Manufacturing Engineer

• Manufacturing Engineer
• Overview
• A growing precision manufacturing and assembly organization is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to support process improvement, new product introduction, and production optimization efforts. This role will focus on improving manufacturability, resolving production challenges, developing manufacturing processes, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives within a high-mix manufacturing environment.
• Responsibilities
• Collaborate with customers, suppliers, and internal teams to resolve manufacturing and production issues.
• Partner closely with Production, Quality, Engineering, and Business teams to support operational objectives.
• Lead root cause investigations and corrective action activities for quality and manufacturing concerns.
• Create and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs), work instructions, routing documentation, and engineering change documentation.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing process controls to improve quality, reduce scrap and rework, and increase production efficiency.
• Support and implement continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean Manufacturing, Statistical Process Control (SPC), mistake-proofing methodologies, and other process improvement tools.
• Provide day-to-day technical support to manufacturing operations.
• Support new product introduction activities, including prototyping, process development, risk assessments, validation activities, first article inspections, and production launches.
• Recommend design and process improvements to enhance manufacturability, quality, and cost effectiveness.
• Qualifications
• Strong understanding of engineering documentation, including technical drawings, blueprint interpretation, and GD&T.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a cross-functional manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on troubleshooting experience with mechanical and electromechanical assemblies.
• Experience identifying and resolving manufacturing and design-related issues.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Experience participating in or leading continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with 3D CAD software and product data management systems preferred.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, SPC, PFMEA, and other quality tools is preferred.
• Education & Experience
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 8+ years of manufacturing engineering experience within a precision manufacturing, electromechanical, industrial, or complex assembly environment.
• Experience supporting new product introduction, process validation, and production-scale manufacturing preferred.
• Additional Information
• This position may involve additional duties and responsibilities as business needs evolve. Job functions and responsibilities are subject to change and may be modified to support operational requirements.

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Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Taunton, MA. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $110000.00/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.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) Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Taunton, MA. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Taunton,MA.About Actalent

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