Manufacturing Process Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for designing, integrating, improving, and sustaining manufacturing systems and related processes. This role is pivotal in driving continuous improvement, supporting OEM and aftermarket production, and providing technical leadership across machining, tooling, quality, and supplier interfaces. The position includes supervision of technicians and support staff while collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams.

Responsibilities Include

• Design, improve, and sustain manufacturing processes.
• Drive process improvement and cost reduction initiatives.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues related to design, materials, tooling, or processes.
• Provide technical leadership across machining, tooling, quality, and supplier interfaces.
• Supervise technicians and support staff.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams.

Skills & Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering.
• 5+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong understanding of fabrication, machining, assembly, and production workflows.
• Extensive hands-on knowledge of fixture design, tool & die manufacturing, surface grinding, turning, milling, and precision grinding.
• Deep understanding of GD&T and precision machining.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or equivalent CAD software.
• Experience using statistical and root-cause analysis methods.
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate alternatives and implement optimal solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Experience supporting OEM and aftermarket production environments.
• Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement experience.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of North Canton, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $43.00 - $48.08/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 North Canton, OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 21, 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.

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