Manufacturing Engineer I

Manufacturing Engineer

Actalent is hiring for a manufacturing engineer for a leading medical device company in Pomona, CA. The role requires utilizing technical skills and an understanding of business objectives within manufacturing operations. The successful candidate will take a proactive role in a specific technical manufacturing discipline, setting direction, leading, and taking ownership of complex engineering tasks. These tasks may involve multiple inter-coordinating elements, requiring creative thinking and new methods for resolution. Interaction with peers and mentors will primarily be in the context of peer reviews to confirm task approach and validation activities.

Responsibilities:

• Take ownership of complex manufacturing engineering technical tasks.
• Set direction and lead in a specific technical manufacturing discipline.
• Anticipate and identify key issues, making recommendations for resolution.
• Apply new methods and approaches for task resolution.
• Consider the impact of resolutions on other system components.
• Engage in peer reviews to confirm the rationale for task approach and validation activities.

Essential skills:

• Experience in manufacturing engineering.
• Expertise in process improvement and manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement and lean manufacturing.
• Proficiency in process engineering and SolidWorks.
• Ability to design and create work instructions.
• Familiarity with medical devices and mechanical engineering.

Additional skills & qualifications:

• Experience with medical devices and/or automation.
• Bachelor of Science or Engineering in Electrical, Software, Mechanical Engineering - preferred degree in mechanical engineering, but industrial or other manufacturing degrees considered with relevant experience.
• Internship experience or activity involvement during school is considered.

Work environment:

The work environment involves a dynamic and collaborative setting, utilizing advanced technologies in manufacturing. The position requires interaction with various system components and peers for effective task management and resolution.

Job type & location:

This is a contract position based out of Pomona, CA.

Pay and benefits:

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $28.00/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 Pomona, CA.

Application deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 4, 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 actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.