Job Description
Job Description
Job Description:
This Manufacturing Engineer role focuses on designing and implementing advanced manufacturing solutions that transition innovative robotics and electromechanical products from concept to high-volume production. You will work at the intersection of product design, manufacturing engineering, and supplier quality to ensure next-generation robotic systems are manufacturable at scale, meet rigorous quality standards, and can be produced efficiently across a global supply base.
Responsibilities
- Apply Design for Manufacturing (DFM), and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles to transition complex autonomous robotic and mechatronic systems from design to scalable production.
- Review design specifications with mechanical, electrical, and product teams and provide detailed DFX feedback to optimize manufacturability, cost, reliability, and quality.
- Design, develop, and implement manufacturing test solutions for robotics, electromechanical systems, and consumer electronics, including fixtures and validation protocols for new product introductions.
- Lead New Product Introduction (NPI) activities from prototype through ramp and mass production, ensuring smooth handoff from development to manufacturing.
- Develop, qualify, and manage contract manufacturers and suppliers, including conducting supplier assessments, capability studies, and ongoing performance monitoring.
- Manage product lifecycle changes across complex global supply chains, including engineering change management, documentation updates, and bill of materials (BOM) control within a PLM system.
- Implement best-in-class manufacturing systems and processes for scalability, with a focus on gearbox assembly, stator winding, rotor manufacturing, motor integration, and related electromechanical assembly operations.
- Lead cross-functional quality improvement projects, driving structured root cause analysis and corrective actions for supplier and production defects.
- Use quality methodologies such as FMEA, 8D, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, and continuous improvement tools to diagnose mechanical and electrical failures and implement corrective and preventive actions.
- Apply statistical process control and capability analysis to monitor and improve process performance at internal and external manufacturing sites.
Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field.
- 5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering or advanced manufacturing engineering, preferably with electromechanical or robotics products.
- Demonstrated experience applying Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), and broader Design for X (DFX) principles to transition complex electromechanical products from design to scaled production.
- Hands-on experience with manufacturing processes such as injection molding, machining, sheet metal fabrication, electronics assembly, or electromechanical assembly.
- Experience working with contract manufacturers and managing supplier relationships in a production environment.
- Knowledge of quality systems and methodologies, including Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, and continuous improvement principles.
- Experience using CAD software and interpreting technical drawings, tolerances, and GD&T to support manufacturability and process development.
- Understanding of statistical process control (SPC) and process capability analysis to monitor and improve manufacturing performance.
- Experience with product lifecycle management (PLM) systems for managing engineering changes, documentation, and bills of materials across NPI and sustaining phases.
- Proven ability to lead technical problem solving and failure analysis for mechanical and electrical issues, and to drive corrective and preventive actions.
- Experience with New Product Introduction (NPI) from prototype builds through ramp and mass production.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present technical concepts to diverse technical and non-technical audiences.
- Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, ambiguous, and cross-functional environments, balancing multiple priorities and stakeholders.
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field.
- 5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering or advanced manufacturing engineering, preferably with electromechanical or robotics products.
- Certifications such as Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt.
- Experience with robotics, mechatronics, or electromechanical systems manufacturing.
- Experience leading NPI activities specifically for robotics or advanced electromechanical products from prototype to mass production.
- Knowledge of test engineering principles and automated test equipment development for electronics and electromechanical systems.
- Experience with structured failure analysis techniques, including FMEA, 8D, and root cause corrective action methodologies.
- Experience working in global manufacturing environments across multiple time zones and cultures.
- Strong project management skills, including the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and drive alignment across engineering, quality, and supply chain teams.
- Interest in and ability to contribute to a culture of mentorship, knowledge sharing, and continuous learning.
- Motivation to work on high-impact, large-scale manufacturing programs and to take meaningful ownership of complex technical challenges.
Work Environment:
You will join a collaborative, engineering-driven team that values innovation, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement. The environment emphasizes inclusive teamwork, mentorship, and career growth, with a mix of experience levels and a strong focus on learning from one another. The typical schedule follows standard weekday working hours, with flexibility to help you balance personal and professional commitments.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of North Reading, MA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $43.00 - $48.00/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 North Reading,MA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 8, 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.