Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer 1

Job Description

The role of a Manufacturing Engineer is to apply engineering theories and principles to solve problems related to industrial layout and manufacturing production. This position involves creating engineering drawings and the ability to read and interpret blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Study time motion methods and speed involved in maintenance production and other operations to establish standard production rates and improve efficiency.
• Interpret engineering drawings, schematic diagrams, or formulas, and confer with management or engineering staff to determine quality and reliability standards.
• Read worker logs, product processing sheets, and specification sheets to verify adherence to quality assurance specifications.
• Aid in planning work assignments in accordance with worker performance, machine capacity, production schedules, and anticipated delays.
• Prepare charts, graphs, and diagrams to illustrate workflow routing, floor layouts, material handling, and machine utilization.

Essential Skills

• Creativity, verbal and written communication skills, analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Team player and detail-oriented.
• Ability to make sketches, engineering drawings, and common computations.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.
• Experience with computer applications and software related to engineering field such as Computer Aided Design (CAD).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required, preferably Mechanical or Industrial Engineering.
• 0-2 years of experience in process planning, project management, and technical skills such as 2D/3D modeling.
• Experience with AutoCAD or similar software.
• Assembly experience strongly preferred; experience in fabrication or automated environments is acceptable.
• Open to candidates with more experience, especially those seeking a slower-paced role.

Work Environment

This role is based onsite with minimal travel required (less than 5%). Candidates must be willing to relocate at their own expense if necessary. The position is initially a 6-month role with the possibility of extension, but this is not guaranteed.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/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 Athens,GA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 18, 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.

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.