Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

Design, develop, characterize, optimize, and validate manufacturing equipment and production lines for battery systems. Use CAD to design tooling and fixtures for machining, fabrication, assembly, rework, and work simplification. Perform cost reductions as required, especially related to process, tooling, and fixture improvement. Have a basic understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles such as 5S, Kanban, and Kaizen. Promote safety awareness and provide a safe work environment. Comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures while reporting all unsafe activities and concerns to the Director of Operations or Human Resources Manager. Perform any additional related duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, characterize, optimize, and validate manufacturing equipment and production lines for battery systems.
• Use CAD to design tooling and fixtures for machining, fabrication, assembly, rework, and work simplification.
• Coordinate problem troubleshooting of factory equipment in conjunction with Industrial Engineering technicians, machine suppliers, and other entities as needed.
• Support capital expenditure justification analysis and project budget tracking.
• Create and maintain factory shop floor layouts to optimize the use of floor space, materials, personnel, and equipment.
• Support project management for capital equipment acquisition, prepare cost estimates, timelines, and budgets for proposed improvement initiatives and planned lines.
• Perform any additional related duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Manufacturing engineering
• SolidWorks
• CAD software

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• B.S. in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering
• Experience using AutoCAD and Solidworks/Inventor.
• One step onsite interview process and start a new role in January.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $43.27 - $50.48

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Virginia Beach,VA.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 11, 2025.

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.

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.

Salary : $43 - $50