Job Information
Actalent Manufacturing Engineer in Bingen, Washington
This role will provide engineering-level manufacturing support for the production environment. It supports process development, production issue resolution, tooling validation, and documentation execution under direction of Manufacturing Engineers to ensure production continuity, quality compliance, and process maturity. This is a hands-on manufacturing engineering role requiring strong floor presence and real-time decision-making capability.
Process Engineering & Documentation (40%)
Develop and refine manufacturing processes for mechanical and electrical assemblies
Author and update detailed work instructions
Ensure process flow alignment with released engineering definition
Support MBOM audits and configuration alignment reviews
Identify process risks and propose mitigation plans
Develop and refine manufacturing processes for composite assemblies, including layup, bonding, curing, trimming, and structural integration
Support composite material handling controls, consumable usage optimization, and cure process documentation
Production Support (35%)
Provide daily technical support to production floor
Investigate and resolve build issues in coordination with Quality and Engineering
Conduct root cause analysis for recurring manufacturing issues.
Support closure of manufacturing action items.
Improve build repeatability and reduce rework/WIP blockers.
Support composite build issue resolution including fit-up, bonding quality, and structural alignment concerns
Assist in maintaining process control in evolving composite production environments
Tooling & Validation Support (20%)
Support design and improvement of fixtures and tooling concepts
Support composite tooling validation including molds, cure fixtures, bonding fixtures, and trimming tools
Assist in validation testing for critical-to-quality features
Support in-process inspection planning implementation
Assist in FAI and production readiness activities
Evaluate ergonomic and workflow improvements
Evaluate and improve manufacturing floor layout to maximize efficiency, material flow, and workstation utilization
Identify opportunities to optimize floor space, reduce movement waste, and improve production flow
Required Skills
3+ years Manufacturing Engineering experience in a fast-paced production environment.
Experience in aerospace or high-reliability manufacturing environments.
Hands-on experience with composite manufacturing processes (layup, bonding, curing, trimming, structural assembly).
Experience supporting production floor issues and real-time manufacturing decisions.
Strong understanding of engineering drawings, MBOM, and configuration control.
Experience authoring manufacturing work instructions (WKI/MES).
Experience with tooling, fixtures, and validation of manufacturing processes.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Bingen, WA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Bingen,WA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 15, 2026.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.
Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.