• Production Engineer

    Actalent (London, KY)


    Description

    Engineer responsible for improving manufacturing processes, reducing scrap, and supporting day‑to‑day production needs in a fast‑paced environment. This role provides hands‑on floor support, leads process and workflow improvements, and collaborates closely with operations, quality, tooling, planning, and design teams to ensure efficient, high‑quality production.

     

    - Drives process improvements, scrap‑reduction initiatives, and manufacturing optimization projects.

     

    - Provides daily production support, troubleshooting issues on the manufacturing floor.

     

    - Develops and enhances manufacturing methods, workflows, and equipment layouts.

     

    - Collaborates cross‑functionally with engineering, operations, quality, and vendors.

     

    - Applies data analysis, statistical methods, and PLC/programming (Omron/Mitsubishi) knowledge to improve performance and efficiency.

     

    Skills

     

    Manufacturing engineering, plc programming, process improvement, continuous improvement, autocad, mitsubishi plc, Omron, scrap reduction

     

    Top Skills Details

     

    Manufacturing engineering,plc programming,process improvement,continuous improvement,autocad

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related field) OR 4–6 years of related experience.

    + Prior experience in a manufacturing engineering or process engineering role.

    + Automotive or high‑volume production environment experience preferred.

    + Experience with PLC programming is highly desired.

    + CAD software proficiency (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar).

    + Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.

    + Effective written and verbal communication skills and ability to present technical information.

    + Project management abilities with experience leading engineering initiatives.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Permanent position based out of London, KY.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $60000.00 - $80000.00/yr.

     

    Health, vision, dental insurance available for employees 401k contribution match Yearly evaluations for pay bumps Traditionally promote from within

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in London,KY.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jan 23, 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.