Process Engineer

Actalent; Meriden (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

HSA with company match

Life & AD&D insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Process Engineer to support day-to-day manufacturing operations at our Meriden, CT facility. You will develop and optimize machining processes for medium-to-large cylindrical metallic parts, focusing on CNC workflows, tooling, and fixturing. You’ll interpret drawings, GD&T, and create routings, setup docs, and work instructions to improve production flow. Onsite, Mon-Fri 8–5.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in CNC machining and process engineering.
• Experience with CAD software, preferably NX.
• Strong understanding of GD&T and blueprint reading.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve machining processes for medium-to-large cylindrical metallic components.
• Work with CNC machining processes, tooling, and fixturing.
• Review and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T requirements.
• Create or update routings, operation sheets, setup documentation, and work instructions.
• Utilize CAD models and drawings to support process improvements.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing challenges and optimize production flow.

Skills

CNC machining

CAD software (NX)

GD&T + blueprint reading

Tools

NX CAD

Mastercam

Job description

Job Title: Process EngineerJob Description

The Process Engineer will support day-to-day manufacturing operations by developing and improving machining processes for metallic components, with a focus on medium-to-large cylindrical parts. This role involves working with CNC machining processes, tooling, and fixturing, reviewing engineering drawings and GD&T requirements, and creating or updating routings, operation sheets, setup documentation, and work instructions. The engineer will utilize CAD models and drawings to support process improvements, troubleshoot manufacturing challenges, and optimize production flow for new and existing parts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve machining processes for medium-to-large cylindrical metallic components.
• Work with CNC machining processes, tooling, and fixturing.
• Review and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T requirements.
• Create or update routings, operation sheets, setup documentation, and work instructions.
• Utilize CAD models and drawings to support process improvements.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing challenges and optimize production flow.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in CNC machining and process engineering.
• Experience with CAD software, preferably NX, though other CAD experience is transferable.
• Strong understanding of GD&T and blueprint reading for interpreting complex engineering drawings.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with Mastercam is beneficial.
• Familiarity with manufacturing medium-to-large metallic and cylindrical parts is preferred.
• No degree required if the candidate possesses relevant experience.

Work Environment

The position is based in a growing facility with increasing customer demand and additional work moving into Meriden. It offers a high-impact role supporting real production and process improvements, with long-term stability and knowledge transfer opportunities. The role is a direct hire with a fast interview process and the ability to move quickly on strong candidates. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, onsite from 8 AM to 5 PM.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $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.

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance: Affordable health coverage options. Health Savings Account (HSA): Includes a company match. Life & AD&D Insurance: Company-paid voluntary life/AD&D for the employee, plus low-cost voluntary options for family members. Disability & Care: Short-term disability coverage, a dedicated medical advocate team, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). 401(k) Plan: Features a company match that starts on your first day. Paid Time Off (PTO): Generous PTO plans and roll-over capabilities. Holidays: Paid public holidays and floating holidays.

Job Type & Location

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

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Meriden,CT.

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.