Manufacturing Engineer

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer Job Description
We are seeking a skilled Manufacturing Engineer to oversee and manage major capital projects associated with fabrication activities. The successful candidate will coordinate engineering activities, design processes for equipment optimization, and support robotic activities. This position requires collaboration with various departments to ensure the seamless installation and start-up of fabrication equipment and processes.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate, plan, and direct major capital projects associated with fabrication activities.
- Act as a liaison between production, maintenance, and contract personnel for installation and start-up of fabrication equipment and processes.
- Coordinate engineering activities and designs for equipment utilization and optimization.
- Assist in developing preventive maintenance programs for fabrication equipment in conjunction with operations and maintenance staff.
- Support robotic activities including implementation, programming, and cell integration efforts.
- Participate in training, run at rate confirmation, and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) run off.
- Participate in the evaluation and hiring of future operators.
- Contribute to the quoting of new business utilizing similar manufacturing methods.
- Assist with activities involving future strategy for the growth of the fabrication business.
- Support cell supervision, material planning, and production scheduling.
- Support Advanced Product Quality Planning.
- Conduct Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis.
- Develop Part Control Plans.
- Engage in process improvement activities and yield improvement.
- Conduct process analysis and root cause investigation for repeat DMRs and CCNs.
Essential Skills
- Bachelor's degree in a mechanical discipline.
- 5 plus years of related engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Proficiency in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
- CNC Machining experience.
- Process improvement experience.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience in machine design.
- Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling and relevant analysis.
- Experience in casting/extrusion.
- Automotive experience.
- Familiarity with PPAP.
Work Environment
The position is based in a very clean and spacious manufacturing facility. The work shift is from 7 AM to 4 PM. The role involves spending 75% of the time on the manufacturing floor, ensuring a hands-on approach to managing projects and overseeing the production environment.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Leetonia, OH.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $41.00 - $51.00/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 Leetonia, OH.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 5, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Leetonia,OH. About Actalent

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