Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

This position involves ensuring safety, quality, productivity, and cost reduction in automotive or high-volume manufacturing. The role includes working with other engineers to schedule projects, maintain and troubleshoot equipment, minimize accidents, and improve efficiency through ergonomic solutions. You will use electronic, air, and battery tools to visualize and specify tooling, fixtures, and designs using AutoCAD or Inventor.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for the production shop to help meet KPI targets for Safety, Quality, Productivity, and Cost.
• Supply tooling, jigs, equipment, or resources to production to ensure vehicles are built to design specifications.
• Collaborate across departments to determine root causes and obtain support for implementing corrective measures (C/M's).
• Lead projects for new parts, tooling, poka-yoke, or equipment installation.
• Lead Kaizen activities to improve process capability or workability.
• Coordinate and lead cross-department investigations and develop corrective measures for design-related Safety and Quality issues.
• Investigate and assess current conditions to make decisions on appropriate corrective measures for complex production issues.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in automotive or high-volume manufacturing.
• BS in an engineering discipline, preferably Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial.
• 2-5 years of PLC programming experience is preferred.
• Kawasaki Robot Programming and Recovery experience.
• Experience as an Equipment Reliability Analyst.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Visio, etc.).
• Ability to read vehicle and equipment blueprints/drawings and manuals.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Automotive assembly experience is a plus.
• Experience in process engineering, mechanical engineering, and manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement, Six Sigma, and production equipment reliability.
• Experience with AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $85000.00 - $115000.00

• 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 Tupelo,MS.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Dec 20, 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. 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 for other accommodation options.

Salary : $85,000 - $115,000