Manufacturing Engineer

Actalent • North Canton, OH • 8h ago

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

The role of a Manufacturing Engineer is to provide technical expertise to enhance production efficiency, improve quality, and reduce costs. This position involves collaboration with production and other internal teams to innovate and improve manufacturing processes. Responsibilities also include designing, maintaining, and optimizing manufacturing processes for ERP systems.

Responsibilities

Provide technical support for capacity planning and process improvements.

Collaborate with leaders and production teams to design manufacturing lines in line with lean methodologies.

Evaluate existing processes, identify inefficiencies, and recommend improvements to reduce cycle time and minimize waste.

Troubleshoot and resolve production-related issues such as equipment malfunctions and quality concerns.

Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as defect rates and material utilization.

Lead continuous improvement initiatives to increase productivity and reduce costs.

Improve manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow and equipment layout.

Establish and maintain documentation of manufacturing processes and procedures.

Provide engineering support for new and existing products.

Specify and design jigs, fixtures, and manufacturing tools.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including production, quality, and engineering.

Essential Skills

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or related field.

5+ years of experience in manufacturing process engineering.

Experience in process improvements with strong knowledge of lean manufacturing principles.

Certification in Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.

In-depth knowledge of manufacturing lines and processes with lean methodologies.

Familiarity with ERP systems routers.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience with continuous improvement tools such as PFMEA, DFMEA, 8D, 5 Whys, fishbone, VSM, and 6 Sigma.

Experience in plant layout and process optimization.

Knowledge of new product introduction.

Work Environment

The work environment is a manufacturing setting currently undergoing expansion. The candidate must be onsite five days a week, actively engaging in hands-on collaboration with various teams. The role involves working with assembly flows and ensuring efficient data entry into the ERP system.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $46.00 - $53.00/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 North Canton,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 19, 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 (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.

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