Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer

Focus on plant processes to improve efficiency and reduce downtime. Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing and maintenance methods utilizing knowledge of product design, materials and parts, fabrication processes, tooling, and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality control standards. Analyze and plan workforce utilization, space requirements, and workflow, and design layouts of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency in manufacturing and maintenance. Collaborate with all plant departments and corporate offices to achieve key performance indicators and budgets. Coordinate with vendors involved in plant projects. Investigate downtime issues within the plant to implement countermeasures ensuring continuous production. 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. Perform related duties as assigned or as situations dictate. Promote and engage in continuous improvement activities.

Essential Skills:

• Manufacturing engineering
• Process improvement
• Continuous improvement
• Equipment installation
• Lean manufacturing
• Mechanical engineering
• Kaizen
• Root cause analysis

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• BS/BA in Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 4-5 years in a manufacturing environment with related products
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent working knowledge of computers, machining and assembly practices, tools, and fixtures
• Strong understanding of mechanical, hydraulic, electrical controls, pneumatic, and robotic systems
• Experience with PLC, HMI, and Robot programming is preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft products such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Pay and Benefits:

• $85000.00 - $95000.00/yr
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Relocation assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Workplace Type:

This is a fully onsite position in Jasper, AL.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 26, 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. 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, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.