Lean Manufacturing Engineer – Auto Plant Layout & Launch

ACTalent; Athens (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to optimize lean manufacturing, plant layout, and material flow for automotive components in a high-volume environment. You will lead mid-sized projects, support launches, and drive improvements across safety, quality, cost, and delivery performance.

Responsibilities include implementing lean, analyzing processes with VSM/MIFC, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver efficient, safe, and compliant manufacturing solutions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Manufacturing Engineer in high-volume automotive production.
• Strong background in plant layout and material flow design.
• Demonstrated ability to apply lean principles to drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead lean implementation across value streams.
• Analyze workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout.
• Own plant layout and material flow optimization.
• Coordinate DOEs to optimize processes.
• Support launch activities and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Value Stream Mapping

MIFC

AutoCAD

Visio

Allen-Bradley PLCs

HMI

Keyence vision systems

DOEs

PFMEA

Tools

AutoCAD

Visio

Allen-Bradley PLCs

HMI

Keyence vision systems

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to optimize lean manufacturing, plant layout, and material flow for automotive components in a high-volume environment. You will lead mid-sized projects, support launches, and drive improvements across safety, quality, cost, and delivery performance.

Responsibilities include implementing lean, analyzing processes with VSM/MIFC, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver efficient, safe, and compliant manufacturing solutions.