Senior Manufacturing Engineer (Automation Experience)

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Sr. Manufacturing Engineer Job Description This Sr. Manufacturing Engineer will support the development, mass production, design changes, and service requirements of various projects. Responsibilities Manage projects including mass production, design changes, and service requirements. Support problem-solving activities to determine root causes and implement countermeasures. Implement process improvements focusing on safety, quality, cost, and productivity. Perform design of experiments in process development and improvements. Develop and maintain APQP documentation for the process. Develop and maintain process control conditions, equipment startup/shutdown, total productive maintenance, and related control documents. Develop and edit PLC and HMI applications. Develop and edit robotic programming. Develop and edit vision systems. Implement Poka Yoke systems and develop monitoring and control systems with production and quality teams. Manage design changes using the Octane system. Support the implementation, achievement, and maintenance of Quality and Environmental Policies and Procedures. Qualifications Five or more years in Manufacturing Engineering or a related discipline. Experience with development and editing of PLC and HMI applications. Experience with development and editing of Robotic Programming. Experience with development and editing of Vision Systems. BS Degree in a related engineering discipline or AS Degree in Mechatronics, or equivalent work experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Project). Experience with SolidWorks and AutoCAD. DOE/Problem Solving skills. Experience with Octane and Poka Yoke systems. Ability to manage design changes. Work Environment The work environment is an air-conditioned manufacturing setting. Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Manchester, TN. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $85000.00 - $95000.00/yr. Health, Vision, Dental, 401K, PTO, Paid Holidays. Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Manchester,TN. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Mar 24, 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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. 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 due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.