• Joining Engineer

    Actalent (Louisville, KY)


    Job Title: Joining EngineerJob Description

     

    As a Joining Engineer, you will apply engineering principles and analytical techniques to establish and continuously improve manufacturing processes and products. You will work to resolve quality issues through corrective actions and manage statistical process control activities.

    Responsibilities

    + Apply engineering principles to enhance manufacturing processes and products.

    + Implement corrective actions to resolve quality issues using tools such as 8D and 6 panel.

    + Manage and direct statistical process control activities.

    + Execute measurement systems analysis and variable data analysis.

    + Identify sources of variation within the production environment efficiently.

    + Support expedited concern resolution with cross-functional teams including Quality, Production, and Suppliers.

    + Review incoming quality concerns and maintain quality in assigned areas.

    + Initiate containment, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions.

    + Develop and manage joining techniques, materials, and technologies.

    + Apply knowledge of joining technology, equipment controllers, and weld gun design.

    + Execute and verify joining processes and procedures.

    + Implement the joining certification strategy and understand schedule development.

    + Implement joining control plans.

    Essential Skills

    + Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Weld Engineering.

    + 2+ years experience in weld or joining in a manufacturing environment.

    + Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

    + Experience in welding engineering, riveting, robotics, and joining technologies.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Knowledge of Six Sigma and continuous improvement methodologies.

    + Experience in manufacturing engineering.

    Work Environment

    The role is based in an automotive environment with a heavy workload involving close to 500 pieces of equipment. The site is extensive, covering 70 acres. The position operates on an AWS schedule, which may rotate between day and night shifts, with shifts typically being 12 hours long. The schedule generally includes rotations of 3 days on and 4 days off, 2 days on and 3 days off, and 5 days on and 4 days off. As it is a union plant, vacation planning is typically aligned with plant shutdowns during the 4th of July and Christmas.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of LOUISVILLE, KY.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $43.00/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 LOUISVILLE,KY.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jan 20, 2026.

    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.