What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Engineer position at Actalent?
We’re looking for an experienced manufacturing engineer to support assembly operations for complex aerospace systems. This role focuses on optimizing production performance, improving tooling and layout, and driving process improvements across the shop floor.
What You’ll Do
- Ensure manufacturing sequences and product builds meet safety and quality standards
- Design and arrange tooling, machines, and factory layouts to improve efficiency
- Collaborate with design engineers to enhance producibility and reduce build times
- Apply robotics, automation, and digital manufacturing solutions to upgrade processes
- Influence engineering designs through line balancing and spec reviews
- Lead and participate in tool design reviews to reduce program costs
- Use data analytics and SPC to improve productivity, First Pass Yield (FPY), and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
- Drive problem-solving initiatives and continuous improvement efforts
- Contribute to PFMEA and control plan development
- Create and maintain manufacturing documentation (routings, BOMs, visual aids, standard work)
What You Bring
- Experience with SAP and assembly operations
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
- Familiarity with adapting equipment design to production conditions
- Strong communication skills and ability to follow work instructions
- Background in Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement
- Proficiency in MS Office and manufacturing software tools
- Basic understanding of robotics, automation, Six Sigma, and project management
Bonus Points
- Experience with digital manufacturing platforms
- Hands-on knowledge of Red X or similar root cause analysis tools
- Ability to multitask and manage resources effectively
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
This role is ideal for someone who thrives on solving problems, improving processes, and making a real impact on production performance.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $25.00/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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Foley,AL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 29, 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.
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