Actalent Engineering is seeking qualified candidates for a Manufacturing Engineering opening with a product manufacturer that is located in Allentown, PA. This person will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing manufacturing processes and systems to produce high-quality products efficiently and cost-effectively, including areas like process improvement, automation, and quality control. This position reports to the Industrial Engineering Manager. Below is a summary of responsibilities for this position: Support production and provide technical expertise to solve quality, delivery, and productivity issues for value streams Design work holding and tooling solutions for new or existing manufacturing components Lead continuous improvement / lean projects such as SMED, standard work kaizens, and value stream mapping Design, plan, and coordinate facility layout improvements Lead production teams using heuristic problem solving techniques such as FAST problem solving to quickly resolve problems that occur during production. Drive root cause analysis for complex issues using formal problem-solving tools such as A3, 8D, Fishbone, and 5Why Identify new technology to improve manufacturing processes Coordinate and implement engineering change orders in manufacturing including process and equipment modifications Create, edit, and maintain critical process documentation Facilitate CAPEX projects including working with vendors Develop capacity planning models to identify issues and implement actions to resolve Partner with EH&S team to solve identified or observed safety concerns Maintain Bills of Material and Labor Routings Conduct Time Studies to establish Production Standards Below is a summary of requirements for qualified candidates: Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or Equivalent 5+ years engineering experience in a manufacturing environment Experience with costing, leading teams, Lean Six Sigma, facility layout, Kanban, capital justification, new product/process development Experience in a machining environment is highly desired but not required AutoCAD, Solidworks or Inventor, MS Office Suite, ERP familiarity

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES

Proficiency in

Software:

 Experience with CAD/CAM software (like AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and Inventor), and other relevant software for process design and simulation.

Knowledge of Manufacturing Processes:

 Understanding of various manufacturing processes, including traditional machining, non-traditional machining, and additive manufacturing. Design for Manufacturing (DFM): Ability to design products with manufacturability in mind, ensuring efficient and cost-effective production.

Quality Control and Assurance:

 Knowledge of quality control methods, statistical process control (SPC), and quality assurance standards.

Process Design and Implementation:

 Ability to design, optimize, and implement manufacturing processes, including selecting appropriate equipment and methods.

Pay:

$80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person