Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Manufacturing Engineer is a hands-on role responsible for optimizing and maintaining manufacturing processes, including stamping, degreasing, anodizing, injection molding, assembly, decorating, metalizing, waste treatment, and facility systems. The position emphasizes safety, operational excellence, quality, cost control, continuous improvement, and equipment reliability, requiring significant time on the plant floor.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Resolves day-to-day production issues that may impede ability to ship quality products on time. Resolve issues that are typically multi-disciplinary in nature: process, chemical, mechanical, and/or electrical. Provide technical assistance to all manufacturing departments regarding the quality and/or performance of machinery, tooling, fixture, gauges, etc. Serve as liaison between production and engineering departments by developing and managing to implementation engineering change notices and process specifications pertaining to manufacturing processes and material specifications. Responsible for maintaining a safe workplace. This includes ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local environmental and safety regulations. Identifies and implements manufacturing process changes in support of the plant's continuous improvement and productivity improvement objectives. Assists with engineering analyses including but not limited to manufacturing simulations of new processes, make or buy, outsourcing, and line balancing. Reviews project work from maintenance, automation/autoload technicians, and external contractors with appropriate follow up and ultimate accountability to successfully acceptance of the respective projects to production. Review and sustain Total Preventative Maintenance Program (TPM). Coordinate with cross functional team to ensure TPM is up to date. Review, provide feedback, and accountability on quality of TPM. Enact and improve on TPM system and software. Performs root cause analyses to determine causes of line defects and engages the appropriate organization to drive improvement in line yields. Support and execute Lean Manufacturing efforts, i.e. develop SOP, TWI, and standard work for machine and process controls, RIE actions, 5S methodologies. Manage and update site drawings, layouts P&IDs, and process flow diagrams. Perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent experience (engineering preferred) 5 to 10 years' experience with responsibility for manufacturing process support in a manufacturing environment. Must be an adept and experienced problem solver who is able to determine root cause of technical issues and implements effective solutions in a timely manner. Strong problem-solving skills with technical issues, determining root cause, and ability to implement timely solutions. Proficiency with machine automation and electrical trouble shooting. Experience working in a high volume 24/7 manufacturing environment, metal finishing experience preferred Skilled in cross-group collaboration, negotiation, and simplifying requirements. Demonstrated experience in lean problem-solving and continuous improvement Willingness to respond to urgent situations, including evenings and weekends Proficient in SolidWorks and/or AutoCad. Exposure to PLC programming for troubleshooting and repairs.

PREFERRED 1-3

years in equipment reliability (maintenance or reliability engineering) Willingness to travel (up to 20%) Certification in problem-solving (Lean Six Sigma, Red X, etc.) Experienced in developing and implementing

PFMEA/FMEA

plans is highly valued. This plant is a primary anodizing plant utilizing chemical processing for production and wastewater treatment. Most processes involve chemical processing, fluid pumps, piping, chemical storage, mechanical conveyance and PLC, robot, or relay logic controls. High consideration will be used for candidates with some or all these experiences. Skills Manufacturing engineering, Process improvement, Manufacturing process, Continuous improvement, Lean manufacturing, Six sigma, Engineering, Solidworks Top Skills Details Manufacturing engineering,Process improvement,Manufacturing process,Continuous improvement,Lean manufacturing,Six sigma

Additional Skills & Qualifications Must Have:

• 3+ years of manufacturing, production, or process engineering experience
• 3D modelling experience
• PLC Understanding (controls engineers handle programming, just need to be familiar) Experience Level Intermediate Level Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of New Albany, OH. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $80000.00
• $100000.

00/yr. 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. Competitive Pay and bonus Career Growth Health Coverage Starting Your First Day 401K with Company Match, to help save for the future Paid Time Off to Enjoy Family or Hobbies Gym Membership Reimbursements, to help you stay active Training, to help hone skills Many more! Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in New Albany,OH. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 4, 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 actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com 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.