Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Description

A Day in the life of a Manufacturing Engineer II includes: • Supporting daily manufacturing operations by monitoring process performance and responding to process issues. • Develop, document, and maintain work instructions, process flows, routings, and standard work. • Analyze production data (scrap, rework, cycle time, downtime) to identify process improvement opportunities. • Implement process changes to improve safety, quality, efficiency, and throughput. • Support new product or process introductions by assisting with process setup, trials, and documentation. • Drive and actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives by applying Lean, Six Sigma, and related methodologies. • Lead root cause analysis efforts and implement corrective and preventive actions to address process issues. • Proactively identify and eliminate waste, reduce scrap, minimize labor inefficiencies, and lower material costs. • Champion kaizen events and consistently monitor improvement metrics and results. • Sustain process improvements by updating documentation and conducting operator training sessions. • Lead capital project initiatives by overseeing all phases, including equipment selection, justification, installation, and startup, to enhance operational capabilities and support business objectives. • Develop and support capital requests by preparing ROI analyses and technical specifications that align with organizational goals and cost reduction strategies. • Coordinate cross-functional collaboration with vendors, Maintenance, and Operations teams to ensure seamless equipment installation and successful commissioning. • Support process validation, capability studies, and acceptance testing for new or modified equipment to ensure compliance with quality, safety, and performance standards. • Maintain and update documentation, standard work, and process instructions to reflect changes following capital project implementation, ensuring sustained improvements and knowledge transfer. • Proactively support manufacturing processes by ensuring alignment with internal quality systems and customer requirements, driving continuous improvement and operational excellence. • Take initiative in assisting with non-conformance investigations and implementing corrective actions to maintain high standards of product quality and compliance. • Integrate safety, ergonomics, and risk mitigation strategies into process design and improvement efforts, fostering a safe and efficient work environment. • Actively support internal audits and documentation reviews, contributing to sustained compliance and process reliability. • Champion a culture of quality, safety, and continuous improvement throughout the shop floor to consistently achieve business objectives.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Commercial Awareness – consistently maintain a broad perspective when evaluating each step of the manufacturing process to ensure alignment with organizational objectives. • Ability to analyze and enhance manufacturing processes by leveraging production data such as scrap, cycle time, downtime, and yield. • Proficient in developing, maintaining, and adhering to standard work procedures, work instructions, and process documentation to support operational consistency. • Solid working knowledge of continuous improvement principles and root cause analysis techniques to drive process optimization. • Ability to actively support capital equipment installation, commissioning, validation, and implementation of process changes. • Skilled at troubleshooting process, quality, and equipment-related challenges on the shop floor, ensuring minimal disruption to production. • Ability to operate within quality management systems and effectively contribute to corrective actions and audit processes. • Strong problem-solving abilities, organizational skills, and meticulous attention to detail. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective cross-functional collaboration. • Ability to work hands-on in a manufacturing environment, including providing off-shift support as required.

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

This is a Contract position based out of Taylor, TX.

The pay range for this position is $43.27 - $54.33/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 Taylor,TX.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 17, 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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