Manufacturing Analyst

Actalent • Palmdale, CA • 2h ago

Job Title: Manufacturing AnalystJob Description

The Manufacturing Analyst will support production and tooling operations in a dynamic, team-based manufacturing environment. The focus will be on cost tracking, earned value management (EVM), reporting, tooling coordination, and providing technical and administrative support. This role involves working cross-functionally with Production, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, and support organizations to ensure tooling orders, materials, schedules, and inventory are effectively managed.

Responsibilities

Track daily costs and administer Earned Value Management (EVM).

Prepare and maintain visibility charts and weekly/monthly status reports.

Close, document, and manage assembly tooling orders and internal tooling packages.

Validate incoming materials against bills of material (BOM).

Coordinate tooling schedules with Production, Manufacturing, and Industrial Engineering.

Manage chemical ordering and inventory using internal tracking systems.

Perform tool control, accountability, inventory audits, and asset/property management.

Provide technical and administrative support including certification compliance, onboarding, travel support, and safety activities.

Essential Skills

Bachelor's degree with 3+ years of experience, Master's degree with 1+ year, or 7+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.

Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.

Experience supporting manufacturing or production environments.

Strong Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word skills.

Knowledge of manufacturing methods and project management principles.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Previous experience supporting aerospace or defense manufacturing programs.

Familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM) environments.

Cost account or budget tracking experience.

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (formulas, data analysis, reporting).

Experience working with tooling, asset management, or chemical tracking systems.

Work Environment

This role is part of a fast-paced, deadline-driven manufacturing support environment located at our client's facility. It involves working with a cross-functional team supporting the F-35 Assembly Tooling group. The work environment emphasizes collaboration, process discipline, documentation, and compliance. A balanced 9/80 first-shift schedule offers flexibility with every other Friday off. The dress code ranges from business casual to shop-floor appropriate attire, with PPE or safety-compliant attire required in certain areas. No telecommuting or travel is required, and the ability to support alternate shifts may be needed as business needs arise.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Palmdale, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/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 Palmdale,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 18, 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 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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