Lean Manufacturing Process Engineer (CapEx Focus)

Actalent; Bossier City (LA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

HSA

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

PTO/Vacation

Job summary

Actalent is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer for an onsite role in Bossier City, LA. The contract-to-hire position focuses on designing and improving manufacturing processes, leading CapEx projects, and applying lean methods to boost productivity and quality.

Responsibilities include process layout optimization, cycle time and takt time analysis, and collaboration with Quality and EHS teams to drive safe, efficient operations.

Qualifications

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Responsibilities

• Design, create, and maintain manufacturing processes across the value stream.
• Develop and optimize process layouts to improve flow and efficiency.
• Lead CapEx projects from concept to implementation.
• Plan, coordinate, and track project activities and timelines.
• Participate in workshops focused on process improvement and operational excellence.
• Conduct cycle time analysis to identify bottlenecks and improvement opportunities.
• Perform takt time analysis to align production with demand.
• Carry out capacity analysis to meet production needs.
• Collaborate with Quality to perform root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Support EHS risks within the value stream.
• Conduct time studies to standardize work and drive improvements.
• Develop and update work instructions for standardized processes.
• Drive continuous improvement with lean methodologies.
• Use statistical analysis to monitor process performance and variation.

Skills

Process design

Process improvement

Lean manufacturing

Statistical analysis

Root cause analysis

Time studies

CAD tools

Clear work instructions

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Manufacturing engineer experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Actalent is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer for an onsite role in Bossier City, LA. The contract-to-hire position focuses on designing and improving manufacturing processes, leading CapEx projects, and applying lean methods to boost productivity and quality.

Responsibilities include process layout optimization, cycle time and takt time analysis, and collaboration with Quality and EHS teams to drive safe, efficient operations.