Manufacturing Engineer

Actalent • Laurel, MD • 2h ago

Job Title: Manufacturing EngineerJob Description

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will be responsible for overseeing all manufacturing engineering aspects of high-reliability programs to ensure mission success. Your role involves developing, modifying, applying, and maintaining manufacturing systems and protocols for processing materials into partially finished or finished products. Collaborate with various engineering disciplines and manufacturing functions to ensure efficient production of the highest quality products. Once hardware is on the production floor, you will work closely with floor operators to resolve technical issues in real-time and answer any questions. Additionally, you will create process planning work orders to guide the production of each hardware piece and conduct briefings and technical meetings for top management and customer representatives.

Responsibilities

Oversee all manufacturing engineering aspects of high-reliability programs.

Develop, modify, apply, and maintain manufacturing systems and protocols.

Collaborate with engineering disciplines and manufacturing functions for efficient production.

Work with floor operators to resolve technical issues in real-time.

Create process planning work orders for each hardware piece.

Conduct briefings and technical meetings for top management and customer representatives.

Essential Skills

Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Engineering or related STEM area.

Minimum of 2 years of relevant professional experience.

Hands-on manufacturing experience.

Experience or exposure to SMT (Surface Mount Technology) engineering principles.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Proficiency in manufacturing engineering, process engineering, electronics, SMT, and equipment manufacturing.

Knowledge of SMT, J-STD, IPC, NASA, and PCB.

Work Environment

Work in an SMT Manufacturing/Lab environment within a large university-affiliated research center with over 8000 employees. The Research and Exploratory Development Department (REDD) supports work for NASA and DoD programs. You will be part of a team of 6 other manufacturing engineers within the department. The center provides opportunities to work on high-reliability hardware for space and DoD programs, state-of-the-art technology for SMT manufacturing, and offers educational support for employees wishing to obtain additional degrees.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Laurel, MD.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $65.00/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 Laurel,MD.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 31, 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.

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