Job Title: Production Engineer

Job Description

As a Production Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in preparing and coordinating manufacturing equipment to support new model launches and enhance unit plant competitiveness. You will work within the powertrain department, developing process plans and leading various projects from cost planning to production line launches. This position involves mentoring other engineers and technicians while participating in cross-functional working groups.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and coordinate manufacturing equipment to support new model launches.
• Develop process plans for production lines in the powertrain department.
• Mentor and support other engineers and technicians.
• Lead cost planning, budget creation, machine specification, procurement, validation, installation, pre-production trials, and launch of production lines.
• Create and maintain detailed schedules and budgets for assigned areas.
• Participate in cross-functional working groups to achieve project goals.
• Engage in a mentor program to grow as an engineer and learn from others within the department.
• Oversee construction and equipment installations.
• Travel up to 30% of the time to support project requirements.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Engineering or a similar technical field, or 5 years of automotive engineering experience.
• Experience in production preparation of manufacturing and execution of capital projects from planning to production.
• Experience creating and implementing assembly processes in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with detailed schedule creation and utilization for capital projects greater than $500K.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, including reading, interpreting, and modifying 2D drawings.
• Ability to support weekends, off-shift, and holidays as needed.
• Willingness to work during plant scheduled shutdown times each year (December).
• Ability for business travel to other North American sites to support future projects.
• Strong equipment installation and troubleshooting skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with PLC programming and Toyopuc.
• Mechanical engineering knowledge.
• Project management skills.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $62.00

• 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 Huntsville,AL.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 20, 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 : $50 - $62