Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Manufacturing Engineer to join our team in producing high-quality automotive components and systems. You will play a crucial role in examining equipment, processes, and operations to enhance productivity and implement process improvements in safety, quality, and cost. You will be part of a team of approximately 48 engineers, working under the direction of a Group Leader.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement machine and process improvements related to safety, quality, and cost.

• Conduct root-cause analysis and countermeasure implementation.

• Improve and update existing General Engineering Design and Process Planning Sheets.

• Prepare spare parts based on availability and mean time between failures.

• Initiate setup and process capability studies, establishing setup conditions for ongoing capability.

• Conduct internal trial builds and external run-offs in the U.S.A., Japan, etc.

• Complete work in a timely manner to meet established divisional goals.

• Support machine recovery work in difficult-to-solve issues (contingency planning).

• Interact with the design team to improve product design for lower cost and improved manufacturing.

• Develop process plans and capital acquisition proposals for presentation to the executive management team.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.

• 1 - 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing/process engineering role (automotive/heavy industrial preferred)

• Experience with CAD software (Solidworks preferred).

• Understanding of basic manufacturing processes such as assembly, testing, roll forming, bending, metal stamping, injection molding, welding (MAG, TIG, resistance, etc.), and plastic extrusion.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous tool & die experience and communication with tooling suppliers.

• Experience with robotics.

• Experience with plastic injection molding.

• Hands-on ability or hobbies related to fabrication, working on cars, farming, etc.

• Relevant projects at school or internships.

Work Environment

The work environment includes a large, climate-controlled manufacturing plant with approximately 2000 employees. The plant is kept clean and well-maintained despite producing a lot of scrap. The Manufacturing Engineer will spend 60-70% of their time on the manufacturing floor and the remaining time in an office environment. This is a first shift position, from 7:30 am to 4:30 pm, with a one-hour lunch break. Overtime is not common but may be required occasionally.

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.

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