Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

This position involves providing technical support for the continuous improvement of plant operations and the execution of new or modified programs.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute trials to reduce costs, including scrap reduction, cycle time reduction, and short stop reduction.
• Support Maintenance and Manufacturing teams during breakdowns, startups, and set-ups.
• Recommend and assist in the creation of effective set-up and maintenance procedures.
• Investigate and formulate actions to mitigate non-conforming product flow-out issues.
• Participate in new program manufacturing planning reviews.
• Plan and execute process development trials to achieve required initial process capabilities.
• Support manufacturing improvement and Kaizen teams.
• Work overtime on weekdays and weekends when directed by immediate supervisor or as necessary to complete essential job duties.
• Perform other duties as assigned to achieve departmental objectives.

Essential Skills

• Engineering Degree
• 2 years of relevant experience in automotive or fast-paced/high volume manufacturing environments.
• CNC and PLC modification/troubleshooting experience.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Automotive launch/new equipment experience.
• CAD experience.
• Proficiency in multiple types of CNC controls, tooling geometry, machine tool processes, and fixture design.
• Proficiency with automated, semi-automated, and manual automotive assembly equipment and cell design.
• Sound understanding of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical circuits and controls.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to work well under pressure and manage several tasks simultaneously.
• Basic knowledge of applicable quality, health, safety, and environmental management systems.
• PLC programming experience and robot programming experience desired.

Work Environment

The position is based in an on-site manufacturing environment. The role requires the ability to stand or walk for the majority of the shift, and involves a standard work schedule from Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with occasional overtime. The role offers billable holiday and paid time off.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.46 - $43.26/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 Loudon,TN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 25, 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 actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $38 - $43