Equipment Engineer - Machining

Provide effective technical expertise for Mechanical systems by designing, managing, and implementing equipment solutions. These solutions should align with the department’s business plan to ensure the sustainability of the company.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and implement established E-Flow (evaluation flow) for investment projects to accomplish business plan targets.
• Complete equipment improvement activities and decision-making processes to enhance characteristics that empower every associate to succeed.
• Adhere to equipment installation standards, including drawings, compliance, and data, to effectively improve Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) and Mean Time To Repair (MTTR).
• Drive, support, and develop engineering solutions to solve complex problems and achieve department targets.
• Support the introduction of new technologies and provide associated technical training to drive continuous process improvements.
• Utilize data analysis and customer feedback to identify potential problems and implement countermeasures to reduce impact on safety, quality, cost, delivery, morale, and environmental factors (SQCDME).
• Develop and maintain technical documentation/procedures to meet design intent for long-term production sustainability.
• Develop the capability of self, colleagues, and team through training and sharing experiences to ensure the growth of the team's technical skill set.
• Share engineering technical knowledge and change points through verbal and written communication with all internal and external customers to strengthen department and plant characteristics.
• Identify gaps pertaining to equipment and actively participate in executing activities to improve SQCDME.

• Engineering expertise, especially in equipment engineering and CNC machining.
• Proficiency in CNC programming, including G Code and M Code.
• Experience with FMEA and downtime analysis.
• 2-6 years of engineering experience.
• Experience with Catia 3D Design or equivalent 3D Design Software.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent work experience.
• Ability to create technical presentations.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.
• Capability to teach and train others.

The role is based in the AAP Machining department, where you will engage with advanced machining technologies and engineering practices.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Lincoln, AL.

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $48.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Lincoln,AL.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 30, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000 extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

Salary : $40 - $48