Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will provide technical leadership for manufacturing processes, including RF welding, flexible materials manufacturing, and related assembly operations. You will be responsible for developing, optimizing, validating, and sustaining manufacturing processes with a focus on safety, quality, throughput, repeatability, and cost. Additionally, you will design and improve tooling, fixtures, manufacturing equipment, and automation systems to support production and new product introduction activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead process validation activities including development and execution of IQ/OQ/PQ protocols, manufacturing specifications, process documentation, and related validation records.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing, process, equipment, and quality issues while driving effective corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support the commercialization of new products through design-for-manufacturing assessments, process development, equipment selection, production readiness activities, and creation of manufacturing documentation and ERP master data.
• Translate customer specifications and product requirements into internal manufacturing documentation including bills of materials, routers, work instructions, manufacturing specifications, and ERP master data.
• Partner with Sales and customers to support technical evaluations, manufacturability reviews, quoting activities, and new business opportunities.
• Lead manufacturing transfer activities between development and production sites, including process documentation, training, startup support, and standardization across departments.
• Mentor technical personnel and serve as a subject matter expert for assigned manufacturing processes and technologies.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Minimum 6 years of manufacturing engineering experience within a regulated industry environment.
• Medical device manufacturing experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting validated manufacturing processes within FDA and/or ISO regulated environments.
• Proficiency with CAD software including SolidWorks and AutoCAD or equivalent systems.
• Demonstrated experience writing and executing validation protocols including IQ/OQ/PQ.
• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical discipline.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with RF welding, heat sealing, flexible materials manufacturing, bagmaking, converting, extrusion, or related polymer processing technologies.
• Experience supporting automated manufacturing equipment, motion control systems, sensors, PLC-controlled equipment, or industrial automation projects.
• Experience with tooling design, machining, fabrication, and equipment integration.
• Experience supporting manufacturing transfer, process scale-up, or multi-site production environments.
• Experience supporting customer-facing technical discussions, commercialization efforts, or manufacturing cost estimation and quoting activities.
• Experience creating and maintaining ERP manufacturing data including bills of materials, routers, item masters, and manufacturing specifications.
• Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement experience.
• Project management experience supporting capital equipment, process development, or new product introduction initiatives.
• Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills are a plus.

Work Environment

This position is on-site, requiring hands-on engagement with manufacturing processes and equipment.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ormond Beach, FL.

The pay range for this position is $51.00 - $57.69/hr.

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 Contract to Hire position based out of Ormond Beach, FL.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Ormond Beach,FL.

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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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.