Industrial Manufacturing Engineer

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.

As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.

Overview:

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Operations Management, or related engineering discipline.

Minimum 3 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, process improvement, operations engineering, or production environments.

This position is focused on supporting manufacturing operations while driving industrial engineering initiatives, process improvements, manufacturing readiness activities, and operational excellence projects.

The role will contribute to manufacturing optimization efforts, capacity improvements, new product introduction activities, and process standardization initiatives across production operations.

The engineer will work closely with Manufacturing, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Program Management, and Engineering teams to improve manufacturing performance, support growth initiatives, and drive continuous improvement projects.

This position requires a proactive engineer with strong manufacturing knowledge, the ability to quickly adapt to new environments, and excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. The ideal candidate will be comfortable leading projects, influencing cross-functional teams, and identifying opportunities to improve operational performance.

Key Responsibilities:

Manufacturing Operations & Process Improvement

Support manufacturing operations through process optimization and continuous improvement initiatives

Analyze manufacturing workflows and identify opportunities to increase productivity, efficiency, quality, and throughput

Develop and implement process improvements that support operational excellence objectives

Standardize manufacturing processes and best practices across operations where applicable

Drive waste reduction and manufacturing efficiency improvements

Industrial Engineering & Capacity Optimization

Analyze production workflows, labor utilization, material flow, and operational performance

Support capacity planning and resource optimization initiatives

Identify bottlenecks and implement solutions to improve production flow

Support facility layout improvements and operational efficiency projects

Utilize manufacturing and operational data to support decision-making and performance improvements

New Product Introduction & Product Transfers

Support manufacturing readiness activities for new product introductions

Participate in prototype, pilot, and production launch activities

Assist with implementation of manufacturing processes for new products

Support product transfer projects between manufacturing locations when required

Partner with Engineering and Operations teams to ensure manufacturing requirements are successfully implemented

Capital & Growth Projects

Support capital equipment and operational improvement projects

Participate in equipment implementation, process upgrades, and facility improvement initiatives

Assist in evaluating manufacturing technologies, equipment, and process improvement opportunities

Support business growth initiatives through capacity expansion and operational readiness activities

Contribute to project planning, execution, and performance tracking

Problem Solving & Manufacturing Support

Provide hands-on support for manufacturing and operational challenges

Lead and participate in structured root cause investigations

Implement corrective and preventive actions to improve operational performance

Collaborate with production teams to address recurring manufacturing issues

Support manufacturing teams in achieving production and operational objectives

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner closely with Manufacturing, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and Engineering teams

Communicate technical concepts and recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Support project execution through effective stakeholder engagement and teamwork

Build strong working relationships across multiple functions and organizational levels

Provide regular updates on project status, risks, and improvement opportunities

Profile:

Strong continuous improvement mindset with a passion for operational excellence

Adaptable professional capable of quickly learning new manufacturing environments and products

Excellent communicator comfortable working with both technical and business stakeholders

Self-starter who identifies opportunities and drives results with limited supervision

Strong project ownership and accountability

Data-driven decision maker with strong analytical skills

Collaborative team player capable of influencing cross-functional teams

Comfortable working in dynamic, fast-paced manufacturing environments

Must Have:

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Operations Management, or related discipline

Minimum 3 years of experience in manufacturing, industrial engineering, operations engineering, or process improvement roles

Experience within a manufacturing environment

Experience driving process improvement, operational efficiency, or continuous improvement initiatives

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to quickly understand manufacturing processes, products, and operational challenges

Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams

Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Experience supporting manufacturing projects from planning through implementation

Good to Have:

Experience with New Product Introduction (NPI / NPDI)

Experience supporting product transfers between manufacturing facilities

Lean Manufacturing experience

Six Sigma certification or training

Experience with capacity planning and manufacturing readiness activities

Experience supporting capital equipment or CAPEX projects

Experience in high-mix manufacturing environments

Automotive, Aerospace, Industrial Equipment, Electronics, Data Center Infrastructure, or similar manufacturing experience

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.

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