Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

This role provides hands-on manufacturing engineering leadership for new model development programs, with a strong focus on tooling, assembly processes, and launch readiness in an automotive assembly environment. You will lead tooling implementation and commissioning, drive issue resolution for mechanical and electrical systems, and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to improve quality, cost, and labor efficiency throughout the product lifecycle.

Responsibilities Include

* Provide manufacturing engineering leadership throughout new model development programs, from early planning through launch and stabilization.

* Implement new or modified tooling and facilities based on product and process changes, ensuring alignment with manufacturing requirements.

* Lead manufacturing assembly builds at U.S. assembly plants, coordinating activities and providing on-site engineering support.

* Lead the identification, resolution, and closure of all launch, product, and tooling-related issues, using structured problem-solving methods.

* Interface with cross-functional teams, including product development, quality, material planning and logistics, and other stakeholders, to ensure manufacturing readiness.

* Write clear and detailed scope of work documents for tooling and facility changes as required for new or updated processes.

* Lead assembly tooling installation, start-up, and commissioning at the assembly site, ensuring successful buyoff and handover to operations.

* Prepare and deliver management presentations that summarize program status, risks, issues, and recommendations.

* Lead issue resolution and reporting for mechanical and electrical systems during build events and launch activities.

* Drive continuous improvement in quality, cost, and labor efficiency through process optimization, tooling enhancements, and best-practice implementation.

* Develop, review, and update tooling changes and process sheets to reflect current manufacturing methods and standards.

* Support product launch activities and coordinate issue resolution efforts with internal teams and external partners, including Tier 1 suppliers.

* Apply root cause failure analysis and corrective and preventive action (CAPA) methodologies to address recurring issues and prevent reoccurrence.

* Support commissioning and buyoff activities at sister plants as needed, sharing best practices and lessons learned across sites.

Skills & Qualifications

* Bachelors degree or a combination of equivalent experience and education

* 2+ years automotive and/or relevant manufacturing engineering experience

* 2+ years experience with tooling, processes and facilities

* 2+ years of CAD (mostly design reviews)

* Understanding of PFMEA and failure mode avoidance principles

Nice to Have

* Statistical knowledge (control charts, data collecting, etc.)

* Error proofing experience

* Product launch and issue resolution capability

* Previous project management experience

* Previous work with Tier 1 OEM suppliers and partners

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Avon Lake, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $45.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Avon Lake,OH.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 29, 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 Clearly Rated 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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