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Manufacturing Engineer

Weirton, West Virginia, United States

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 Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related engineering discipline. 1-4 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, process engineering, automation, or production environments. 
  • This position is focused on supporting the development, implementation, validation, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes and production equipment. 
  • The role involves working closely with manufacturing, process engineering, operations, quality, and technician teams to improve production performance, troubleshoot manufacturing issues, and support new equipment and process deployments. 
  • The engineer will contribute to manufacturing scale-up activities from prototype and pilot operations through high-volume production while supporting process optimization, equipment commissioning, data analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives. 
  • This position requires strong mechanical aptitude, a hands-on approach to problem solving, and the ability to work directly on the manufacturing floor to support production operations and equipment performance. 

Key Responsibilities :

Manufacturing Process Development & Optimization 

  • Support the development and optimization of manufacturing processes and production equipment 
  • Assist in improving process capability, quality, throughput, and overall production efficiency 
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements through data analysis and shop floor observations 
  • Support manufacturing scalability from prototype builds through full production 

Equipment Commissioning & Production Readiness 

  • Assist with commissioning, startup, validation, and troubleshooting of new manufacturing equipment 
  • Participate in production line launches and equipment qualification activities 
  • Support factory acceptance testing (FAT) and production readiness reviews 
  • Ensure manufacturing systems are operating safely and effectively 

Data Analysis & Continuous Improvement 

  • Analyze manufacturing and production data to identify trends, performance gaps, and improvement opportunities 
  • Monitor key manufacturing metrics related to quality, yield, productivity, and reliability 
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on throughput, ergonomics, safety, and operational efficiency 
  • Utilize data-driven decision-making to support process improvements 

Problem Solving & Manufacturing Support 

  • Work closely with operations and technicians to identify and resolve manufacturing issues 
  • Participate in root cause investigations using structured problem-solving methodologies 
  • Implement and validate corrective and preventive actions 
  • Provide hands-on support during equipment and process-related investigations 

Documentation & Process Control 

  • Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, including:  
  • Work Instructions
  • Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
  • Control Plans
  • PFMEAs
  • Process Documentation
  • Ensure documentation accurately reflects manufacturing processes and best practices 

Tooling & Fixture Development 

  • Support the design and improvement of tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing aids 
  • Identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, ergonomics, and efficiency through equipment modifications 
  • Collaborate with engineering teams and external vendors on tooling and equipment solutions 

Cross-Functional Collaboration 

  • Partner closely with Process Engineering, Equipment Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Manufacturing teams 
  • Support communication between engineering and production teams during implementation of process changes 
  • Collaborate with suppliers and external partners as needed 

Profile :  

  • Hands-on engineer who enjoys solving technical problems directly on the manufacturing floor 
  • Strong mechanical aptitude with genuine curiosity about how machines, equipment, and processes work 
  • Data-driven mindset with the ability to connect manufacturing performance to actionable improvements 
  • Proactive and eager to learn in a fast-paced production environment 
  • Comfortable working cross-functionally with engineers, operators, technicians, and leadership teams 
  • Detail-oriented while maintaining a practical approach to problem solving 
  • Positive attitude with a strong sense of ownership and accountability  

Must Have :  

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline 
  • 1–4 years of experience in manufacturing, process engineering, automation, or mechanical design 
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and interest in manufacturing systems and equipment 
  • Experience supporting manufacturing operations or production environments 
  • Ability to analyze technical or manufacturing data 
  • Knowledge of structured problem-solving methodologies 
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills 
  • Comfortable working in a hands-on manufacturing environment 

Good to Have : 

  • Internship or co-op experience in manufacturing environments 
  • Experience with manufacturing process validation and equipment commissioning 
  • Experience with Excel, JMP, Minitab, Python, or similar analytical tools 
  • Exposure to PFMEA, Control Plans, and process documentation 
  • Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement methodologies 
  • Experience supporting automation or production equipment projects  

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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