Manufacturing Engineer (Mid Level)

Actalent; Seymour (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the automotive sector seeks a Mid-Level Manufacturing Engineer to enhance equipment and processes in a fast-paced environment. The role entails hands-on work on the manufacturing floor, requiring a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and experience in process engineering. Candidates will engage closely with a supportive team and focus on safety, quality, and efficiency improvements while utilizing advanced technologies.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision coverage

401(k) Retirement Plan

Short and long-term disability

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of experience in a manufacturing/process engineering role in an automotive environment.
• Experience with robotics and plastic injection molding is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement machine and process improvements.
• Conduct root-cause analysis and implement countermeasures.
• Initiate setup and process capability studies.

Skills

Proficiency in CAD software

Understanding of manufacturing processes

Root-cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Solidworks

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Job Description

Join a dynamic team as a Manufacturing Engineer in a large-scale automotive component production facility. You will play a crucial role in improving equipment, processes, and operations with a focus on safety, quality, and cost efficiency. This opportunity involves hands-on work on the manufacturing floor alongside a supportive team of engineers and technicians, utilizing advanced technologies and equipment.

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

Join a dynamic team as a Manufacturing Engineer in a large-scale automotive component production facility. You will play a crucial role in improving equipment, processes, and operations with a focus on safety, quality, and cost efficiency. This opportunity involves hands-on work on the manufacturing floor alongside a supportive team of engineers and technicians, utilizing advanced technologies and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement machine and process improvements related to safety, quality, and cost.
• Conduct root-cause analysis and implement countermeasures.
• Improve and update existing General Engineering Design and Process Planning Sheets.
• Prepare spare parts based on availability and mean time between failures.
• Initiate setup and process capability studies, establishing setup conditions for ongoing capability.
• Conduct internal trial builds and external run-offs in various locations.
• Complete work in a timely manner to meet established divisional goals.
• Support machine recovery work in difficult issues, including contingency planning.
• Interact with the design team to improve product design for cost efficiency and manufacturing improvements.
• Develop process plans and capital acquisition proposals for presentation to the executive management team.
  
  

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• 3-5+ years of experience in a manufacturing/process engineering role in an automotive environment.
• Proficiency in CAD software, with a preference for Solidworks.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes such as assembly, testing, roll forming, bending, metal stamping, injection molding, welding, and plastic extrusion.
  
  

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous tool & die experience and communication with tooling suppliers.
• Experience with robotics.
• Experience with plastic injection molding.
  
  

Work Environment

Work in a large, climate-controlled manufacturing environment with approximately 2000 employees. The facility is clean and well-maintained, with a focus on maintaining good practices despite scrap production. The role involves spending 60-70% of time on the manufacturing floor and the remaining time in an office environment. This is a 1st shift position from 7:30 am to 4:30 pm, with a one-hour lunch break. Occasional overtime may be required.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $31.25 - $40.86/hr.

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&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 Seymour,IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 1, 2025.

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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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 due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

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