Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description This role involves troubleshooting and resolving complex manufacturing issues, driving strategic process improvements using Lean methodologies, and developing long-term manufacturing strategies. The successful candidate will oversee the design and validation of tooling, fixtures, and automation systems, manage cross-functional projects, and serve as a technical authority during new product development. Responsibilities

- Troubleshoot and resolve complex manufacturing issues impacting production efficiency and quality.
- Drive strategic process improvements to optimize throughput and reduce waste.
- Develop and implement long-term manufacturing strategies.
- Oversee design and validation of tooling, fixtures, and automation systems to support high-volume, low-defect production.
- Manage cross-functional projects involving R&D, quality assurance, and operations.
- Establish and maintain process control systems, including statistical process control (SPC) and failure mode analysis.
- Mentor and provide technical guidance to Manufacturing Engineers and production teams.
- Evaluate and select manufacturing technologies and equipment to improve scalability and competitiveness.
- Collaborate with suppliers and vendors on technical specifications, qualification, and continuous improvement of materials.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory, safety, and quality standards across all manufacturing operations.
- Develop and maintain documentation for processes, tooling, and equipment.
- Lead cost-reduction initiatives through design-for-manufacturability (DFM) and process optimization.
- Serve as technical authority for manufacturing during new product development.

Skills & Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment with leadership in process improvement.
- Ability to lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
- Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles, methodologies, and continuous improvement tools.
- Project management skills.
- Expertise in tooling design, automation, and process validation for high-volume production.
- Experience with control plans, PFMEA, and structured problem solving (5-Why, fishbone).
- Familiarity with controls such as Allen-Bradley PLCs, HMIs, industrial sensors, or basic ladder logic review.
- Expert-level design-for-manufacturability/assembly (DFM/DFA).

Nice to Have

- Experience with composites and adhesives.
- ERP/MES integration experience for routings, BOMs, serialization/traceability, and shop-floor data capture.
- Advanced statistical and data tool knowledge, including DOE (screening/optimization) and reliability analysis.
- Proficiency with data analysis and reporting.
- Regulatory/quality fluency: ISO 9001/AS9100 systems, ITAR/EAR, document control/change management, and QCP alignment for configuration-controlled products.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cleveland, OH.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $41.00 - $46.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 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)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cleveland, OH.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 23, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Cleveland,OH. 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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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