Actalent Engineering is seeking qualified candidates for a Mechanical Engineering opening with a welding and fabrication manufacturer that is located in Reading, PA. This person will be responsible for product and design support, proposals, process engineering and cross-functional collaboration. Below is a summary of responsibilities for this position: + Develop and enhance manufacturing processes for fabrication, machining, welding, assembly, and finishing. + Create and maintain routings, work instructions, SOPs, and technical documentation. + Conduct workflow, time study, and capacity analyses to improve efficiency. + Support production layout optimization and equipment utilization. + Review customer drawings and specifications for manufacturability. + Recommend design improvements for cost reduction or improved performance + Support Estimating with technical input during the quoting process. + Provide daily engineering support to supervisors and operators. + Troubleshoot quality or production issues and implement corrective actions. + Assist with equipment installations, upgrades, and maintenance planning. + Support safety-related engineering controls and improvements. + Partner with Quality to investigate non-conformances and establish corrective actions. + Reduce scrap, rework, and variability through data-driven process improvements. + Participate in Lean and CI initiatives including Kaizen, 5 Whys, and Root Cause Analysis. + Work with Production, Purchasing, Scheduling, and Maintenance to support daily operations. + Provide operator training on new processes or revised work instructions. + Assist with safety hazard assessments and engineering solutions. Below is a summary of requirements for qualified candidates: + Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Industrial Engineering or a related discipline + 3–5 years of experience in a product, project, or manufacturing engineering field + Knowledge of fabrication, machining, welding, or assembly operations + CAD proficiency (SolidWorks, AutoCAD) + Experience developing process documentation + Strong problem-solving and analytical skills + Lean or Six Sigma training. + PDM & ERP experience (SolidWorks PDM, TeamCenter, Epicor, JobBOSS, SAP) + Experience with G-code, Mastercam or a related machining software (preferred but not required) Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Reading, PA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $60000.00 - $80000.00/yr. Highmark BlueShield PPO Blue Sharing $5,000 Hybrid Plan PPO Blue Sharing $2,000 Hybrid Plan PPO Blue Healthy Savings $7,000Q GOLD LEVEL PLAN SILVER LEVEL PLAN BRONZE LEVEL PLAN Deductible (Individual/Family) $5,000 per member / $10,000 per family $3,500 per member / $7,000 per family $7,000 per member / $14,000 per family Coinsurance N/A 30% N/A Plan Out-of-Pocket Maximum (Individual/Family) $8,550 per member / $17,100 per family $8,550 per member / $17,100 per family $7,000 per member / $14,000 per family Deductible Responsibility You only pay the first $2,000 per member / $4,000 per family of the deductible You only pay the first $2,500 per member / $5,000 per family of the deductible You only pay the first $5,000 per member / $10,000 per family of the deductible Employee/Family Total Out-of-Pocket Maximum $5,500 per member / $11,100 per family $7,500 per member / $15,100 per family $5,000 per member / $10,000 per family Preventive Care Covered in full Covered in full Covered in full Primary Care Office Visit $40 copay $35 copay deductible then covered in full Specialist Office Visit $70 copay $55 copay deductible then covered in full Virtual Visits (Telemedicine Vendor) $20 copay $20 copay deductible then covered in full Independent Lab/X-Ray deductible then covered in full deductible then 30% coinsurance deductible then covered in full Independent Diag MRI / CT deductible then covered in full deductible then 30% coinsurance deductible then covered in full Urgent Care Facility $75 copay $75 copay deductible then covered in full Emergency Room $300 copay $300 copay deductible then covered in full Inpatient Hospital deductible then covered in full deductible then 30% coinsurance deductible then covered in full Outpatient Surgery deductible then covered in full deductible then 30% coinsurance deductible then covered in full Retail (up to 30 days) Low Cost Generic: $3 copay Generics: $10 Preferred Brands: $50 Non-Preferred Brands: $90 Low Cost Generic: $3 copay Generics: $10 Preferred Brands: $50 Non-Preferred Brands: $90 deductible then covered in full Specialty Drugs 50% coinsurance up to $500 member responsibility $250 copay deductible then covered in full Your medical plan offers out-of-network care. However, please be aware that you will be responsible for charges in addition to the out- of-network deductible and coinsurance. Out-of-network providers will typically charge you the difference between the amounts they bill and what the Highmark pays (known as balance billing). These charges are in addition to, and do not count towards your out-of-network out-of-pocket maximum. Deductible (Individual/Family) $10,000 per member / $20,000 per family $7,800 per member / $23,400 per family $14,000 per member / $28,000 per family Coinsurance 50% 40% N/A Out-of-Pocket Maximum (Individual/Family) $20,000 per member / $40,000 per family $20,000 per member / $40,000 per family $14,000 per member / $28,000 per family Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Reading,PA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Feb 17, 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 (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.