Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

Exercise knowledge of technical skills and understanding of business objectives, manufacturing operations, and dynamics of the company environment to take an effective and proactive leadership role in a specific technical manufacturing discipline. Set direction for, lead, and take ownership of complex manufacturing engineering technical tasks that may have multiple inter-coordinating elements. Anticipate and identify key issues, make recommendations for resolution where precedent may not exist, and apply new methods and approaches where necessary. Interaction with peers and mentors on projects is generally in the context of peer review to confirm the rationale for task approach direction as well as peer review of verification/validation activities.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of complex manufacturing engineering technical tasks.

• Anticipate and identify key issues and make recommendations for resolution.

• Apply new methods and approaches where necessary.

• Consider the impact of resolutions with other system components.

• Engage in peer review to confirm task approach direction and verification/validation activities.

Essential Skills

• 8+ years of significant engineering and/or operational experience (5+ years acceptable).

• Expertise in plastic injection molding technologies, mold tool designs, and process development.

• Effective communication, presentation, and documentation skills.

• Problem analysis and fault finding on injection mold tools and equipment.

• Design of Experiment for plastic injection molding process development.

• Structured and controlled working practices with clear and accurate documentation.

• Good level of engineering, validation, and process development knowledge.

• Risk analysis with sound understanding of the FMEA process.

• Ability to work on complex problems involving multiple competing factors.

• Ability to form and develop interpersonal, professional relationships.

• Strong understanding of GD&T and design of metrology fixtures.

• Ability to work independently and in groups, and cross-functionally.

• Proficiency with various types of databases and computer software.

• Strong organizational and project management skills in a third-party manufacturing environment.

• Ability to quickly gain knowledge and willingness to learn.

• Experience analyzing First Article Inspection (FAI) and process capability data.

• Experience with tooling manufacturing sites and interacting with toolmakers suppliers for design & FAT qualification activities.

• Familiarity with cGMP, FDA, and ISO regulated environments.

Work Environment

Work involves interaction with peers and mentors for peer review of task approaches and validation activities. The environment may include third-party manufacturing settings. The role requires strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to work both independently and in groups, cross-functionally. Familiarity with cGMP, FDA, and ISO regulated environments is essential.

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 (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.