Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer

Under direct supervision, this role supports manufacturing with projects related to continuous improvement, focusing on quality, productivity, cost reductions, standardization, and safety. The position involves developing and maintaining assembly instructions, using Pro-Engineer and MS Visio, and implementing procedures and work instructions. You will interface with production operators, technicians, and engineers to establish product standards and methods for assembly, testing, inspection, and packaging. Additionally, you will interpret technical documentation for product manufacturing, including schematics, engineering drawings, customer specifications, and military standards. Competency in the design and evaluation of tooling, fixturing, and gauging is required. 90% of the job will be on the production floor, assisting in rolling out two new 'hybrid' products.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing projects focused on continuous improvement.
• Develop and maintain assembly instructions.
• Utilize Pro-Engineer and MS Visio for project implementation.
• Implement procedures and work instructions.
• Collaborate with production operators, technicians, and engineers to establish product standards.
• Interpret technical documentation, including schematics and engineering drawings.
• Design and evaluate tooling, fixturing, and gauging.
• Assist in rolling out new hybrid products on the production floor.

Essential Skills

• Experience in manufacturing engineering and process improvement.
• Proficiency in Pro-Engineer and MS Visio.
• Ability to interpret technical documentation.
• AA degree or greater in a relevant field.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Strong background in CAD, preferably Pro-Engineer or compatible software.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Educational concentration in mechanical, electrical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering.
• Must be a US citizen or permanent resident.

Work Environment

The role requires working closely with the manufacturing engineering team and supervisors on the production floor within a small team. The work environment is very clean and conducive to productivity.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Melbourne, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70000.00 - $85000.00/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 Melbourne,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 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

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.