Automation-Focused Manufacturing Engineer
Actalent
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Job summary
Actalent is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Maple Plain, MN to support new product launches and ongoing process improvements in a fast-paced, automotive-adjacent environment. The role emphasizes automation, waste reduction, and ergonomic improvements on the factory floor.
The engineer will lead cross-functional teams, justify capital projects, and ensure safe, compliant production with TS16949/APQP-compatible documentation. This is a contract on-site role with competitive pay.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
- Experience in manufacturing engineering with hands-on production support.
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing and cost-reduction initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Provide manufacturing engineering support for new product startups and production launches.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives focusing on process optimization, waste reduction, and cost savings.
- Champion projects to improve throughput, yield, and ergonomics with automation and error-proofing.
- Develop expertise in plant areas and troubleshoot via cross-functional teams.
- Lead for new product launches coordinating with development, production, and stakeholders.
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Job description
Actalent is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Maple Plain, MN to support new product launches and ongoing process improvements in a fast-paced, automotive-adjacent environment. The role emphasizes automation, waste reduction, and ergonomic improvements on the factory floor.
The engineer will lead cross-functional teams, justify capital projects, and ensure safe, compliant production with TS16949/APQP-compatible documentation. This is a contract on-site role with competitive pay.
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