Manufacturing Engineer

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

This hands-on Manufacturing Engineer position focuses on supporting production operations, improving manufacturing processes, and developing the tools and documentation needed for efficient, high-quality manufacturing in a defense technology environment. You will collaborate closely with production and R&D teams to solve complex manufacturing challenges and drive continuous improvement across assembly processes for advanced electro-mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day production activities to ensure smooth, reliable manufacturing operations.

• Develop and optimize assembly processes for complex electro-mechanical systems such as drones, robotics, lasers, and electronics.

• Create clear, detailed assembly work instructions and technical process documentation to guide production teams.

• Design, specify, and improve production jigs and fixtures to enhance efficiency, repeatability, and product quality.

• Work closely with Production, New Product Introduction (NPI), Quality, and Supply Chain teams to improve manufacturability and resolve production issues.

• Identify process bottlenecks and lead process improvement initiatives using continuous improvement and lean manufacturing principles.

• Troubleshoot and resolve technical problems in the production environment, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.

• Apply a structured and proactive approach to managing multiple tasks and projects in parallel.

• Collaborate cross-functionally to align engineering solutions with production needs and quality standards.

• Contribute to ongoing efforts to enhance manufacturing efficiency, reduce waste, and improve overall product reliability.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on experience designing and specifying jigs and production fixtures.

• 3+ years of experience in production or process engineering with complex electro-mechanical systems (such as drones, robotics, lasers, or electronics) is a strong advantage.

• Proven experience creating assembly work instructions and technical process documentation.

• Practical technical background with hardware components, tools, and assembly processes.

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in a production environment.

• Independent, proactive, and highly structured mindset with the ability to manage multiple tasks in parallel.

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams including Production, NPI, and Quality.

• Good proficiency in MS Office tools, with strong Excel skills considered an advantage.

• Experience in manufacturing engineering, process engineering, and process improvement.

• Familiarity with continuous improvement and lean manufacturing methodologies.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working with advanced electro-mechanical products such as drones or other robotics systems.

• background in defense technology or high-reliability manufacturing environments.

• Interest in contributing to cutting-edge drone technology and related systems.

• Ability to document and communicate complex technical processes in a clear and concise manner.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in both engineering and documentation tasks.

Work Environment

This role is based onsite in a production and engineering environment, working Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. You will collaborate closely with production, R&D, NPI, Quality, and Supply Chain teams in a hands-on setting that involves hardware, tools, and assembly processes for advanced electro-mechanical systems such as drones and robotics. The environment emphasizes continuous improvement, lean manufacturing practices, and cross-functional teamwork, offering the opportunity to work with one of the leading drone technology organizations on innovative and high-impact products.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Tampa, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $85000.00/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.

401k dental vision medical bonuses

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Tampa,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 28, 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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