Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will be responsible for the daily monitoring, maintenance, and improvement of manufacturing processes, equipment, and product quality. This role involves developing and writing equipment and process standards, troubleshooting process and equipment problems, and assisting in the development of new products. You will work closely with project management and cross-functional teams to support installations, new launches, and special/capital projects, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and driving continuous improvement throughout the plant. Additionally, you will play a role in the development of equipment preventive maintenance and may use CAD for tooling, jig, and/or fixture design.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain manufacturing processes and equipment to ensure product quality.
• Develop and write standards for equipment and processes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve process and equipment issues.
• Assist in the development of new products.
• Collaborate with project management and cross-functional teams for installations and new launches.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement throughout the plant.
• Develop preventive maintenance for equipment.
• Design tooling, jigs, and fixtures using CAD.

Essential Skills

• Manufacturing engineering
• PLC programming
• Mechanical engineering
• Process engineering
• Project management
• AutoCAD
• Solidworks
• Mechanical aptitude
• Equipment installation

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or 5+ years of related manufacturing experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Knowledge of MS Office.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and/or other computer-aided design tools.
• 2+ years of experience in manufacturing is a plus.
• Experience with machining.
• Robotics/PLC knowledge.

Work Environment

You will spend 80% of your time on the production floor and 20% in the office. You will be exposed to both office and production floor environments, with temperatures ranging from cold to very hot and varying noise levels. Ear protection is required at all times. You should be able to work efficiently under multiple deadlines and changing priorities, with minimal supervision after orientation and training. A strong customer-service orientation and the ability to work productively in environments with high levels of interruption are essential.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Paris, KY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $31.25 - $38.46/hr. 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 Paris, KY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 24, 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, 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.