Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer Job Description Provide manufacturing engineering support and services within assigned manufacturing cell(s). Collaborate effectively as a cell team member to ensure operational metrics are achieved and actively pursue any necessary remedial actions. Responsibilities * Maintain current updates on manufacturing engineering related tasks on the manufacturing cell log. * Represent manufacturing engineering within assigned cells at daily cell meetings and weekly plant metrics meetings. * Design or specify any equipment, tools, or racking required to support manufacturing. * Review relevant engineering change notifications (ECNs) within assigned cells or option groups and support all aspects of production implementation. * Assign default locators to all parts within assigned manufacturing cells. * Create standard work instructions and hot sheets and train the necessary personnel on those standards. * Update and maintain layouts, including plant and cell layouts, inventory, housekeeping, emergency, and security maps. * Specify and facilitate lean manufacturing initiatives such as 5S, value stream mapping, and set-up reduction. * Promote an environment of continuous improvement and teamwork. * Lead or participate in SWAT team meetings to resolve issues between cross-functional groups. * Conduct process observations to ensure that assigned time standards are fair and consistent. * Maintain necessary resource plans to ensure production activities are properly resourced. * Validate routings and submit and implement routing change requests to process planning where appropriate. * Conduct contract reviews prior to contract start to ensure production preparedness. * Participate in Non-Conforming Parts (NCP) meetings to assist with the disposition of non-conforming materials. * Initiate engineering change requests (ECRs) where appropriate. * Support process planning and production engineering. * Participate in internal audits and Supplier Application Approvals as required. * Check engineering documents, coordinate Electrical Checkout Procedures with production staff, and perform basic electrical troubleshooting with Electricians. * Communicate Engineering Change Notification (ECN) to Quality Assurance and Production per the ECN Process. * Act as a liaison between Product Engineering and Production. * Provide pre-production support, including organizing and leading pre-production meetings, and reviewing pre-production information packets and addressing issues. Essential Skills * Manufacturing engineering * Electrical engineering * PLC programming * Solidworks * Process engineering * Lean manufacturing Additional Skills & Qualifications * Four-year mechanical/electrical engineering degree * Exposure to electrical troubleshooting, which can come from coursework, projects, or internships Work Environment This is an onsite position with a schedule of four ten-hour days. The role is hourly-based. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $70000.00 - $75000.00 Full Benefits: Medical, Dental, Health, Vision. Paid holidays. 401k program, This would be provide by the client. Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Saint Cloud,MN. Application Deadline This position will be accepting applications until Dec 31, 2024. 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 for other accommodation options.