• Manufacturing Engineer

    Actalent (Irvine, CA)


    Job Title: Manufacturing EngineerJob Description

     

    We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to lead projects from initiation to completion, supporting quality and delivery goals. This role requires collaboration across various departments and provides daily support to the manufacturing floor.

    Responsibilities

    + Conduct technical reviews of drawings and specifications.

    + Develop bills of materials, manufacturing methods, and visual work instructions.

    + Prepare costing estimates for new and repeat business.

    + Analyze completed jobs to optimize costs and improve productivity.

    + Design specialized tooling and fixturing for manufacturing and inspection.

    + Monitor job schedules and milestones.

    + Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and inspection teams to ensure product quality and performance.

    + Support root cause analysis and corrective action reporting.

    + Provide training to team members as needed.

    Essential Skills

    + 3+ years of manufacturing engineering experience, ideally in aerospace/defense and new product introduction (NPI) environments.

    + Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent experience.

    + Hands-on expertise with mechanical and electro-mechanical products.

    + Proficiency in interpreting technical drawings, specifications, and 3D models (SolidWorks) and 2D drawings (AutoCAD).

    + Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes: machining, assembly, and chemical processing.

    + Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

    + Ability to work independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams.

    + Commitment to meeting internal and customer deadlines.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Aerospace Manufacturing experience.

    + Contract Manufacturing experience.

    + Experience with Mastercam and CNC machining (preferred).

    + Familiarity with Epicor ERP (a plus).

    Work Environment

    This position is based in a machine shop/manufacturing site within a family-owned business that has been operating for over 40 years. The company specializes in contract manufacturing for aerospace and defense clients, providing opportunities to support multiple projects.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

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

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $38.46 - $52.88/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 Irvine,CA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jan 29, 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 [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.