Automotive Manufacturing Engineer - Process & Launch Lead

Actalent, Inc.; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off / Leave (PTO, Vacation, Sick)

Onsite work

Job summary

Actalent, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to drive cross-functional problem-solving, process improvement, and project execution across production, supply chain, quality, and engineering teams.

The role focuses on optimizing vehicle assembly processes, implementing new manufacturing methods, supporting product launches, and leading cost-saving initiatives to improve productivity and quality. The position requires hands-on experience with layout changes, PFMEAs, and capital equipment,

Qualifications

• Experience in automotive or vehicle manufacturing environments is beneficial.
• Hands-on prototype builds and vehicle commissioning experience is an advantage.
• Exposure to capital equipment selection and implementation in production settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional problem-solving and process improvement initiatives with supply chain, vendors, and suppliers.
• Initiate and lead engineering projects, including cost savings initiatives and new manufacturing processes.
• Define and implement vehicle assembly inline and end-of-line process requirements for product launches.
• Identify, plan, and execute capital equipment and layout upgrades to meet production needs.
• Perform cost-benefit analyses and ROI calculations for projects.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Process improvement

Problem solving

Project management

Data-driven decision making

Job description

Actalent, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to drive cross-functional problem-solving, process improvement, and project execution across production, supply chain, quality, and engineering teams.

The role focuses on optimizing vehicle assembly processes, implementing new manufacturing methods, supporting product launches, and leading cost-saving initiatives to improve productivity and quality. The position requires hands-on experience with layout changes, PFMEAs, and capital equipment,