Engineering Assistant

Hiring for an Engineering Aid in East Hartford!

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented Engineering Aide to support daily operations within the Ultraviolet/Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection (FPI) laboratory. The department is a collaborative team of scientists, engineers, and technicians responsible for evaluating aerospace engine components through advanced inspection methods to ensure product quality, reliability, and safety. This role aligns with internal support functions focused on part tracking, logistics coordination, inspection support, documentation, and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Receive, organize, and track incoming aerospace engine components arriving for inspection from internal facilities and customers.

• Use Air tags and internal tracking systems to monitor part location, movement, and status throughout the NDE process.

• Photograph components and maintain detailed electronic records to support traceability and inspection documentation.

• Coordinate closely with engineers, scientists, and technicians to determine the next destination of parts following inspection.

• Manage inventory and storage locations for components awaiting inspection, shipment, or long-term retention.

• Prepare components and associated documentation for domestic shipment to internal and external locations.

• Support laboratory logistics by monitoring incoming and outgoing material flow.

• Maintain accurate Excel spreadsheets, databases, and tracking logs.

• Assist with documentation, record retention, and audit readiness activities.

• Communicate status updates to engineering personnel and cross-functional stakeholders.

• Ensure parts are properly identified, stored, handled, and packaged in accordance with departmental procedures.

• Help maintain an organized and efficient laboratory environment.

Essential Skills

• Experience supporting engineering, laboratory, quality, manufacturing, or aerospace organizations.

• Experience with inventory control, material movement, receiving, shipping, or logistics coordination.

• Familiarity with SAP, ERP systems, or material tracking software.

• Experience handling technical documentation and controlled records.

• Understanding of aerospace manufacturing or quality environments.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel for maintaining spreadsheets and tracking logs.

• Experience in engineering administration and data entry.

Work Environment

The role is based in a lab and desk setting within an aerospace company. The environment is business casual and involves both technical and administrative tasks. This is an ideal position for someone who enjoys working in a technical environment, is highly organized, and takes pride in accuracy and ownership of critical operational processes.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of East Hartford, CT.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $27.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 East Hartford,CT.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 19, 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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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 [email protected] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.