Manufacturing Engineer

Job Title: Manufacturing EngineerJob Description

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will focus on production and process optimization, ensuring the highest levels of performance, quality, and efficiency across assigned manufacturing lines. You will play a critical role in technical engineering support, tooling and equipment management, and cross-functional collaboration to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Monitor performance, quality, and efficiency across assigned manufacturing lines.

• Analyze production data to identify improvement opportunities and support root-cause investigations.

• Optimize line throughput by improving workflow balance, reducing changeover time, and streamlining setups.

• Review machine performance and utilization to minimize downtime and machine-related scrap.

• Develop, maintain, and adjust process profiles (e.g., soldering, thermal, reflow) to meet product specifications.

• Ensure all process parameters are maintained within required tolerances for reliable product quality.

• Support compliance with applicable industry standards (e.g., soldering requirements, quality benchmarks).

• Design or source production tooling, fixtures, jigs, stencils, and other manufacturing aids.

• Coordinate equipment moves, line layout changes, installations, and supporting logistics.

• Ensure preventive maintenance activities are completed as scheduled.

• Collaborate with cross-functional technical teams during equipment or process changes.

• Communicate effectively with operators, engineering, quality, facilities, and support teams.

• Promote a culture of information sharing and continuous improvement.

• Follow all safety protocols, work instructions, and internal security procedures.

Essential Skills

• Manufacturing engineering

• Process improvement

• Manufacturing process

• Process engineering

• Continuous improvement

• Lean manufacturing

• Medical device engineering

• Design

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field preferred; 1-2 years of manufacturing or process engineering experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to interpret technical specifications and apply engineering judgment.

• Solid understanding of manufacturing workflows, tooling, and process control concepts.

• Comfortable working in a high-paced production environment with shifting priorities.

• Experience with line balancing, process mapping, or lean manufacturing principles.

• Familiarity with process documentation, statistical analysis, or continuous improvement tools.

• Basic understanding of equipment installation and preventive maintenance coordination.

Work Environment

The work environment is a high-paced production setting that requires adaptability to shifting priorities. Collaboration with various technical teams is essential to ensure successful equipment or process changes. A strong emphasis is placed on safety protocols, effective communication, and a culture of continuous improvement.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Horseheads, NY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $48.00/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 Horseheads,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 14, 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.

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.

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