Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

Oversee and coordinate all activities of the assigned team to ensure safety, quality, cost, and delivery are integral parts of daily operations. Provide direct supervision of employees, manage daily metrics, and implement improvements. Lead problem-solving initiatives and work closely with various departments to meet objectives.

Responsibilities

• Manage 35 to 40 shop floor associates, starting work half an hour before the shift and ending half an hour after, depending on overtime.
• Start early to review the shop floor, check schedules, read emails for updates, and plan manpower allocation using a training matrix.
• Conduct audits, coach, mentor, and engage with associates on the shop floor.
• Lead problem-solving teams using tools like five whys and fishbone diagrams, driving root cause analysis, and implementing corrective actions.
• Manage daily orders for assigned region by planning the purchasing, machining, and/or assembly of products.
• Collaborate with Customer Care, Procurement, Production, Quality, and Outside Processing to meet On Time Delivery and Inventory Availability objectives.
• Deliver orders to production floor and expedite to various departments to meet customer demand.
• Assist floor personnel with order fulfillment issues or questions.
• Drive cost-cutting initiatives and lead time opportunities.
• Facilitate feedback and communication with internal departments, service centers, and rep agencies.
• Use various reports to track inventory and order volume to react proactively to order requirements.
• Develop annual objectives aligned with departmental and company goals.
• Report on all metrics associated with the Planning department.
• Develop action plans, standard work, and countermeasures to support the metrics.
• Participate in interviewing and hiring new staff, prioritize, assign and review work, approve time off for payroll purposes, and prepare employee performance evaluations.

Essential Skills

• Two to three years of manufacturing leadership experience, preferably in assembly.
• Ability to communicate in Spanish due to the bilingual workforce.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written, and the ability to communicate with all levels of a corporation.
• Experience using tools like five whys and fishbone diagrams for problem-solving.
• Basic lean manufacturing knowledge, including process mapping and problem-solving techniques.
• Self-motivated, energetic, and comfortable spending significant time on the shop floor.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (manufacturing, mechanical, industrial) or related field.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in engineering is a plus but not mandatory.
• Project Management experience with the ability to manage multiple projects with little or no supervision.
• Organized with high attention to detail.
• Excellent people skills with the ability to maintain internal and external relationships.
• Strong computer skills with strong working knowledge of MS Office applications and MRP systems.
• Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement experience preferred.
• Adaptable, collaborative, and comfortable with frequent changes.
• Interest in leadership and career advancement, with the potential to grow into a value stream manager or higher roles.

Work Environment

Work hours start half an hour before the shift and end half an hour after, depending on overtime. Approximately 60% of time is spent on the shop floor in a bilingual workforce environment. It is a fast-paced environment with frequent changes, supported by a collaborative and supportive culture. Enjoy competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance, and more, along with opportunities for internal promotion and professional development.

This is a Permanent position based out of Sanford, NC.

The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $90000.00/yr.

Competitive Salary; Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance; Matching 401(k) Contribution; Health Savings Account; Up to 3 weeks starting Vacation (may increase with tenure); 12 Paid Holidays; Annual Bonus Eligibility; Educational Reimbursement; Matching Gift Program; Employee Stock Purchase Plan – purchase company stock at a discount; Target bonus of 5% of pay for all associates; Salary range of high $70,000s to $80,000s, with high end around $95,000 to $98,000 depending on experience; Significant opportunities for internal promotion and development, both within the facility and across other company locations and departments; Focus on sustainability and double-digit growth; Strong onboarding program to help new hires integrate quickly; Annual performance evaluations

This is a fully onsite position in Sanford,NC.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 26, 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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