Manufacturing Engineer @ Actalent

• DescriptionManufacturing Engineering is a cross-functional team having the primary responsibility to plan and implement the launch of new vehicle programs at assembly plants.
• The Manufacturing Engineer candidate will be a part of this team and be responsible for the following: Deliver Manufacturing Delivery Quality Operating System requirements for your specific System (Body, Electrical, Powertrain, Suspension, Exterior, Interior, Body).Collaborate with Product Development team to generate facility & tooling costs, improve quality, and reduce labor requirements.
• Use virtual tools to evaluate the feasibility of new model designs for high volume assembly operations.Write/modify/maintain process sheets and deliver updated Cycle Line Layouts.
• Lead identification, resolution, and closure of feasibility issues.
• Create and follow a master schedule for the design, build, and implementation of tools in your subsystem.
• Lead assembly tooling installation, start-up, and commissioning at the assembly site.
• In addition, support tooling buy-offs @ vendor facilities.
• Lead identification, resolution, and closure of all Manufacturing specific product and tooling issues.
• Develop "Lessons Learned" from New Model launches and implement Prevent Reoccurrence Actions into future programs.
• Support Department Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, People, Morale, Environment, and Innovation (SQDCPMEI) initiatives.

Interface with cross-functional activities (Product Development, Supplier Technical Assistance, Material Planning & Logistics, New Model Programs).Additional Skills & QualificationsEducation: Bachelors degree in EngineeringManufacturing engineering experience in automotiveExperience working with vendors, production workers and product specialistExperience with new equipment installations, troubleshooting, etc.

Tooling experienceWorking knowledge of statistics (control charts, data collecting, etc.)Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Kansas City, MO.

Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $32.00 - $55.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Kansas City, MO.

Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 2026.

Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Kansas City,MO.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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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