Manufacturing Process Engineer – Torque Tools & Vision Systems (Night Shift)

ALTEN Technology USA; Franklin Furnace (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Process Engineer for night shift to support torque tooling, vision systems, and production equipment in automotive/manufacturing settings. You will implement, validate, and sustain torque tools, verify torque against specifications, and troubleshoot tooling and processes on the production floor.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in engineering and 4+ years in process/manufacturing engineering, with experience in torque tooling and vision

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in process engineering, manufacturing engineering, or a similar production environment.
• Hands-on experience with torque tools and torque-controlled manufacturing or assembly processes.
• Practical experience measuring, validating, and troubleshooting torque against defined requirements.
• Experience supporting and sustaining torque tooling and related production processes.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing vision systems and their operation.
• Understanding of how lighting and environmental conditions affect vision system performance.
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting manufacturing equipment, production processes, or assembly operations.
• Strong analytical, root cause analysis, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to investigate and resolve technical issues independently, with limited supervision.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Willingness and ability to work the night shift

Responsibilities

• Implement, validate, and sustain torque tools used in manufacturing and assembly operations.
• Measure and verify torque values to ensure compliance with defined process specifications.
• Troubleshoot torque tools and related process issues affecting production quality or efficiency.
• Investigate torque deviations, identify root causes, and support corrective actions.
• Maintain consistent torque process performance and production readiness.
• Support the operation, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of manufacturing vision systems.
• Investigate inconsistent inspection results and identify factors affecting system performance.
• Understand how lighting, environmental conditions, and process variations influence vision system accuracy and reliability.
• Support necessary adjustments and improvements to maintain stable and repeatable vision inspection processes.
• Support the installation, implementation, validation, and launch of new manufacturing machines, tools, and equipment.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues during implementation, commissioning, and production ramp-up.
• Investigate equipment stoppages, cycle interruptions, and machines that fail to operate as intended.
• Work with engineering, maintenance, and operations teams to resolve technical issues and bring equipment to production-ready status.
• Provide ongoing engineering support to sustain equipment performance after launch.
• Provide hands-on technical support for manufacturing processes and equipment directly on the production floor.
• Independently investigate technical problems, analyze potential causes, and implement effective solutions.
• Perform root cause analysis and support corrective and preventive actions.
• Identify opportunities to improve process reliability, equipment uptime, quality, and manufacturing efficiency.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methods where appropriate.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, production, maintenance, quality, and engineering teams to resolve operational issues.
• Communicate technical findings and recommendations clearly in a fast-paced production environment.
• Learn new equipment, technologies, and manufacturing processes as business needs evolve.
• Share technical knowledge and lessons learned with colleagues.
• Support the training and development of operators, technicians, and other team members when required.

Skills

Torque tooling

Vision systems

Root cause analysis

Problem solving

Manufacturing equipment

Cross-functional collaboration

Night shift

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company that provides solutions for engineering, technology, and product development projects. For decades, we’ve been helping our clients develop products that are changing the world, whether that’s by shaping the future of space exploration, saving lives with medical devices that set a new standard of care, or creating the fully autonomous electric taxi of tomorrow. Our team of more than 600 people works across industries including aerospace, medical devices and life sciences, unmanned systems and robotics, automotive OEM and tier 1 suppliers, commercial vehicle, electric vehicles, rail, and more. Our offices across the US have different industry focuses and engage with our clients in different ways, ranging from working on-site at client facilities to performing product development at our delivery centers.

ALTEN Group, our parent company, has been a leader in engineering and information technology for more than 30 years. ALTEN Group operates in 30 countries across Europe, North America, Asia, Africa and the Middle East and employs more than 36,000 people, 88% of whom are engineers. The company covers the whole development cycle and offers a choice of service levels, from technology consulting to complete project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you join a group of people passionate about collaborating to solve some of the world’s most technical engineering challenges. Our success is tied to taking care of our employees by building relationships and providing opportunities for mentorship and career growth. We offer comprehensive benefits for all full-time employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) plan with employer matching; paid time off (PTO); paid parental leave; and mentorship to help you take your career to the next level. You don’t have to take our word for it that we are a great place to work—we were named on the 2023 Top Workplaces list thanks to feedback from our proud employees.

