Lean Manufacturing Engineer - Onsite Contract

ACTalent; Beatrice (NE); On-site; USD 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance (employee & dependents)

Short and long-term disability

HSA health spending account

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off / PTO

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to plan, develop, and implement manufacturing methods and processes to produce high-quality parts. You will drive continuous improvement and support reliable, world-class production performance.

The role emphasizes hands-on shop floor involvement, collaboration with engineering and automation teams, and use of SolidWorks for design and process development. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity in Beatrice, NE.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
• At least 2 years hands-on experience with manufacturing lines.
• Experience in manufacturing engineering with direct involvement in production processes.
• Strong background in process improvement and continuous improvement.
• Knowledge and practical application of lean manufacturing principles.
• Experience with process engineering and manufacturing process optimization.
• Familiarity with Six Sigma or Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
• Ability to manage and contribute to manufacturing-related projects.
• Experience with tooling design and implementation in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks for engineering and manufacturing design.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and implement manufacturing methods, procedures, and processes to ensure production of high-quality parts.
• Analyze existing manufacturing processes and identify opportunities for process improvement and continuous improvement.
• Apply lean manufacturing and Six Sigma principles to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and enhance product quality.
• Support and optimize manufacturing lines through hands-on involvement with production equipment and processes.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and automation teams to design and refine manufacturing processes and tooling.
• Use SolidWorks and other engineering tools to support manufacturing design and process development.
• Participate in and manage manufacturing-related projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and meet performance objectives.
• Contribute to the implementation of automation solutions to improve throughput, consistency, and safety.
• Ensure manufacturing processes adhere to quality assurance standards and support world-class manufacturing performance.
• Document manufacturing procedures and process changes to maintain clear, accurate production standards.

Skills

2+ years manufacturing experience

Lean Six Sigma knowledge

Project management

Tooling design

Automation concepts

Quality assurance

Cross-functional collaboration

SolidWorks proficiency

Production process optimization

General engineering skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to plan, develop, and implement manufacturing methods and processes to produce high-quality parts. You will drive continuous improvement and support reliable, world-class production performance.

The role emphasizes hands-on shop floor involvement, collaboration with engineering and automation teams, and use of SolidWorks for design and process development. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity in Beatrice, NE.