Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer Job Description Join our dynamic team and become the backbone of innovation! As the Production Engineering Maestro, you'll be orchestrating daily activities in commercial production under the guidance of our Manufacturing Manager and seasoned engineering virtuosos. Responsibilities + Innovate & Integrate: Design cutting-edge tools, test stands, and select state-of-the-art test equipment to streamline and enhance our production processes. + Automate & Elevate: Develop and maintain automated processes, ensuring our production line is always a step ahead. + Prevent & Maintain: Craft and oversee a top-notch preventative maintenance program, keeping our operations running smoothly. + Collaborate & Create: Work alongside cross-functional teams from Engineering, Manufacturing, Machine Shop, Procurement, and Quality Assurance to achieve excellence. + Research & Implement: Scout, select, and integrate the latest test and lab equipment to support our production prowess. + Manage & Repair: Take charge of preventative, routine maintenance and equipment repair, ensuring everything operates at peak performance. + Develop & Refine: Define, develop, and fine-tune test methodologies and manufacturing processes for new product development. + Design & Draft: Collaborate with Drafting/Design teams to create precise tooling and fixturing models and drawings, utilizing Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing. + Procure & Specify: Work with our Machine Shop, Purchasing team, and external vendors to procure essential components and test equipment. + Analyze & Troubleshoot: Understand material characteristics and mechanics to develop and troubleshoot manufacturing methods like welding and brazing. + Document & Report: Contribute to the creation of documentation for new manufacturing processes and report activities to team members and the Manufacturing Manager. + Maintain & Improve: Keep production Bills of Materials up to date and manage New Item Form submittals and ECNs. Collaborate with the Commercial Quality Engineer to drive continuous improvement initiatives for hardware production. Essential Skills + Preventive maintenance + Manufacturing engineering + Process improvement + Lean manufacturing + Continuous improvement + Manufacturing process + Process engineering + Continuous improvement + Creation of jigs and fixtures + Process documentation + Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) Additional Skills & Qualifications + BS in Mechanical Engineering + Internship/Co-op experience in a manufacturing environment Work Environment You will work in a collaborative and innovative environment, interacting with various teams such as Engineering, Manufacturing, Machine Shop, Procurement, and Quality Assurance. The role requires hands-on involvement with cutting-edge tools, automated processes, and state-of-the-art test equipment. The work environment emphasizes continuous improvement and lean manufacturing principles, ensuring a productive and efficient workplace. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $28.65 - $33.65 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 Athens,OH. Application Deadline This position will be accepting applications until Feb 5, 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.