Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Manufacturing Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and evaluating manufacturing methods, providing technical support, and implementing solutions to improve quality and productivity while maintaining a safe working environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and evaluate manufacturing methods.
• Use a hands-on approach to develop and implement solutions to manufacturing problems and improvements in manufacturing methods.
• Analyze and troubleshoot production equipment based on technical drawings and mechanical evaluations.
• Provide training to operators, setup persons, manufacturing technicians, and manufacturing engineering technicians to improve technical abilities.
• Interface with all levels in the organization using verbal, written, and graphical communication tools to ensure efficient production methods.
• Design and document tooling designs on drawings that communicate tooling requirements to toolmakers using CAD software or manual charted drawings.
• Analyze and plan workforce utilization, space requirements, workflow, and design layouts of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.
• Confer with planning and design staff concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods.
• Confer with vendors to determine product specifications, arrange for the purchase of equipment, materials, or parts, and evaluate products according to specifications and quality standards.
• Estimate production times, staffing requirements, and related costs to provide information for management decisions.
• Confer with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes.
• Apply statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements and potential, including machine capability studies.
• Plan, implement, and track capital and non-capital cost reduction projects and report to management regularly.
• Support 5-S, Kaizen Team and Koyo Production Systems, TS16949 and ISO14000 efforts throughout the plant.

Essential Skills

• Manufacturing engineering
• Process improvement
• Lean manufacturing
• Automotive manufacturing
• Grinding
• Plans, directs, and coordinates technical support for the manufacturing process

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 3 years’ experience in an engineering position preferred
• Experience with CNC lathes, programming, and maintenance preferred
• Experience with Fanuc controls preferred but not mandatory
• Bearings experience preferred

Work Environment

The work environment is a manufacturing setting. The role involves working closely with production equipment and requires the use of various technologies and tools, including CAD software. The position supports initiatives such as 5-S, Kaizen Team, Koyo Production Systems, TS16949, and ISO14000 throughout the plant.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $48.00

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• 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 Blythewood,SC.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 10, 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 : $38 - $48