Steel Manufacturing Engineer

Actalent; United States; Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to lead the launch, commissioning, and ramp-up of new equipment at supplier locations domestically and internationally, with travel around 75% and remote work when not traveling. You will partner with suppliers and internal teams to ensure designs are manufacturable, scalable, and cost-effective, review drawings, lead supplier trials, and drive engineering changes in PLM.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline with 10+ years of manufacturing engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead launch, commissioning, and ramp-up of new equipment at supplier sites.
• Provide manufacturability input and DFx recommendations.
• Plan prototype builds, supplier trials, and on-site validations.
• Define manufacturing readiness deliverables and ramp-readiness checklists.
• Conduct supplier factory readiness audits and drive corrective actions.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

Design for manufacturing

Roll forming

Supplier-facing eng.

PLM change mgmt.

CAD collaboration

Lean / Six Sigma

Flexible scheduling

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

CAD software

PLM system

Job description

This position requires travel around 75% of the time to supplier locations (Home every weekend). When not traveling, the work can be done remotely.

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Manufacturing Engineer to lead the launch, commissioning, and ramp-up of new equipment at supplier locations both domestically and internationally. The role involves partnering with suppliers and various teams to ensure designs are manufacturable, scalable, and cost-effective.

Responsibilities

• Participate in product development from concept through design release, providing manufacturing feasibility input and DFM/DFMA recommendations.
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, and design revisions; identify manufacturability risks and propose engineering solutions.
• Lead innovation in manufacturing technologies and technical readiness activities for complex roll forming of steel products.
• Plan and execute prototype builds, supplier trials, and on-site validations; verify functional intent and key dimensions through appropriate measurement and inspection methods.
• Lead technical value engineering and cost-reduction initiatives across module frame products.
• Define and validate manufacturing readiness deliverables such as process flows, manufacturing risk assessments, inspection approaches, work instructions, and ramp-readiness checklists.
• Conduct supplier factory readiness audits and support supplier ramp execution; identify constraints and drive corrective action plans.
• Identify and deploy manufacturing technologies and best practices across the supplier footprint.
• Define technical requirements for tooling/equipment and support installation, commissioning, and training with suppliers.
• Serve as a Manufacturing Engineering reviewer/approver for engineering changes in the company PLM system.
• Provide rapid technical escalation support when supplier, manufacturing, or field issues arise.
• Document best practices across the group and deploy standardized solutions across the supplier base.
• Participate in NPI readiness reviews and cross-functional meetings as required.

Essential Skills

• Bachelors degree in an Engineering discipline with at least 10+ years of relevant experience in manufacturing engineering.
• 10+ years experience in design for manufacturing, steel manufacturing processes, or steel machinery.
• 5+ years experience serving large OEM customers in sectors like renewable energy, automotive, consumer electronics, or industrial manufacturing.
• Demonstrated experience delivering concurrent engineering outcomes.
• Strong experience with roll forming complex steel shapes and fabrication processes.
• Experience leading supplier-facing engineering activities.
• Experience with engineering change management in a PLM system.
• CAD collaboration capability for manufacturability reviews and ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma concepts and structured problem solving.
• Ability to work flexible schedules to accommodate global work teams.
• Travel requirements of 75% (international and domestic).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Metallurgical Engineering degree is preferred.
• Experience with additional manufacturing processes is a plus.
• Solar tracker experience is a plus

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fort Worth, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $49.00 - $57.00/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 jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable 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 hybrid position in Fort Worth,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 10, 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.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications withoutregard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protectedby law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification oradjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability,please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in thecity and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicantswith arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as acondition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this lawshall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process,including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applicationsand qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, youacknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.