Job Title: Manufacturing EngineerJob Description This Manufacturing Engineer position is located in Nashville and provides essential support and solutions to a high mix/low volume production function. The role involves leading small teams in Maintenance and Engineering, utilizing a hands-on approach to enhance process design, fabrication, programming, assembly, and tooling capabilities. Collaboration with cross-functional team members is crucial, alongside mentoring and developing key team members within this function. Responsibilities + Support and drive stability of processes in a high-skilled production environment. + Develop and implement complex improvements to manufacturing processes, equipment, production design, tools, machines, and methods to ensure maximum manufacturing capability. + Investigate options and develop required layouts for new and current process methods or production areas to maximize manufacturing. + Solicit, analyze, and negotiate quotes on capital equipment to ensure cost-effectiveness. + Stay attuned to the latest technology and its applications within the business. + Participate in the quoting process for new or current business by providing necessary manufacturing documentation. + Provide documentation for processes and methods that support standardization. + Establish material flow analysis to propose, procure, and install material handling equipment and systems that support manufacturing. + Collaboratively evaluate and initiate cost reduction projects to improve manufacturing processes using business-minded judgment. + Evaluate the feasibility or cost reduction studies and make recommendations that support manufacturing and profitability. + Apply lean manufacturing principles effectively to reduce cycle time, balance labor methods, and improve process capability. + Plan and prepare effectively for new product introductions. Essential Skills + Experience in manufacturing engineering and process engineering. + Proficiency in SolidWorks and CNC programming. + Strong communication and leadership skills. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience. Work Environment The work environment is clean but can become dusty due to guitar manufacturing. Safety glasses are required while on the floor. Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Nashville, TN. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $70000.00 - $85000.00/yr. Gibson benefits 10-15 days PTO 401k matching 4% Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Nashville,TN. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Feb 12, 2026. 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 (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.