Lean Manufacturing Engineer: Process Improvement & Docs

Actalent; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent in Rockford, IL is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer to develop clear work instructions and production documentation for assembly and packaging lines. You will drive continuous improvement, analyze data to cut cycle time, scrap, and downtime, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to document and implement processes.

The role emphasizes lean practices, process optimization, and hands-on support for fixture design and setup documentation, with projects managed from initiation to

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Manufacturing Engineering experience in a production environment.
• Proven experience creating clear and comprehensive work instructions for manufacturing, assembly, or packaging operations.
• Hands-on Lean manufacturing principles and tools applied to real-world production processes.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed, user-friendly work instructions for assembly and packaging lines to ensure consistent, high-quality production.
• Develop setup sheets, work instructions, and machining procedures that support efficient and repeatable manufacturing operations.
• Analyze production data to identify trends, bottlenecks, and improvement opportunities related to cycle time, scrap, and downtime.
• Implement process improvements that reduce cycle time, minimize scrap, and increase equipment uptime.
• Review workflow across assembly and packaging operations and recommend layout or process changes to improve efficiency and throughput.
• Collaborate with production, quality, and engineering teams to ensure new or revised processes are properly documented and implemented.
• Support fixture design activities to improve part handling, assembly accuracy, and operator ergonomics.
• Manage projects from initiation through completion, including planning, documentation, validation, and handoff to production.
• Ensure that all work instructions and process documentation remain current, accurate, and aligned with lean manufacturing principles.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and contribute ideas to enhance manufacturing performance and product quality.

Skills

Manufacturing Engineering

Work Instructions

Lean manufacturing

Data analysis

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Actalent in Rockford, IL is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer to develop clear work instructions and production documentation for assembly and packaging lines. You will drive continuous improvement, analyze data to cut cycle time, scrap, and downtime, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to document and implement processes.

The role emphasizes lean practices, process optimization, and hands-on support for fixture design and setup documentation, with projects managed from initiation to