Manufacturing Process Engineer

Actalent • Sturgis, MI • 23h ago

Job Title: Manufacturing Process Engineer

Job Description

The Manufacturing Process Engineer will be responsible for developing, optimizing, and sustaining manufacturing processes for custom blow molded products across various industries, including automotive, industrial, consumer, and specialty applications. This role involves process design, continuous improvement initiatives, and implementing best practices in automotive manufacturing. The facility operates as a low volume, high product mix environment with a focus on short production runs.

Responsibilities

Develop and optimize processes for custom blow molded products.

Implement automotive manufacturing best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.

Lead APQP efforts for new product launches and conduct PFMEA and cycle time analysis.

Design and build holding fixtures, cooling racks, and assembly jigs using CAD software, such as SolidWorks.

Work hands-on with molding presses and downstream assembly processes to improve efficiency.

Focus on minimizing waste, trimming, and deflashing post-blow molding.

Address assembly bottlenecks to align production rates with blow molding processes.

Essential Skills

Proven expertise in process improvement and continuous improvement methodologies.

Strong experience in lean manufacturing and APQP for new product launches.

Hands-on mechanical aptitude, with experience in hydraulics and/or pneumatics.

Experience in plastics manufacturing, specifically blow molding and plastic injection.

Project management skills and proficiency in CAD software, including SolidWorks.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience with extrusion blow molding is a plus.

Experience in the automotive industry is beneficial.

A degree in a relevant engineering field is preferred.

Work Environment

The work environment consists of a collaborative setting alongside an experienced engineering manager. The company is expanding its contract business, with growth potential in military defense and automotive sectors. The facility has around 150 employees, and flexible working hours are offered, typically between 7 AM and 4 PM, with variations from 6 AM to 8 AM as needed.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sturgis, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.46 - $52.88/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 Sturgis,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 10, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is 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

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC-with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

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