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 performanceSupport 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 discipline3–5 years of experience in a product, project, or manufacturing engineering fieldKnowledge of fabrication, machining, welding, or assembly operationsCAD proficiency (SolidWorks, AutoCAD)Experience developing process documentationStrong problem-solving and analytical skillsLean 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.

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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.

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