Manufacturing Engineer

Company: Actalent
Location: Lebanon
Posted on: January 15, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer Job Description As a Pre-Production Engineer, you will manage, plan, implement, and follow up on activities associated with Model Line projects. Your role will include detailed planning and milestone management to ensure a successful model launch that is timely, cost-effective, and produces high-quality parts. You will work within the company's policies and may be assigned additional duties. Responsibilities Plan, implement, and follow up on Model Line activities, including data collection, analysis, and document preparation. Develop and manage logical plans, implement them, and oversee follow-up activities. Complete standardized work documents. Motivate and direct a team through practical problem-solving. Present the results of your work effectively. Develop, implement, and analyze technical products and systems. Perform engineering design evaluations and develop various processes. Recommend improvements to product quality and procedures. Utilize standard concepts, practices, and procedures within your field to solve problems and implement improvements. Identify issues and present corrective plans. Work on assignments and tasks as directed by your supervisor. Manage project schedules, including detailed activities and event milestones, to ensure a timely and cost-effective model launch. Essential Skills Manufacturing engineering Process improvement Continuous improvement Equipment layout Process flow Work instructions Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) SolidWorks Creo Lean manufacturing Additional Skills & Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering 3 years of experience in manufacturing engineering Experience with manufacturing documentation, such as work instructions and process layouts Work Environment You will join a team of experienced engineers in a fast-paced automotive environment, working on new program launches. The typical work hours are from 8 AM to 5 PM in an assembly environment. You will benefit from a collaborative team with good tenure. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lebanon, KY. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $43.00/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 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 Lebanon,KY. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jan 20, 2026. 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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