Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer Job Description Design, develop, characterize, optimize, and validate manufacturing equipment and production lines for battery systems. Use CAD to design tooling and fixtures for machining, fabrication, assembly, rework, and work simplification. Coordinate problem troubleshooting of factory equipment in conjunction with Industrial Engineering technicians, machine suppliers and other entities as needed. Participate in new machinery and equipment research and justification in conjunction with Director of Operations. Support capital expenditure justification analysis and project budget tracking. Create and maintain factory shop floor layouts to optimize the use of floor space, materials, personnel, and equipment. Support project management for capital equipment acquisition, prepare cost estimates, timelines, and budgets for proposed improvement initiatives and planned lines. Perform process workflow, takt time, and ergonomic analysis on assembly processes. Create, revise, and maintain standardized work instructions for production processes. Possess a basic working knowledge of CNC programming and machine tooling. Perform cost reductions as required, especially related to process, tooling, and fixture improvement. Have a basic understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles such as 5S, Kanban, and Kaizen. Promote safety awareness and provide a safe work environment. Comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures while reporting all unsafe activities and concerns to the Director of Operations or Human Resources Manager. Perform any additional related duties as assigned. Responsibilities + Design, develop, characterize, optimize, and validate manufacturing equipment and production lines for battery systems. + Use CAD to design tooling and fixtures for machining, fabrication, assembly, rework, and work simplification. + Coordinate problem troubleshooting of factory equipment in conjunction with Industrial Engineering technicians, machine suppliers, and other entities as needed. + Participate in new machinery and equipment research and justification in conjunction with Director of Operations. + Support capital expenditure justification analysis and project budget tracking. + Create and maintain factory shop floor layouts to optimize the use of floor space, materials, personnel, and equipment. + Support project management for capital equipment acquisition, prepare cost estimates, timelines, and budgets for proposed improvement initiatives and planned lines. + Perform process workflow, takt time, and ergonomic analysis on assembly processes. + Create, revise, and maintain standardized work instructions for production processes. + Possess a basic working knowledge of CNC programming and machine tooling. + Perform cost reductions as required, especially related to process, tooling, and fixture improvement. + Have a basic understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles such as 5S, Kanban, and Kaizen. + Promote safety awareness and provide a safe work environment. + Comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures while reporting all unsafe activities and concerns to the Director of Operations or Human Resources Manager. + Perform any additional related duties as assigned. Essential Skills + Manufacturing engineering + Process engineering + Continuous improvement + Process improvement + SolidWorks + CAD software Additional Skills & Qualifications + 2-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment + B.S. in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering + Experience using AutoCAD and Solidworks/Inventor + High level of initiative + Self-motivated + Professional attention to detail + Goal and safety oriented + Organized and maintain a clean and orderly workspace + Positive attitude + Dependable and trustworthy + Ability to work independently or as part of a team + Strong oral and written communication skills in English Work Environment The work environment promotes safety awareness and provides a safe work environment. The team is encouraged to work with a high level of initiative and maintain a clean and orderly workspace. The Director welcomes new ideas from the team to support growth and change. Employees are expected to comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures and report any unsafe activities and concerns. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $43.27 - $50.48 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 Virginia Beach,VA. Application Deadline This position will be accepting applications until Dec 25, 2024. 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. 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