Job Description
Join a leading supplier of automotive components and systems as a Manufacturing Engineer. This role focuses on improving safety, quality, and cost initiatives while working in a dynamic team environment. You will play a critical role in examining equipment, processes, and operations to identify productivity improvements. This position offers the potential for a long-term career with opportunities for growth.
ResponsibilitiesPlan and implement machine and process improvements related to safety, quality, and cost.Conduct root-cause analysis and implement countermeasures.Improve and update existing General Engineering Design and Process Planning Sheet.Prepare spare parts based on availability and mean time between failures.Initiate setup and process capability studies, establishing setup conditions for ongoing capability.Conduct internal trial builds and external run-offs in the U.S.A., Japan, etc.Complete work in a timely manner to meet established divisional goals.Support machine recovery work in difficult-to-solve issues (contingency planning).Interact with design team to improve product design for lower cost and enhanced manufacturing.Develop process plans and capital acquisition proposals for presentation to executive management.Essential SkillsBachelor's degree in Engineering.3+ years of experience in a manufacturing/process engineering role within an automotive environment (ideally 5-10 years).Proficiency with CAD software, preferably Solidworks.Understanding of basic manufacturing processes, including assembly, testing, roll forming, bending, metal stamping, injection molding, welding (MAG, TIG, resistance, etc.), and plastic extrusion.Additional Skills & QualificationsPrevious tool & die experience and communication with tooling suppliers.Experience with robotics.Experience with plastic injection molding.Hands-on abilities or hobbies related to engineering, such as working on cars, farming, or fabrication.Work Environment
The role is based in a large, climate-controlled manufacturing environment employing 2000 individuals. The plant is clean and well-maintained. You will spend 60-70% of your time on the manufacturing floor and the rest in an office setting. This is a 1st shift position, running from 7:30 am to 4:30 pm with a 1-hour lunch break. Overtime is minimal but may occasionally be required.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $31.25 - $40.86/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 Seymour,IN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 11, 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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