Job Description: Manufacturing Engineer
We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join our team. You will evaluate, troubleshoot, and optimize manufacturing processes, work cells, and machinery. You will use data to drive decisions about cell design and process improvement and document existing processes. You will also have capital acquisition experience, including identifying process improvements, recommending capital investments, and communicating needs to leadership. Your role will involve calculating ROI, increasing throughput, and relaying out processes. Proficiency with 3D CAD, CAM, data analysis programs, and related software is essential. You will evaluate existing tooling and fixturing, and make recommendations to improve safety, operability, and efficiency. You will translate technical specifications into CAD-based layouts and full bills of materials, promote design standards, and ensure designs are cost-sensitive. You will monitor progress against schedules and manage multiple projects simultaneously. Strong computer skills, especially with Microsoft Office and Excel, are required. You will communicate openly, build relationships, and be recognized as a trustworthy individual. Effective oral and written communication skills are necessary, as is the ability to lead project meetings and give presentations. You must adhere to our core values, including maintaining a positive attitude, being adaptable, accountable, and self-motivated. Your efforts will focus on implementing process improvements to reduce the cost of poor quality (COPQ) in coordination with the Quality Team, Operations, and Production Managers, demonstrating year-over-year COPQ reduction through completed projects and manufacturing process quality improvements.
Hard Skills
Evaluating manufacturing processes
Troubleshooting machinery
Optimizing work cells
Data analysis
Capital acquisition
Calculating ROI
3D CAD proficiency
CAM proficiency
Tooling and fixturing evaluation
Technical specification translation
Project management
Microsoft Office proficiency
Excel proficiency
CNC machine programming
Fabrication and welding
Job Type
This is a contract position with a duration of 6 Month(s).
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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