• Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

    Actalent (Chattanooga, TN)


    Job Title: Advanced Manufacturing EngineerJob Description

     

    Join our team as a corporate-level engineering resource focused on manufacturability, cost optimization, and standardization. Support New Product Development (NPD) and Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE) projects while working cross-functionally with Design Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, and Site Manufacturing Engineering.

    Responsibilities

    + Represent manufacturing engineering in product development, conduct Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFM/A) reviews, support pilot builds, and validate design and process to ensure cost, quality, and delivery objectives are met.

    + Lead cost reduction projects, implement alternative materials and designs, maintain savings dashboard, and conduct benchmarking and cost studies.

    + Deploy and improve corporate standards, including Lean Six Sigma (LSS) and Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), ensuring best practices in fabrication, welding, assembly, and paint.

    + Utilize Oracle Fusion, SigmaNest, Power BI, and Excel for analysis and participate in Industry 4.0 initiatives to drive data-driven decisions.

    + Act as a liaison between corporate and site teams, facilitate review meetings, and provide updates to leadership.

    Essential Skills

    + Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering.

    + 5–10 years of relevant experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Product Development, or VAVE roles.

    + Understanding of fabrication, machining, welding, assembly, and paint processes.

    + Proficiency in AutoCAD and SolidWorks.

    + Strong foundation in Lean Manufacturing, PFMEA, Process Flow, and cost analysis.

    + Excellent communication and project management skills for cross-functional integration.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Master’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering.

    + Knowledge of Oracle ERP.

    Work Environment

    This role is based in an office environment with occasional exposure to manufacturing settings. It requires 30% travel. The position is part of a new department focused on piloting Industry 4.0 and advanced manufacturing initiatives. Candidates must embody company values such as customer focus, honesty, respect, innovation, safety, quality, and productivity.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract position based out of Chattanooga, TN.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $48.08 - $57.69/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 Chattanooga,TN.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Dec 3, 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.