Manufacturing Engineer

Actalent

  • Pleasant Prairie, WI
  • $45.67-52.88 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
Job Title: Manufacturing EngineerJob DescriptionAs a Manufacturing Engineer, you will provide essential engineering and technical support across various teams, including Quality, Tooling Engineers, Maintenance, Process Engineers, and Project Engineers. You will collaborate with Production teams to ensure daily production meets safety, quality, on-time delivery, and cost objectives. Your role will involve implementing new products and partnering with commercial teams to bring new opportunities into the plant. You will oversee projects through their theory, trial, phase, commercial, and manufacturing stages efficiently. Additionally, you will focus on throughput improvements to enhance asset output and capacity, and you will work on cost reduction strategies by identifying and eliminating gaps and losses on the floor.Responsibilities
  • Solve problems on the factory floor and serve as the primary technical resource for resolving production issues escalated through the factory.
  • Perform troubleshooting, root cause analysis activities, and implement long-term solutions to prevent re-occurrence.
  • Develop and implement process improvements.
  • Generate and maintain updated manufacturing documentation, including BOM’s, specification changes, ECO’s, reports, print revisions, fixturing, and protocols.
  • Lead formal root cause investigations and implement corrective actions promptly, confirming their effectiveness through statistical analysis.
  • Interface with suppliers for incoming components, outsourced services, and new process equipment.
  • Write and revise protocols and reports for validation purposes, both internally and externally.
  • Complete process FMEA’s as required and implement and review process controls.
  • Contribute as a member of the Material Review Board.
Essential Skills
  • Manufacturing engineering
  • Continuous improvement
  • Driving new products and improvements
  • Plastics Injection Molding
  • Lean manufacturing
  • Six Sigma
  • CAD experience
Additional Skills & Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (B.S.)
  • Minimum 3 years of Manufacturing Engineer experience in plastics injection molding
  • Excellent problem-solving skills to identify, gather, and analyze information, develop solutions, and resolve problems promptly
  • High level of accountability, aligned with the policy of Promises Made – Promises Kept
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously
  • Highly collaborative with strong written and verbal communication skills
Work EnvironmentThe work environment involves moderate periods of sitting and standing in both office and factory settings. Regular use of hand tools, micrometers, and microscopes is required. You may occasionally stoop and regularly lift up to 20 pounds, with occasional lifting and moving of up to 50 pounds.Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $45.67 - $52.88/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)
Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Pleasant Prairie,WI.Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Sep 17, 2025.About ActalentActalent 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 for other accommodation options.

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