Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

This Manufacturing Engineer role supports a rapidly growing metal fabrication operation that serves industrial and data center applications. The position focuses on developing, documenting, and continuously improving processes across fabrication, welding, powder coating, and assembly. You will spend most of your time on the production floor, working directly with welders and operators to create robust standard work, enhance quality and efficiency, and reduce reliance on tribal knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Spend approximately 90% of time on the production floor, working closely with welders and operators to observe processes and gather accurate data.
• Develop and implement robust standard work for all production processes, ensuring clarity, consistency, and ease of use for production teams.
• Collaborate with production teams across all shifts to align with the production schedule and avoid delays in completing standard work documentation.
• Monitor, prioritize, and adjust tasks to meet deadlines and prevent gaps caused by product availability or schedule changes.
• Understand and clearly communicate the business impact of standard work on quality, efficiency, and safety to stakeholders at all levels.
• Identify process gaps on the shop floor and recommend practical improvements to enhance workflow and reduce reliance on undocumented tribal knowledge.
• Maintain organized, up-to-date documentation, including work instructions and process standards, and ensure timely revisions when processes change.
• Partner with production, quality, and engineering teams to support process optimization and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support efforts to strengthen standard work creation, process optimization, and collaboration with skilled trades such as welders and machinists.
• Contribute to impactful improvements that directly influence product quality, production efficiency, and workplace safety.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 1+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and write clear, detailed production work instructions.
• Strong collaboration skills with production teams and a proven ability to identify process gaps on the shop floor.
• Proficiency in blueprint reading to understand and translate design requirements into effective work instructions.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD for reviewing and working with engineering drawings.
• Familiarity with SAP systems or similar enterprise resource planning tools.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word for communication, data analysis, and documentation.
• Comfort working in a hands-on, production-floor environment and engaging directly with welders, operators, and other skilled trades.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field with 3–5 years of hands-on manufacturing experience is preferred.
• An associate degree with 8–10 years of hands-on manufacturing experience is also considered a strong experience.
• Experience with Kaizen, 5S, and other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Understanding of Lean principles such as lead time reduction and SMED.
• Interest in growing into design and new product introduction responsibilities over time.
• Desire to develop leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills by working closely with production, quality, and engineering teams.
• Motivation to build a long-term career in manufacturing engineering in a high-demand, growth-oriented industry.

Work Environment

This role is based in a new manufacturing facility specializing in custom metal fabrication for industrial and data center applications. You will work primarily on the production floor in close contact with welders, machinists, and operators, using technologies such as AutoCAD, SAP, and Microsoft Office tools. The standard schedule consists of four 10-hour shifts from Monday to Thursday, with flexible start and end times, provided you are present from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM to overlap with the second shift team. The environment offers significant opportunities for hands-on experience, exposure to multiple aspects of the business, and collaboration with production, quality, and engineering. The company is growing rapidly, providing strong potential for career growth, skill development, and long-term job stability in a high-demand field.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Vandalia, OH.

The pay range for this position is $48.08 - $60.10/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 Vandalia,OH.

This position is anticipated to close on May 5, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is 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

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.