Assembly Engineer

Job Title:

Assembly Engineer

Drive continuous improvement initiatives centered around assembly process and equipment efficiency, reliability, material issues/improvements, process integrity, and vehicle quality.

• Establish strong team member relations at all levels and provide support for people development, coaching, and mentoring with a focus on teamwork and inclusion.
• Collaborate with international team members from Mazda and other customers.
• Conduct all activities with safety as the top priority.
• Support/initiate the development, manage, and direct completion of projects to improve all KPIs.
• Work with production and maintenance departments to solve chronic problems and implement countermeasure activity.
• Develop and execute annual plans aligned with company and department objectives.
• Understand the technical aspects of assembly operations, establish critical process control parameters, and ensure process parameter management.
• Coordinate and manage supplier/contractor activity to include job scope, expectations, safety, and schedules.
• Coordinate new model preparation and launch.
• Foster two-way communication at all levels to ensure real issues are known.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the department.
• Ability to work outside of typical business hours and travel as needed (domestically and internationally).

• Manufacturing engineering
• Process engineering
• Continuous improvement
• Six Sigma
• Engineering
• Process improvement
• Lean manufacturing
• Manufacturing process
• Tooling
• DC tooling
• Assembly experience
• Effective communication

• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite of Products
• Proficiency in cross-functional, cross-company, and cross-sectional processes
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (preferred)
• Knowledge of PLCs (preferred)
• 2+ years of relevant experience (preferred)
• Working knowledge of automotive assembly and associated processes (preferred)
• Experience managing cost performance, planning, target-setting, and technical knowledge of assembly equipment and processes (preferred)

This is a Permanent position based out of Huntsville, AL.

The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $110000.00/yr.

Comprehensive healthcare and wellness plans
401K Savings Plan featuring a company match.

Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off Vehicle Discount Program Child Care Assistance Program Relocation Assistance (if applicable)

This is a fully onsite position in Huntsville,AL.

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 5, 2026.

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.

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