Manufacturing Engineer

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

The Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for supporting continuous improvement initiatives in assembly and test processes, tooling, and work holdings to produce fully finished precision parts for complex fluid control devices used in various applications including medical, industrial, and material handling. This role involves leading continuous improvement for both processes and products in a high mix environment utilizing a wide variety of custom assembly and test equipment built in-house. A team-oriented individual with a broad range of technical skills and high attention to detail is essential, as the role requires collaboration with product development, quality engineering teams, suppliers, operators, and shop personnel.

Responsibilities

• Design tooling and work holdings using Solid Edge 3D CAD.
• Utilize precision gaging/inspection equipment with GD&T principles.
• Read and understand hydraulic, electrical, and pneumatic schematic diagrams and engineering drawings.
• Provide production cost estimates for product improvement programs.
• Create/modify production routers for multi-step assembly and test processes in accordance with ISO 9001 and customer specifications.
• Troubleshoot complex pneumatic circuits and devices.
• Generate operator and maintenance instructions and graphics to support production processes.
• Complete detailed written reports of work completed.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering - Manufacturing or Mechanical.
• Experience working with machined parts.
• Ability to read and understand hydraulic, electrical, and pneumatic schematic diagrams and engineering drawings.
• Experience troubleshooting manufacturing equipment.
• 3D CAD experience, specifically in designing fixtures.
• 1-2 years of experience working within manufacturing.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in selecting and purchasing equipment and tools.
• Familiarity with machining, CNC, and project management.
• Access to Udemy after 6 months for skill development.

Work Environment

The Manufacturing Engineer will report within a team of 4 manufacturing engineers, working closely with product development engineers, quality engineers, and operators to ensure efficient product design for manufacturing. The typical work hours are from 8 AM to 4:30 PM, with some flexibility.

The work environment includes exposure to machining, assembly, and fabrication processes, providing an opportunity to learn new skills that enhance experience and resume.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Kalamazoo, MI.

The pay range for this position is $36.06 - $43.27/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Kalamazoo,MI.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 17, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.