Job Title: Manufacturing Process EngineerJob DescriptionThe Manufacturing Process Engineer designs and implements flexible automated systems and tooling to support assembly and inspection processes within a medical device manufacturing environment. This role focuses on developing automated inspection and assembly stations, optimizing existing automation, and ensuring that machine and process requirements are clearly defined, documented, and controlled. The engineer collaborates closely with multidisciplinary teams to identify automation opportunities, improve production efficiency, and maintain high standards of safety and ergonomics.Responsibilities
- Design and implement flexible automated systems to support assembly processes and improve production efficiency.
- Develop automated inspection and assembly stations that ensure consistent product quality and reliability.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to identify automation opportunities and define solutions that meet project needs.
- Support existing automation and tooling, including troubleshooting, optimization, and continuous improvement activities.
- Recommend and implement improvements, modifications, or additions to processes and equipment, and document all work clearly and accurately.
- Review product development requirements for compatibility with processing methods and contribute to determining costs and production schedules.
- Ensure machine requirements are specified and documented, and that all critical process controls are defined, implemented, and managed.
- Prioritize safety and ergonomics in all designs to create efficient and operator-friendly work cells and equipment.
- Assist in writing equipment specifications and Installation Qualification (IQ) protocols and support all related validation activities.
- Interface with the machine shop to ensure design intent is fully understood and achieved in fabricated components.
- Propose new fabrication methods and approaches when existing capabilities do not meet emerging production needs.
- Participate in work cell design to optimize layout, workflow, and integration of automated systems.
- Work closely with production teams to understand operational requirements, gather feedback, and ensure smooth implementation of new or improved processes.
- Identify and drive process improvement opportunities using continuous improvement methodologies and error-proofing (poka yoke) techniques.
Essential Skills
- Proven experience in designing flexible automated systems for manufacturing and assembly processes.
- Hands-on experience with work cell design, including layout optimization and integration of automated equipment.
- Strong experience in tooling and fixture design to support assembly, inspection, and production operations.
- Experience in systems and automation design, including specification of machine requirements and process controls.
- Proficiency with SolidWorks for mechanical design and modeling.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD for drafting, layout, and documentation of equipment and work cells.
- Familiarity with Solid Edge for mechanical design and engineering documentation.
- Demonstrated ability to identify improvement opportunities in manufacturing processes and implement effective solutions.
- Knowledge of automation systems and their application in high-volume or regulated manufacturing environments.
- Experience applying continuous improvement and process improvement methodologies to enhance efficiency and quality.
- Understanding and application of poka yoke (error-proofing) techniques in process and equipment design.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with production teams and multidisciplinary engineering groups.
- Strong documentation skills to clearly record specifications, modifications, validations, and process changes.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience designing tooling and fixtures specifically for medical device or similarly regulated industries.
- Experience in automated inspection systems and integration of quality checks into production lines.
- Exposure to validation activities, including writing and executing equipment specifications and Installation Qualification (IQ) protocols.
- Ability to work closely with machine shop personnel to translate design intent into manufacturable components.
- Comfort working in a growing, stable, and technically advanced manufacturing environment.
- Strong teamwork and communication skills to support collaboration with production and engineering teams.
Work EnvironmentThe role is based in a very clean, modern facility equipped with central air conditioning, providing a comfortable and well-maintained workspace. All key teams are located on site, enabling close collaboration between engineering, production, and machine shop personnel. The environment supports advanced automation and tooling work, with access to the necessary design and manufacturing technologies to develop and refine automated systems for medical device production. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Jeffersonville, IN. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $45.00 - $65.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.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) Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Jeffersonville, IN. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 20, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Jeffersonville,IN.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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.
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