Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer

This role involves spending 80% of the time on the shop floor interacting with various functions and 20% in the office. The Manufacturing Engineer will work closely with the Maintenance team to ensure documentation, designs, and maintenance schedules are securely saved in the system. The position requires determining the need for spare parts, obtaining quotes, and maintaining a machine-specific documentation file. The engineer will collaborate with vendors installing automated cells and torque robots and must have experience in automated work station and torque robot installation.

Responsibilities:

• Work with vendors and the engineering manager on the installation of automated cells and torque robots on the production line.
• Collaborate with plant stakeholders to implement changes on the shop floor to optimize process flow and layout.
• Conduct time and motion studies and develop standardized work and manpower estimation.
• Apply lean manufacturing principles to enhance process efficiency, process flow, and plant layout.
• Resolve open issues and collaborate with OEMs, following through on PPAP approval.
• Provide engineering support for material flow process documents, standards, and procedures.
• Coordinate installation activities including delivery, rigging/mechanical setup, utilities, commissioning, and runoff qualification.
• Develop and update process flow charts, PFMEA, safety documents, and control plans.
• Support manufacturing process planning and create standardized production procedures.
• Design safety systems and efficient system layout management using plant layout, ergonomic, and workstation design principles.
• Develop detailed design reviews and approvals, including tooling.

Essential Skills:

• Strong knowledge of production equipment and maintenance coordination.
• Experience with automated work station installation and torque robot installation.
• Proficiency in lean manufacturing principles and process improvement.
• Ability to conduct time and motion studies and develop standardized work.
• Experience in process engineering, plant layout, and process flow optimization.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience in automotive manufacturing is beneficial.
• Ability to travel to vendor locations as required, with expenses covered.
• Willingness to work off-shifts and weekends as needed.

Work Environment:

The position is based onsite at an engine plant undergoing expansion. The work involves significant interaction with the shop floor environment and requires flexibility in working hours, including potential weekend and off-shift work. Travel to vendor locations will be required and expenses will be covered.

Job Type & Location:

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Whitakers, NC.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $48.00/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 Whitakers, NC.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 16, 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.