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Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

Join a dynamic team focused on optimizing manufacturing operations through innovative design and strategic planning. As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will play a crucial role in enhancing production efficiency and ensuring quality standards are met.

Responsibilities

+ Optimize workforce, space, and workflow for efficient manufacturing operations.

+ Design equipment layouts and collaborate on product and tooling for production efficiency.

+ Specify and procure equipment, materials, and tooling based on quality standards.

+ Evaluate suppliers and oversee technical decisions for production equipment.

+ Manage equipment implementation from delivery to production handoff.

+ Create documentation, maintenance plans, and training materials.

+ Estimate production time, staffing, and costs for new and existing products.

+ Develop and troubleshoot processing parameters for elastomeric materials.

+ Support daily production and collaborate with teams to improve processes.

+ Ensure compliance with TS through procedures and workflows.

Essential Skills

+ 3+ years of hands-on manufacturing engineering experience.

+ Experience in the automotive industry.

+ Bachelor's degree or 10+ years of relevant manufacturing engineering experience in lieu of education.

+ Proven experience in managing projects and applying lean principles such as Kaizen, 5S, and Six Sigma.

+ Proficient in ROI justification, ergonomic design, GD&T interpretation, statistical methods, and SPC charts.

+ Understanding of PPAP documentation, APQP, and TS compliance.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Extensive automotive experience.

+ Thorough understanding of TS standards.

Work Environment

Work in a fast-paced manufacturing and production environment specializing in plastic and metal-bonding rubber components. The operation is spread across two buildings, with plans to condense into one by the end of the year. This role offers a vibrant culture that values innovation, sustainability, and work-life balance. Employees are encouraged to bring forward new ideas and have opportunities for international project exposure and career advancement. The company supports professional development through diverse training programs and emphasizes environmental responsibility.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $100000.00/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 Hebron,KY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 15, 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.