Manufacturing Technical Lead

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Manufacturing Technical Lead

Job Description

We are seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer to support manufacturing operations, process improvements, equipment performance, safety, quality, and production efficiency. This person will work closely with production, maintenance, suppliers, and internal teams to troubleshoot issues, improve processes, and support day-to-day plant operations.

Responsibilities

• Propose, evaluate, and support improvements to manufacturing processes, equipment, and tooling.
• Support plant goals related to safety, quality, delivery, responsiveness, and cost.
• Coordinate the effective use of personnel, materials, and equipment to support production needs.
• Analyze tooling, equipment, and process concerns to determine the appropriate corrective actions.
• Provide technical support and training to plant operations teams as needed.
• Partner closely with production, maintenance, and supplier teams to ensure timely completion of projects.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing defects, improving efficiency, and maintaining strong quality standards.
• Assist with maintaining compliance to plant safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Support robotics and automation systems, including Fanuc robotics.
• Help oversee day-to-day technical needs within the assigned manufacturing area.
• Provide guidance and support to a small team of employees when needed.
• Communicate effectively with internal teams, external suppliers, and business partners.

Essential Skills

• Process engineering and manufacturing engineering expertise.
• Technical experience required; engineering degree preferred.
• At least 1 year of automotive manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience working with Fanuc robotics and automation systems.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, equipment, tooling, and plant operations.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment, tooling, and process-related issues.
• Strong safety and quality mindset.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of assigned tasks.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with pretreatment, chemistry, or chemical application processes is preferred.
• Leadership experience or the ability to support and guide a small team is preferred.

Work Environment

This role is onsite at the GM Wentzville Assembly Plant within the Paint Department. The work environment is hands-on, fast-paced, and plant-based, with responsibilities tied closely to production, maintenance, robotics, pretreatment, chemistry, safety, and quality standards. The position requires flexibility to work across all three shifts. The standard schedule is Monday through Friday, but weekend work and overtime are expected based on business needs. Once fully trained, the schedule may move from 8-hour shifts to 12-hour shifts, such as 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. This is a 52-week contract assignment, fully onsite with no remote option. No travel is required. Candidates should be comfortable working in a manufacturing plant environment and adapting to changing weekly priorities.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wentzville, MO.

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $40.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Wentzville,MO.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 5, 2026.

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.

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.

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Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.