Manufacturing Process Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled Manufacturing Process Engineer to lead the vertical startup of high-speed manufacturing lines. This role focuses on improving Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) to meet business objectives within a 12-week timeline. You will provide hands-on engineering support during startup and post-go-live phases, ensuring seamless transitions and minimizing production disruptions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the vertical startup of high-speed manufacturing lines to achieve business objectives.
• Develop and support documentation, training plans, and knowledge transfer for operations.
• Serve as on-site engineering lead during startup and post-go-live phases, providing hands-on support.
• Resolve equipment, software, and process issues using structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Monitor OEE and other key performance indicators to drive performance improvements.
• Conduct loss landscape analysis and develop glidepaths for performance targets.
• Facilitate daily stand-up meetings to align cross-functional teams on glidepath execution.
• Collaborate with local and global teams to ensure sustainable performance gains.
• Partner with site operations, quality, maintenance, global design engineers, and external vendors.
• Provide technical expertise and support continuous improvement initiatives.

• Manufacturing engineering
• Process improvement
• Process engineering
• Continuous improvement
• Project management
• Automation
• High-speed machinery

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Automation, or related field).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in high-speed manufacturing and capital equipment integration.
• Hands-on experience with vertical startups, commissioning, and validation of automated systems.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, EHS standards, LOTO, machine safeguarding, and regulated manufacturing environments.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve integration issues using data-driven approaches.
• Background in medical device, pharmaceutical, or FMCG manufacturing environments is preferred.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles, centerlining, and OEE tools.
• Proficiency in scientific problem-solving methods (e.g., DoE, KPIV/KPOV analysis).
• Proven track record of success in startup programs or plant ramp-ups.

This role is based onsite in Sumter, SC. You will be part of a dynamic environment where collaboration with local and global teams is essential. Enjoy benefits such as 2 weeks of PTO and 6 paid holidays.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Sumter, South Carolina.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $60.00/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 Sumter,SC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 20, 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 : $55 - $60