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Actalent Manufacturing Engineer in Athens, Alabama

Job Title: Industrial EngineerJob Description

As an Industrial Engineer, your main responsibilities will involve applying engineering principles and analytical techniques to establish and continuously improve manufacturing processes and products. You will investigate and solve problems related to tooling, equipment, and processes, as well as analyze and plan work force utilization, space requirements, and workflow. Your role will also involve designing the layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency, developing, recommending, and implementing changes to improve manufacturing processes and product quality. You will assist in the development of capital and expense budgets and evaluate new products, making recommendations relative to manufacturing feasibility. Training department personnel in safety, setup, operations, and troubleshooting of existing and new equipment will also be part of your role. You may also specialize in skills such as PLC programming, welding, automation, vision system, etc. In addition, you will have the authority to initiate action to prevent a violation of the company's Integrity Policy. All employees are expected to abide by the plant’s safety policy, comply with the legal and other requirements and operational controls established, and work toward achieving established objectives and targets.

Hard Skills

  • Applying engineering principles

  • Analyzing and planning work force utilization

  • Designing layout of equipment and workspace

  • Developing and implementing changes to improve manufacturing processes and product quality

  • Assisting in the development of capital and expense budgets

  • Evaluating new products

  • Training department personnel in safety, setup, operations, and troubleshooting

  • Specializing in skills such as PLC programming, welding, automation, vision system

  • Initiating action to prevent a violation of the company's Integrity Policy

Soft Skills

  • Problem solving

  • Sense of urgency

  • Results oriented

  • Leadership

Job Type

This is a Contract-to-Hire position with a duration of 6 Month(s).

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in Athens, Alabama.

Work Environment

You will be working in an Automotive Tier 1 Supplier Work Environment, specifically in a manufacturing facility within the oils department.

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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.

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