Manufacturing Process Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Description

• Support manufacturing process engineering activity during new product launches or capacity expansions.
• Apply engineering principles to drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, cost, and productivity.
• Lead development of interim and permanent corrective actions to resolve quality issues using 8D methodology and structured problem-solving tools.
• Lead and conduct process audits such as machine capabilities, dynamic control plans, annual cycle checks, etc. to ensure process discipline is consistent with guidelines.
• Analyze process bottleneck root causes; engage in constraint management and process optimizations.
• Create process and instruction sheets supporting quality methods and processes.
• Participate in root cause analysis of machine issues with the production and maintenance teams.
• Lead variability reduction and lean manufacturing initiatives and best practices.
• Lead and present process optimizations to team and plant management.
• Work cooperatively and supportively with a broad range of individuals with different levels of education and experience.
• Manage multiple priorities and tasks simultaneously with guidance on priority to meet established deadlines.
• Ensure compliance to Plant, Corporate, Governmental and Environmental standards.
• Support ISO 14001 compliance and support internal ISO auditing and compliance as required.

Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering.

Experience with various gear machining processes such as broaching, hobbing, grinding, honing, turning, polishing and automation.

Effective oral and written communication skills to collaborate with cross functional teams.

Experience with project management, including Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma.

8D and 5Why corrective action and problem-solving skills.

Lean Tools – 5S, Kanban, Poka-yoke, and Value Stream Mapping.

DMAIC and DMADV (DFSS) Project Methodology experience.

TQM and Kaizen Methods.

FMEA, PPAP, and DOEs experience.

Experience with 3D printing capabilities and 3D modeling.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $42.30 - $46.53 / 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 :

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Sterling Heights,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 20, 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 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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