Manufacturing Engineer

Actalent • Cerritos, CA • 4h ago

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer

For immediate consideration, please apply directly to this job posting AND email me at biacosta @actalentservices.com with the following:

1) word copy of resume

2) 2-3 professional references

3) 4-5 brief bullet points highlighting technical qualifications

Job Description

We are seeking three Manufacturing Engineers, including at least one Senior level engineer, to join our team. In this role, you will perform various engineering activities to provide technical support in the manufacturing process, ensuring compliance with customer and industry requirements. You will assist in planning and production procedures and support continuous improvement efforts. Your responsibilities will include developing and implementing manufacturing processes and procedures for machining, analyzing and improving manufacturing methods to reduce costs, improve quality, and increase efficiency. You will also evaluate and solve production problems, spending 80% of your time in the office and 20% on the production floor.

Responsibilities

Conduct contract reviews by evaluating customer purchase orders, drawings, and all purchase order/drawing supplements.

Create manufacturing documentation, such as travelers, 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 with the ability to schedule, assemble, coordinate, manage, and drive progress.

Respond to inquiries and communicate project status to management and team as the point of contact on assigned projects.

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

Facilitate and troubleshoot various problems associated with developing complex systems or coordinating, developing, and designing projects until completion.

Essential Skills

AS9100 certification

Experience with CNC machining processes (minimum 3 years experience with machining manufacturing environments)

7+ years of manufacturing engineering experience for Senior level, 3+ years for Junior level

Experience in a manufacturing environment

Experience with aerospace manufacturing, ISO9000

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

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Exposure to aerospace & defense manufacturing preferred

Experience in Automotive or Medical Device manufacturing is a plus if similar products

Mechanical aptitude

Familiarity with Six Sigma processes

Experience in process improvement

Production support

Work instruction development

Tooling knowledge

Work Environment

The work environment is located at the Cerritos, CA site, which serves our aerospace manufacturing division. We are a small site within a medium-sized company, with operations in both the US and Europe. Our site is dedicated to being a tier-one supplier for complex components, engine shafts, in-flight refueling tubes, and landing-gear parts for fixed and rotary-wing aircraft. The office environment may be outdated, but we promote respect and heavy collaboration among peers. We constantly have company outings and work in an industrial machine shop environment. Our engineering team consists of seven members, including Manufacturing Engineers, CNC Programmers, and Manufacturing Engineer Interns. While the Cerritos site employs 65 people, we expect individuals to own their work and demonstrate high initiative to get the job done.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

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

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 16, 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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