Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Manufacturing Engineer to take full manufacturing responsibility, leading products through prototype, pilot, and production builds. The ideal candidate will oversee the implementation of customer documentation changes and internal change orders, report on the status of NPL activities, and use statistical tools to lead quality improvement within the customer team. This role also involves driving internal and external corrective action plans, actively participating in new customer development and new business development, and analyzing line return information to understand and drive corrective action on manufacturing process issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead products through prototype, pilot, and production builds.

• Oversee the implementation of customer documentation changes and internal change orders.

• Report on the status of NPL activities.

• Use statistical tools to lead quality improvement within the customer team.

• Drive internal and external corrective action plans.

• Actively participate in new customer development and new business development.

• Analyze line return information to understand and drive corrective action on manufacturing process issues.

• Perform product-level assessments as required.

• Perform Design for Manufacturability and work with Test Engineering on Design for Testability.

• Assist in developing project proposals and associated cost estimates.

• Execute product’s transitional manufacturing requirements and process approaches.

• Develop in-depth knowledge of customer’s products to support product’s transitional activities.

Essential Skills

• A BS in Engineering.

• A minimum of 2+ years as a manufacturing engineer in a production setting.

• Experience in manufacturing engineering, lean six sigma, and electronics manufacturing.

• Green belt certification.

• Ability to solve and document moderately complex cross-departmental issues using structured problem-solving tools.

• Good written and oral communication and presentation skills for internal and external customers.

• Engineering-level understanding of electronic components, circuits, and systems or mechanical components and systems depending on education.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Effective interpersonal skills.

• Effective multitasking skills and the ability to take on additional responsibilities as required.

• Effective organization and prioritization skills.

• High attention to detail.

• Ability to work with diverse groups.

• Demonstrates discretion, confidentiality, independent judgment, and professionalism.

• Ability to work with minimal supervision and guidance, exercising discretion and independent judgment.

• Understanding of and ability to use continuous improvement tools.

• Strong customer service and client focus.

• Working knowledge of productivity tools, including Microsoft Office products and WebEx conferencing software.

• Demonstrated ability to document and solve moderate to complex cross-functional challenges using structured problem-solving tools.

• Engineering-level understanding of electronic components, circuits, and systems or mechanical components and systems depending on education and related experience.

Work Environment

This role is based in Rochester, MN. The work environment involves working with various technologies and equipment, and may require collaboration with different teams and departments within the organization. The candidate should be prepared to work in a dynamic and fast-paced setting, with a focus on continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $95000.00/hr.

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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

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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