Product Design & Manufacturing Engineer

Actalent; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave

Job summary

Actalent in Montgomery, AL is seeking a Product Engineer to support design, development, and continuous improvement from concept through manufacturing release. You will collaborate with Production, Quality, Purchasing, and Sales to solve engineering challenges and drive cost and quality improvements.

The role blends office CAD work with hands-on manufacturing floor support, including prototyping, testing, and ECOs.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in product design, mechanical engineering, or manufacturing engineering.
• Experience using CAD software such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and manufacturing specifications.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes including fabrication, machining, welding, and assembly.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, create, and revise engineering drawings and 3D models using CAD software.
• Support new product development from concept through manufacturing release, including prototyping and testing.
• Collaborate with Production and Quality teams to troubleshoot manufacturing issues and resolve drawing discrepancies.
• Identify and implement product enhancements, quality improvements, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Create and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs), engineering documentation, and Engineering Change Orders (ECOs).
• Support prototype builds, testing activities, and product validation efforts.
• Provide technical support to Production, Purchasing, Sales, and customers.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and cross-functional engineering projects.

Skills

CAD software

Engineering drawings

GD&T

Manufacturing processes

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Actalent in Montgomery, AL is seeking a Product Engineer to support design, development, and continuous improvement from concept through manufacturing release. You will collaborate with Production, Quality, Purchasing, and Sales to solve engineering challenges and drive cost and quality improvements.

The role blends office CAD work with hands-on manufacturing floor support, including prototyping, testing, and ECOs.