Job Title: Senior Manufacturing EngineerJob Description

The ideal candidate will have deep Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) expertise and experience in assembly tooling design, manufacturing layout, staffing planning, prototyping, and capital cost analysis. You will work closely with our design team to proactively identify and mitigate manufacturing risks before production.

Responsibilities

• Act as an advisor to the product design team on DFMA principles, ensuring product designs are optimized for manufacturing efficiency and cost.

• Conduct manufacturability and assembly reviews, identifying potential production challenges early in the design phase.

• Define and develop manufacturing layouts to ensure optimal workflow, efficiency, and scalability.

• Evaluate and recommend manufacturing processes based on cost, quality, and production volume requirements.

• Assess and estimate manufacturing capital costs, including tooling, equipment, and facility investments.

• Lead manufacturing prototyping efforts, collaborating with suppliers, contract manufacturers, and in-house teams.

• Identify cost reduction and process improvement opportunities throughout the product development cycle.

• Assist with make-buy decisions.

• Help transition prototype manufacturing capabilities to production manufacturing.

• Work closely with the supply chain and procurement teams to ensure manufacturability aligns with supplier capabilities.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.

• 15+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering with a focus on new product development.

• Expertise in DFMA methodologies, including material selection, process capabilities, and cost analysis.

• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, including injection molding, thermoforming, machining, casting, sheet metal fabrication, and automated assembly.

• Experience developing manufacturing layouts and workflow optimization.

• Proficiency in manufacturing cost estimation, including tooling and capital expenditures.

• Familiarity with prototyping techniques, including rapid prototyping, 3D printing, and pilot builds.

• Experience working with cross-functional teams, including design, procurement, and quality engineering.

• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.

• Ability to work in a dynamic and new environment.

• Ability to take initiative, ownership, and organize manufacturing activities.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with test lab and prototype facilities is preferred but not required.

• Experience within relatable industries such as transportation, recreational vehicles, automotive, off-highway, and industrial equipment.

Work Environment

The work environment includes working closely with cross-functional teams including design, procurement, and quality engineering. The role involves using various manufacturing processes and techniques such as injection molding, thermoforming, machining, casting, sheet metal fabrication, and automated assembly. Prototyping techniques, including rapid prototyping, 3D printing, and pilot builds, are also utilized. The dynamic environment requires initiative and the ability to organize manufacturing activities effectively.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $70.00/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 Eden Prairie,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 28, 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.

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.

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