsibilities spanning documentation, manuals, and standardization initiatives.