• Manufacturing Engineer

    Actalent (North Canton, OH)


    Actalent is hiring for a Manufacturing Process Engineer! This person will do the following:

     

    • Job Description

     

    - Provide technical expertise and direct support to set up capacity planning, enhance production efficiency, improve quality, and reduce costs

     

    - This role collaborates with production and other internal teams to ensure innovative manufacturing processes and process improvements

     

    - Design, maintain, and optimize manufacturing processes for ERP system

     

    - Manage and integrate manufacturing processes to ensure accurate data flow

     

    - Collect, analyze, and interpret data to optimize production processes

     

    - Collaborate with leaders and production teams to design manufacturing lines and flows in line with lean methodologies

     

    - Evaluate existing processes, identify inefficiencies, and recommend improvements to reduce cycle time and minimize waste

     

    - Troubleshoot and resolve production-related issues, including equipment malfunctions, quality concerns, and production delays

     

    - Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as defect rates, downtime, and material utilization

     

    - Lead continuous improvement initiatives and projects to increase productivity and reduce costs

     

    - Improve manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout

     

    - Establish and maintain documentation of manufacturing processes, procedures, and changes

     

    - Provide manufacturing engineering support for all new and existing products

     

    - Specify and design jigs, fixtures, and manufacturing tools

     

    - Collaborate with cross functional teams including production, quality, and engineering

     

    Must Have

     

    - Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering preferred

     

    - 3+ years of experience in manufacturing process engineering

     

    - Prior experience in process improvements with strong knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and production processes

     

    - Certification in Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies

     

    - In-depth knowledge and understanding of manufacturing lines/flows with lean methodologies and processes

     

    - ERP systems routers knowledge

     

    Nice to Have

     

    - Experience with continuous improvement tools such as PFMEA, DFMEA, 8D, 5 Whys, fishbone, VSM, 6 Sigma and other lean tools

     

    - Plant layout experience

     

    - Process optimization experience

     

    - New product introduction experience

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $46.00 - $53.00/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 North Canton,OH.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Oct 20, 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.