Manufacturing Technician-Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Manufacturing Technician-Engineer to join our team. This role involves supporting manufacturing and process engineering efforts focused on shipping and packaging assembly. The position requires travel, collaboration with various teams, and the implementation of sustainable packaging solutions. This is a one-year contract with the potential to become a permanent position, offering standard first-shift hours from Monday to Friday.

ResponsibilitiesParticipate in the process and manufacturing teams to implement the NAM Primary Packaging Roadmap dictated by the PP/PS Sustainability Team.Conduct research and studies on which sustainable packaging products are best suited for implementation at the local site, including coordinating formalized testing at laboratories.Coordinate with manufacturing, process, procurement, and other relevant teams on implementing new sustainable materials.Lead the local team to ensure all aspects of the project have been implemented.Physically assist with label changes, warehouse changes, workstation modifications, bin changes, etc., as needed per project.Research and procure new fixtures, tools, bins, workstations, etc., as needed per project.Conduct 3F and assist with FAIR reporting.Provide hypercare for new sustainable materials that have been implemented and continuously resolve issues with new implementations.Assist with reporting to the PP/PS Sustainability team on project updates and completions.Conduct financial impacts per project, including cost analysis and cycle time analysis.Assist with any XFMEA analysis required for each implementation.Assist with work instruction modifications.Document the technical and generic specifications of the packaging process, including line layouts, station layouts, capacity and workload balancing, preferred component usage, etc.Ensure assembly process deliverables are aligned with global assembly process practices.Coordinate and assist with equipment installations and validations, if required.Obtain plant acceptance and provide the final sign-off on tools and processes for project deliverables while following the company's principles.Essential SkillsBachelor of Science Degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or similar field.Experience with component replenishment, kanban, and related material handling tasks.Experience in a new product development environment or related stage gate process awareness.Knowledge of verification and validation process/approvals process for new product development.Proven ability to work successfully in a multicultural virtual environment across various functions (design engineering, purchasing, quality, marketing, finance, manufacturing operations, and others).Motivated self-starter capable of working autonomously on multiple projects in parallel.Facilitator to drive problem-solving and project management activities.Work Environment

This position involves working in a manufacturing plant environment with some travel required (approximately 30%). The work schedule is Monday to Friday, first shift, with no expected overtime. The work environment includes collaborating with various teams, utilizing manufacturing equipment and tools, and adhering to safety standards and protocols.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $15.00 - $23.00/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 Columbia,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 31, 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.

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