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Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer (Electrical)

Job Description

We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer responsible for designing, optimizing, and overseeing manufacturing processes for electrical and electronic components, wiring harnesses, and integrated systems. This role involves developing, drafting, reviewing, and contributing to manufacturing and assembly procedures, as well as inspecting hardware, tests, and related equipment. The engineer will drive continuous improvement by developing and implementing optimized manufacturing processes, supporting the incorporation of Engineering Changes (ECs), and executing performance and functional testing. The position requires handling hazardous materials and working with pressurized gas and purified water systems. Collaboration with customers, technicians, engineers, logistics teams, and bond room personnel is essential for supporting day-to-day operations.

Responsibilities

• Create and update work instructions that meet assembly drawings, process specifications, and required certifications.
• Support the installation, testing, and commissioning of electrical/electronic systems to ensure they meet design specifications and safety standards.
• Review plans, inspect fabrications, conduct investigations, and provide recommendations to assure compliance with aerospace established requirements, regulations, guidelines, and procedures.
• Generate manufacturing bill of materials upon release of engineering drawings.
• Work closely with the Production Planning team to ensure production cycle milestones are met from product design through assembly and installation.
• Act as the primary interface between Design Engineering and Production to ensure Design for Excellence (DfX) principles are integrated, reducing Cost of Non-Conformance (CONC).

Essential Skills

• 7+ years of experience as a Manufacturing Engineer
• Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing, Electrical, or Electronic Engineering
• Experience with GD&T
• Strong technical writing skills and experience authoring work instructions
• Proficiency in SOLIDWORKS 3D/PDM modeling software or similar CAD tools
• Experience in driving producibility (DfX), conducting design reviews, and managing configuration control processes
• Lean manufacturing experience

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Project management experience
• Process improvement and engineering skills
• Experience in validation and work instruction

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Webster, TX.

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $55.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Webster,TX.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 9, 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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications withoutregard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protectedby law.

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