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Job Title: Assembly Engineer

Job Description

Join our team as an Assembly Engineer on a 2-year contract with the possibility of extension until December 31st, 2027. This role is based at one of the largest manufacturing plants in the U.S., located in Princeton, Indiana. The position involves working on modifications of large-scale assembly equipment, preparation stations, conveyance, and part delivery systems due to a significant upcoming model change for existing vehicles.

Responsibilities

+ Collaborate with the team on the processing and assistance for the upcoming model change.

+ Participate in planning, moving from concept to production.

+ Manage equipment buyoffs and work with vendors.

+ Oversee bid specification development, quotations, and project/schedule management.

+ Handle a project list of approximately 20 different project line items at a time.

+ Report on project status throughout its duration.

Essential Skills

+ Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (ME, MET, Mechatronics).

+ 5+ years of project management experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably automotive.

+ Experience budgeting projects over $500k, preferably closer to $1M.

+ Experience within an assembly production/manufacturing environment.

+ Proficiency in AutoCAD for plant layouts.

+ Willingness to travel 5% of the time within the Midwest (Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience in the automotive industry within a large assembly production environment.

Work Environment

Large OEM manufacturing plant with a strong team culture. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, starting between 6-6:30 am and ending around 4 pm, with flexibility for personal obligations. Expect to work 40 to 50 hours per week, with occasional weekend work required as project demands increase.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Princeton, Indiana.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $43.27 - $48.08/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 Princeton,IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 7, 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.