Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will provide essential engineering support for various components including spacecraft, structures, MGSE, and actuators. You will be responsible for creating and interpreting work instructions, coordinating with mechanical and test engineering teams on scheduling and deliverables, and designing test equipment. Additionally, you will support work involving GD&T and SolidWorks and assist with drafting work instructions.

Responsibilities:

• Provide manufacturing engineering support for spacecraft, structures, MGSE, and actuators.
• Create and interpret work instructions.
• Coordinate with mechanical and test engineering teams on scheduling and deliverables.
• Design test equipment.
• Support work with GD&T and SolidWorks.
• Assist with drafting work instructions.

Essential Skills:

• 3 years of experience in manufacturing engineering.
• Proficiency in creating and interpreting work instructions.
• Experience with test equipment design.
• Knowledge of GD&T and SolidWorks.

Work Environment:

The work environment is set in a manufacturing setting, with an open workspace where collaboration is encouraged. The leadership team is accessible, with the founder working closely with engineers, embodying the company's culture of 'Build, Break, Fly'. The company embraces learning from failures as part of the growth process. The team operates on a hybrid schedule with three days on-site and two remote, offering flexible hours.

Job Type & Location:

This is a Contract position based out of Lafayette, CO. 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)

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 19, 2025.

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.