Manufacturing Engineer: Lean, Automation & Tooling

Actalent; Euclid (OH); On-site; USD 56,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Actalent is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer to support a fast-paced production environment in Euclid, OH. The role focuses on troubleshooting line stoppages, driving process improvements, and implementing robust control plans to enhance reliability and quality.

You will work with production, maintenance, controls, R&D, and quality teams to design tooling, optimize processes, and introduce new equipment to reduce downtime and defects while controlling costs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering.
• 3+ years of manufacturing or process engineering experience.
• Manufacturing engineering experience with a focus on troubleshooting production processes and industrial equipment.
• Process engineering experience, including development and optimization of manufacturing processes.
• SolidWorks design experience for creating and modifying tooling, fixtures, and equipment concepts.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot production processes and industrial equipment in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to apply engineering principles and knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, material properties, electro-mechanical systems, and heat transfer.
• Working knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles such as SMED, line balancing, and single-piece flow.
• Experience using root cause analysis tools, including 5-Why and 8D, to solve production problems.
• Ability to edit PLC recipes and understand how to create or modify recipe parameters.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and address production line stoppages to quickly restore operations and minimize downtime.
• Analyze root causes of production issues and implement corrective and preventive actions to improve reliability and reduce repeat problems.
• Partner with production leadership and operators to sustain output levels while meeting or exceeding quality requirements.
• Maintain and update process documentation, including standard work instructions and troubleshooting procedures, to ensure consistent and repeatable operations.
• Develop and manage process controls to support and drive effective control plans across manufacturing lines.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts using structured methodologies and Lean manufacturing tools to enhance safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Apply problem-solving tools such as 5-Why and 8D to investigate and resolve complex production challenges.
• Work closely with maintenance and controls teams to address equipment-related issues and improve equipment performance and uptime.
• Identify and engage vendors, assisting in the development of specifications for tooling, equipment, and materials that support production needs.
• Design and implement fixtures and tooling that minimize defects, improve manufacturability, and control production costs.
• Document tooling designs and equipment concepts in coordination with R&D and quality teams to ensure alignment with product and process requirements.
• Source, install, and validate new equipment and process tools to support production improvements and automation initiatives.
• Support the Finishing Value Stream, including CNC machining, adhesion, application of Velcro, paint preparation and painting, assembly, and packaging.
• Spend approximately 60% of time on the production floor and 40% at the desk, ensuring strong presence and engagement with operations.
• Support ERP/MES integration for routings, bills of materials (BOMs), and process improvements related to manufacturing processes, tooling, machining, and fabrication.
• Lead or actively participate in root cause analysis activities and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Edit PLC recipes and understand how to create or modify recipe parameters to support process changes and improvements.
• Support efforts to implement increased automation within the facility, taking on projects that expand manufacturing capability and efficiency.
• Operate effectively in an environment where processes are not fully defined, helping to create structure, clarify standards, and reduce ambiguity over time.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

Lean manufacturing

PLC editing

SolidWorks

ERP/MES integration

Automation

Maintenance collaboration

Education

Bachelors in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Actalent is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer to support a fast-paced production environment in Euclid, OH. The role focuses on troubleshooting line stoppages, driving process improvements, and implementing robust control plans to enhance reliability and quality.

You will work with production, maintenance, controls, R&D, and quality teams to design tooling, optimize processes, and introduce new equipment to reduce downtime and defects while controlling costs.