• Manufacturing Engineer

    Actalent (Knoxville, TN)


    Manufacturing Equipment Engineer | Clinton, TN

    Job Description

    This role is pivotal in overseeing the installation and troubleshooting of new equipment, ensuring the efficiency of the entire manufacturing process. The candidate must possess strong mechanical skills and a keen ability to troubleshoot equipment from a mechanical perspective. Responsibilities will include overseeing quotes, justification, and equipment specifications.

    Responsibilities

    + Design and improve manufacturing floor processes through observation and suggestion of improvements related to safety, quality, delivery, or cost.

    + Utilize AutoCAD for 2D equipment layout and SolidWorks for 3D reverse engineering of existing parts, as well as designing new assemblies for fabrication.

    + Facilitate communication between different levels of the organization, from the manufacturing floor to management and external vendors.

    + Lead capital projects from initiation to completion, including cost justification, vendor management, and communication with operations.

    + Collaborate with the Maintenance team to identify items with a short Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF), investigate issues, and propose improvement suggestions.

    Essential Skills

    + Proficiency in manufacturing engineering and equipment installation.

    + Expertise in AutoCAD and SolidWorks for equipment design and layout.

    + Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills and process improvement abilities.

    + Experience in project management and CAD process engineering.

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + Knowledge of Six Sigma methodologies.

    + Experience with predictive maintenance strategies.

    Work Environment

    The role is based in a tire factory environment, which does not have air conditioning. The position offers long-term opportunities, holidays, and paid time of

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $45.00/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 Knoxville,TN.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jun 6, 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.