Manufacturing Engineer

Actalent • South El Monte, CA • 1h ago

Job Title: Manufacturing EngineerJob Description

The Manufacturing Engineer supports new and existing manufacturing processes, acting as a key technical resource across production, quality, and design engineering. This role is hands-on and production-facing, with a strong focus on assembly processes, machining support, documentation, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement. This is a new and urgent role, created to support increasing production demands and serve as a strong technical bridge between the production floor and design engineering teams.

Responsibilities

Support new product development by providing Design for Manufacturing (DFM) input on assembly methods, materials, tooling, fixturing, inspection requirements, labor, and cost.

Assist the production team with proto@type builds, process setup, and transition to production.

Provide day-to-day technical support to the Production Supervisor, troubleshooting and resolving manufacturing issues related to slip ring and electromechanical assembly.

Support machining and CNC-related processes as needed.

Create, update, and maintain work instructions, SOPs, and assembly documentation.

Support quality documentation activities and ensure assigned actions are properly documented.

Assist in documenting incoming parts, new processes, and production changes.

Serve as the technical lead for assembly efficiency, ergonomics, and automation improvements.

Support Manufacturing 4.0 and continuous improvement initiatives focused on improving efficiency, productivity, safety, quality, and cost.

Write technical justifications and submit capital requests for new equipment and machinery.

Work closely with design engineering teams to support manufacturability, project planning, and implementation.

Act as a day-to-day communication link between production, engineering, and operations, including coordination with an Iowa-based design team.

Coordinate with vendors or suppliers regarding tooling, equipment, or production-related issues.

Essential Skills

Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and continuous improvement principles.

Hands-on troubleshooting and root cause analysis capability.

Ability to create and maintain clear, structured documentation.

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and MS Office.

Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Ability to prioritize and manage multiple concurrent tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Professional, organized, analytical, and adaptable work style.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering strongly preferred.

Minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing engineering or similar role.

Experience with machining and CNC operations.

Experience with automation or semi-automated equipment.

CAD software experience.

Experience in industrial engineering, design, time studies, manufacturing process, product development process, Six Sigma, continuous improvement, and SOP.

Work Environment

Schedule: Full-time, Tuesday-Friday, 5:30 AM - 4:00 PM with paid overtime if needed. The role is within a high-performance electromechanical component manufacturing company. Engineers work closely with production, design engineering, and operations to continuously improve manufacturability, efficiency, quality, and throughput in a dynamic production environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of South El Monte, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $50.00/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 South El Monte,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 15, 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

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