Manufacturing Engineering Tech I - 2nd Shift

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more. As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.
When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support and improve production operations in a high-volume manufacturing environment. This position will focus on process optimization, production performance, safety, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives. The Manufacturing Engineer will work closely with production teams, supervisors, and cross-functional departments to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and improve overall operational performance.
Shifts Available:

• 1st Shift: 5:30 AM - 3:00 PM
• 2nd Shift: 2:30 PM - 1:00 AM (flexibility may be available)

Support daily manufacturing operations and troubleshoot production issues.
Analyze production processes, cycle times, downtime, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
Develop and implement process improvements to increase productivity and reduce waste.
Lead continuous improvement and Lean Manufacturing initiatives.
Support production staffing and operational planning activities.
Monitor and improve quality performance through data analysis and corrective actions.
Facilitate daily production meetings and communicate operational priorities.
Collaborate with quality, maintenance, production, and leadership teams to resolve manufacturing challenges.
Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and company standards.
Evaluate manufacturing processes and recommend improvements to equipment, tooling, and workflows.
Utilize data-driven decision making to improve production performance and efficiency.
Support new product introductions, process validations, and manufacturing changes.
Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.

• 2+ years of manufacturing engineering experience.
• Experience with process improvement, production support, and root cause analysis.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and production systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Master's Degree in Engineering or a related field.

• 3-5 years of manufacturing experience.
• Automotive manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
• Lean Manufacturing experience and/or Six Sigma certification.
• Experience with line balancing, process automation, cycle time analysis, and productivity improvements.
• Experience with Power BI and manufacturing data analysis tools.
• Experience designing fixtures and manufacturing solutions using SolidWorks.
• Experience working in a unionized manufacturing environment.

Strong organizational and project management skills.
Data-driven decision-making mindset.
Continuous improvement and Lean Manufacturing focus.
Multiple shift options available
Opportunity to work in a growing manufacturing environment
Career growth and professional development opportunities
Candidates with experience in automotive manufacturing, process automation, line balancing, production performance analysis, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and SolidWorks design are highly encouraged to apply.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.
Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace.