Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer Hire Type: Full-Time Consultant Location: Falls Church, VA Division: Tactical Space Systems Division Job Description: Our client is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support the Harness Work Center (HWC) within the Tactical Space Systems Division. Why Join Us? • Opportunity to work on satellite manufacturing and space products. • Chance to get a foot in the door and pursue internal growth. • Exposure to designs and products throughout the entire process, collaborating with other engineers and working with complex hardware. The ideal candidate will: • Author and maintain production plans detailing the assembly of spacecraft hardware. • Participate in design peer reviews to ensure manufacturability and alignment with engineering documentation. • Evaluate non-conforming products and develop rework procedures to restore flight hardware functionality. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to conduct root cause and corrective action investigations. • Optimize operational workflow by developing manufacturing processes and introducing new tools and techniques for harness fabrication. • Respond to changing design requirements throughout the build process by revising production plans and ensuring products meet flight configuration standards. • Design and construct full-scale mock-ups of spacecraft structures to aid in manufacturing exact-fit harnessing. • Provide direct support to Technicians on the manufacturing floor in a fast-paced environment. • Act as the manufacturing lead on assigned programs, ensuring quick resolution of roadblocks while maintaining budget and schedule. • Ensure compliance with industry and internal standards in all processes and procedures. Skills & Qualifications: Required: • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering or a related STEM field. • At least 2 years of experience in Manufacturing/Process Engineering, Production, or a related area. • Hands-on experience with manufacturing processes involving soldering, adhesives, testing, and harness assembly. Preferred: • Demonstrated leadership experience. • Experience with cable and harnessing. • Proficiency with power tools and construction. • Experience with Costpoint, SAP, MES, Solumina, TIPQA, Windchill. • Experience working in an ISO or AS9100 environment. 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 (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.