Manufacturing Engineer: Lean, Data-Driven Improver

Actalent; Hampton (VA); Sur place; USD 80 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

2 weeks PTO

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement

Résumé du poste

Actalent in Hampton, VA is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop and optimize manufacturing methods, drive continuous improvement, improve yields, and support scalable, ergonomic solutions across the operation.

You will lead process development, analyze data, support tooling, create work instructions, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to reduce scrap and labor content, while ensuring safety and quality standards are met.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering required; disciplines such as Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong background in manufacturing engineering and industrial processes.
• Continuous improvement mindset with experience in process improvement in manufacturing operations.
• Hands-on experience with lean manufacturing principles and practices.
• Six Sigma/Lean Six Sigma experience; Lean Six Sigma certification highly preferred.
• Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret manufacturing data to support decisions.
• Experience collaborating with diverse cross-functional teams.
• Leadership experience and ability to influence others.
• Proficiency in project management and improvement initiative execution.
• Ability to conduct time studies, develop standard work, and optimize cell layouts.
• Experience supporting tooling development, fixtures, and BOM/routing input.
• Equipment troubleshooting, validation, and qualification skills.

Responsabilités

• Develop manufacturing methods and processes to consistently produce high-quality parts.
• Lead and participate in problem-solving, cost-reduction, and part/process improvement projects.
• Analyze manufacturing data to address production issues and support operations.
• Prepare quotations by estimating material, scrap, and labor costs for decision-making.
• Support tooling development and provide input on BOMs and routings.
• Lead process development, prototypes, work instructions, and data analysis.
• Design, build, validate, and qualify manufacturing equipment for reliability and efficiency.
• Refine cell layouts and standard work; perform time studies to improve flow and ergonomics.
• Monitor scrap and yields; analyze data to drive improvements.
• Assess shift labor efficiency, conduct cost modeling, and implement tooling changes.
• Act as an operational accelerator for continuous improvement and safety.

Connaissances

BS in Engineering

Manufacturing engineering

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma/Lean Six Sigma

Data analysis

Time studies

Cross-functional teamwork

Project management

CAD familiarity

BOMs and routings

Process optimization

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Outils

CAD software

Description du poste

Actalent in Hampton, VA is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop and optimize manufacturing methods, drive continuous improvement, improve yields, and support scalable, ergonomic solutions across the operation.

You will lead process development, analyze data, support tooling, create work instructions, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to reduce scrap and labor content, while ensuring safety and quality standards are met.