Manufacturing Engineer

6AM City, LLC; Kentucky; On-site; USD 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability coverage

Health Spending Account

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Actalent in Kentucky is seeking an entry-level Manufacturing Engineer to monitor and improve manufacturing processes, equipment, and product quality. You will collaborate with project management and cross-functional teams to support installations, new launches, and capital projects.

Responsibilities include developing equipment standards, troubleshooting plant processes, and assisting in the development of new products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or 5+ years of related manufacturing experience.
• Strong Mechanical Aptitude
• Knowledge of MS Office.
• Knowledge of AUTOCAD and/or other computer-aided design tools.
• Nice to Have - 2+ years of experience in manufacturing is a plus.
• Experience with Machining
• Robotics/PLC Knowledge

Responsibilities

• Monitor, maintain, and improve manufacturing processes, equipment, and product quality.
• Develop and write equipment and process standards; troubleshoot problems and assist in new product development.
• Support installations, launches, and capital projects with cross-functional teams; ensure regulatory compliance and drive continuous improvement.
• Contribute to development of equipment preventive maintenance programs.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

plc programming

mechanical engineering

Process engineering

Manufacturing process

Project management

autocad

Solidworks

mechanical aptitude

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Tools

AUTOCAD

Solidworks

Job description

Job Description

Description

• Responsible for daily monitoring, maintenance, and improvement of manufacturing processes, equipment, and product quality.
• This role develops and writes equipment and process standards, troubleshoots process and equipment problems, and assists in the development of new products.
• Will work closely with project management and cross-functional teams to support installations, new launches, and special/capital projects, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and driving continuous improvement throughout the plant.
• Will have a role in the development of equipment PM’s.
• May use CAD for tooling, jig, and/or fixture design.
• Will communicate with vendors and suppliers.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering, plc programming, mechanical engineering, Process engineering, Manufacturing process, Project management, autocad, Solidworks, mechanical aptitude, Process improvement, PLC, metal forming, hydraulics, TPS, mechanical, electrical, machining, equipment installation, robotics, allen-bradley, mitsubishi plc

Top Skills Details

Manufacturing engineering,plc programming,mechanical engineering,Process engineering,Manufacturing process,Project management,autocad,Solidworks,mechanical aptitude

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Must Have • Bachelors of Engineering or 5+ years of related manufacturing experience.
• Strong Mechanical Aptitude
• Knowledge of MS Office.
• Knowledge of AUTOCAD and/or other computer-aided design tools.
• Nice to Have - 2+ years of experience in manufacturing is a plus.
• Experience with Machining
• Robotics/PLC Knowledge

Experience Level

Entry Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Paris, KY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $31.25 - $38.46/hr.

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Paris,KY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 16, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, sc