Manufacturing Engineer

Actalent • Mebane, NC • 3h ago

Job Title: Experienced Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

The Manufacturing Engineer is a pivotal member of a regional engineering organization, dedicated to leading and supporting capital projects across various manufacturing plant locations in North America. This role demands close collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure projects are delivered punctually, within scope, and on budget.

Responsibilities

Lead and support capital projects and plant upgrades involving both basic and detailed design.

Specify machinery and utilities, estimate equipment costs, and develop capital appropriation.

Select and manage suppliers, oversee equipment installation, and manage startup processes.

Provide hands-on engineering support for manufacturing and maintenance operations.

Design, fabricate, install, and optimize production machinery, utilities, and industrial pipework systems.

Ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of manufacturing equipment and infrastructure.

Drive continuous improvement across regional facilities.

Essential Skills

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline.

Minimum of 7 years of experience in manufacturing and/or maintenance.

Experience in designing and fabricating industrial machinery or mechanical systems.

Demonstrated expertise with plant utilities and industrial piping systems.

Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and industrial equipment.

Proficient in equipment installation, commissioning, startup, and troubleshooting.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.

Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to travel regionally up to 25%.

Experience executing capital projects in an industrial environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Mebane, NC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $48.00 - $63.00/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 Mebane,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 18, 2026.

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 process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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