Manufacturing Engineer

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Job Description : Provide manufacturing engineering leadership throughout a new model development program. Implement new production equipment, operator work stations, and facilities based on product and process changes at manufacturing assembly build events on site.

Responsibilities

• Compile and distribute daily metrics files in standard night letter format and Excel list format.
• Identify and resolve manufacturing-related issues.
• Interface with cross-functional activities / teams such as Product Development, Plant Engineering, and Suppliers.
• Write, modify, and maintain process sheets as required.
• Lead assembly tooling installation, start-up, and commissioning at the assembly site, including tooling buy-off at the tooling vendor facility.
• Lead pre-build validation events for the prototype build at the pilot plant.
• Assist in preparing management reviews and data collection to support presentations.
• Drive quality, cost, and labor improvements during the launch process.
• Accelerate plant throughput during launch by identifying and resolving constraints, including documenting daily acceleration throughput reports.
• Install error proofing as required.
• Assist in the completion of preventive maintenance planning for all new tooling for the launch.
• Complete spare parts documentation and ensure industrial material documentation is completed.
• Ensure all new tooling and processes meet internal ergonomic guidelines.

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Work Environment

Work will be based primarily at the Dearborn Truck Plant, with occasional work from home if on-site presence is not required. Expect to spend 90% of the time at the Dearborn Truck Plant and / or the Dearborn Electric Center. This role averages 50 hours per week, with some weeks ranging from 40-45 hours and others potentially up to 60-65 hours during critical phases of the launch cycle. During build events, 12-hour shifts, night shift support, and weekend support on alternating weekends may be required. During install and commissioning, similar shifts and support may be required.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $38.00 / 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 may include :

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Dearborn, MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 23, 2025.

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. 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 actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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