Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description: Manufacturing Engineer

Provide technical support to troubleshoot basic process issues and assist operators in maintaining workflows. Document downtime trends and evaluate defective hardware for basic disposition actions such as rework or scrap. Assist in creating and documenting basic manufacturing processes, ensuring workflows are captured accurately and reflect production requirements. Collect data to support evaluations of process capability and identify minor issues in production processes. Assist in maintaining and updating production documentation, including SOPs, process flow diagrams, and basic work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to troubleshoot process issues and assist operators in maintaining workflows.
• Document downtime trends and evaluate defective hardware for disposition actions.
• Assist in creating and documenting manufacturing processes.
• Collect data to support evaluations of process capability and identify production issues.
• Assist in maintaining and updating production documentation.
• Identify inefficiencies in manufacturing operations by collecting data and supporting process improvement initiatives.

Essential Skills

• Manufacturing engineering
• Process improvement
• Lean manufacturing
• Six Sigma
• Project management
• Assembly

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or 6+ years of experience
• For entry-level: internship and 3.0 GPA highly preferred
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and maintaining documentation
• CAD experience required, Creo experience is a plus
• For experienced candidates: experience on the manufacturing floor improving processes
• Understanding of PFMEA's
• Experience in Six Sigma and/or lean manufacturing
• Project management skills
• DFM experience (Design for Manufacturing)

This is a Contract position based out of Loves Park, IL.

The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $50.00/hr.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Loves Park,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 20, 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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