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Manufacturing Engineer

Actalent • Cerritos, CA • 6h ago

Immediate Manufacturing Engineering Opportunity!

For Immediate consideration please apply to this posting and email your resume to habels@actalentservices.com*

Job Description

We are seeking three skilled Manufacturing Engineers, including at least one Senior -level Engineer, to join our team. You will be pivotal in providing technical support within the manufacturing process, ensuring compliance with customer and industry standards, assisting in planning and production procedures, and supporting continuous improvement efforts.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement manufacturing processes and procedures for machining.

Analyze and improve manufacturing processes and methods to reduce costs, improve quality, and increase efficiency.

Evaluate and solve production problems, spending 80% of your time in the office and 20% on the production floor.

Conduct contract reviews by evaluating customer purchase orders and drawings, and create manufacturing plans based on gathered information.

Create manufacturing documentation such as travellers, sketches, technique sheets, and all supporting documentation needed during the production process.

Evaluate and approve drawings, routings, specs, and other documents.

Implement corrective and preventative actions as provided by customers and industry oversight committees.

Manage projects by scheduling, assembling, coordinating, managing, and driving progress.

Serve as the point of contact for assigned projects, responding to inquiries, and communicating project status to management and the team.

Communicate manufacturing intent, preference, and capabilities with customers, suppliers, and industry.

Facilitate and troubleshoot various problems associated with developing complex systems or with the coordination, development, and design of projects until completion.

Essential Skills

Experience in manufacturing engineering, with a minimum of 7+ years for Senior Engineers and 3+ years for Junior Engineers.

Proficiency in CNC machining processes, with a minimum of 3 years' experience in machining manufacturing environments.

Experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably within aerospace manufacturing.

Knowledge of AS9100 or ISO9000 standards.

Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering preferred.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience in aerospace manufacturing is preferred, although similar experience in automotive or medical device industries may be considered.

Mechanical aptitude and six sigma process improvement skills.

Experience in production support, work instruction, and tooling.

Work Environment

The role is based in Cerritos, CA, within our aerospace manufacturing division. Our medium-sized company operates in the US and Europe, serving as a tier one supplier for complex components. Expect a collaborative environment where ownership and initiative are encouraged. The office environment is functional but outdated, with a strong focus on respect and teamwork. The team frequently engages in company outings and operates within an industrial machine shop setting. The Cerritos site has approximately 65 employees, with a dedicated engineering team composed of Manufacturing Engineers, CNC programmers, and interns.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cerritos, California.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $60.00/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 Cerritos,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 24, 2025.

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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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 due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.

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