Actalent
Actalent is hiring: Manufacturing Engineer in Athens
Actalent, Athens, AL, United States
Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer
Job Description
Responsible for applying engineering principles and analytical techniques to establish and continuously improve manufacturing processes and products. The role involves investigating and solving problems related to tooling, equipment, and processes, analyzing and planning workforce utilization, space requirements, and workflow. You will design layouts of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency and recommend and implement changes to improve manufacturing processes and product quality.
Responsibilities
The work environment involves working at one of the world's leading designers, manufacturers, and marketers of automotive products. The organization has approximately 78,000 team members working at more than 300 sites worldwide. The company is dedicated to driving advancements in global mobility by delivering technology solutions for diversified global markets, including light vehicles, commercial trucks, off-highway, industrial, motorsport, and the aftermarket.
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.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
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 process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
Job Description
Responsible for applying engineering principles and analytical techniques to establish and continuously improve manufacturing processes and products. The role involves investigating and solving problems related to tooling, equipment, and processes, analyzing and planning workforce utilization, space requirements, and workflow. You will design layouts of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency and recommend and implement changes to improve manufacturing processes and product quality.
Responsibilities
- Investigate and solve problems related to tooling, equipment, and processes.
- Analyze and plan workforce utilization, space requirements, and workflow.
- Design layouts of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.
- Develop, recommend, and implement changes to improve manufacturing processes and product quality.
- Assist the Process Line Manager in developing capital and expense budgets.
- Evaluate new products and make recommendations regarding manufacturing feasibility.
- Train department personnel in safety, setup, operations, and troubleshooting of existing and new equipment.
- Estimate production rates, setup, and tooling costs for inquiries and new part setups.
- Specialize in skill sets such as PLC programming, welding, automation, or vision systems.
- Provide support as requested by the supervisor.
- Demonstrate problem-solving skills on the shop floor.
- Exhibit a sense of urgency and results-oriented approach.
- Display leadership characteristics.
- Apply extensive knowledge and practical applications of Lean techniques.
- Comply with safety policies, legal and operational requirements, and ISO standards.
- Bachelor's degree from a four-year accredited college or university in a related engineering field.
- 5 or more years of related experience.
- Experience with manufacturing engineering, manufacturing processes, and mold tooling.
- Knowledge of process troubleshooting and hands-on involvement with cross-functional teams.
- Experience in high-speed manufacturing environments.
- Technical skills in resolving scrap issues and process adjustments.
- Understanding of working with complicated rubber molds and hydraulic press experience.
- 3+ years of experience with compression or injection molding, preferably in silicone.
- Experience with CQI12 Coating and CQI30 Rubber Molding.
- Experience in the automotive industry.
- Ability to estimate production rates, setup, and tooling costs.
- Knowledge of mold release spray and hydraulic press inputs.
The work environment involves working at one of the world's leading designers, manufacturers, and marketers of automotive products. The organization has approximately 78,000 team members working at more than 300 sites worldwide. The company is dedicated to driving advancements in global mobility by delivering technology solutions for diversified global markets, including light vehicles, commercial trucks, off-highway, industrial, motorsport, and the aftermarket.
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.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
- Hiring diverse talent
- Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
- Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
- Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
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 process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.