Manufacturing Process Engineer

Job Title: Manufacturing Process Engineer Job Description
We are looking for a Manufacturing Process Engineer to develop and streamline production operations using a manufacturing execution system. The role involves identifying required tooling to achieve production goals and pulling and analyzing production data to solve problems and aid in evidence-based decision making. You will optimize floor layouts based on business forecasts and partner with the engineering department to achieve design for manufacturing targets. Additionally, mentoring junior engineers and leading lean events at the site-level are key aspects of this position.
Responsibilities
- Develop and streamline production operations using manufacturing execution system.
- Identify and support required tooling to achieve production goals.
- Pull and analyze production data to solve problems and aid in evidence-based decision making.
- Optimize floor layout based on business forecasts.
- Partner with engineering department to achieve design for manufacturing ability targets.
- Mentor junior engineers to learn on-the-job skills.
- Lead lean events and implement at the site-level on an ongoing basis.
- Use sound judgment in production-based situations and provide general guidance on new assignments.
Essential Skills
- Manufacturing engineering
- Process improvement
- Process engineering
- Continuous improvement
- Lean manufacturing
- Six Sigma
- Process plans
- Work instruction
- Manufacturing Engineer
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in an applicable engineering field with 5+ years of applicable engineering experience, or equivalent combination of education/training and experience.
- Specialties in manufacturing, production, industrial, tooling, testing, processing, software, robotics, and automation.
- Lean implementation experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Green or black belt in Six Sigma preferred.
- US citizenship and ability to meet DRS security standards as imposed by DoD, including obtaining necessary security clearance.
Work Environment
The role is based onsite in CT. Week 1 schedule is Monday to Thursday from 7:30am to 5pm and Friday from 7:30am to 4pm, totaling 40 hours. Week 2 schedule is Monday to Thursday from 7:30am to 5pm with Friday off, also totaling 40 hours. The work environment involves working in electronics, aerospace/defense sectors, focusing on process engineering and improvement.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Danbury, CT.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $43.27 - $48.08/hr. 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. 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)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Danbury, CT.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 3, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Danbury,CT. About Actalent

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