Description Position Summary: The Weld Engineering Production Manager is responsible for leading a high-performing team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role ensures operational excellence by driving safety, quality, cost, and delivery (SQCD) performance while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and associate engagement. Key Responsibilities: Champion and enforce safety policies and procedures to maintain a safe work environment. Develop, manage, and optimize the department’s annual budget. Monitor and achieve departmental KPIs across Safety, Quality, Cost, and Delivery metrics. Lead recruitment efforts for G-level and skilled positions, including interviewing and selection. Design and implement training programs for frontline leaders and skilled team members. Oversee daily operations including work planning, performance evaluations, associate recognition and discipline, payroll processing, and issue resolution. Maintain floor standards through 6S practices and drive associate engagement. Lead and manage department-level improvement initiatives in collaboration with cross-functional teams. Core working hours: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM. Thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with the ability to manage multiple priorities. Skills Welding, Production, Welding engineering, Robotics, weld cells, fanuc robotics, automated equipment, automation systems, Robotic welding, justintime, machining engineering, cnc programming, tooling/fixture design, jig, mechanical engineering, Mechanical, production management, solid edge Top Skills Details Welding,Production,Welding engineering,Robotics,weld cells,fanuc robotics,automated equipment,automation systems,Robotic welding,justintime,machining engineering,cnc programming,tooling/fixture design,jig,mechanical engineering,Mechanical,production mana Additional Skills & Qualifications MUST HAVEs - Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field preferred. - 5+ years experience in automotive (high volume) or steel manufacturing - 3+ years experience in management w/direct reports, KPI's and cost/waste/manpower reduction - 5+ years experience with machining process engineering, CNC programming, tooling, jig & fixture design, and centerless grinding fundamentals. - 5+ years experience mechanical or welding engineering or equivalent process experience. Experience Level Intermediate Level Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $48.04 - $50.48/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 Columbus,OH. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 19, 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. 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 due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.