Manufacturing Engineer

Job Title : Manufacturing EngineerJob Description

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in analyzing mechanical designs, including technical drawings and associated measurement systems. Collaborate with Design Engineering and Manufacturing teams to integrate a Design for Manufacture & Assembly and Design to Cost perspective during verification. You will also be responsible for driving capital equipment requests and qualifications, conducting labor and process studies, and leading yield improvements.

Responsibilities

Analyze mechanical designs, including technical drawings and associated measurement systems.

Collaborate with Design Engineering and Manufacturing to integrate Design for Manufacture & Assembly and Design to Cost perspectives during verification.

Drive capital equipment requests and qualifications.

Conduct labor and process studies, leading yield improvements and reducing variability.

Support manufacturing in resolving technical problems and lead cost reduction initiatives.

Perform root cause analyses and implement product fixes, modifications, and design enhancements.

Ensure process and design changes are documented and adhere to industry quality standards.

Author and update technical and process documentation as required.

Analyze labor data against existing standards and propose corrective actions for large variances.

Develop and maintain positive rapport and working relationships with personnel across the organization.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

Manufacturing engineering

Process improvement

Manufacturing process

Continuous improvement

Lean manufacturing

Tooling

Six Sigma

Solidworks

Design

Work instruction

Medical device

PFMEA

Process flow diagrams

IQ / OQ / PQ

BOM

Additional Skills & Qualifications

5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience.

In-depth knowledge of creating 2D and 3D drawings and related Bill of Materials.

Experience in creating process flow diagrams and process control plans.

Proficiency in authoring PFMEAs.

Project management skills with strong organizational and time management abilities.

High initiative with the ability to work independently and problem-solve with minimal supervision.

Strong work ethic and effective communication skills, both verbally and in writing.

Interpersonal skills to interact with staff at all levels within and external to the organization.

Preferred experience in Single Use Consumable design and development, Biotech device development, Process characterization using Design of Experiments, and Statistical Process Control (SPC).

Work Environment

This role requires collaboration with key company personnel and external partners. You will work in a dynamic environment that supports initiatives to execute product improvements and enhancements. The position demands a strong work ethic and effective communication skills, as well as the ability to work independently and interact with staff at all levels.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Camarillo, California.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $75.00 / 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 Camarillo,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 11, 2025.

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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