• Manufacturing Engineer

    Actalent (Columbus, IN)


    Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer

    Job Description

    We are seeking a skilled Manufacturing/Industrial Engineer with experience in safety processes to join our team. This role involves supporting both the VPI program for the Atlas Battery Program and providing global HSE support. The ideal candidate will have a strong experience in battery and electrical safety practices.

    Responsibilities

    + Provide 50% support for the VPI program, specifically for the Atlas Battery Program.

    + Conduct manufacturing cell design reviews.

    + Identify health and safety concerns for manufacturability through the VPI program, including product design review and chemical component analysis.

    + Perform risk identification and assessment, including Process Hazard Assessment (PHA).

    + Generate recommended actions based on assessments.

    + Provide global HSE support, including policy review and PHA for manufacturing sites.

    + Steward programs such as ANVL and LOTO.

    + Transfer information to support new business startup battery lines in foreign markets.

    + Assist in the identification and creation of engineering design standards related to batteries.

    + Actively promote safety awareness and a positive health, safety, and environmental culture.

    + Consult with employees to contribute to program, policy, and procedure development.

    + Work cross-functionally to improve hazard prevention, corrective, and preventive measures.

    + Lead and support PFMEA development with cross-functional teams.

    + Analyze failure modes, causes, and effects within processes.

    + Define quality safety risks using severity, occurrence, and detection values.

    + Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions to mitigate high-risk issues.

    + Maintain and standardize PFMEA and risk management documentation.

    + Ensure compliance with internal standards and regulatory requirements.

    Essential Skills

    + Experience in manufacturing engineering and safety procedures.

    + Proficiency in PFMEA.

    + Strong knowledge of battery and electrical safety practices and compliance requirements.

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + Experience in battery plants or electrical safety.

    Work Environment

    This position may require limited regional travel to locations in Ohio and Michigan. The work will involve collaboration with cross-functional teams and may require working in various manufacturing environments. The role emphasizes compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract position based out of Columbus, IN.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $50.00/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 hybrid position in Columbus,IN.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jan 18, 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.