We are looking for a dedicated and proactive Manufacturing Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for reviewing daily outputs, creating action plans, and spending significant time on the shop floor to address and resolve issues promptly. This role demands ownership of the production line's output, ensuring reliable performance and optimal labor utilization.
ResponsibilitiesUnderstand the product and its intended operation (form, fit, and function). Assist production, maintenance, and quality in debugging production processes.Prepare and revise Process Flow Diagrams, Operation Sheets, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).Monitor and analyze production processes to improve performance, efficiency, and reject rates.Support resolution of technical issues and report on all current technical issues and status during weekly meetings and/or management reviews.Lead Failure Analysis efforts related to production issues, performance issues, and critical characteristics.Generate Requests for Process Change forms and manage them through the approval process.Generate ECPs and RFVs as needed.Serve as the main internal technical point of contact for assigned programs.Support Configuration Control of the Technical Data Packages associated with the products produced.Define process control (including SPC) requirements for production processes.Participate in risk assessment for production operations.Participate in Build Readiness Reviews (BRRs), Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs), and Production Readiness Reviews (PRRs).Participate in line set-up including layout, flow, equipment, and storage.Request/Issue SWO numbers.Build and analyze test samples to understand design margin and/or variation in product performance.Create/Lead Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) for assigned programs.Build pre-FAAT and/or pilot and/or engineering test samples.Support customer technical requests and questions; provide resultant effects to production processes and performance.Support/assist Quality and Purchasing in resolution of supplier issues.Essential SkillsISO 9001Defense industry experienceExperience with DoD and military manufacturingManufacturing engineeringContinuous improvementProcess engineeringManufacturing processProduct launchProcess improvementValue stream mappingStatistical Process Control (SPC)Process audit3+ years of experienceAmbitious and hands-onAbility to think quickly on their feet in a fast-paced environmentProven track record of owning processes and lines from start to finishContinuous improvement mindset and approach to engineeringExperience with time studies and cycle time calculationsExperience in new line and product launchesExperience with process auditsAdditional Skills & QualificationsHigh volume/automated manufacturing process experienceFamiliarity with automated assembly cellsExperience with low mix/high volume assembly processesTooling designExperience with Minitab, Lean manufacturing, assembly, automation, PFMEA, new product launch, tooling, Six Sigma, and KaizenRelevant experience is key; a four-year degree is not necessaryPay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $105000.00/yr.
Company benefits will be shared upon initial conversation with Actalent and any related questions can be answered at this time. Thank you for expressing interest in working with Actalent.
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Tuition assistance or financial help for ongoing learning and development
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Janesville,WI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 9, 2025.
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.
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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