Manufacturing Process Engineer

Job Title: Manufacturing Process EngineerJob Description

As a key member of the Production Engineering Team, the Manufacturing Process Engineer is responsible for supporting daily operations, including planning and designing manufacturing processes. The role involves maintaining and revising floor documentation, optimizing workflow efficiency, implementing standard work, and engaging in continuous improvement activities. You will also provide technical expertise and leadership to enhance manufacturing and supplier quality, cost-effectiveness, and logistics, ensuring business requirements are sustained and outsourcing projects are effectively executed.

Responsibilities

• Maximize product line efficiency by analyzing equipment layout, workflow, assembly methods, and workforce utilization.

• Implement Engineering Change Orders, including creating and revising process control documentation, tooling, fixturing, and conducting operator training for the assigned product line.

• Lead standard work and cell design activities using Lean tools.

• Maintain product process control documentation.

• Collaborate with Buyer/Planner on material cost reductions for product line parts and assemblies, supplier quality, and new supplier development.

• Design machine tooling to assist in manufacturing cells.

• Measure and define continuous improvements to increase process capability; identify and propose alternative methods and materials concerning quality, manufacturability, cost, and availability for enhanced customer satisfaction.

• Evaluate manufacturing technological capabilities to meet required design, quality, and material specifications.

• Support warranty cost recovery activities related to quality.

• Support manufacturing to improve cost, quality, and throughput.

• Perform quality audits on finished units and work in process.

• Maintain logs and records following Quality System requirements.

• Process Non-Conforming Product (NCP) Reports.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in process mapping, process improvement, and process management.

• Experience in process flow, design, and process engineering.

• Familiarity with industrial engineering and time studies.

• Skills in manufacturing engineering and process engineering.

• Knowledge of SolidWorks and Microsoft Office.

• Understanding of material flow and manufacturing processes.

• Experience in Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.

• Ability to create work instructions.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related fields.

• 1 year of experience in Production, Manufacturing, or Quality Engineering (internships or co-ops are acceptable).

• Experience with Lean Manufacturing.

• Experience with Six Sigma methodology.

Work Environment

The position is located in Blauvelt, NY, within a manufacturing setting. Working hours are Monday to Friday, from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM. The dress code is business casual. This role offers a long-term contract position with opportunities for gaining valuable hands-on skills in manufacturing. Benefits include accrued sick/vacation time, with a track record of project extensions and conversions.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Blauvelt, NY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $33.65 - $36.06/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Blauvelt,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 17, 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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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