Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer with strong experience in the automotive industry, specifically in bonding, sealing, and press injection molding processes. This role is critical to ensuring production excellence, process optimization, and successful product launches.

Responsibilities Include:

• Define and optimize production process parameters to ensure products meet customer specifications and quality standards.
• Develop and maintain documentation for production support, data collection, and process improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to approve new product designs, tooling, and processes for production readiness.
• Coordinate and attend tooling tryouts at vendor and manufacturing facilities, ensuring successful implementation.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on cycle time reduction, scrap minimization, and overall efficiency
• Program, troubleshoot, and optimize Fanuc robotic systems for automated processes, ensuring reliability and precision.
• Support procurement coordination by communicating tooling and part requirements to purchasing for timely delivery.
• Analyze production data to identify trends, root causes, and opportunities for cost-saving improvements.
• Maintain and track open items for new product launches and process changes.
• Collaborate effectively with engineers, technicians, and vendors to resolve installation and maintenance issues.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and promote a positive, productive work environment.

Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field
• 3 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment (automotive preferred)
• Hands-on experience with bolding, sealing, press injection molding, and Fanuc robotics programming/troubleshooting
• Must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on cycle time optimization and scrap reduction
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project) and SolidWorks
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies

Work Environment

This position requires working onsite, ensuring a collaborative and hands-on approach to manufacturing processes. You will be directly involved in production activities, tooling validation, and process optimization to support high-quality automotive manufacturing.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Carey, OH.

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $52.88/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 Carey,OH.

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 24, 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 : $45 - $53