Manufacturing Process Engineer

Job Description

This role involves planning and designing manufacturing processes across the plant to maximize efficiency. You will define the method, sequence, and tooling approach for new and existing aerospace parts and assemblies. Collaborate with the shop floor to execute, troubleshoot, and improve processes. Create operation sheets and work instructions, drive tooling and fixture concepts, and support rework and repair instructions for nonconforming parts.

Responsibilities

• Own projects for new and existing aerospace parts and assemblies.
• Determine manufacturing methods and process sequencing to meet specifications and business objectives.
• Build models and create operation sheets and work instructions using SolidWorks or equivalent software.
• Initiate tooling and fixture concepts and gather feedback from machinists and leadership.
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement method and tooling improvements.
• Write rework and repair methods for project timelines and support planning and execution.
• Participate in customer and supplier discussions when required.
• Support cost estimating as needed.

Essential Skills

• Experience in manufacturing engineering and aerospace manufacturing process engineering.
• Proficiency in blueprint reading and GD&T interpretation for both military and commercial specifications.
• Knowledge of manufacturing methods, routings, and process sequencing.
• Solid modeling and documentation skills, particularly with SolidWorks or equivalent.
• Ability to create work instructions, operation sheets, and travelers.
• Experience in tooling and fixture concepting with hands-on feedback from the shop floor.
• Proven ability in shop-floor troubleshooting and process improvement.
• Skill in writing rework and repair methods for nonconformances.
• Strong cross-functional communication skills with manufacturing, quality, suppliers, and customers.
• Project management skills, with a preference for experience with MS Project.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Demonstrated process changes that reduced scrap, rework, cycle time, or bottlenecks.
• Experience in shop-floor troubleshooting with ownership of the fix.
• Implemented tooling and fixture changes that improved consistency or ergonomics.
• Stability in recent tenure patterns is valued.

Work Environment

This position is on-site and first-shift, involving a mix of office work and significant shop-floor time. The work environment is a fast-paced manufacturing setting with tight priorities and frequent cross-functional coordination. Comfort working directly with production teams, tooling, and quality is essential.

This is a Permanent position based out of Manchester, CT.

The pay range for this position is $78000.00 - $97500.00/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.

The organization offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee health, financial stability, and long‑term career growth within a stable aerospace manufacturing environment.Health & WellnessMedical, dental, and vision insurance plansHealth Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) optionsEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Financial & Retirement401(k) retirement plan with company matchCompany‑paid life insuranceShort‑term and long‑term disability coverageTime Off & Work‑Life BalancePaid time off (PTO)Paid holidaysFirst‑shift, on‑site scheduleStable, long‑term manufacturing programs (no project‑to‑project churn)Career Growth & DevelopmentTuition reimbursement and professional development supportCompany‑paid training where applicableOpportunities for advancement within engineering and manufacturing leadership tracksWork EnvironmentSafety‑focused manufacturing cultureTeam‑oriented, collaborative environmentDirect impact on aerospace and defense programs with meaningful work outcomesBenefits offerings may vary based on role, eligibility, and employment status.

This is a fully onsite position in Manchester,CT.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 7, 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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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