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Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a Manufacturing Technician-Engineer to support our operations in Columbia, Missouri. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to sustainable packaging initiatives. The role involves manufacturing/process engineering support with occasional travel.

Responsibilities

+ Collaborate with process and manufacturing teams to implement the NAM Primary Packaging Roadmap.

+ Conduct research and studies to identify the best sustainable packaging products for local site implementation, including coordinating formalized testing at laboratories.

+ Coordinate with manufacturing, process, procurement, and other departments to implement new sustainable materials.

+ Lead the local team to ensure successful project implementation.

+ Research and procure new fixtures, tools, bins, workstations, etc., as needed per project.

+ Provide hyper care for new sustainable materials, continuously resolving issues with new implementations.

+ Document technical and generic specifications of the packaging process, including line layouts, station layouts, capacity and workload balancing, preferred component usage, etc.

+ Obtain plant acceptance and provide final sign-off on tools and processes for project deliverables while following the Schneider Performance System (SPS) principles.

Essential Skills

+ Bachelor of Science Degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or a similar field.

+ Experience with component replenishment, kanban, and related material handling tasks.

+ Experience in a new product development environment or related stage gate process awareness.

+ Knowledge of verification and validation processes and approvals for new product development.

+ Proven ability to work successfully in a multicultural virtual environment across various functions such as design engineering, purchasing, quality, marketing, finance, and manufacturing operations.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ 5+ years of experience in manufacturing and/or process engineering.

+ 5+ years of experience in packaging and shipping processes and related equipment.

+ Experience in SAP production software.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $29.00 - $36.00/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 Columbia,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 8, 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 [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.