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Job Description

With general direction, the Manufacturing Engineer will lead the introduction of new products into the facility, enhance productivity and profitability of existing production procedures, and provide ongoing support throughout the manufacturing lifecycle. This role acts as a technical expert in process technology, driving improvements through innovative and creative evaluations of manufacturing processes to ensure optimal labor and material costs. Planned

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

With general direction, the Manufacturing Engineer will lead the introduction of new products into the facility, enhance productivity and profitability of existing production procedures, and provide ongoing support throughout the manufacturing lifecycle. This role acts as a technical expert in process technology, driving improvements through innovative and creative evaluations of manufacturing processes to ensure optimal labor and material costs. Planned 2nd shift hours from 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM/1:00 AM to support production, requiring adaptability to the shift schedule.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate manufacturing processes independently to ensure optimal labor and material costs, increasing productivity and profitability.
• Identify prime areas for improvement through justifications and evaluations, tracking expenditures to ensure budget compliance.
• Reduce and eliminate worker exposures to ergonomic stresses in the workplace.
• Provide timely product and process support in any manufacturing area to diagnose problems and implement solutions, minimizing production interruptions.
• Lead the implementation of significant product, process, or corporate change initiatives introduced into the plant.
• Conduct advanced research to introduce and integrate new processes, equipment, and technologies into the company.
  
  

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing Engineering or a related technical field, or equivalent education.
• 3+ years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering, focusing on floor support and process improvements.
• Proficiency in lean manufacturing, equipment selection, equipment installation, Excel, engineering design, design for manufacturing, simulation, process modeling, and value stream mapping.
  
  

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00/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 Caledonia,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 22, 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

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  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Business Consulting and Services

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