Description Provides manufacturing engineering support for new product startups, continuous improvement, waste reduction, problem solving, and cost reduction activities in support of company goals and objectives. Conduct business in accordance with company practices & policies in order to promote our organization. Champions projects to improve throughput, yield and ergonomics with an emphasis on reducing operating expenses through automation, error proofing, and waste reductions. Develops plant area expertise and provide skilled troubleshooting by participating in cross-functional teams. Provides leadership in new product launches and continuous improvement efforts. Identifies, justifies, and submits capital project documentation for approval, and coordinates the purchasing, installation, and testing of equipment and machinery prior to release to production. Participates in problem solving and development teams, working as a liaison between the factory floor and Development Engineering. Participates in APQP teams representing the plant. Provides leadership in safe plant operations. Participates on safety or ergonomics committee to provide input and solutions in problematic areas. Generates, maintains, and monitors process operating parameters, capacity and utilization data, routing and bills of material information, as well as TS16949 manufacturing and production documentation. Supports the ISO14001 environmental efforts during the engineering design and improvement process. Skills Manufacturing engineering, Process improvement, Lean manufacturing, manufacturing, engineer, process, improvements, cost, reduction, ppap, fmea Top Skills Details Manufacturing engineering,Process improvement,Lean manufacturing Additional Skills & Qualifications BS in engineering field 2+ years manufacturing engineer experience Prefer automotive experience Other key words to look for...TS 16949, APQP, PPAP, DFMEA, PFMEA, SPC, Lean Systems, Root cause analysis, Corrective Action/ Preventative Action, 8D Experience Level Entry Level Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $90000.00 Benefits are provided through the organization. Please reach out if you have any questions around benefits, policies, etc. Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Bloomington,MN. Application Deadline This position will be accepting applications until Jan 1, 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. 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 (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.