Automotive Manufacturing Engineer

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

Join a cross-functional team responsible for planning and launching new vehicle programs at assembly plants. As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the successful implementation of these programs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Manufacturing Delivery Quality Operating System requirements for your specific system such as Body, Electrical, Powertrain, Suspension, Exterior, Interior, or Body.
• Collaborate with the Product Development team to generate facility and 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, and maintain process sheets and deliver updated Cycle Line Layouts.
• Lead the 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, and support tooling buy-offs at vendor facilities.
• Resolve 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, Environment, and Innovation initiatives.
• Interface with cross-functional activities including Product Development, Supplier Technical Assistance, Material Planning & Logistics, and New Model Programs.

Essential Skills

• Manufacturing engineering experience in the automotive industry.
• Experience working with vendors, production workers, and product specialists.
• Experience with new equipment installations and troubleshooting.
• Tooling experience.
• Working knowledge of statistics, including control charts and data collection.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• An engineering degree, preferably in Mechanical Engineering.
• A Master"s degree is preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of Our Client software systems: AVBOM, WERS, GSPAS/APT, Teamcenter, E2KS, AIM, CPARS is a plus.
• A minimum of a couple of years of experience in automotive manufacturing.

Work Environment

This position is based at KCAP, primarily in a cubicle environment or on the plant floor working on pre-launch projects. Expect a fast-paced, creative problem-solving atmosphere. Offices are air-conditioned, but the plant floor can get very hot during the summer. The culture is typical of a fast-paced, stressful, union automotive facility. You will work within a small team of engineers and collaborate with other stakeholders, vendors, and skilled trades. The dress code is jeans and a polo. The role involves a Monday to Friday day shift, with potential weekend hours. Travel to Michigan may occur 3-4 times a year for learning opportunities related to new products, providing exposure to managers and groups there.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Kansas City, MO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $55.00/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 Kansas City,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 14, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is 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

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC-with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.