Junior Manufacturing Engineer

Actalent • Frederick, MD • 3h ago

Description

The Junior Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for advising, assisting and improving manufacturing processes to promote efficient and economical utilization of personnel and facilities. 1. Develop, evaluate and improve current manufacturing methodologies, utilizing knowledge of product design, materials and parts, fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods and quality control standards 2. Confer with vendors and customers to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials or parts 3. Estimate production times and assist with planning staffing requirements and costs related to tooling in the production quotation process 4. Confer with management and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities and production schedules to facilitate production processes 5. Analyze and plan workflow of surface mount, thru-hole printed circuit boards and electro-mechanical assemblies 6. Design, sketch, implement and document the utilization of specialty assembly tools 7. Configure and calibrate production equipment as necessary to support production needs 8. Troubleshoot common equipment failures 9. Repair equipment on the production floor using standard electrical and mechanical measuring equipment 10. Develop procedures per ISO/AS9100D/J-STD-001 standards 11. Manage and perform preventative maintenance on equipment, both electrical and mechanical 12. Assist with the creation or create production software programs for the SMT machines, AOIs or other production area equipment as required 13. Contact equipment manufacturers and suppliers for equipment troubleshooting, evaluation of equipment for replacement and evaluation of new equipment manufacturers as needed 14. Oversee and provide guidance on tasks associated with bonding adhesives, such as EP30AO and solder paste, and specialized processes, specifically conformal coating 15. Develop and implement operating methods and procedures designed to eliminate operating problems and improve product quality 16. Identify and evaluate new tools that allow each group to perform in the most efficient manner 17. Verify new and existing machines and equipment to ensure fulfillment of contract specifications and requirements 18. Other duties as assigned

Skills

Manufacturing engineering, root cause failure analysis, corrective and preventive action, mechanical assembly, electronics manufacturing, PCB manufacturing, PCB assembly, Soldering

Top Skills Details

Manufacturing engineering,root cause failure analysis,corrective and preventive action,mechanical assembly,electronics manufacturing

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Knowledge of assembly for printed circuit boards Mechanical/ machine programming experience for equipment used to assembly surface mount and thru-hold printed wiring boards

Experience Level

Entry Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Frederick, MD.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $65000.00 - $75000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Five (5) weeks PTO per year Eight (8) paid holidays per year 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match Medical/Dental/Vision coverage (first of the month following hire date) HSA & FSA Plans (with HSA employer contribution) Company-paid life insurance Supplemental insurance options

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Frederick, MD.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Frederick,MD.

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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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 process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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