Automation Zone Engineer: Lean Manufacturing Lead

Actalent; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 62,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

HSA

Transportation benefits

PTO

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Manufacturing Zone Engineer to oversee a defined zone in a general assembly setting, program-manage new equipment, and optimize material flow. You will lead tooling and automation buyoff, collaborate with design teams and operators, and drive continuous improvements on the shop floor.

The role requires on-site presence in Lansing, MI, with responsibilities spanning equipment layout verification, training, and cross-functional coordination to ensure safe and efficient

Qualifications

• Experience as a Mechanical Engineer with tooling buyoff responsibility.
• Background in plant manufacturing, high-volume production preferred.
• Proven track record managing tooling and equipment buyoff with suppliers.
• Strong communication across engineering teams, operators, and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Program manage new equipment and automation in the zone from concept to installation and buyoff.
• Oversee ~30 workstations ensuring safe, efficient operation per design intent.
• Verify floor layouts for zone equipment placement, operator stations, and material flow.
• Train line operators on operation of new equipment and tooling.
• Identify and resolve processing issues to maintain quality and throughput.
• Develop material flow strategies to reduce bottlenecks and improve lean flow.
• Lead automation design reviews and buyoff for new equipment and automation.
• Coordinate with suppliers for tooling, machinery, and automation trials and acceptance.
• Communicate with cross-functional partners to align priorities and resolve issues.
• Support conveyor controls integration and ensure correct interfaces.
• Ensure tooling buyoff through qualification against specs and production needs.
• Contribute to continuous improvement for process optimization and ergonomics.

Skills

Mechanical Engineer

Tooling buyoff

Supplier management

Cross-functional collaboration

On-site support

Manufacturing engineering

Conveyor systems experience

Education

Mechanical engineering degree

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Manufacturing Zone Engineer to oversee a defined zone in a general assembly setting, program-manage new equipment, and optimize material flow. You will lead tooling and automation buyoff, collaborate with design teams and operators, and drive continuous improvements on the shop floor.

The role requires on-site presence in Lansing, MI, with responsibilities spanning equipment layout verification, training, and cross-functional coordination to ensure safe and efficient