Manufacturing Engineer

Company: Actalent
Location: Valencia
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer Job Description We are seeking a dedicated Manufacturing Engineer to apply composite materials and manufacturing processes to create production-ready processes that meet customer requirements. The role involves selecting materials, creating and maintaining BOMs, and ensuring compliance throughout the product value chain. Responsibilities Apply composite materials and manufacturing processes to meet customer product requirements. Select materials and consumables, create and maintain BOMs. Identify Key Product Characteristics (KPCs), manage, control, and assure compliance throughout the product value chain. Design, qualify, and implement tools, fixtures, and equipment for developing textiles, preforms, or composite parts. Work closely with the operations team to meet technical customer requirements within program schedule and budget. Provide configuration board authority for engineering, including change definition, qualification, and approval. Investigate defects or process failures, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions. Define criteria for production readiness and qualify developed processes, procedures, and tooling/fixtures. Ensure compliance with Quality System Procedures and internal governing documents. Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing processes and assess costs/benefits. Communicate and implement approved process improvements. Provide engineering/technical project updates and communications to internal and external customers. Mentor and provide technical leadership to the engineering organization. Identify and support organizational process improvement initiatives. Support new business development by preparing proposals and supporting quotations. Revise quotations to ensure compensation for work associated with program scope changes. Essential Skills Minimum of 7 years’ experience in manufacturing/process engineering. Preferred 10 years of experience in Aerospace Composite. BS Engineering degree required; Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering preferred. Experience with new product introduction or product design and development process. Knowledge of raw materials, manufacturing methods, production processes, quality control, and costing. Proven experience with manufacturing process control methods and tools, such as root cause analysis, SPC, and manufacturing process qualification. Bilingual English/Spanish. Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience with engineering change process, material review process, document control, and quality control systems. Work Environment This is a 6-month contract position, requiring product delivery by May, followed by clean-up activities. The position offers the opportunity to work on impactful programs and showcase your experience. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, from 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM. There are three openings available. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Valencia, CA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $63.46 - $91.34/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 Valencia,CA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Feb 23, 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.

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