Manufacturing Engineer

Actalent; Niles (IL); On-site; USD 76,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent in Niles, IL is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to lead the deployment of torque-controlled assembly systems in a high-volume environment. You will drive implementation, standardization, and continuous improvement across multiple value streams, collaborating with manufacturing, quality, controls, and IT teams.

You will program and deploy 100+ torque tools, migrate 80+ part numbers, develop fixtures, create work instructions, and train operators, supporting automation and digital

Qualifications

• Experience in torque-controlled assembly systems in high-volume production.
• Hands-on programming, configuration, and troubleshooting of torque tools and controllers.
• Proven leadership of equipment implementation: installation, commissioning, validation, startup.
• Strong root-cause analysis across mechanical, electrical, controls, and manufacturing systems.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and system integrators.
• Proficiency with SAP, MIS 2.0, and Creo Parametric for tooling and fixtures.
• Knowledge of fixture design and lean manufacturing for quality and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, implementation, and launch of torque-controlled assembly systems from concept to production startup.
• Program, configure, and deploy 100+ torque tools and controllers with unique torque profiles.
• Develop and integrate torque tooling with production tracking platforms including SAP and MIS 2.0.
• Support migration of 80+ production part numbers and design 80+ assembly fixtures.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, controls, IT to validate processes and ensure integration.
• Troubleshoot and optimize assembly operations focusing on fastener control, error-proofing and performance.
• Create work instructions, train operators and engineers, and support automation/digital manufacturing initiatives.

Skills

Torque tooling

High-volume assembly

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional teamwork

Creo Parametric

SAP integration

Lean manufacturing

Tools

SAP

MIS 2.0

Creo Parametric

Power Focus

ToolsTalk

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

This Manufacturing Engineer role supports a large-scale implementation initiative within a high-volume manufacturing environment. You will serve as a key technical resource responsible for deploying and integrating advanced torque tooling, developing and improving manufacturing processes, supporting controls integration, and driving standardization across multiple production value streams. The position focuses heavily on implementation activities during the first 8–10 months, followed by ongoing support, training, process optimization, and continuous improvement efforts.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and launch of torque-controlled assembly systems, supporting projects from initial concept through production startup.

• Program, configure, and deploy 100+ torque tools and controllers with unique torque profiles, ensuring process reliability, traceability, and quality compliance.

• Develop and integrate torque tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing systems with production tracking platforms, including SAP and MIS 2.0.

• Support the migration of 80+ production part numbers and the design and implementation of 80+ assembly fixtures to improve manufacturing efficiency and consistency.

• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, controls, and IT teams to validate processes, execute equipment commissioning, and ensure seamless system integration.

• Troubleshoot and optimize assembly operations, focusing on critical fastener control, error-proofing, process robustness, and production performance.

• Create work instructions, provide operator and engineering training, and deliver ongoing technical support while contributing to automation and digital manufacturing initiatives.

Essential Skills

• Extensive experience supporting assembly, fastening, and torque-controlled manufacturing systems in high-volume production environments.

• Hands‑on expertise programming, configuring, and troubleshooting torque tools, controllers, and integrated manufacturing equipment.

• Proven background leading equipment implementation projects, including installation, commissioning, validation, and production startup activities.

• Strong troubleshooting and root‑cause analysis skills across mechanical, electrical, controls, and manufacturing systems.

• Experience collaborating with cross‑functional teams, suppliers, and system integrators to deliver and support integrated production solutions.

• Proficient with manufacturing systems and tools, including SAP, manufacturing execution/information systems (e.g., MIS 2.0), and 3D CAD software such as Creo Parametric.

• Knowledge of fixture design, process improvement, continuous improvement, and lean manufacturing principles to enhance quality, efficiency, and operational performance.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with advanced torque control platforms such as Power Focus systems, ToolsTalk software, or similar tools.

• SAP integration experience, particularly in connecting production systems and tools to enterprise systems.

• Hands‑on experience with MIS 2.0 or comparable manufacturing execution or information systems.

• Proficiency in Creo Parametric for 3D modeling, mechanical fixture development, and design of assembly tooling.

• Fixture design experience focused on part retention, positioning, and repeatability in high‑volume manufacturing.

• Controls engineering experience involving industrial communication, equipment integration, and system connectivity.

• Experience with high‑volume manufacturing environments and critical fastener control processes.

• Background in lean manufacturing, including standardization, error‑proofing, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Comfort working in cross‑functional teams that include manufacturing, quality, IT, and controls engineering.

• Ability to train and mentor others on new tools, systems, and processes.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Niles, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $72.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job‑related factors.

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 Type

This is a fully onsite position in Niles,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 22, 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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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