Manufacturing Engineer

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

The Manufacturing Engineer supports CNC and machining operations with a strong focus on the production floor, spending approximately 80% of the time on-site at the machines and 20% in the office. This role leads the design, development, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes, provides day-to-day engineering support to plant operations, and ensures robust process documentation and equipment readiness for current production and new product introductions.

Responsibilities

• Support the CNC and machining area by working closely with six large CNC centers and responding to troubleshooting needs as they arise.
• Spend the majority of time on the production floor to monitor operations, identify issues, and implement effective solutions.
• Set up CNC machines and program them using G-code to ensure efficient and accurate machining operations.
• Lead the design, development, and improvement of manufacturing processes to enhance productivity, quality, and safety.
• Provide engineering support for plant operations and address daily production problems using structured root cause analysis methods.
• Develop, maintain, and update quality process documentation, including process flow diagrams, PFMEAs, control plans, standard work instructions, and set-up sheets.
• Support the specification, quoting, purchase, and runoff of capital equipment, tooling, and systems required for manufacturing.
• Set up equipment for new product introductions, including manual work cells and manual assembly operations, to ensure smooth transitions into production.
• Collaborate with toolmakers and other skilled trades to troubleshoot equipment issues in a union environment where direct hands-on work on equipment may be limited.
• Work cross-functionally with design, production, and quality teams to align manufacturing processes with product and customer requirements.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in a CNC and machining environment.
• Hands-on experience supporting CNC machines and machining equipment.
• Proficiency in G-code programming for CNC machines.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks for designing and improving manufacturing processes and tooling.
• Experience with manual assembly operations.
• Ability to perform structured root cause analysis to resolve production problems.
• Strong documentation skills for creating and maintaining process flow diagrams, PFMEAs, control plans, standard work instructions, and set-up sheets.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with Creo for engineering design and documentation.
• Experience with AutoCAD for layouts, tooling, and process documentation.
• Background in assembly operations, including manual work cells and manual work assembly.
• Experience supporting capital equipment specification, quoting, purchase, and runoff.
• Ability to work effectively in a unionized environment by collaborating with toolmakers and other skilled trades.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams.

Work Environment

This role is based primarily on the production floor, with approximately 80% of the time spent in the machining and CNC areas and 20% in an office setting. The engineer supports six large CNC centers and manual work cells in a unionized manufacturing facility, where direct hands-on work on equipment may be limited and troubleshooting often occurs in partnership with toolmakers and other skilled trades. The typical work schedule is from 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with a one-hour lunch break. The environment involves working around CNC machines, machining equipment, and manual assembly stations, using engineering tools and software such as SolidWorks, Creo, and AutoCAD. The facility offers 2-3 weeks of paid time off and 6 paid holidays, contributing to a balanced and supportive work setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Hastings, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.46 - $43.27/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 Hastings,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 23, 2026.

About Actalent

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