Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Bay Shore, NY

Compensation: $80,000 - $90,000 annually

Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent

We are seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to join a growing manufacturing operation focused on driving efficiency, process improvement, and product commercialization. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys spending time on the production floor, working cross-functionally, and leading projects that improve processes, reduce costs, and support business growth . The Manufacturing Engineer will play a key role in optimizing manufacturing operations, validating new equipment, supporting new product introductions, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives throughout the facility.

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop, and implement process optimization projects to improve efficiency, quality, and productivity.
• Collaborate with Operations, Production, Quality, and R&D teams to execute process improvement initiatives.
• Evaluate manufacturing processes and identify opportunities for cost reduction and formula improvements.
• Support the installation, validation, and implementation of new manufacturing equipment.
• Become a subject matter expert on existing equipment and manufacturing processes.
• Develop, maintain, and improve Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Train production and operations personnel on equipment, processes, and best practices.
• Coordinate production trials, test runs, and process validation activities.
• Support new product development, scale-up, and commercialization efforts.
• Analyze manufacturing data and provide recommendations to improve performance and reliability.
• Coordinate in-house and third-party analytical studies as required.
• Assist in equipment selection and support operational troubleshooting efforts.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring deadlines and production objectives are achieved.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, preferably Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years of engineering experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading process improvement and optimization initiatives on the manufacturing floor.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience developing process documentation and SOPs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced production environment.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and take ownership of projects.

Preferred

• Food and beverage manufacturing experience.
• Experience with product development and large-scale commercialization.
• Experience supporting equipment validation, production trials, and process scale-up activities.
• Familiarity with ERP systems, including Aptean or similar platforms.
• Continuous improvement experience utilizing Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or similar methodologies.

Work Environment

• Approximately 70% of the role is spent on the manufacturing floor and 30% in an office environment.
• Standard work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
• Occasional flexibility is required to support critical production activities, equipment installations, testing, or project implementation outside normal business hours, including evenings or weekends.
• Collaborative, fast-paced environment focused on operational excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Why Join?

• Opportunity to make a direct impact on manufacturing operations and business growth.
• High visibility role with ownership of meaningful process improvement projects.
• Exposure to new product development, equipment implementation, and commercialization initiatives.
• Collaborative culture with strong cross-functional teamwork.
• Stable, long-term career opportunity with room for growth and professional development.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Bay Shore, NY.

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $90000.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Bay Shore,NY.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 6, 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.

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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