Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a dynamic and fast-paced Manufacturing Engineer to support all product lines. The role involves working closely with the mold shop, tube making, plastic film production, injection molding, extrusion, and blow molding processes. The candidate will be responsible for validating new parts, creating new tooling, upgrading equipment, conducting nonconformance investigations, qualifying new molds, and engineering studies for mold making.

Responsibilities

• Work with the mold shop, tube making, and plastic film production.
• Perform injection molding, extrusion, and blow molding.
• Validate new parts and create new tooling.
• Upgrade equipment and conduct nonconformance investigations.
• Write reports on nonconformance investigations.
• Qualify new molds and replacements for existing molds.
• Conduct engineering studies for mold making.
• Attend Tier 1 meetings, manager review meetings, MRB meetings, project meetings, and other internal meetings.
• Work with suppliers and utilize SAP as the ERP system.
• Use TrackWise for nonconformance tracking and Minitab for analysis.

Essential Skills

• 5+ years of experience as a manufacturing engineer in plastic molding.
• Experience in creating tooling for plastic injection molding, extrusion molding, and blow molding.
• Proficiency in process improvement techniques including time studies, data analysis, and nonconformance investigations.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience with medical devices and working in regulated environments.
• Proficiency in Six Sigma, Minitab, ERP systems, and TrackWise.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in using TrackWise for nonconformance tracking.
• Experience in using Minitab for analysis.
• Medical device experience and familiarity with working in regulated environments.

Work Environment

This is a fast-paced environment with a typical schedule of 7am-4:30pm. Candidates need to be available to work with other shifts occasionally. No travel is required as suppliers are local. The ideal candidate should be a team player, collaborative, and able to work with various departments. The department comprises 4 supervisors responsible for different schedules (weekend, 1st shift, and 2nd shift), 1 technician, and 4 mold makers who support all product lines, including making tubing and plastic for IV bags.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $62.00/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 Irvine,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 30, 2025.

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.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are 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

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 process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.