Manufacturing Engineer

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer Job Description
As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will play a critical role in developing manufacturing and assembly concepts. Your responsibilities will include creating work plans, investment plans, assembly line layouts, and project timelines. You will also be tasked with preparing RFQs for equipment suppliers and coordinating equipment selection, integration, and implementation. Additionally, you will support the launch and commissioning of new assembly equipment, manufacturing processes, and products. Maintaining Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEAs), value stream documentation, and standardized work instructions are key components of this role. You will serve as a technical liaison with customers to interpret requirements and develop manufacturing solutions. Analyzing workforce utilization, space requirements, equipment layouts, and workflow to improve manufacturing efficiency is also essential.
Responsibilities
- Develop manufacturing and assembly concepts, including work plans, investment plans, assembly line layouts, and project timelines.
- Prepare RFQs for equipment suppliers and coordinate equipment selection, integration, and implementation.
- Support the launch and commissioning of new assembly equipment, manufacturing processes, and products.
- Develop and maintain Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEAs), value stream documentation, and standardized work instructions.
- Serve as a technical liaison with customers to interpret requirements and develop manufacturing solutions.
- Analyze workforce utilization, space requirements, equipment layouts, and workflow to improve manufacturing efficiency.
- Develop technical specifications for the purchase of equipment, materials, and components.
- Support production activities associated with the demand for current and new products.
- Install new equipment, optimize existing equipment, and review/revise processes to ensure maximum output and quality.
Essential Skills
- Associates or bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline.
- 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and technical problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, CAD software, and SAP.
- Strong time-management, organizational, and prioritization skills.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience with equipment commissioning, equipment layout, and technical writing.
- Project management skills.
Work Environment
This position is based in a manufacturing environment. You will be part of a broader, inclusive technical team, working with advanced equipment. The company offers holidays, vacation, and paid time off along with other benefits. You will have the opportunity for long-term employment and career development in a multi-billion dollar company with a strong national presence.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Duncan, SC.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $48.00 - $58.00/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 position based out of Duncan, SC.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 29, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Duncan,SC. 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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