Manufacturing Engineer - Immediate Hire

Job Description

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Support the design, installation, and evaluation of quality assurance systems, procedures, and statistical techniques.
• Assist in the design or specification of inspection and testing mechanisms and equipment to analyze production and service processes and standards.
• Evaluate manufacturing processes to optimize labor and material costs, increasing productivity and profitability.
• Identify and reduce worker exposure to ergonomic stresses in the workplace.
• Provide timely product and process support for manufacturing areas to diagnose and resolve production issues.
• Engage in cross-functional projects to improve product, process, customer, supplier, and quality-related issues.
• Collaborate with the Technical Engineering Team Leader to identify root causes and develop corrective actions for customer service or supplier quality issues.
• Work with Senior Technical Engineers to research and integrate new processes, equipment, and technologies into the company.

Essential Skills

• Ability to effectively apply quality engineering technical principles, concepts, practices, standards, and procedures.
• Strong analytical skills in process, capacity, cost/benefit, waste stream, and quality tools.
• Basic knowledge of lean manufacturing techniques, including flow, PQ, equipment reliability, and setup reduction.
• Ability to develop technical solutions to complex problems with minimal support.
• Project management skills with cross-functional teams and basic facilitation skills.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Work Environment

The role is based in a manufacturing and general office environment, providing daily support for production processes. The position requires adaptability to work hours matching production needs and collaboration with various functions within the company.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Athens, AL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $45.67/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 Athens,AL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 24, 2025.

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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] for other accommodation options.