Manufacturing Engineer

Job Title: Manufacturing EngineerJob Description

We are seeking an Advanced Production Quality Planning Engineer who will design and optimize manufacturing processes, procedures, and production layouts for assemblies, equipment installation, processing, machining, and material handling. This role involves designing machine arrangements within plant facilities to ensure the most efficient and productive layouts, specifying procedures for fabricating tools and equipment, and adapting machine designs to factory and production conditions. The engineer may also incorporate inspection and test requirements into the production plan and inspect machinery, equipment, and tools to verify their efficiency, initiating corrective actions to maintain product quality.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize manufacturing processes and production layouts for assemblies and equipment installation.

• Develop and specify procedures for the fabrication of tools and equipment.

• Adapt machine and equipment designs to factory and production conditions.

• Incorporate inspection and test requirements into production plans.

• Inspect machinery, equipment, and tools to verify efficiency and initiate corrective actions.

• Develop manufacturing processes applicable to statistical process control.

• Provide guidance to engineering teams regarding design concepts and specification requirements.

• Ensure compliance with regulations in all processes and procedures.

Essential Skills

• Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP).

• Experience with AS9145 standards.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.

• Approximately 11+ years of experience with a Bachelor's degree or 9+ years with a Master's degree.

• Strong problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.

• Experience with statistical process control (SPC), process validation, and continuous improvement methodologies.

• Familiarity with production readiness reviews, risk mitigation, and quality system requirements.

Work Environment

The role offers the opportunity to support cutting-edge aerospace programs in a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility. The work environment includes robust amenities, such as a well-equipped employee gym with free weights, cardio rooms, and a rock climbing wall. You will be part of a mission-driven team, working alongside highly skilled engineering and manufacturing professionals, with the potential for direct hire in a high-impact role that influences quality, production readiness, and manufacturing performance.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Littleton, CO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $100.00 - $120.00/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 Littleton,CO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 31, 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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email View email address on click.appcast.io for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.