Manufacturing Engineer Job at Actalent in Hebron Estates

Overview

Join a dynamic team focused on optimizing manufacturing operations through innovative design and strategic planning. As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will play a crucial role in enhancing production efficiency and ensuring quality standards are met.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Hebron, Kentucky.

Pay and Benefits

• The pay range for this position is $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year.
• 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.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Hebron, KY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 10, 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. 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.

Responsibilities

• Optimize workforce, space, and workflow for efficient manufacturing operations.
• Design equipment layouts and collaborate on product and tooling for production efficiency.
• Specify and procure equipment, materials, and tooling based on quality standards.
• Evaluate suppliers and oversee technical decisions for production equipment.
• Manage equipment implementation from delivery to production handoff.
• Create documentation, maintenance plans, and training materials.
• Estimate production time, staffing, and costs for new and existing products.
• Develop and troubleshoot processing parameters for elastomeric materials.
• Support daily production and collaborate with teams to improve processes.
• Ensure compliance with TS through procedures and workflows.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on manufacturing engineering experience.
• Experience in the automotive industry.
• Bachelor's degree or 10+ years of relevant manufacturing engineering experience in lieu of education.
• Proven experience in managing projects and applying lean principles such as Kaizen, 5S, and Six Sigma.
• Proficient in ROI justification, ergonomic design, GD&T interpretation, statistical methods, and SPC charts.
• Understanding of PPAP documentation, APQP, and TS compliance.

Additional Skills

• Extensive automotive experience.
• Thorough understanding of TS standards.

Work Environment

Work in a fast-paced manufacturing and production environment specializing in plastic and metal-bonding rubber components. The operation is spread across two buildings, with plans to condense into one by the end of the year. The company supports professional development through diverse training programs and emphasizes environmental responsibility.