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Job Description

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will manage the assembly process for two high-running, mechanically driven injector products, ensuring consistent quality and performance. You will troubleshoot assembly line issues, drive process improvements, and collaborate with various teams to address manufacturing challenges. Additionally, you will maintain and update APQP documentation and coordinate with the gauge lab to ensure proper calibration of gauges.

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will manage the assembly process for two high-running, mechanically driven injector products, ensuring consistent quality and performance. You will troubleshoot assembly line issues, drive process improvements, and collaborate with various teams to address manufacturing challenges. Additionally, you will maintain and update APQP documentation and coordinate with the gauge lab to ensure proper calibration of gauges.

Responsibilities

• Manage the assembly process for injector products, ensuring quality and performance.
• Troubleshoot assembly line issues, including torque driver failures and fixture problems.
• Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency and reliability.
• Collaborate with the test group to investigate test failures and trace issues back to the assembly process.
• Maintain and update APQP documentation, including control plans and PFMEAs.
• Coordinate with design, quality, and operations teams to address complex manufacturing challenges.
• Document processes thoroughly to support quality assurance and continuous improvement.
• Study time motion methods to establish standard production rates and improve efficiency.
• Review worker logs and product processing sheets to ensure adherence to quality specifications.
• Approve work assignments based on worker performance and production schedules.
• Review charts and diagrams to illustrate workflow and machine utilization.
• Evaluate data and reports to validate or indicate deviations from standards.
• Recommend modifications to existing quality or production standards.
  
  

Essential Skills

• Creativity, verbal and written communication skills, analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Team player and detail-oriented.
• Attributes of a critical thinker and innovative ideas.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
• Ability to make sketches, engineering drawings, and common computations.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• Experience with CAD software.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
• 10 years of experience in manufacturing engineering.
• 2-4 years of hands-on assembly experience in precision manufacturing.
  
  

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Six Sigma Certification is a plus.
• Familiarity with Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) processes.
• Experience with gauge calibration processes is beneficial.
• Familiarity with specific systems and processes is valued.
  
  

Work Environment

Work in a precision manufacturing environment, focusing on assembly processes and quality assurance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design, quality, and operations. Utilize company-specific certified gauges and work with specialized gauge labs. Dress code is professional, adhering to standard safety and operational guidelines.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $37.50/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 Pontiac,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 30, 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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