Manufacturing Engineer
Company: Actalent
Location: Austin
Posted on: February 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Description Footprint Medical
seeks a hands?on Manufacturing Engineer to own and improve manual
assembly and molding processes for single?use catheter products.
The role is ~60% on the production floor and ~40% at the desk
(often approaching 50/50), driving process capability, scaling
output to additional machines, and producing crisp technical
documentation in a regulated environment. Analyze, stabilize, and
scale manual/semi?automated manufacturing processes (e.g.,
injection molding of juncture hubs, pad printing, tipping,
drilling) with an IQ/OQ/PQ mindset. Design/improve tooling and
fixtures; collaborate on CAM/CNC workflows; support fast turn tool
changes on the floor. Generate clear work instructions, technical
reports, and product/test documentation (including biocompatibility
strategy inputs) aligned to quality system and standards. Drive
continuous improvement in a highly manual assembly environment;
apply basic statistics (trend charts, Cpk/Ppk understanding) to
justify decisions. Partner closely with the VP of Engineering to
accelerate NPI and cleanroom expansion deliverables. Contribute to
facilities/cleanroom reliability as needed (wear many hats in a
small, flexible team). Skills Manufacturing engineering,
Solidworks, process improvement, Manufacturing process, Project
management, Engineering, six sigma green belt, medical device Top
Skills Details Manufacturing engineering,Solidworks,process
improvement,Manufacturing process,Project management,Engineering
Additional Skills & Qualifications Engineering Degree Manufacturing
engineering in manual assembly and injection molding environments.
Tooling/fixture design and rapid iteration; CAM/CNC collaboration.
Regulated industry experience; executes within a quality system;
understands IQ/OQ/PQ. Technical writing: work instructions,
verification/validation documentation; crisp, complete sentences.
Data analysis in Excel; basic stats; capability awareness
(Cpk/Ppk). SolidWorks literacy (light usage). Self?starter who
identifies and owns projects without step?by?step direction.
Nice?to?have: Six Sigma Green Belt; prior med?device. Experience
Level Intermediate Level Job Type & Location This is a Contract to
Hire position based out of Austin, TX. Pay and Benefits The pay
range for this position is $34.00 - $55.00/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 Austin,TX. Application Deadline This
position is anticipated to close on Mar 1, 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 for other
accommodation options.
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