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Job Title: Manufacturing EngineerJob Description

Provide manufacturing engineering leadership throughout a new model development program. Implement new production equipment, operator work stations, and facilities based on product and process changes during manufacturing assembly build events on site.

Responsibilities

+ Compile and distribute daily metrics files in standard night letter format and Excel list format.

+ Identify and drive resolution of manufacturing-related issues.

+ Interface with cross-functional activities and teams such as Product Development, Plant Engineering, and Suppliers.

+ Write, modify, and maintain process sheets as required.

+ Lead assembly tooling installation, start-up, and commissioning at the assembly site.

+ Lead tooling buy-off at the tooling vendor facility.

+ Lead pre-build validation events for the prototype build at the pilot plant.

+ Assist in preparation of management reviews and data collection to support presentations.

+ Drive quality, cost, and labor improvements during the launch process.

+ Accelerate plant throughput during the launch by identifying and resolving constraints, including documentation lead for daily acceleration throughput reports.

+ Install Error Proofing as required.

+ Assist in the completion of preventive maintenance planning for all new tooling for the launch.

+ Complete spare parts documentation.

+ Ensure industrial material documentation is completed.

+ Ensure all new tooling and processes meet internal ergonomic guidelines.

Essential Skills

+ Process improvement and continuous improvement.

+ Manufacturing engineering expertise.

+ Bachelor's Degree with an Engineering Concentration.

+ Experience and willingness to work within an Automotive Assembly Plant, including internships and co-op experience.

+ Leadership experience in a professional or academic setting.

+ Launch support experience.

+ Final assembly, tooling, installation, process development, body engineering, body construction, process engineering, and manufacturing process experience.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ CAD experience required.

+ Ability to operate in stressful situations within timing constraints.

+ Ability to work with minimal direct supervision.

+ Working knowledge of statistics, including control charts and data collection, is a nice to have.

+ Experience in fluid fill, decking, error proofing, end of line, buy-off, body construction, sub-assembly, and welding is a nice to have.

Work Environment

You will be primarily based out of the Dearborn Truck Plant, with occasional work from home opportunities when on-site presence is not required. Expect to spend 90% of your time at the Dearborn Truck Plant and/or the Dearborn Electric Center. The role averages 50 hours per week, with variations depending on the launch cycle phases. During critical phases, such as build events and installation/commissioning, 12-hour shifts, night shifts, and alternating weekend support may be required.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Dearborn, Michigan.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $35.00/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 Dearborn,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 22, 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.