Position Summary

Experience: 4+ Years

Industry: Automotive / Manufacturing / Assembly

Shift: Night Shift

Position Overview

We are seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Process Engineer with experience in torque tooling, manufacturing vision systems, and production equipment troubleshooting. This role will support manufacturing operations by implementing, validating, sustaining, and improving production processes to ensure equipment reliability, product quality, and consistent manufacturing performance.

The ideal candidate will have practical experience working with torque tools, measuring and validating torque against defined specifications, and troubleshooting manufacturing equipment and process issues. A working understanding of vision systems, particularly the impact of lighting and environmental conditions on system performance, is also required.

We are looking for a technically curious, proactive problem-solver who can independently investigate issues on the production floor, work effectively with cross‑functional teams, and learn new equipment and technologies with minimal guidance.

Please note: This position requires working the night shift

Key Responsibilities

1. Torque Tools & Process Control

• Implement, validate, and sustain torque tools used in manufacturing and assembly operations.
• Measure and verify torque values to ensure compliance with defined process specifications.
• Troubleshoot torque tools and related process issues affecting production quality or efficiency.
• Investigate torque deviations, identify root causes, and support corrective actions.
• Maintain consistent torque process performance and production readiness.

2. Vision Systems Support

• Support the operation, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of manufacturing vision systems.
• Investigate inconsistent inspection results and identify factors affecting system performance.
• Understand how lighting, environmental conditions, and process variations influence vision system accuracy and reliability.
• Support necessary adjustments and improvements to maintain stable and repeatable vision inspection processes.

3. Equipment Implementation & Production Readiness

• Support the installation, implementation, validation, and launch of new manufacturing machines, tools, and equipment.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues during implementation, commissioning, and production ramp-up.
• Investigate equipment stoppages, cycle interruptions, and machines that fail to operate as intended.
• Work with engineering, maintenance, and operations teams to resolve technical issues and bring equipment to production-ready status.
• Provide ongoing engineering support to sustain equipment performance after launch.
• Provide hands-on technical support for manufacturing processes and equipment directly on the production floor.
• Independently investigate technical problems, analyze potential causes, and implement effective solutions.
• Perform root cause analysis and support corrective and preventive actions.
• Identify opportunities to improve process reliability, equipment uptime, quality, and manufacturing efficiency.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methods where appropriate.

5. Training & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with manufacturing, production, maintenance, quality, and engineering teams to resolve operational issues.
• Communicate technical findings and recommendations clearly in a fast-paced production environment.
• Learn new equipment, technologies, and manufacturing processes as business needs evolve.
• Share technical knowledge and lessons learned with colleagues.
• Support the training and development of operators, technicians, and other team members when required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in process engineering, manufacturing engineering, or a similar production environment.
• Hands‑on experience with torque tools and torque‑controlled manufacturing or assembly processes.
• Practical experience measuring, validating, and troubleshooting torque against defined requirements.
• Experience supporting and sustaining torque tooling and related production processes.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing vision systems and their operation.
• Understanding of how lighting and environmental conditions affect vision system performance.
• Hands‑on experience troubleshooting manufacturing equipment, production processes, or assembly operations.
• Strong analytical, root cause analysis, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to investigate and resolve technical issues independently, with limited supervision.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Willingness and ability to work the night shift

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in automotive manufacturing, engine manufacturing, or high‑volume assembly operations.
• Experience implementing, commissioning, or launching new manufacturing equipment.
• Familiarity with equipment ramp‑up, process validation, and production readiness activities.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience with root cause analysis and corrective action processes.
• Experience training operators, technicians, or engineering team members.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a hands‑on manufacturing engineer who understands how torque tools, vision systems, and production equipment operate in a real manufacturing environment. They should be comfortable investigating equipment failures, identifying root causes, and resolving production issues without relying on step‑by‑step direction.

Candidates with practical torque tooling experience and the ability to troubleshoot vision systems are strongly preferred over candidates with only general manufacturing or theoretical process engineering knowledge.

Interested in this opportunity?

Apply today to join a team focused on manufacturing reliability, process improvement, and production excellence.

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