Manufacturing Engineer

Actalent; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 69,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

PTO / Vacation or Sick Leave

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join our Columbus, OH team supporting automated production equipment in a GMP‑regulated environment. The role leads equipment improvements, supports line startups, troubleshoots production challenges, and drives continuous improvement to boost uptime, throughput, and yield.

You will collaborate with operations, quality, maintenance, and vendors, manage projects from planning through implementation, and spend significant time on the manufacturing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or related Engineering field.
• 2+ years of manufacturing engineering experience.
• Experience supporting automated production equipment, robotics, or packaging systems.
• Strong troubleshooting skills in a manufacturing environment.
• Project management experience with equipment or process improvement initiatives.
• Comfortable working directly on the manufacturing floor and collaborating with technicians.
• Experience in GMP-regulated industries such as pharmaceutical, medical device, food, or consumer products manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Identify production bottlenecks and implement process and equipment improvements.
• Support new equipment installations, startup activities, and manufacturing line expansions.
• Serve as a technical resource for automated production equipment and robotics systems.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and provide hands‑on support to manufacturing operations.
• Analyze production data and drive initiatives to improve uptime, throughput, and yield.
• Manage engineering projects from planning through implementation.
• Partner with operations, quality, maintenance, and external vendors to support manufacturing goals.
• Assist with equipment qualification, validation, and GMP compliance activities.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

On-site manufacturing floor work

GMP awareness

Robotics/automation awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or related Engineering field

Tools

Robotics systems

Packaging equipment

Capital projects

Job description

Position Overview

Join a growing manufacturing team focused on supporting automated production equipment in a highly regulated environment. This role will lead equipment improvements, support new line launches, troubleshoot production challenges, and drive continuous improvement initiatives that improve efficiency, reliability, and overall equipment performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify production bottlenecks and implement process and equipment improvements.
• Support new equipment installations, startup activities, and manufacturing line expansions.
• Serve as a technical resource for automated production equipment and robotics systems.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and provide hands‑on support to manufacturing operations.
• Analyze production data and drive initiatives to improve uptime, throughput, and yield.
• Manage engineering projects from planning through implementation.
• Partner with operations, quality, maintenance, and external vendors to support manufacturing goals.
• Assist with equipment qualification, validation, and GMP compliance activities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or related Engineering field.
• 2+ years of manufacturing engineering experience.
• Experience supporting automated production equipment, robotics, or packaging systems.
• Strong troubleshooting skills in a manufacturing environment.
• Project management experience with equipment or process improvement initiatives.
• Comfortable working directly on the manufacturing floor and collaborating with technicians.
• Experience in GMP‑regulated industries such as pharmaceutical, medical device, food, or consumer products manufacturing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Equipment validation and qualification experience.
• Experience with capital projects and manufacturing line startups.
• Knowledge of robotics, pick‑and‑place automation, and packaging equipment.
• Exposure to vendor management, factory acceptance testing, or equipment procurement.
• Strong communication and cross‑functional collaboration skills.

Work Environment

This position is based in a modern manufacturing facility and includes a mix of office and production‑floor responsibilities. Engineers are expected to spend significant time supporting equipment, interacting with operations teams, and leading improvement projects within a fast‑paced, quality‑focused environment. Flexible scheduling is available while supporting core business hours.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Columbus, OH.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $33.37 - $50.48/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job‑related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• 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&DD 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 Columbus,OH. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Oct 2, 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.

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