Manufacturing Engineer

Job Title : Manufacturing EngineerJob Description

We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to oversee all aspects of electronic and mechanical assembly, including surface mount technology, through-hole assembly, and more. This role involves resolving manufacturing and process issues, developing and documenting assembly steps, and collaborating with internal and external teams to ensure product designs are reliable, cost-effective, and designed for manufacturability and testability.

Responsibilities

Resolve manufacturing and process issues.

Develop, qualify, and document assembly steps and manufacturing processes to meet product requirements.

Review and update incoming client documentation.

Collaborate with NPI groups to develop hardware and electromechanical assemblies.

Support supply chain with analysis of alternate electrical components and commodity management.

Identify, design, procure, and validate fixtures and tools; support factory equipment selection to meet production plans.

Initiate and complete technical projects leading to new or improved products or processes.

Perform process capability assessments and establish methods to control process output.

Develop, verify, and validate products from process development to commercialization.

Train and provide work direction to operators and technicians.

Research and recommend new technologies to improve reliability, efficiency, and cost reduction.

Communicate business and technical needs, status, results, and observations to technical and business teams.

Maintain current process documentation including Work Instructions, Standard Work documents, PFMEA, and Control Plans.

Participate in and coordinate 5S initiatives, Lean Manufacturing, and other improvement activities.

Essential Skills

Report writing

Manufacturing engineering

Process engineering

Process improvement

Lean Manufacturing

SolidWorks

Inventor

New product development

SMT

Thru hole

PFMEA

Kanban

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering

3-5 years of experience preferred

Strong analytical and interpersonal skills

Ability to organize and prioritize work based on business needs

Knowledge of CAD software

Knowledge of printed circuit board manufacturing, including gerber files and CAM software

Work Environment

The candidate will be onsite, spending approximately 60% of their time on the production floor and 40% in the office. Typical working hours are flexible, around 7-4 pm or 8-5 pm. The environment offers a small company feel within a larger company, with opportunities to work on a variety of similar products for numerous customers.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Lenexa, KS.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $95000.00 / yr.

Health Vision Dental 401(K)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Lenexa,KS.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 16, 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.

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