Senior Manufacturing Engineer – Electronics & NPI

Actalent; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Wellness resources

Job summary

Actalent is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer in Los Alamitos, CA to oversee manufacturing execution, quality systems, and supplier performance for our data center cooling product lines. You will partner with manufacturing partners and contract manufacturers to ensure production quality, throughput, and documentation control, from process development to ramp and production readiness.

The role requires 7–10+ years in manufacturing/quality/production engineering, experience with PCB assembly and

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years in Manufacturing/Quality/Production Engineering.
• Expertise in manufacturing engineering, QA, and electronic assembly.
• Experience with Control Plans, PFMEA, and process improvement.
• Proficient in PPAP, RCA, and First Article Inspection.
• Able to interpret schematics, BOMs, and manufacturing docs.
• Strong supplier management and communication skills.
• Independent work with limited supervision requested.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing execution and quality systems for data center cooling lines.
• Drive process improvements and production readiness activities.
• Serve as the liaison between company and manufacturing partners.
• Ensure production quality, throughput, and documentation control.
• Manage supplier performance and product scaling.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, suppliers, and contract manufacturers.
• Own manufacturing quality, process development, and production execution end-to-end.

Skills

Manufacturing Engineering

Quality Engineering

Supplier Quality

Production Engineering

Control Plan

PFMEA

Process Improvement

First Article Inspection

Electrical Schematics

Communication Skills

Tools

PCB Assembly

Potting & Encapsulation

Conformal Coating

Wire Harness Assembly

Electronics Troubleshooting

Job description

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer Job Description As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will be responsible for overseeing manufacturing execution, quality systems, process improvements, and production readiness for our growing data center cooling product lines. You will act as the primary engineering liaison between our organization and manufacturing partners, ensuring production quality, throughput, documentation control, supplier performance, and successful product scaling. This role requires a combination of manufacturing engineering, quality engineering, and supplier manufacturing experience, with the ability to operate independently and resolve issues effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing execution and quality systems for data center cooling product lines.
• Drive process improvements and production readiness activities.
• Serve as the primary engineering liaison between the company and manufacturing partners.
• Ensure production quality, throughput, and documentation control.
• Manage supplier performance and successful product scaling.
• Collaborate with engineering leadership, operations, suppliers, and contract manufacturers.
• Own manufacturing quality, process development, and production execution from start to finish.

Essential Skills

• 7-10+ years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering, Supplier Quality, or Production Engineering.
• Expertise in manufacturing engineering, quality assurance, and electronic assembly.
• Experience with Manufacturing Engineering - Control Plan, PFMEA, Process Improvement, Production Ramp, NPI, and Contract Manufacturing.
• Proficiency in Quality Systems - PPAP, Root Cause Analysis, Supplier Quality, and First Article Inspection.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics, BOMs, assembly drawings, and manufacturing documentation.
• Strong communication and supplier management skills.
• Capability to troubleshoot manufacturing and quality issues with root cause and corrective action experience.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in industrial instrumentation and sensor manufacturing.
• Familiarity with fluid handling products, valves, and controls.
• Exposure to data center cooling products.
• Experience with PCB assembly, potting and encapsulation, conformal coating, wire harness assembly, and electronics troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of injection molded plastics.
• ERP/MRP experience.

Work Environment

The company designs and manufactures level measurement and control instrumentation used across various industries including chemical processing, water/wastewater, energy, industrial automation, and fluid management applications. These products are globally sold and adhere to high-quality standards. The company is experiencing substantial growth in its data center cooling product lines due to increasing global demand for AI and data center infrastructure. This position offers a hybrid office and manufacturing environment with frequent interactions with contract manufacturers, a significant amount of shop floor exposure, and a hands-on approach to working directly with products, fixtures, manufacturing processes, and production issues. It requires high ownership and self-direction within a small-company environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Los Alamitos, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $110000.00 - $140000.00/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. Flowline offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage through Aetna, a 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match, paid time off, and employee wellness resources. Full-time employees are eligible for benefits, with 401(k) participation available after three months of service and a company match of 25% of the first 6% contributed. Additional benefit options and plan details are available upon hire.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Los Alamitos,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 25, 2026.

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.